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Politics● Low5d ago · Oct 29, 2026, 10:00 AM

Midterm results could bring brewing student loan battle to a head

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America

Student loan advocates see next week’s midterms as an opportunity for further oversight and potential reversals of policies from the Trump administration that have delayed or denied debt relief and increased monthly payments. Democrats have the potential Tuesday to retake the House and Senate, possibly creating a friendlier environment for student loan borrowers after…

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