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Coverage dated October 19, 2026 to October 20, 2026

Trump’s Student Debt Crackdown Could Hit Millions of Americans

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The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up collections from nearly 10 million Americans who have defaulted on their federal student loans.

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  1. NOTUS

    Trump Aides Are Getting Ready to Penalize Defaulting Student Loan Borrowers (opens NOTUS)

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    Treasury officials are seeking ways to minimize the impact on vulnerable borrowers.

  2. Rolling Stone

    Trump Plans to Target Americans Behind on Student Loans (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The Department of Education has been preparing to sic debt collectors on millions of borrowers, The Washington Sun reports

  3. Cheddar

    Trump’s Student Debt Crackdown Could Hit Millions of Americans (opens Cheddar)

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    The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up collections from nearly 10 million Americans who have defaulted on their federal student loans.