Trump is dismantling democracy, reports find. And, Treasury to take over student loans
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Reports indicate US democracy is declining, while the Trump administration plans to move federal student loan oversight to Treasury.
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If you have federal student loans, their oversight will shift from the Education Department to the Treasury Department.
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Recent studies indicate the U.S. is experiencing a decline in democratic principles. Concurrently, the Trump administration intends to move federal student loan oversight. This transfer will shift responsibility from the Education Department to the Treasury Department. The article does not specify a timeline for this transition or its immediate impact on borrowers.
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