Federal probe raises urgent questions about national security, taxpayer dollars, and why U.S. campuses are turning to foreign adversaries for financial support

The U.S. Department of Education has rescinded guidance that has for years directed schools to provide targeted support for students learning English. Education advocates warn that this move could leave millions of children without the services they need to succeed in the U.S.

Borrowers who have patiently made payments for decades are now stuck in uncertainty as the Education Department halts forgiveness under...