
How an indecisive Joe Biden finally made his mind up on student loan debt
CNN
It was early May and Rep. Pramila Jayapal was feeling optimistic.
The chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus felt almost certain that a major announcement from the White House was imminent.
"Something is coming, and something is coming soon," the Washington Democrat mused to CNN at the time. "I feel pretty good that something is going to come within weeks."

5 things to know for March 16: War with Iran, Oscar winners, Travel chaos, Severe weather, US airmen
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The retirement of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin after nearly 30 years in office sparked an expensive three-way Democratic primary that has showcased the party’s divisions over how to confront President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and introduced pro-crypto forces as an influence seeking to shape the midterm elections. The contest is also setting up a test of Gov. JB Pritzker’s political clout in the state as he eyes a potential 2028 presidential bid.











