
July 20th, 2026
Nearly 9.5 million people have federal student loans.
They are in default.
This means they are more than nine months late on payments.
That is about one in five borrowers.
The number went up fast.
Pandemic protections ended in fall 2024.
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July 20th, 2026

Troy Jackson wants to be the Democrats' candidate for Senate in Maine.
Troy Jackson wants to be the Democrats' candidate for Senate in Maine.

Former drug boss 'El Mayo' to go to jail for life
Former drug boss 'El Mayo' to go to jail for life

Many people cannot pay back student loans. They try to fix their lives.
Many people cannot pay back student loans. They try to fix their lives.

Report: People in ICE jail in Texas say guards hit them often.
Report: People in ICE jail in Texas say guards hit them often.

Trump says ICE should keep making traffic stops after shootings
Trump says ICE should keep making traffic stops after shootings

Family of Black teen found dead after boat trip agrees to check his phone with DA.
Family of Black teen found dead after boat trip agrees to check his phone with DA.

DHS is in the news after 3 deaths with ICE. This is a test for Secretary Mullin.
DHS is in the news after 3 deaths with ICE. This is a test for Secretary Mullin.