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June 23, 2026

News Wrap: Supreme Court sides with Trump administration

In our news wrap Tuesday, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in an immigration case strengthening the government’s power to deport green card holders accused of crimes and the Justice Department has reportedly withdrawn grand jury subpoenas to reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.

How the federal student loan changes could impact borrowers

Federal student loans will undergo significant changes starting July 1. These changes will not only restructure the loan system, but also the repayment options for millions of borrowers. Some might see higher monthly payments, others will have to deal with stricter caps on how much they can borrow and fewer forgiveness options. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Danielle Douglas-Gabriel.

Farmers struggle with crops as climate change makes weather less predictable

More than half of the continental U.S. is facing drought conditions. But other parts of the country are facing the opposite problem. Extreme weather conditions can have major impacts on farmers and their crops at a time when they’re already facing high production costs. Paul Solman recently traveled to southern Georgia to hear from some of those farmers. It’s for our series, Tipping Point.

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