Trump administration drops legal fight to overhaul student loan forgiveness program

What happened: The Trump administration dropped two appeals in its legal fight to overhaul the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, ending the effort in single-sentence joint agreements. Key numbers: Federal judges ruled in June; the rule was set to take effect in July; the program has canceled loans for more than 1 million Americans; more than 20 states filed lawsuits. Why it matters: Advocates praised the move, with attorney Dan Zibel calling it a significant victory for public service workers. The rule would have let the Education Secretary remove employers from the program. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

The Trump administration dropped two appeals in its legal fight to overhaul the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, ending the effort in single-sentence joint agreements.

Advocates praised the move, with attorney Dan Zibel calling it a significant victory for public service workers. The rule would have let the Education Secretary remove employers from the program.