OnPolitics: Biden's student loan plan set to face Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on President Joe Biden's controversial student loan forgiveness plan Tuesday.

Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Mon Feb 27 2023 Hi there, OnPolitics readers! This week, all 👀 are on the Supreme Court as the conservative majority is set to take on President Joe Biden's $400 billion student loan forgiveness plan tomorrow. And the odds aren't looking too good for the president. As Supreme Court Correspondent John Fritze reports:  Biden's proposal, which would forgive up to $20,000 for some borrowers, is almost certain to be in for a rough ride before a court with a 6-3 conservative majority and an increasingly skeptical view of agencies acting without clear approval from Congress.  And the decision may have an impact far beyond student loans. ⚖️ Keep reading: Biden will be playing defense on student loans this week at the Supreme Court. Here's why. 💼Supreme Court case guide: A look at the key cases and questions pending before the nation's high court 🏃‍♂️ Catch up: Everything to know about student loan forgiveness as Supreme Court focuses on Biden's debt plan 📨 Get this newsletter in your inbox: Don't miss our coverage as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments. Sign up for OnPolitics. Student loan forgiveness: Why Biden is in for a rough ride at the Supreme Court Biden's proposal, which would forgive up to $20,000 for some borrowers, is likely to face sharp questioning from the Supreme Court's conservatives. READ MORE Erasing student loan debt may not hinge on Biden's big forgiveness plan President Joe Biden's mass student loan forgiveness plan would reach tens of millions of borrowers. Even if it's killed, there are other options. READ MORE Why Biden's student loan forgiveness may die at the Supreme Court The Supreme Court's decision could torpedo President Biden's ability to pursue other policies unilaterally – such as on abortion and immigration. READ MORE Everything to know about student loan forgiveness as Supreme Court focuses on Biden's debt plan The plan could be undone over whether Biden overstepped his authority. Borrowers likely won't know what will become of their debts for several months. READ MORE U.S. government isn't on the same page on how COVID-19 started "There is not a consensus right now in the US government about exactly how COVID started,"  National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. READ MORE Is Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children a crime against humanity? A lasting consequence of Russia's war on Ukraine: The coerced and forced deportation of potentially tens of thousands of Ukrainian children. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback