First Circuit Leaves 13 ACIP Appointments Stayed After Hearing
The appeals court heard the administration’s challenge on Oct. 6 but issued no ruling. Separate stays on committee votes and a CDC schedule memo also remain in effect.
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U.S. trade deficit jumps 13.7% to $105.6 billion in August
Imports rose more than exports in August, widening the U.S. goods-and-services trade deficit. The deficit through the first eight months of 2026 remained 19.9% below its year-earlier level.
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Constellation raises reported FY2027 EPS outlook as Beer depletions slip
Constellation raised its reported fiscal 2027 EPS outlook and reaffirmed comparable guidance. Second-quarter Beer sales rose 5%, while depletions fell 0.6%.
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Falcons’ 45-24 win puts them level with Carolina
Atlanta beat New Orleans 45-24 to move to 2-2 and join Carolina in a tie for first in the NFC South.
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Army pauses AH-64E flights for transmission inspections
The temporary restriction covers AH-64E Apaches with Improved Drive System transmissions while inspections and corrective work are completed.
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$85.1M Kentucky grant nearly matches Florida’s for highway projects
Twelve projects in 12 states will receive $426.7 million in itemized federal awards, including near-equal grants for Kentucky and Florida.
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HHS creates legal division for unaccompanied migrant children
A new HHS legal division may represent unaccompanied migrant children, but advocates question whether attorneys inside the agency can remain independent.
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House bill seeks to block Kennedy Center demolition as court fight continues
A House proposal would require Congress to approve demolition of a presidential memorial as the Kennedy Center remains closed amid litigation and repairs.
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Federal audit flags weaknesses in DOJ handling of victim-fund deposits
A DOJ inspector general audit found corrected deposit errors and uneven controls affecting a federal fund that supports victim services nationwide.
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Senate college-sports bill faces renewed push and uncertain vote
The Protect College Sports Act is back before the Senate, but its path remains uncertain as supporters seek 60 votes and critics warn of limits on athlete pay.
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GAO flags open State gaps in U.S. security-assistance oversight
A September GAO update says State has nine priority recommendations open, including gaps in investigating, documenting and reporting potential arms-transfer violations.
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CFTC-NHL integrity pact faces test as hockey contracts expand
New NHL-linked event contracts are appearing on CFTC-regulated markets as a federal-state legal fight tests what the league’s integrity pact can protect.
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NASA adds Relativity Space’s Terran R to launch-services roster
NASA added Relativity Space’s Terran R to its NLS II contract pool, making the rocket eligible to compete for future federal missions but not awarding a launch.
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FCC broadband-label changes take effect Sept. 14, but key fee rule is delayed
New FCC broadband-label rules take effect Sept. 14, changing how providers present plan details while delaying a major passthrough-fee change.
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FTA awards $232.8 million to make aging transit stations more accessible
Federal grants will fund accessibility upgrades at eight legacy transit projects in five states, but construction schedules will vary by agency.
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FTC order targets payment processor over alleged sham merchants
A federal court entered a $12 million order against Humboldt Merchant Services after FTC allegations that it processed payments for shell merchants tied to unauthorized billing scams.
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FDA warns patients to stop using six lots of compounded injections
The FDA posted a nationwide recall of six Centric Compounding injection lots after the company reported elevated endotoxin levels and nine reaction reports.
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IRS reminds taxpayers: Direct Pay offers a free way to pay federal taxes
The IRS says eligible taxpayers can pay many federal taxes for free from a U.S. bank account through Direct Pay. Here is how the service works.
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USDA offers $35 million for feral-swine control in 14 states
USDA is offering $35 million in competitive grants for feral-swine control, restoration and landowner assistance in 14 states by Sept. 21.
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CMS comment deadline arrives for sweeping 2027 Medicare proposal
CMS comments close September 14 on a proposed 2027 Medicare rule covering physician payments, telehealth, rural care, drug rebates and eligibility.
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Federal judge blocks loyalty question for civil-service applicants
A federal judge temporarily halted OPM’s political-priorities question for many federal job applicants while unions’ challenge proceeds.
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States and Cities Sue to Block New Public-Charge Rule
Two coalitions sued DHS on September 14 over a public-charge rule set to broaden immigration officers’ discretion for covered applications on September 18.