WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a Republican-led six-month spending bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure. The bill now goes to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. The vote was 54-46. Democrats were frustrated that Republicans went ahead with a measure they said included little…… MORE
Federal Judge Considers Blocking DOGE From Accessing Social Security Data Of Millions Of Americans
BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge is considering whether to temporarily block Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Social Security Administration systems that hold sensitive data on millions of Americans. A group of labor unions and retirees has sued the Trump administration and asked the court to issue an emergency order limiting DOGE…… MORE
Hamas Says It Will Release A US-Israeli Hostage And 4 Bodies, But Israel Expresses Immediate Doubt
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas says it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual nationals who had died in captivity. The militant group didn’t immediately specify Friday when the release of soldier Edan Alexander and the four bodies would occur or what it expected to…… MORE
Space X Launches A New Crew To The Space Station To Replace NASA’s Stuck Astronauts
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station. SpaceX launched the new crew from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on Friday night. The four astronauts should reach the space station the next day. That will pave the way for next week’s return of…… MORE
Some Student Loan Repayment Plans Have Been Suspended. Here’s What Borrowers Should Know
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration’s recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers. In response to a February court ruling that blocked some Biden-era programs, the Education Department has taken down online and paper applications for income-driven repayment plans. The removal of application materials also has caused confusion…… MORE