CIA releases 71 declassified 9/11 briefing products
A new CIA and National Archives release expands public access to pre-9/11 intelligence records while leaving key questions about decisions unresolved.
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Trump backs AI guardrails but warns against slowing U.S. lead
Trump said Sept. 13 that AI needs some guardrails but should not slow the U.S. race with China. His remarks created no new federal rule.
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Minnesota church-surveillance dispute puts religious liberty back in court
A federal judge is weighing whether DHS surveillance at Minnesota churches conflicted with a February injunction protecting specified houses of worship.
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DOJ files four final lawsuits over undocumented-student tuition
The Justice Department sued Hawaii, D.C., Arkansas and Utah over tuition and aid policies. The complaints do not immediately change eligibility.
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Education Department makes evidence-based literacy a 2026 priority
The Education Department is steering existing grants, research and teacher training toward evidence-based literacy as reading performance remains weak.
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Catholic Bishops Ask Trump to Halt Large-Scale Deportations of Haitians
The U.S. bishops’ president urged Trump to halt large-scale deportations and consider deferred enforced departure after Haiti’s TPS protections ended.
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CMS begins risk-based nursing-home surveys for top-performing facilities
CMS is starting a national process that may shorten routine surveys for about 12% of nursing homes while preserving complaint investigations and safety oversight.
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Mortgage lenders can now use VantageScore 4.0 for Fannie and Freddie loans
A federal policy change lets approved lenders use VantageScore 4.0 for eligible Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans, but it does not guarantee lower costs.
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Census Bureau Proposes Major Changes to the 2030 Census
A proposed Census Bureau rule could change who counts toward House apportionment and remove race and ethnicity questions, but no change is final.
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Trump Promises $500 ACA Refunds, but Many Higher-Cost Enrollees May Not Qualify
The White House says nearly 1 million ACA enrollees could receive $500 refunds in October, but the proposed payments may exclude many facing higher 2026 premiums.
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DOJ tells 29 states, D.C. to preserve 2024 election records
The Justice Department sent litigation-hold letters to 29 states and D.C. as it seeks detailed voter data, but the demands do not yet grant access.
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Treasury Flags $17.5 Billion in Suspected Health Care Fraud
FinCEN says bank reports flagged $17.5 billion in suspicious health care activity, but the figure is not a confirmed fraud or taxpayer-loss total.
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FDA Update Puts Recalled Frozen Berries in Food-Service Inventories
A Sept. 11 FDA update confirms recalled frozen berries reached Walmart and Publix stores across 27 states and Puerto Rico. Operators should check stock and sanitize equipment.
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DOJ watchdog finds gaps in FBI retaliation protections
A DOJ watchdog says FBI policy and disciplinary rules do not align, creating possible gaps in protection and accountability as the bureau plans revisions.
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FAA’s New Delay Categories Take Effect Oct. 19. What Passengers Should Watch
A new DOT reporting category will reclassify 10 types of airline disruptions. Here is what may change for flight data, assistance and refunds.
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Supreme Court Stay Leaves Missouri Map Fight Unresolved
The Supreme Court stayed a federal order requiring Missouri to use a new congressional map, leaving officials to prepare under the 2022 map for now.
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House panel weighs Russia sanctions bill as tariff fight looms
The House Rules Committee will consider Senate amendments to a Russia sanctions bill Monday, with proposed tariff powers complicating its path.
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Disney’s Fall Slate Links Theaters, TV and Streaming
Disney’s fall schedule mixes theatrical events with ABC, Disney+ and Hulu distribution, showing how one company is coordinating film, television and streaming.
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D.C. Circuit upholds block on IRS-ICE taxpayer data sharing
A unanimous appeals ruling keeps a challenged IRS procedure blocked and says the agency likely failed to enforce Congress’s taxpayer-privacy rules.
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Trump asks Smithsonian for new Washington displays, but approval is unclear
President Donald Trump requested new George Washington displays at the Smithsonian, but the institution’s governing board has not approved the statues or exhibition.
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U.S. Wholesale Inflation Accelerated in August as Energy Costs Rose
U.S. producer prices rose 5.4% over the year to August as energy and diesel costs climbed, pressuring freight and business costs ahead of the Fed meeting.
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Southern Glazer’s agrees to $12.5 million federal resolution
Southern Glazer’s will pay $12.5 million under a 24-month non-prosecution agreement over improper retailer benefits, third-party vendors and false invoices.