The Department of Education under President Donald Trump has suspended student loan forgiveness for borrowers enrolled in the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan. The pause impacts around 2 million borrowers seeking relief under one of the last remaining federal income-driven repayment options not blocked by legal challenges or court orders.

The US Department of Education has halted the cancellation of student loans in Income-Based Repayment plans, prompting concern among borrowers that their loans will not be forgiven anytime soon.

Although President Donald Trump ordered the Justice Department to request the release of more details in the probe of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, he claimed Saturday that the move may do little to quell the outspoken criticism of his administration's handling of the case.