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On Friday‚ the Biden administration announced they were canceling the loans of another 74‚000 student loan borrowers‚ hiking the total number of people who have gotten their debt canceled to over 3.7 million Americans. The Biden administration has been ignoring the Supreme Court‚ which struck down Biden’s student loan relief plan last June‚ because it had not been approved by Congress. The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision resulted from the six conservative justices voting to strike down the plan while the three leftist justices opposed them. The Biden administration had cited the 2003 Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act (HEROES Act) to buttress its argument in favor of the student loans‚ as it stated the loans were permitted in case of a “national emergency‚” but Chief Justice John Roberts said the 2003 act was “clearly before a department secretary can unilaterally alter large sections of the American economy.” In announcing the new student loan recipients‚ President Biden claimed his administration was acting legally‚ “My Administration is able to deliver relief to these borrowers – and millions more – because of fixes we made to broken student loan programs that were preventing borrowers from getting relief they were entitled to under the law. Today’s announcement comes on top of all we’ve been able to achieve for students and student loan borrowers in the past few years.” “And‚ in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision on our student debt relief plan‚ we are continuing to pursue an alternative path to deliver student debt relief to as many borrowers as possible as quickly as possible‚” he stated‚ adding‚ “From Day One of my Administration‚ I vowed to improve the student loan system so that a higher education provides Americans with opportunity and prosperity – not unmanageable burdens of student loan debt. I won’t back down from using every tool at our disposal to get student loan borrowers the relief they need to reach their dreams.” The 2003 Heroes Act‚ which came after the U.S. went to war following the 9/11 attacks‚ stated that the Secretary of Education could “waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to the student financial assistance programs under title IV of the [Education Act] as the Secretary deems necessary in connection with a war or other military operation or national emergency.” The Secretary could issue such waivers or modifications only “as may be necessary to ensure” that “recipients of student financial assistance under title IV of the [Education Act affected by a national emergency] are not placed in a worse position financially in relation to that financial assistance because of [the national emergency].” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The majority opinion of the Court asserted‚ “The text of the HEROES Act does not authorize the Secretary’s loan forgiveness program. The Secretary’s power under the Act to ‘modify’ does not permit ‘basic and fundamental changes in the scheme’ designed by Congress. MCI Telecommunications Corp. v. American Telephone &; Telegraph Co.‚ 512 U. S. 218‚ 225. Instead‚ ‘modify’ carries ‘a connotation of increment or limitation‚’ and must be read to mean ‘to change moderately or in minor fashion.’ That is how the word is ordinarily used and defined‚ and the legal definition is no different.”

Senate Democrats voted down an amendment on Thursday proposed by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) that aimed to freeze U.S. aid to the Palestinian Authority‚ which controls parts of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. The amendment would have stopped aid to the Palestinian Authority or any Palestinian government in the West Bank or Gaza until specific conditions were met‚ such as the Palestinian Authority formally condemning Hamas’ attack on Israel and a safe return of the hostages being held by Hamas‚ Fox News reported. Paul’s amendment was attached to the short-term spending bill that Congress passed on Thursday to avert a government shutdown through March.  “The only thing consistent about American foreign aid is that the money continues to flow‚ regardless of the behavior of the recipients‚” Paul said‚ according to POLITICO. “You would think with the massacre and everything else why would we be giving any money to the Palestinians … shouldn’t they have to do something to earn the money?” Forty-seven Senate Democrats‚ plus the three independent senators who caucus with the party‚ voted against Paul’s measure. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) was the lone Democrat to vote in favor of the amendment‚ and six Republicans did not cast a vote. The measure‚ which needed 60 votes in its favor to pass‚ failed 44-50.  “We speak of human rights but reward those who violate them‚” Paul said on the floor on Thursday. “We can no longer afford empty rhetoric. It makes no sense to borrow money from China and turn around and give that money away to foreign countries. It is fiscally irresponsible‚ and it is weakening our national security. America must demand a change‚ a change in behavior from those who do not accept Israel’s right to exist from those who actively seek the destruction of the State of Israel and murder innocent Israelis.” Paul‚ who regularly opposes U.S. aid to foreign countries‚ was the lone Republican to join a resolution from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) earlier this week that would have frozen U.S. aid to Israel unless the Biden administration reported to Congress within 30 days and addressed whether Israel committed human rights violations in its war against Hamas. Sanders’ measure failed to pass as the Senate overwhelmingly voted against it 72-11.  CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Israel’s war against Hamas‚ which began in response to the terrorist group’s brutal attack on Israel on October 7‚ is well into its third month. The terrorists still hold around 130 hostages in the Gaza Strip‚ including six Americans. 

