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Breaking News: Epic Charter Schools cuts 357 staff members, phases out Learning Centers

Student loan collections resume as record number of borrowers fall behind on payments

Student loan collections resume as record number of borrowers fall behind on payments

CBS News Millions of student loan borrowers could face a wake-up call Monday as the Department of Education resumes collecting on school loans. The restart of collections comes as data from a recent analysis shows delinquency rates among people with student debt are at an all-time high.

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

Associated Press The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.

President Trump signs order to dismantle Department of Education

President Trump signs order to dismantle Department of Education

CBS News President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education, transferring key programs to other departments but requiring Congressional approval for full elimination.

Education Department plans to lay off 1,300 employees as Trump vows to wind the agency down

Education Department plans to lay off 1,300 employees as Trump vows to wind the agency down

Associated Press The Education Department plans to lay off over 1,300 of its more than 4,000 employees as part of a reorganization that’s seen as a prelude to President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency.

Education Department executive order could be issued as soon as today

Education Department executive order could be issued as soon as today

CBS News President Trump is expected to sign an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin the process of dissolving the Department of Education, despite the challenges of requiring congressional approval for full elimination.

Trump Picks Linda McMahon, Former Wrestling Executive, To Head Department Of Education

Trump Picks Linda McMahon, Former Wrestling Executive, To Head Department Of Education

CBS News President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that he has picked Linda McMahon, the former wrestling executive, to head the Department of Education, an agency he vowed to dismantle during his White House campaign.

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Jan. 6 Committee Lays Out How False Election Claims Fueled Trump Fundraising

Jan. 6 Committee Lays Out How False Election Claims Fueled Trump Fundraising

CBS News The House select committee probing the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol charted a path Monday showing how the Trump campaign and allies used baseless claims of election fraud to raise millions of dollars from the former president's supporters — money that was then funneled into the pockets of entities with close ties to Trump.

Jan. 6 Committee Lays Out How False Election Claims Fueled Trump Fundraising

Jan. 6 Committee Lays Out How False Election Claims Fueled Trump Fundraising

CBS News The House select committee probing the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol charted a path Monday showing how the Trump campaign and allies used baseless claims of election fraud to raise millions of dollars from the former president's supporters — money that was then funneled into the pockets of entities with close ties to Trump.

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Epic Charter Schools cuts 357 staff members, phases out Learning Centers

Epic Charter Schools cuts 357 staff members, phases out Learning Centers

Drake Johnson Over 350 teachers and staff at Epic Charter Schools were terminated via email on Tuesday. Here's the developing details:

Epic Charter Schools cuts 357 staff members, phases out Learning Centers

Epic Charter Schools cuts 357 staff members, phases out Learning Centers

Drake Johnson Over 350 teachers and staff at Epic Charter Schools were terminated via email on Tuesday. Here's the developing details:

Tuesday's Tulsa Storm Forecast: Risk of wind, flooding, and isolated tornadoes tonight

Tuesday's Tulsa Storm Forecast: Risk of wind, flooding, and isolated tornadoes tonight

News On 6 A strong storm system will bring thunderstorms and severe weather across Oklahoma beginning this afternoon, with risks for damaging winds, hail, and heavy rainfall. Additional storm chances persist through the weekend, including the possibility of flash flooding and severe weather threats.

Tuesday's Tulsa Storm Forecast: Risk of wind, flooding, and isolated tornadoes tonight

Tuesday's Tulsa Storm Forecast: Risk of wind, flooding, and isolated tornadoes tonight

News On 6 A strong storm system will bring thunderstorms and severe weather across Oklahoma beginning this afternoon, with risks for damaging winds, hail, and heavy rainfall. Additional storm chances persist through the weekend, including the possibility of flash flooding and severe weather threats.

Elon Musk slams Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as "disgusting abomination"

Elon Musk slams Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as "disgusting abomination"

CBS News Elon Musk ramped up his criticism of President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" on Tuesday, calling it "a disgusting abomination" as Congress rushes to send the legislation to the president by July 4.

Elon Musk slams Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as "disgusting abomination"

Elon Musk slams Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as "disgusting abomination"

CBS News Elon Musk ramped up his criticism of President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" on Tuesday, calling it "a disgusting abomination" as Congress rushes to send the legislation to the president by July 4.

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Epic Charter Schools cuts 357 staff members, phases out Learning Centers

Epic Charter Schools cuts 357 staff members, phases out Learning Centers

Drake Johnson Over 350 teachers and staff at Epic Charter Schools were terminated via email on Tuesday. Here's the developing details:

Tuesday's Tulsa Storm Forecast: Risk of wind, flooding, and isolated tornadoes tonight

Tuesday's Tulsa Storm Forecast: Risk of wind, flooding, and isolated tornadoes tonight

News On 6 A strong storm system will bring thunderstorms and severe weather across Oklahoma beginning this afternoon, with risks for damaging winds, hail, and heavy rainfall. Additional storm chances persist through the weekend, including the possibility of flash flooding and severe weather threats.

Elon Musk slams Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as "disgusting abomination"

Elon Musk slams Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as "disgusting abomination"

CBS News Elon Musk ramped up his criticism of President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" on Tuesday, calling it "a disgusting abomination" as Congress rushes to send the legislation to the president by July 4.

Short-staffed NWS enters hurricane season in "uncharted territory"

Short-staffed NWS enters hurricane season in "uncharted territory"

CBS News Concerned meteorologists warn that the forecasts communities have come to depend on as their front line of defense against hurricanes could suffer this year, as the National Weather Service remains chiefly responsible for predicting storms despite recently losing at least 10% of its workforce.

Gov. Stitt appoints retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic as interim mental health commissioner

Gov. Stitt appoints retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic as interim mental health commissioner

Graham Dowers Governor Stitt appoints retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic as interim mental health commissioner after Oklahoma lawmakers oust previous appointee.

OSBI assists Adair County Sheriff's Office in deadly shooting investigation

OSBI assists Adair County Sheriff's Office in deadly shooting investigation

Aaron Alexander Authorities say a man was found shot and killed and a suspect was taken into custody.

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