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.
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Ninth Circuit ends NCAA eligibility appeal without ruling on five-year rule
A Ninth Circuit ruling ended the NCAA’s appeal over two players’ 2025 eligibility but left the broader antitrust challenge to the five-year rule unresolved.
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VA records-sharing order sets deadlines for faster benefits access
A new executive order requires VA and the Department of War to share service records faster, but promised time savings depend on implementation.
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WNBA’s 2026 Broadcast Expansion Spreads Games Across Seven Platforms
The WNBA’s 2026 schedule puts 216 regular-season games across seven national platform groups, with playoffs starting Sept. 27 and Finals coverage split across NBC, USA Network and Peacock.
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NSF signals shift in how federal research grants are designed
NSF says grant size, length and review could vary by research type as the agency widens participation and weighs national priorities against discovery.
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FCC activates disaster communications rules for Hawaii storm areas
The FCC activated disaster-response requirements as Hurricane Lowell’s impacts continue on Kauai and Oahu, where providers reported five cell-site outages.
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Federal agents arrest Cincinnati man in case alleging links to 3 shootings
Federal prosecutors say firearms recovered from a Cincinnati man may connect a February homicide and two later shootings, but the allegations remain unproven.
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Thunderstorms raise flight-delay risk across U.S. air network
An FAA plan for September 13 lists active and possible thunderstorm controls from Florida and Texas to the Northeast and Denver, putting connections at risk.
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McClatchy cuts more than 90 jobs across 17 U.S. newspapers
McClatchy cut more than 90 unionized workers across 17 U.S. publications, raising concerns about coverage of government, schools, transit and public safety.