Senator Elizabeth Warren has issued a warning to student loan borrowers following the sudden shutdown of the Department of Education.
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Why It Matters
In an executive order on Thursday, President Donald Trump directed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin the process of eliminating the Department of Education. He called it a “very historic action” before signing the order. The directive instructs McMahon to “preserve in full” key programs such as Title I, Pell Grants, and resources for students with disabilities, while cutting others.
The shutdown of the Department of Education puts millions of student loan borrowers at risk of delayed payments, processing errors, and limited access to financial aid support, according to opponents. The shutdown also raises concerns about loan scams and reduced oversight, leaving borrowers more vulnerable to…
