U.S. Residential Electricity Prices Rose 5% in June
New federal data show residential electricity prices rose 5% in June from a year earlier while sales slipped 0.2%, with major gaps among states.
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GAO Finds Oversight Gaps in Ethics Records for 206 DOGE Personnel
A GAO review found federal agencies lacked enough records to verify ethics training, financial disclosures and records-management steps for 206 DOGE personnel.
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Supreme Court to hear Colorado religious-preschool funding case
The Supreme Court will hear a November 3, 2026 dispute over whether Colorado may require religious preschools to follow equal-access rules for public funding.
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ICE officer released from Texas jail as extradition fight continues
Christian Castro was released after Texas detention limits expired, while a federal judge left Minnesota’s effort to secure his return unresolved.
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Education Department Escalates Kansas FERPA Dispute
Topeka agreed to change record practices, while Olathe and Shawnee Mission face possible Justice Department action in a broader FERPA dispute.
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AmeriCorps grants target up to 430,000 volunteer engagements
AmeriCorps awarded more than $14 million to 30 organizations to expand volunteer recruitment and service projects tied to Sept. 11 and MLK Day.
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CDC: Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reached record 4.2%
CDC data show a record kindergarten exemption rate, MMR coverage below its community-immunity benchmark and continued measles activity nationwide.
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July Housing Starts Fell as Building Permits Rebounded
July permits rose, but housing starts and completions fell, showing why new authorizations have not yet translated into more homes for buyers and renters.
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Census Estimates Show an Older U.S. as South Gains Residents
Final Census estimates show the U.S. median age rising while the South adds children, working-age adults and older residents, especially in outer metro counties.
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OCC Proposes Separating ‘Substantive’ and ‘Technical’ Bank Violations
The OCC proposal would reserve formal MRAs for more consequential violations while allowing examiners to direct correction of lesser problems.
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Judge Finds Labor Department’s H-2A Wage Method Unlawful
A federal judge rejected the Labor Department’s 2025 method for setting H-2A wage floors but left current rates in place pending a replacement rule.
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IRS warns extension filers not to wait for October 15
The IRS says taxpayers with valid 2025 filing extensions should act now: October 15 extends filing time, not the April 15 payment deadline.
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FDA Lists 84 Illnesses in Salmonella Investigation With No Food Named
FDA lists 84 illnesses in a Salmonella Newport investigation posted August 26, but no food, recall or product-specific consumer warning has been identified.
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Supreme Court asked to let Trump discharge transgender troops
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to review a D.C. Circuit ruling protecting current transgender service members from its policy.
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Live Nation’s Concert Boom Meets an Unfinished Ticketing Fight
Live Nation reports strong 2026 concert demand as a proposed Ticketmaster settlement awaits court review and more than two dozen states keep litigating.
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Trump’s Grid Emergency Order Gives Energy Department Broad New Power
Trump’s grid emergency gives the Energy Department broad authority over foreign-produced bulk-power equipment, but key rules and vendor lists remain pending.
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Why Household Bills Still Feel High as U.S. Inflation Cools
U.S. inflation rose more slowly in July, but rent, shelter and utility costs kept climbing. Here is why household budgets remain strained.
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DOJ watchdog examines DEA decisions on suspected fentanyl shipments
A Justice Department watchdog is examining whether DEA investigators consistently balanced immediate public safety against longer-term trafficking cases.
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NCAA approves shorter January transfer window and earlier 2027 season
An NCAA committee approved proposed FBS calendar changes that would shorten January transfer notifications and move the 2027 season opener earlier.
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VA launches $29 million aid program for homeless veterans
A new VA program may provide eligible homeless veterans with food, shelter help, technology and transportation, but clinicians must approve aid case by case.
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Ninth Circuit Keeps Kalshi Sports Trading Blocked in Nevada
A Ninth Circuit ruling keeps Kalshi sports trading blocked in Nevada as CFTC filings and league agreements raise new questions about market integrity.
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FBI Reports Historic Drop in U.S. Violent Crime in 2025
The FBI estimates U.S. violent crime fell 9.3% in 2025, the largest annual drop in its national series, while warning that local trends may differ.