Why Trump says the US jobs report is ‘rigged’: How the numbers are actually calculated

US jobs report controversy explained: What causes monthly employment data revisions. (AP Photo) US President Donald Trump has criticised the latest US jobs report, calling it “rigged” on his social media platform, Truth Social. The controversy arose after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revised the employment numbers for May and June downward by 258,000…

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How the US student loan ‘cliff effect’ could add years and tens of thousands to your repayments

US student loan changes extend repayment terms up to 25 years. (AI Image) Millions of student loan borrowers in the US are set to face longer repayment timelines and significantly higher lifetime loan costs under a revised version of the federal Standard Repayment Plan. The redesigned plan, introduced as part of President Donald Trump’s “big…

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Linda McMahon’s 50-state education tour: A push for local control or a cover for federal influence?

US Secretary Linda McMahon launches nationwide tour to support education decentralisation. (AP Photo) US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the launch of a nationwide education tour under the banner “Returning Education to the States.” The initiative involves visiting all 50 states, with the aim of highlighting state-led education models and promoting localised approaches…

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Immigration policy by proxy: How the US is using antisemitism settlements to curb foreign student enrollment

Columbia settlement reveals link between antisemitism probes and US immigration policy The Trump administration has introduced measures that link antisemitism investigations with policies aimed at reducing international student enrolment at US universities. A recent agreement with Columbia University has revealed provisions that extend beyond antisemitism-related enforcement, including a clause that calls for a reduction in…

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Jason Miller educational qualification and career path: How this GWU political science graduate became a Trump adviser and GETTR CEO

Jason Miller education and career: From GWU graduate to Trump adviser and GETTR CEO. (Getty Images) Jason Miller, an American political strategist, communications consultant, and media executive, has played prominent roles in multiple Republican campaigns and served as a senior adviser to former U.S. President Donald Trump. A graduate of George Washington University (GWU) with…

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US student loan forgiveness at risk as Trump limits PSLF eligibility: Everything borrowers need to know

Trump’s new PSLF restrictions create challenges for US borrowers seeking student loan forgiveness Student loan borrowers in the US who rely on Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) face increasing difficulties as President Trump imposes new restrictions on eligibility. The programme, which was signed into law in 2007 by President George W. Bush, allows many government…

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Now the US launches sweeping investigation into Harvard patents over Bayh-Dole Act violations

Now the US launches sweeping investigation into Harvard patents worth hundreds of millions in federal research funding The US Department of Commerce has initiated a wide-ranging investigation into Harvard University’s management of patents derived from federally funded research. The inquiry could potentially impact intellectual property assets valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars and…

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What’s really behind the Trump administration’s push to dismiss Harvard’s international student lawsuit?

Trump administration moves to dismiss Harvard’s international student lawsuit in US The Trump administration Friday filed a motion to dismiss Harvard University’s lawsuit challenging efforts to prevent the institution from hosting international students. The case arose after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a May 22 letter revoking Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program…

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US considers fixed-term student visas: What the policy change means for international students

DHS proposal to limit US student visas raises concerns for foreign learners The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new policy to impose fixed-term limits on international students and exchange visitors, signalling a significant change in the management of academic visas. This proposal has recently cleared the White House review process and…

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