Former Charlotte City Council member leaves Trump administration

Former Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari is out of his position with the Federal Transit Administration just five months after joining the agency.Bokhari confirmed his departure on Thursday on social media. No reason was given for the decision. It's not clear if Bokhari left on his own terms or if he was pushed out by the Trump administration; however, Bokhari stated that it was time to "hand the baton to the next wave of leaders." READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/tariq-bokhari-leaves-federal-transit-administration/275-9a5fff21-5cbe-4b26-a038-6452fe43c7d8Student loan payments are back on, but new research shows a growing number of borrowers can't keep up with their payments. We connect the dots on why forbearance applications have more than doubled since this time last year and where things stand when it comes to former President Joe Biden's goal of eliminating student debt for millions of Americans. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.