Here's what to know about Trump and the future of student loan relief
President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."
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President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."
The Biden administration's flagship student loan relief plan has 8 million participants. Here's what they should know about the Supreme Court's decision.
The White House is turning to other methods to erase student debt after the Supreme Court blocked its broader effort to forgive loans.
President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan that comes after the Supreme Court ruled against his previous debt-forgiveness program.
This round of Biden's student loan forgiveness proposals targets the interest that adds up over time on student loans.
About 78,000 people will receive an email from President Joe Biden telling them that their loans are canceled. Here's what to know.
Typically, FAFSA forms are released on Oct. 1. But this year, the application forms came out three months late, on Dec. 30, 2023.
CBS News Texas' Keith Russell tackles personal finance in this weekly segment.
The number of people seeking help on the platform to pay student loans has exploded over the last year, the crowdfunding site says.
CBS News Texas' Keith Russell details a couple of options struggling student loan borrowers have now that they're facing repayment again.
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
Student loan borrowers facing problems with their servicer shouldn't have to repay their debt until the issues are resolved, 19 state attorneys general say.
Americans with student loan debt need to begin repaying their loans again after a hiatus of more than three years.
Scammers are seizing on "chaos and confusion" ahead of the resumption of student loan repayments, one expert warned.
Biden administration officials say the new federal program could cut monthly loan payments for 20 million people.
After a three-year hiatus, interest on student loans begins piling up again on Friday, with payments due in October.
Monthly loan payments may drop, based on a borrower's income.
Only one-third of borrowers are aware that loan repayments will restart in October, a new survey found.
The new income-driven repayment plan could cut borrowers' monthly payments in half, while some could see their monthly payments go down to $0.
Unlike Biden's blocked one-time forgiveness program, the new repayment plan will provide benefits for both current and future borrowers who sign up for it.
A look at how we got to Friday's decision and how big the student debt issue is in the United States.
President Joe Biden vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have repealed his plan to forgive student debt.
Painfully high inflation is putting even more pressure on Americans struggling to repay their college loans.
The Biden administration had earlier extended a repayment pause while its student-debt relief program remains tied up in court.
This case was brought by two borrowers in Texas who have outstanding student loans.
President Biden says he's commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. That gives him the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued.
Eagle Pass isn't the largest border town in Texas, but the town of 23,000 has become the focal point in the debate.
Temperatures reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit while migrants screamed and banged the walls of the trailer for help or tried to claw their way out, investigators said.
A deep freeze, thanks to the polar vortex dipping down from Siberia, will bring frigid temperatures to nearly 300 million Americans.
In Fort Worth, the message is clear: "Saddle up and bundle up" for the cold weather this weekend.
President Biden says he's commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. That gives him the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued.
Eagle Pass isn't the largest border town in Texas, but the town of 23,000 has become the focal point in the debate.
Temperatures reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit while migrants screamed and banged the walls of the trailer for help or tried to claw their way out, investigators said.
A deep freeze, thanks to the polar vortex dipping down from Siberia, will bring frigid temperatures to nearly 300 million Americans.
In Fort Worth, the message is clear: "Saddle up and bundle up" for the cold weather this weekend.
The American Library Association has tracked a national surge in book bans over the past several years, with Texas at the forefront.
When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
President Biden says he's commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. That gives him the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued.
Eagle Pass isn't the largest border town in Texas, but the town of 23,000 has become the focal point in the debate.
A federal judge in Texas is allowing three other states to pursue a challenge seeking to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide.
The Supreme Court said it may announce opinions on Friday, a last-minute addition that comes just two days before a law that would ban TikTok is set to go into effect.
Many U.S. adults in a new survey are skeptical about President-elect Donald Trump's ability to bring down costs.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
When he couldn't find a group tap class for older adults in Dallas, Gene Edwards took matters into his own hands.
Formulas marketed for toddlers are a burgeoning business, but pediatricians have long recommended against their use.
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
It will be up to the returning Trump administration to decide whether to finalize the rule.
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.
The company announced it purchased land at the southeast corner of LBJ Freeway and Hillcrest Road.
The lawsuit alleges Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers' travel plans.
The fifth-generation rancher is proving you don't have to choose between overalls and power suits.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
The Dallas Cowboys announced Monday that they could not reach a contract extension agreement with Mike McCarthy.
McCarthy's five-year tenure in Dallas ends, but his overall winning record and resume are expected to draw interest across the league.
Police found that the man was sending Caitlin Clark messages on X that contained multiple threatening and sexually explicit messages.
Dallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disc in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said a timeline for his return was not immediately known.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
"Saturday Night Live" creator Lorne Michaels has donated his career archive to the Harry Ransom Center cultural archive at the University of Texas.
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
The country music star is set to perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office.
Sam Moore, who influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen, was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
