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The facade of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C.
The facade of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C.
A sign with the Education Department’s address stands next to the building.
A sign with the Education Department’s address stands next to the building.
The facade of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C.
The facade of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C.

ED Opens Door to Student Loan Cap Negotiations

October 6, 2025

The department made some progress toward its student loan overhaul in negotiated rule making, but big questions remain about borrower limitations and repayment plans.

A photo illustration of a boarded-up Department of Education building
A photo illustration of a boarded-up Department of Education building

ED Puts Political Out-of-Office Notes on Staff Emails Without Consent

October 2, 2025

One legal group is preparing to challenge the Trump administration’s action in court, staffers say.

Committee members seated at four rectangular tables arranged in a square, covered with black tablecloths. Most have laptops in front of them.
Committee members seated at four rectangular tables arranged in a square, covered with black tablecloths. Most have laptops in front of them.

ED Digs Its Heels in Over Student Loan Caps

October 1, 2025

As it currently stands, the proposal will designate only 10 degree programs as professional and eligible for the $200,000 loan cap. Higher ed experts hope the department will reconsider.

A collage of President Donald Trump, the scales of justice and the Supreme Court building.
A collage of President Donald Trump, the scales of justice and the Supreme Court building.

Tracking Key Lawsuits Against the Trump Administration

September 30, 2025

The Trump administration is going on the offensive against institutions, but higher education groups continue to find success in courts as they secure orders blocking parts of the president’s agenda. More on key legal challenges here.

US President Donald Trump walks down a hallway in the White House.
US President Donald Trump walks down a hallway in the White House.