OpenAI agent accessed government website data after going rogue, company reveals
The disclosure comes at a time of heightened concern over AI agents acting outside of human control.
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Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
U.S. universities funded by foreign entities
Major U.S. universities have received millions of dollars in funding from foreign entities that are on U.S. government watch lists, according to a CBS News review of university funding records. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
New federal student loan rules take effect
Significant changes to federal student loan policies took effect on Wednesday. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "The Takeout" to explain what borrowers need to know.
Federal student loan changes begin
Starting on Wednesday, the Department of Education is sending out notices to some federal student loan borrowers with important deadlines. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains who is affected and what to do if you receive a notice.
2026 changes to student loans: What to know
The Trump administration is set to resume wage garnishment for student loan borrowers in default. Michele Zampini, associate vice president for federal policy and advocacy at the Institute for College Access and Success, joins to discuss how borrowers can prepare.
Trump admin moves to end SAVE plan for millions of student borrowers
Current SAVE borrowers will have "limited time" to enroll in a new loan repayment plan and begin repaying their loans, the Education Department said.
Trump proposal to exclude nursing as a professional degree sparks outcry
Nursing advocates say a proposed rule could worsen a shortage of professionals in the field and lead to worse health outcomes.
McMahon says school aid will keep flowing as Education Department hands off some duties
Education Secretary Linda McMahon told CBS News that federal money to support low-income students and special education will continue to flow, as her department shifts some grant programs to other agencies.
Education Secretary McMahon on program transfers
The Education Department announced a new plan on Tuesday to transfer much of its responsibilities to other federal departments. Education Secretary Linda McMahon joins "The Takeout" to discuss the move.
Cornell reaches deal with Trump administration to restore funding
The agreement with the Trump administration will "immediately restore and continue the university's research funding," Cornell University's president said.
Trump admin could block student loan relief for some public servants
Proposed Department of Education rule could deny loan forgiveness to borrowers whose employers are found to be illegally "undermining national security and American values."
Sec. McMahon kicks off tour promoting state-led education
Education Secretary Linda McMahon is touring the country to promote state-led education plans.
Student loan interest resumes for millions
The Trump administration will begin collecting interest from federal student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan starting Friday. Kate Wood, loans expert and writer at NerdWallet, joins CBS News to discuss what borrowers need to know.
Student loan forgiveness for a popular repayment plan is paused
The Education Department has temporarily paused loan forgiveness for an income-based repayment plan. Here are the details.
McMahon on dismantling Education Department
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the Trump administration to begin dismantling the Department of Education, allowing it to lay off nearly 1,400 employees. Education Secretary Linda McMahon joins "The Takeout" to discuss the timeline.
Supreme Court allows mass firings at Education Department for now
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
Democratic states sue Trump administration over frozen education funds
The states lost out on billions in funding for after-school and summer programs, teacher training and other initiatives.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow layoffs at Education Department
A federal judge in Massachusetts had blocked the Trump administration from laying off more than 1,300 employees at the Department of Education.
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.
Former Education Department official on loans
Beginning on Monday May 5, the Education Department will resume collections on defaulted student loans for the first time in five years. Wayne Johnson, the former chief operating officer at the Education Department's office of federal student aid, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Student loan borrowers in default face garnished wages
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
Student loan collections for those in default
The Education Department said it will resume collections on defaulted student loans beginning May 5. Andrew Pentis, consumer lending analyst and certified student loan counselor at Bankrate, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Economic report predicts slower growth
The International Monetary Fund is predicting slower economic growth this year in the U.S., citing uncertainty over the Trump administration's tariffs and trade policy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
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