GAO says DHS lacks voluntary vetting option for chemical facilities
A new GAO report says chemical facilities lost a federal terrorist-watchlist screening pathway after CFATS expired, while CISA staffing and services declined.
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FTC and 22 states accuse Amazon of inflating ad prices
The FTC and 22 states allege Amazon hid reserve-price tools in ad auctions, affecting about 1.2 million advertisers and potentially raising sellers’ costs.
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U.S. Grid Held During 2026 Arctic Cold, but Reliability Work Remains
A FERC-NERC review says the U.S. bulk grid avoided major disruptions during early-2026 cold, while gas supply, forecasting and coordination risks remain.
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USPS Audit Finds Ballot-Handling Gaps Ahead of Midterms
A Postal Service watchdog found delayed ballots, wrong postmarks and training gaps as courts block a new federal ballot-mail rule before Nov. 3.
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Google Must Change Ad-Tech Tools, but Judge Rejects Breakup
A federal judge ordered Google to make parts of its ad-tech system work with rivals but rejected a forced sale. Detailed remedy terms remain partly sealed.
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California Voter-Data Lawsuit Raises Civil-Rights Questions
CHIRLA and a naturalized California voter are challenging an alleged federal voter-data review, warning that inaccurate matches could intimidate eligible citizens.
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Federal student-loan borrowers face Sept. 30 deadline for temporary rate cut
Eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers have until Sept. 30, 2026, to enroll in autopay for a temporary 1-point interest-rate reduction through June 2028.
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Federal grant rule delayed until December as nonprofits get more time
A new law blocks OMB from finalizing its proposed federal grant rules through Dec. 11, giving nonprofits more planning time but no permanent answer.
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South Bronx Legionnaires’ Cluster Prompts Cleanup of 10 Towers
New York City ordered 10 South Bronx cooling towers cleaned by Sept. 14 as officials investigate a cluster that had nine diagnosed cases and one death as of Sept. 12.
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HUD Extends Deadline on Draft FHA Mortgage-Relief Change
FHA extended public feedback through September 18 on a draft plan to record some mortgage-relief balances through the first mortgage, not a separate lien.
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Trump administration weighs redirecting child-care aid to stay-at-home parents
A still-unreleased plan could redirect some federal child-care aid to certain stay-at-home parents, raising legal, funding and eligibility questions.
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Student-Loan Defaults Surge, Putting Credit and Paychecks at Risk
About 9.5 million federal student-loan borrowers are in default. A temporary collections delay gives them time to act, but does not erase the debt.
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September Ad Spending Pushes 2026 Senate Races Toward Record Costs
About $390 million in Senate ads is reserved for September as outside groups widen the 2026 battleground map and voters await fuller disclosures.
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Congress returns with a December funding deadline after averting a shutdown
Congress returned to Washington with federal agencies funded through December 11, but lawmakers still must finish FY2027 spending bills or pass another stopgap.
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Record diesel prices raise risk of higher grocery costs
Diesel reached nearly $6.06 a gallon on Sept. 11, adding pressure across food production and delivery even as official grocery prices remained stable in August.
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DOJ, Education Department accuse Berkeley Law of admissions bias
Federal investigators allege Berkeley Law used race-related admissions practices affecting the 2024 and 2025 classes. No court ruling or settlement has been reached.
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WALK Bridge work will reduce Amtrak and Metro-North weekend service
WALK Bridge construction will reduce weekend Amtrak and Metro-North service on Sept. 19-20 and two October weekends, with fewer seats and crowding.
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Federal Circuit revives Texas A&M-linked patent case against Broadcom
The Federal Circuit revived TexasLDPC’s case against Broadcom, ruling its Texas A&M license remained valid and let it sue without the university.
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Senate Judiciary schedules FBI oversight hearing for Sept. 15
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a public FBI oversight hearing for Sept. 15 in Washington, but no witnesses or testimony are listed yet.
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AEG and SeatGeek ask judge to reject Live Nation-Ticketmaster settlement
AEG and SeatGeek want a federal judge to reject a proposed settlement that would preserve Live Nation-Ticketmaster ties while changing venue access and fees.
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EPA repeals power-plant greenhouse-gas limits, setting up court fight
The EPA repealed Biden-era greenhouse-gas standards for fossil-fuel power plants, citing costs and grid flexibility as opponents prepare legal challenges.
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CPI shelter costs rose in August. What that means for renters and homeowners
The CPI shelter index rose 0.3% in August and 3.0% over the year. Here is why the measure may not match your rent, mortgage or home costs.