At the Republican convention in Dallas on Sept. 9, 2026, Donald Trump pledged $500 Obamacare rebate checks for enrollees, presenting it as immediate relief from rising health-care costs and contrasting his plan with current administration policies.
President Biden addressed the nation after the Supreme Court struck down his student loan relief program, promising to provide more details on the administration's efforts to help students and the next steps they will take. The court's decision invalidated the administration's plan to provide up to $20,000 in debt relief to federal student loan borrowers. Biden expressed disappointment and acknowledged the millions of Americans who feel the same way. This defeat comes after the court ruled against race-conscious affirmative action admission policies. The decision presents a setback for both student loan holders and Biden's reelection campaign. Democrats lament the ruling, while Republicans hail it, arguing that the program was unfair to those who paid off their debts or chose not to attend college.