Obama to ease student debt payments through executive action
President Obama will direct the Education Department to expand income driven repayment and cap monthly student loan payments at 10 percent of income. The move, coordinated with Senate Democrats, extends relief to about 5 million borrowers and aligns with a Democratic refinancing bill.
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Bergdahl details harsh captivity and ongoing treatment
U S military officials say Bergdahl endured harsh Taliban confinement including long solitary periods and emotional struggles after five years as a prisoner. He is treated in Landstuhl Germany and has not contacted his parents. The exchange for five Taliban detainees sparked national backlash and debate over the price.
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