Wayne Dupree Podcast

The federal government will resume collections on defaulted student loans starting May 5, ending a pause since 2020. Over 5M borrowers haven’t made payments in 360+ days, with $1.6T in total student debt. Education Sec. McMahon criticizes past policies, citing taxpayer burden.

A national day of action united protesters nationwide against Trump’s policies, condemning deportations without due process, agency dismantling & threats to education. Over 80 rallies took place as part of “50501” with communities also hosting food drives to support those affected.

The Pentagon placed a third top official, Colin Carroll, on leave amid a leak investigation. The probe involves military plans for the Panama Canal, a carrier in the Red Sea, Elon Musk’s Pentagon visit on China, and a pause in Ukraine intel collection, sources say.

China accused three hackers of working for the NSA, offering rewards for their capture. The claims, tied to alleged spying at the Asian Winter Games, mark an escalation in cyber tensions amid U.S.-China conflicts. The U.S. denies the claims, calling them fabrications.

President Trump suggested temporarily exempting auto tariffs to give carmakers time to adjust supply chains. Automakers rely on international partners like Canada, Mexico, and China, making a fully U.S.-made car nearly impossible, experts say.