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Biden's student loan cancellation plan advances with debate over details

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

The latest attempt will rest on a sweeping law known as the Higher Education Act, which gives the education secretary authority to waive student loans — although how far that power extends is the subject of legal debate.

Biden interviewed as part of special counsel investigation into handling of classified documents

By Darlene Superville, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The investigation is being led by special counsel Robert Hur, who is investigating the improper retention of classified documents from Biden's time as vice president that were found in his Delaware home and a private office he used afterward.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. drops his Democratic primary bid, will run as an independent

By Ali Swenson, Associated Press

The decision by Kennedy adds a wrinkle to a 2024 race that's heading toward a likely rematch between Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican ex-President Donald Trump.

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks after condemning 'appalling' Hamas incursion in Israel

By Seung Min Kim, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Saturday decried the “appalling assault" by Hamas militants and his administration pledged to ensure Israel has “what it needs to defend itself” after the surprise attack that drew worldwide condemnation and anger from Israel's allies.

To keep election leadoff spot, Iowa Democrats announce plan for January caucus with delayed results

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

Iowa's Democratic Party announced Friday it will hold a caucus on Jan. 15 but won't release the results until early March, attempting to retain their state's leadoff spot on the presidential nominating calendar without violating a new national party lineup…

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on jobs after employers hire 336,000 new positions

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden hailed the 336,000 jobs added in September, an unexpectedly robust gain that suggests that many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring.

Biden administration will soon resume deporting migrants to Venezuela, officials say

By Michael Balsamo, Colleen Long, Megan Janetsky, Associated Press

The resumption of deportation flights comes not long after the administration increased protected status for Venezuelans who arrived to the U.S. before July 31, and is the latest effort to deal with swelling numbers of migrants amid increasing pressure to slow…

WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden waives laws to allow border wall in Texas

By Colleen Long, Associated Press

The Department of Homeland Security announced that the Biden administration leveraged sweeping executive power to waive 26 federal laws in South Texas.

Biden administration waives federal laws to allow building of border wall in South Texas

By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press

The Department of Homeland Security announced that the Biden administration leveraged sweeping executive power to waive 26 federal laws in South Texas.

WATCH: Biden announces new student loan forgiveness for 125,000 as payments resume

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Biden has been under pressure to fulfill his promises on student debt relief even though his original plan was overturned by the conservative majority on the Supreme Court.