U.S. Government to Resume Collection on Defaulted Student Loans

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that it will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans beginning May 5, ending a pause that began at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This resumption allows the government to once again withhold tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and potentially wages from

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Scholars warn of potential democratic backsliding in the U.S.

A recent survey of over 500 political scientists suggests growing concern that democracy in the United States may be facing a decline. The study, conducted by Bright Line Watch, asked experts to rate the current state of American democracy on a scale from 0 (complete dictatorship) to 100 (perfect democracy).

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Big brands are watching U.S. consumer behavior.

Companies responsible for providing food and essential household products are beginning to publicly express their concern about the future of the American consumer. “Compared to the situation three months ago, today we probably don’t have such a positive view of consumer behavior,” said Jamie Caulfield, Chief Financial Officer of PepsiCo,

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