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What will dismantling the Education Department mean for your student loans?

The Department of Education oversees $1.6 trillion of student loans.
22 minutes ago
A view of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 2025.
February 12

Democrats vow to fight shutdown of consumer watchdog agency

Over 190 House and Senate Democrats joined a letter vowing to protect CFPB
February 12
Senator Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts, speaks during a protest against US President Donald Trump and DOGE Elon Musk's anticipated plan to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in front of the CFPB headquarters in Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 2025.
February 11

Musk's son 'Lil X' steals spotlight in the Oval Office

The billionaire has brought his four-year-old to numerous Washington events.
February 11
President Donald Trump is  joined by Elon Musk and his son X Æ A-Xii, as he signs a series of executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on Feb. 11, 2025 in Washington.
February 11

Elon Musk grilled about DOGE transparency, conflicts in Oval Office

Musk was asked if any checks exist for his role or if he's "policing" himself.
February 11
Elon Musk speaks next to U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 11, 2025.
February 11

Appeals court denies Trump's request to lift order blocking funding freeze

The Trump administration and its opponents have gone back and forth in court.
February 11
President Donald Trump speaks to the media during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 10, 2025.
February 11

Trump says he'll abide by courts but will appeal

Trump was asked about the recent court orders that temporarily blocked DOGE's actions, including budget and personnel cuts.
February 11
VIDEO: Trump says he'll abide by courts but will appeal
February 11

Trump, Elon Musk discuss efforts to reshape federal govt. from Oval Office

Musk spoke with the U.S. media for the first time since Trump's inauguration, claiming that the goal of DOGE was to "restore democracy."
February 11
Trump, Elon Musk discuss efforts to reshape federal govt. from Oval Office
February 11

Eric Adams speaks out after DOJ moves to drop case against him

Adams called the bribery case an "unnecessary ordeal."
February 11
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall, Feb. 5, 2025, in New York.
February 11

Here are all the agencies that Elon Musk and DOGE have been trying to dismantle

Democrats and unions are fighting DOGE's actions in court.
February 11
A worker removes the U.S. Agency for International Development sign on their headquarters on Feb. 7, 2025, in Washington.
February 11

Trump meets with King of Jordan at White House

Jordan's King Abdullah agreed to take in 2,000 children from Gaza in a meeting at the White House with President Donald Trump.
February 11
VIDEO: Trump meets with King of Jordan at White House
February 11

1st lawsuits targeting foreign aid freeze bemoan 'chaos' in Trump order

The lawsuits alleged the freeze exceeds Trump's authority as president.
February 11
President Donald Trump waits for Jordan's King Abdullah at the White House in Washington, Feb. 11, 2025.
February 11

NYC Mayor Eric Adams speaks after prosecutors drop charges against him

The Justice Department directed federal prosecutors to dismiss the bribery charges, saying they were disrupting Adam's ability to assist in President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration and crime.
February 11
VIDEO: NYC Mayor Eric Adams speaks after prosecutors drop charges against him
February 11

Trump says he could withhold aid from Jordan and Egypt if they reject his Gaza plan

It comes as Jordan's King Abdullah visited the White House on Tuesday.
February 11
President Donald Trump meets with Jordan's King Abdullah at the White House in Washington, Feb. 11, 2025.
February 11

Steve Bannon pleads guilty in border wall fraud case

The Trump ally pleaded guilty to defrauding donors to a border wall.
February 11
Steve Bannon, former advisor U.S. President Donald Trump, attends a hearing to enter a guilty plea in his fraud case stemming from a fundraising effort to build a border wall, at the New York Criminal Court, in New York City, Feb. 11, 2025.
February 11

Fed chair testifies on Capitol Hill

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports on what Fed Chair Jerome Powell is telling lawmakers about a “strong overall” economy.
February 11
VIDEO: Fed chair testifies on Capitol Hill
February 11

FEMA officials fired after Musk claims they paid to house migrants in 'luxury' hotels

The agency's chief financial officer was among those terminated.
February 11
Recently arrived migrants board a bus back to their temporary tent shelters at Floyd Bennett Field, a former airfield in Brooklyn, on January 04, 2024 in New York City.
February 11

