20 States and D.C. Sue Over Trump ESA Rollback
Twenty states and D.C. sued over three Endangered Species Act rule changes, creating uncertainty for federal permits, habitat reviews and development projects.
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Labor Department sets national framework for pre-apprenticeships
A Labor Department framework issued Sept. 8 outlines five quality markers for pre-apprenticeships and stresses documented pathways into Registered Apprenticeships.
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U.S. factory orders and shipments rose in July, Census says
U.S. factory orders, shipments, unfilled orders and inventories rose in July, but aircraft demand provided a major lift and core capital-goods orders stayed flat.
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U.S. government backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright case
A Justice Department filing urges a Manhattan judge to treat AI training on copyrighted text as fair use, but it does not decide the case.
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American Eagle Keeps Sales Forecast as Shoppers Wait for Deals
American Eagle maintained its fiscal 2026 comparable-sales outlook after mixed results, as Aerie grew strongly while seasonal merchandise pressured its core brand.
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CPSC recalls 2.3 million Ricky Joy candy bottles over choking risk
A nationwide recall covers Ricky Joy Sour Crush rolling candy bottles sold through May 2026. The rollerball can detach and pose a deadly choking risk.
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USPS Network Overhaul Cut Costs as Service Declined, Audit Finds
A September 8 USPS inspector general audit found major network savings but no material financial turnaround, while service declines hit rural areas hardest.
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FMCSA enforcement begins for 10 revoked trucking ELDs
FMCSA ended a 60-day replacement period for 10 revoked electronic logs. Continued use can trigger a no-record citation and an out-of-service order.
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Thousands of U.S. Water Systems Still Lack Lead-Pipe Inventories
An AP analysis found more than 1,300 water systems cited after missing a lead-line inventory deadline, leaving millions with incomplete information about possible exposure.
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Pennsylvania regulators examine who pays for data-center grid growth
Pennsylvania regulators are reviewing data-center grid costs and emergency rules, but no household rate change follows yet from the September 10 votes.
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FTC extends deadline on personalized-pricing proposal
Consumers and businesses now have until Sept. 25 to comment on an FTC proposal about prices tailored with personal data. It is not a ban or final rule.
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ICE hiring faces scrutiny after whistleblower alleges weakened vetting
A newly reported complaint alleges ICE made offers and began training some recruits before basic vetting was complete during a 12,000-person hiring surge.
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Education Department Releases 2027-28 College Aid Comparison Materials
The new federal College Financing Plan organizes costs, grants, scholarships, loans and work options, but most colleges can still choose whether to use it.
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Former California Booster-Club Treasurer Accused of Diverting $411,761
Federal prosecutors accuse a former Orange County booster-club treasurer of diverting $411,761, including a $131,523 mortgage payment, from a nonprofit.
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Rural Vermont Gets $11.7 Million for Nursing Homes and Health Workers
Vermont’s first rural-health projects will fund tuition benefits, nursing-home equipment, dialysis access and licensed nursing-assistant training.
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U.S. Home Sales Fall Below 4 Million Pace as Rates and Prices Rise
Existing-home sales fell to their slowest pace in more than a year in August as higher prices and mortgage rates outweighed a modest gain in inventory.
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Child care aid waitlists leave families waiting across much of U.S.
An AP analysis found child care assistance waitlists in 23 states and the District of Columbia, while other states turned away applicants.
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Federal regulators propose more flexible bank-fintech oversight
Four federal banking agencies proposed risk-based vendor oversight, but banks would remain responsible for payment disputes, fraud controls and access to funds.
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U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August as unemployment held at 4.1%
U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August while unemployment stayed at 4.1%, but hiring gains remained concentrated in selected industries.
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FEC reminds groups of fast disclosure rules as midterm spending grows
The FEC is reminding political groups that some independent expenditures must be disclosed within 24 or 48 hours as 2026 midterm spending grows.
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Federal hotel reimbursement rates will change Oct. 1
Federal travelers will get a higher standard lodging ceiling Oct. 1, but destination, month and agency approval will still determine hotel reimbursement.
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DOJ watchdog substantiated misconduct after prosecutor resigned
A DOJ watchdog substantiated misconduct by a former assistant U.S. attorney, but said the resignation left it unable to compel testimony or obtain a voluntary interview.