Collection for defaulted student loans resumes, impacting millions
TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, found that one in five student loan borrowers is at risk of defaulting.
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TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, found that one in five student loan borrowers is at risk of defaulting.
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
The Department of Education sent letters to state education commissioners overseeing K-12 education agencies asking them to certify compliance with federal civil rights law.
Michigan education officials said more than 20 school districts could lose nearly $42 million in federal funding after receiving a letter from the U.S. Department of Education stating it was reversing its deadline to request aid reimbursement.
Trump administration effort to wind down the Education Department could lead to frustration for millions of student loan borrowers, experts say.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
The goal of the walk-in at Cromie Elementary School in Warren, Michigan, on Wednesday, was to preserve what will be left of the U.S. Department of Education after Friday's proposed cuts.
Michigan Hillel, a group dedicated to empowering Jewish students, says the school acknowledged the concerns they presented to leaders at the beginning of the school year, including what they called threatening messaging posted around campus.
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
University of Michigan is among 60 universities receiving warnings regarding the protection of Jewish students.
The Department of Education doesn't oversee school curriculums, but it does offer a range of services affecting millions of Americans.
Established by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, the Department of Education's dismantling would require congressional approval.
Linda McMahon, President Trump's nominee to become secretary of education, appeared before senators on Thursday.
Baker College in Michigan faces a $2.5 million fine via a settlement with the U.S. Department of Education.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
Typically, FAFSA forms are released on Oct. 1. But this year, the application forms came out three months late, on Dec. 30, 2023.
At least 100 children in grades 1 through 5 were arrested in school during the 2020-2021 school year, according to CBS News analysis of newly-released federal data.
Michigan officials say the website will include tips, resources, and assistance to student loan borrowers.
Some borrowers who had enrolled in income-driven repayment plans will start getting their debt discharged this week.
A Biden administration program forgiving up to $20,000 in student loans remains hung up in court.
The drive-in has new help and new rules that the operators hope will keep the theater running for years to come.
A popular fundraiser involving police, fire and corporate security chiefs is back in Detroit after a five-year hiatus.
The automaker says the new megahub in Van Buren Township, Michigan, will launch in 2027.
A road rage incident in which the dispute included brandishing a firearm happened Monday in Canton.
A Detroit man has been charged in a double shooting that happened Sunday in Dearborn Heights.
The drive-in has new help and new rules that the operators hope will keep the theater running for years to come.
A popular fundraiser involving police, fire and corporate security chiefs is back in Detroit after a five-year hiatus.
The automaker says the new megahub in Van Buren Township, Michigan, will launch in 2027.
A road rage incident in which the dispute included brandishing a firearm happened Monday in Canton.
A Detroit man has been charged in a double shooting that happened Sunday in Dearborn Heights.
The automaker says the new megahub in Van Buren Township, Michigan, will launch in 2027.
AAA responded to more than 356,000 roadside emergencies during Memorial Day weekend in 2024, according to the organization.
Detroit automakers say the Trump administration's new trade deal prioritizes Britain instead of the American auto industry.
Dearborn police, with help from Ford Motor Company, spent several months investigating a criminal enterprise.
Ford Motor Co. says it expects to take a $1.5 billion hit to its operating profit from tariffs this year.
The drive-in has new help and new rules that the operators hope will keep the theater running for years to come.
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
Beginning on May 22, there will be a "Wheel of Fun" on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, featuring sidewalk games and other family-friendly events.
It isn't difficult to imagine just how much upkeep an instrument like this needs.
The drive-in has new help and new rules that the operators hope will keep the theater running for years to come.
Stocks tumbled Wednesday amid signs that tariffs are weighing on consumer spending and investor concerns about the U.S. fiscal outlook.
President Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who pushed back on claims about White genocide in South Africa.
Bills have sprinted through legislatures this year in states as varied as New York and Oklahoma, reflecting a broad consensus that phones are bad for kids.
This is where it's most and least expensive to buy a home in the U.S. taking into account home costs, housing availability and more.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
A new bipartisan bill package hopes to streamline the process for Michigan families making medical guardianship decisions, also known as next of kin.
The foam people can find on shorelines in Michigan doesn't just smell a little gross; state officials say it's dangerous to touch and accidentally consume.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and organizations in Detroit are embracing the many ways we can feel our best.
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
The Green Bay Packers' effort to ban the "tush push" failed at the NFL's spring league meetings Wednesday.
Riley Greene homered and hit the winning RBI double in the ninth inning to help the Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4.
The league, founded by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and media executive Mike McCarley, will launch its seventh team in 2027.
No more than one player per NFL club would be permitted. Olympic rosters will be selected by the national committee for each country.
Sonny Gray struck out 10 and threw six scoreless innings while Brendan Donovan had three hits Monday night, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 11-4 rain-delayed victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The Michigan Matters panel discusses how the region is doing at addressing community needs and how progress continues to be made in ending the stigma tied to mental illness.
Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University are teaming up in Detroit at an innovative medical research center.
President Trump will visit Michigan on Tuesday to mark his first 100 days in office.
Distracted driving killed at least 3,000 people and caused more than 400,000 injuries in the U.S. in 2024, according to NHTSA, as the problem is worse in summer months when more people are on the road.
It's a look at the Detroit Public Schools Community Foundation and how things are going as Kerrie Mitchell, CEO, appears on Michigan Matters to give an update.
A Monroe County, Michigan, drive-in theater that closed for good after four years in operation is in the process of reopening.
An attorney for the children of Dee Ann Warner, a murder victim in Lenawee County whose case got national attention and was featured on "48 Hours," announced Wednesday they had filed a civil lawsuit over access to her financial estate under Michigan's Wrongful Death Act.
A popular fundraiser involving police, fire and corporate security chiefs is back in Detroit after a five-year hiatus. The tables and chairs are set for the return of The Youth Connection's Chiefs Cooking for Kids event, a competition that makes a big impact on the city's youth.
Stellantis announced on Wednesday a $388 million plan to develop a megahub in Wayne County, Michigan.
Rain showers continue today as temps stay firmly in the fifties.