Some Republicans defend courts against Trump administration attacks

Trump lashes out against "activists and highly political judges."
February 11
Vice President JD Vance arrives for a meeting with international investors in IA at the Elysee Palace as part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris, France, Feb. 10, 2025.
February 11

Trump pardons former Democratic Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Blagojevich was released from prison in 2020 after Trump commuted his sentence.
February 11
Former Illinois governor and convicted felon Rod Blagojevich speaks to the press outside of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Aug. 2, 2021 in Chicago.
February 11

JD Vance warns foreign governments not to take measures against US tech

Vance said the administration was “troubled by reports that some foreign governments are considering tightening the screws on US tech companies with international footprints.”
February 11
VIDEO: JD Vance warns foreign governments not to take measures against US tech
February 11

Trump executive orders trigger number of lawsuits

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on the legal battles playing out on the president’s attempts to end birthright citizenship, freeze federal grants, and overhaul federal agencies.
February 11
VIDEO: Trump executive orders trigger number of lawsuits
February 11

Judge orders FBI to release some information in Trump documents case

Judge Beryl Howell issued a memorandum opinion on Monday.
February 11
A person passes by the FBI seal on the wall of the FBI headquarters, days after the Trump administration launched a sweeping round of cuts at the Justice Department, in Washington, Feb. 3, 2025.
February 11

Will Trump succeed in pinching the penny?

ABC News’ Danny New examines a U.S. economy without the penny.
February 11
ABC News’ Danny New examines a U.S. economy without the penny.
February 10

Democracy Forward CEO: ‘This administration is operating unlawfully’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Democracy Forward CEO and president, Skye Perryman, about its lawsuit on behalf of the federal workers President Donald Trump's administration is trying to buy out.
February 10
Democracy Forward CEO: ‘This administration is operating unlawfully’
February 10

Justice Department moves to drop case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Eric Adams has been charged with corruption related to taking bribes.
February 10
Mayor Eric Adams speaks during State of the City address on Jan. 9, 2025 in New York City.
February 10

Trump suggests canceling Gaza ceasefire if not all hostages are released by Saturday

President Donald Trump said the Gaza ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t return hostages by noon on Saturday.
February 10
Trump suggests canceling Gaza ceasefire if not all hostages are released by Saturday
February 10

Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Pres. Trump has signed an executive order pardoning Rod Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor who was sentenced to 14 years in prison before Trump commuted his sentence in 2020.
February 10
Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
February 10

Another Republican senator goes against Trump's 'poorly conceived' NIH funding cuts

Collins endorsed HHS nominee RFK Jr., who said he would "reexamine" the cuts
February 10
Sen. Susan Collins questions former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's choice to be the Director of National Intelligence, during the Senate Intelligence Committee hearings for her confirmation at the Capitol in Washington, DC, Jan. 30, 2025.
February 10

As Musk, Trump administration target CFPB, Democrats defend consumer watchdog

Democrats protested outside the agency where work has come to a standstill.
February 10
Senator Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts, speaks during a protest against US President Donald Trump and DOGE Elon Musk's anticipated plan to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in front of the CFPB headquarters in Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 2025.
February 10

Trump, Vance and Musk take aim at the courts as judges halt some of 2nd term agenda

"I think this battle will define Trump’s presidency," one legal expert said.
February 10
President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Feb. 7, 2025.
February 10

Sen. Adam Schiff on Trump tariffs

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., discusses anticipated new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which President Donald Trump is expected to announce early this week.
February 10
VIDEO: Sen. Adam Schiff on Trump tariffs
February 10

Judge to decide fate of Trump’s federal buyout offer

A federal judge in Boston said Monday he will continue to pause the Trump administration's plan to offer a deferred resignation buyout to tens of thousands of federal employees.
February 10
VIDEO: Judge to decide fate of Trump’s federal buyout offer
February 10

Hegseth orders pause on gender-affirming care for transgender service members

The directive came in a memo addressed to senior Pentagon, military leadership.
February 10
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the press during a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles at the Pentagon, Feb. 7, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.
February 10

Trump vocalizes plans for Gaza, tariffs and pennies

ABC News’ Karen Travers and Alexis Christoforous break down the latest headlines out of the Trump administration.
February 10
VIDEO: Trump vocalizes plans for Gaza, tariffs and pennies
February 09

What would happen if Musk tries to defy court orders?

A constitutional law expert says the fines would pile up pretty quickly.
February 09
Elon Musk joins President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally at site of his first assassination attempt in Butler, Penn., Oct. 5, 2024.
February 09

Trump says Musk is 'not gaining anything' from DOGE

ABC News' Selina Wang joins Live to discuss President Donald Trump's interview with Fox News, which will air ahead of the Super Bowl.
February 09
VIDEO: Trump says Musk is 'not gaining anything' from DOGE
February 09

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warns of Trump's 'assault on the Constitution'

"That is the evisceration of democracy," Murphy told ABC's "This Week."
February 09
Sen. Chris Murphy appears on "This Week," Feb. 9, 2025.
February 09

Musk's role 'an unbelievable opportunity' for US government: Rep. Turner

The congressman defended the work of Musk's DOGE in an interview on "This Week."
February 09
Rep. Mike Turner appears on "This Week," Feb. 9, 2025.
February 09

Humanitarians warn of dire consequences if US foreign aid ends

Millions relying on USAID face uncertainty amid Trump's funding freeze.
February 09
A worker covers the U.S. Agency for International Development sign on their headquarters on Feb. 7, 2025 in Washington.
February 09

'This Week' Transcript 2-9-25: Sen. Chris Murphy and Rep. Mike Turner

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, February 9.
February 09
Sen. Chris Murphy speaks alongside Sen. Brian Schatz and Sen. Amy Klobuchar during a press conference following the Democrats weekly policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol building, on Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
February 08

NGOs, nonprofits say US humanitarian aid has ground to complete halt worldwide

Organizations described being locked out of systems and unable to access funds.
February 08
A worker removes the U.S. Agency for International Development sign on their headquarters on Feb. 7, 2025, in Washington.
February 08

Trump, Musk’s move to dismantle USAID

Foreign policy and international development expert Matthew McGuire discusses the attempt by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to dismantle USAID.
February 08
Trump, Musk’s move to dismantle USAID
February 08

How environmental groups are responding to Trump's executive orders

Several lawsuits against the Trump administration are coming down the pipeline.
February 08
Senator Ed Markey, a Democrat from Massachusetts, speaks as demonstrators hold signs outside of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 6, 2025.
February 08

Transgender, nonbinary people sue Trump administration over passport policy

The complaint challenges a Trump executive order.
February 08
February 08

Judge blocks DOGE team from accessing Treasury data on taxpayers

The judge said allowing DOGE access would cause "irreparable harm."
February 08
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arrives to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
February 07

Democrats blocked from entering the Department of Education

ABC News’ Phil Lipof talked to Jay O’Brien following a protest that erupted from Democrats on the steps of the Department of Education after they were denied entry by a private security guard.
February 07
Democrats blocked from entering the Department of Education
February 07

Sen. Chris Murphy and Rep. Mike Turner Sunday on 'This Week' with Martha Raddatz

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, February 9, 2025.
February 07
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
February 07

Classified JFK assassination files could be released soon. Here's why

President Trump ordered the files declassified in a Jan. 23 executive order.
February 07
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Texas Governor John Connally, and others smile at the crowds lining their motorcade route in Dallas, Nov. 22, 1963.
February 07

All USAID humanitarian work has effectively stopped, officials say

Scores of career USAID workers are also seeing their lives turned upside down.
February 07
People hold placards as the USAID building sits closed to employees after a memo was issued advising agency personnel to work remotely, in Washington, Feb. 3, 2025.
February 07

Democrats attempt to enter Department of Education to meet with leadership

ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports on the efforts by Democrats to counteract President Trump's expected executive order to shutter the Department of Education.
February 07
VIDEO: Democrats attempt to enter Department of Education to meet with leadership
February 07

Trump on Musk magazine cover: ‘Is Time magazine still in business?’

The latest cover of Time magazine is an image of Elon Musk sitting behind the Resolute Desk.
February 07
VIDEO: Trump on Musk magazine cover: ‘Is Time magazine still in business?’