Ayelet joined Insider after graduating from American University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. She covers all things student debt, including the ongoing process for broad student-loan forgiveness and return to repayment. Along with higher education, she also covers the Federal Reserve and economic policy, including consumer-centered legislation and government spending. She is based in Washington, D.C. and can be reached at asheffey@businessinsider.com.
Linda McMahon, Trump's education secretary pick, has her confirmation hearing on Thursday amid reports of plans to shut down the Education Department.
Trump's sweeping tariff strategy is bigger than his first-term in office. BI broke down what the trade war means for Americans' wallets.
Trump's education secretary pick, Linda McMahon, has an upcoming confirmation hearing. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim outlined what they'll ask.
Trump slapped tariffs on steel and aluminum in his first term, but with exemptions. Now, he's escalating and implementing 25% tariffs on all partners.
CFPB employees must "get approval in writing" to do any work this week, acting director Russell Vought wrote in an email.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a halt on most of the CFPB's work. It could impact rules on overdraft fees, medical bills, and more.
A lawsuit filed against the Education Department accused it of giving DOGE access to student-loan borrowers' personal information.
President Donald Trump's deferred-resignation deadline for federal employees was set for Thursday. A judge extended it to at least Monday.
On Thursday, federal workers make a potentially life-changing decision about Trump's deferred-resignation offer. Some of them are still confused.
Elon Musk is facing scrutiny over accusations he gained access to sensitive Treasury data, including Social Security and Medicare information.
Expect higher prices on everything from laptops and clothing to cars and appliances after Trump slapped higher tariffs on goods imported from China.
President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Here are the goods imported most.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that Mexico would commit to strengthening its border policy after Trump announced tariffs on the country.
President Donald Trump's long-anticipated tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico were made official on Saturday.
President Trump issued two executive orders that call on his administration to look into more funding for schools that adopt his political ideologies.
After Trump's second week in office, the future of government jobs and their functions are up in the air.
One federal employee who voted for Trump twice said they "had hope that he would fulfill his promises." After the payout offer, "that hope disappeared."
The Trump administration offered federal employees buyouts, allowing them to receive 8 months of pay without working. Here's what we know so far.
Amid pressure from President Donald Trump to keep lowering interest rates, the Federal Reserve held steady.
One FEMA worker was rushing to get aid out to states before the 5 p.m. deadline. Another didn't know of the freeze until contacted by reporters.