Democrats at odds over cancelling student debt
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress needs to pass legislation, a day after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer advocated forgiveness from the president's pen.
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She owes $581,000 in student loans — the bill is coming due
A government moratorium on federally backed college debt expires on December 31. Student loan borrowers are worried.
Student loan rule delay controversy
Led by the attorney general of Massachusetts, 18 states and D.C. are suing the Department of Education and Secretary Betsy DeVos for suspending rules that would erase student debt for some Americans. The Borrower Defense Rule would have protected students of for-profit colleges that engaged in misconduct. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the lawsuit.
Millennial debt
The average student loan debt has more than tripled in the last 20 years, leaving more than 75 million millennials juggling debt and economic uncertainty. Jill Schlesinger reports.
Democrats unveil bill for tuition-free college
New legislation would make four-year public college tuition-free for students from families making less than $125,000.
$50,000 in student loan cancellation could leave 84% of borrowers debt free
New Education Department data shows 9.4 million of those borrowers are in default or delinquent on their loans.
White House exploring student loan forgiveness, chief of staff says
The move comes as public sector unions ask the Education Department to cancel loans for borrowers in public service jobs.
University of Phoenix students to get $50 million in refunds
Settlement follows FTC claims that the for-profit college's ads misled students about their job prospects.
Student loans offer more flexibility in payment options than other kinds of debt
Student loans offer more flexibility in payment options than other kinds of debt. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Ray Martin shares some advice on managing this heavy burden.
Student debt "feels like quicksand." Is loan forgiveness the answer?
About 42.9 million Americans owe a collective $1.7 trillion in outstanding student loans – a "quiet crisis" that touches families across the nation.
Ray Martin helps you avoid tax and financial aid pitfalls when paying for your child’s education
CBS MoneyWatch contributor Ray Martin helps you avoid tax and financial aid pitfalls when paying for your child’s education.
Ray Martin shares some tips on how students and their parents can ease the burden of paying for higher education
CBS MoneyWatch contributor Ray Martin shares some tips on how students and their parents can ease the burden of paying for higher education.
COVID-19 tax break removes roadblock to college loan relief
"This clears the way for President Biden to #CancelStudentDebt," Senator Elizabeth Warren tweets.
The college wealth premium is vanishing for younger Americans
Getting a degree is now a "high-stakes decision," one economist says. But those without degrees are even worse off.
Biden says no to eliminating $50,000 student debts
The president has promised in the past to eliminate up to $10,000 in debt and explained why he can't support a measure for more.
Democrats unveil plan to erase $50,000 of student loan debt
Representative Omar suggested the resolution may be the first step towards total student debt cancellation.
Student debt relief will be "a priority," says education secretary nominee
The Department of Education pick said he was "totally in support" of President Joe Biden's plan to back $10,000 of student loan forgiveness.
Dept. of Education extends student loan payment freeze
On the campaign trail, Mr. Biden promised to address the student loan crisis and supported cancelling $10,000 in debt per borrower.
Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments
The president-elect's transition team also said Mr. Biden supports Congress "immediately" cancelling $10,000 of federal student loans
Betsy DeVos tells Congress not to forgive student loan debt
The outgoing education secretary's five-page letter doesn't refer to President-elect Joe Biden by name.
No student loan relief in $900 billion stimulus bill
Millions of Americans will be required to resume student loan payments in January unless the popular program is extended.
Crushed by student loan debt? You may have a bankruptcy option
Democrats in Congress propose bankruptcy reform to aid families and individuals hurting due to college debt.
Former ITT Tech students to see $330 million in loans erased
State prosecutors say the defunct for-profit school lured students into high-interest loans they couldn't afford.
Is college tuition worth it when classes are online?
Should students take a gap year? CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger weighs in and gives tips for families.
Student loan debt crisis spans generations
Student loan debt is a $1.5 trillion financial crisis in America. The average household with student debt owes more than $47,000. Mark Strassmann examines the issue in a special CBS News series, "Life and Debt."
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Trump calls NATO allies "cowards" as more Marines head toward Middle East
The Iran war is nearing the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials say.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Senate fails to advance DHS funding bill for 5th time, with no deal in sight
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any other information.
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Joseph Duggar of "19 Kids and Counting" appears in court on child abuse charges
Joseph Duggar's arrest comes almost five years after his older brother Josh Duggar was convicted of downloading child sexual abuse images.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
Hawaii flooding prompts evacuation orders for more than 4,000 people
Honolulu officials said the Wahiawa dam is failing or expected to fail soon and residents nearby should evacuate.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
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Senate fails to advance DHS funding bill for 5th time, with no deal in sight
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
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Mexican president says citizen deaths in U.S. custody "can't be happening"
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday condemned the deaths of three Mexican nationals in ICE custody this year.
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CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest to be released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Chuck Norris dies at age 86
Action star Chuck Norris has died at age 86, his family announced Friday. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
Taylor Frankie Paul mugshot emerges
Reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul's booking photo for an apparent incident in 2023 has emerged. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner joins with more details.
Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest to be released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Justice Department subpoenas James Comey
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Jake Rosen reports.
"American Nightmare" survivor Denise Huskins' new discovery exposes victim privacy loophole in California law
The failure to protect explicit case evidence in Denise Huskins' kidnapping and sexual assault case is driving reform at the State Capitol. New developments exposed a little-known gap in state law that could expose videos of sexual assault victims.
Derrick Thompson sentenced to nearly 59 years in prison
Several Minnesota families saw justice served on Thursday morning after five young women were killed in a high-speed crash two summers ago in Minneapolis.
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Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
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NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said border czar Tom Homan will be back on Capitol Hill on Friday night to continue talks with Democrats about funding the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
Ret. Gen. Joseph Votel on NATO and Iran war
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Trump lashes out at NATO over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Friday called NATO allies "cowards" for declining to send troops to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Sources: Pentagon preps for possible troops in Iran
Sources tell CBS News that the Pentagon is preparing detailed plans for a possible U.S. ground force deployment in Iran. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more from Tel Aviv, Israel.
Trump: "We don't need" the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Friday said the U.S. does not need the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil passes, and said other nations "will have to get involved." CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.