In a developing story that has caught the attention of federal investigators‚ the Democrat mayor of New Orleans‚ Latoya Cantrell‚ is currently embroiled in controversy. The FBI is conducting a probe into allegations of an ‘ongoing adulterous affair’ with her former head of police detail‚ Jeffrey Vappie‚ raising serious questions about the misuse of city property and potential abuse of government funds. The scandal came to light when security footage revealed Mayor Cantrell and Vappie spending extensive periods together inside a city-owned apartment during work hours. This revelation has led to further scrutiny of the mayor’s actions‚ including her travel expenditures and the nature of her relationship with her bodyguard. Probably the worst mayor of them all. And yes‚ another DEI failure. Another one! WTH New Orleans' Dem Mayor LaToya Cantrell faces FBI probe over cozy relationship with her bodyguard whose wife dumped him over 'affair' after footage showed them spending HOURS together in… pic.twitter.com/IRmEGgDEMR — Salty Texan (@texan_maga) January 18‚ 2024 Mayor Cantrell’s tenure has been marked by a series of questionable financial decisions. Reports indicate that she upgraded hotel bookings to king suites during trips to Washington‚ DC‚ and San Francisco‚ incurring additional costs estimated around $2‚400. These upgrades appear to be in violation of New Orleans city policy‚ which prohibits such expenses unless no other accommodations are available to fulfill the purpose of travel. Further adding to the controversy‚ Cantrell was required to reimburse nearly $30‚000 to the city after it was discovered she had upgraded her flights to first class. She initially defended these upgrades as necessary for the safety of black women traveling in economy class. However‚ this defense was met with skepticism‚ and the mayor eventually repaid the city for the expenses. New Orleans' Dem Mayor LaToya Cantrell faces FBI probe over cozy relationship with her … https://t.co/db1IKy94yK via @MailOnline — The Liberal Media is Corrupt (@LiberalCorrupt) January 18‚ 2024 The mayor’s personal life has also come under scrutiny. Officer Kristy Johnson-Stokes‚ who worked with Cantrell‚ described the mayor as overly familiar with her security detail‚ expecting them to perform personal errands such as picking up her daughter from school and watering her plants. This blurring of professional boundaries has raised ethical concerns. Amidst these allegations‚ Cantrell has maintained that her relationship with Vappie was strictly professional. However‚ Danielle Vappie‚ Jeffrey’s wife and Chief Academic Officer at Einstein Charter Schools in New Orleans‚ alleges that the affair began in May 2021‚ coinciding with the time Jeffrey started working on Cantrell’s detail. The situation bears resemblance to the downfall of ex-Nashville Mayor Megan Barry‚ who‚ along with her bodyguard‚ faced legal repercussions for similar misconduct. The comparison underscores the gravity of the accusations against Mayor Cantrell and the potential consequences she may face if found guilty of misusing her position and city resources. As the investigation unfolds‚ the citizens of New Orleans are left to ponder the integrity of their elected leader. With the FBI probe ongoing‚ the full extent of the alleged improprieties remains to be seen. What is clear‚ however‚ is that Mayor Cantrell’s actions have cast a shadow over her administration and the city she serves. The post Mayor Under Fire: FBI Investigates Alleged Misconduct appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

This iconic woman is making aging look easy. Dwan Johnson Young has just won the Guinness World Record for the World’s Oldest Waterskier — and it’s well-deserved! This incredible lady is 92 years old. While it’s easy to think Dwan Johnson Young has just been waterskiing her entire life‚ that isn’t the full story. In fact‚ Dwan didn’t start her waterskiing journey until she was almost 30 years old. This image is from YouTube. I don’t know about you‚ but for me‚ it’s easy to stop trying new things. At 29‚ Dwan hopped on a waterski and found her life’s passion. Now she’s the oldest waterskier in the world. How inspiring is that? Listening to her share about her journey with the sport is even more incredible. “Waterskiing taught me that when you have a goal‚ do not give up‚” shared the insightful nonagenarian with USA today. This image is from YouTube. She’s clearly not given up yet and has no intentions of stopping. “My husband thinks I’m crazy‚” Dwan Johnson Young explained. Oh well! Now he’s got a Guinness World Record in his house — surely he’s thrilled! The world’s oldest waterskier is his own beautiful wife! This image is from YouTube. Dwan Johnson Young is an absolute legend. While the award surprised her‚ she’s stuck on the water out of pure love for the sport. The world’s oldest waterskier is a true inspiration! The featured image for this post is from YouTube. The post “My Husband Thinks I’m Crazy.” World’s Oldest Waterskier Is Nowhere Near Finished. appeared first on InspireMore.

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