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.
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Information sector lost 23,000 jobs in August as AI reshapes work
The information sector lost 23,000 jobs in August, but the data do not show AI caused the decline. BLS projections point to uneven effects across work.
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DOE selects four projects for $73 million mining-tech push
DOE selected four projects for negotiations on mining-technology testbeds in six U.S. locations, but final agreements and any production gains remain ahead.
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Defense startup Mach Industries reports $3.7 billion valuation after new funding
Mach Industries says it raised another $600 million, repricing the defense startup at $3.7 billion as investors fund military manufacturing.
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FDA tells hospitals to inspect certain infant breathing circuits
The FDA says hospitals should inspect Draeger VentStar Resus Neo circuits for cracked or detached hoses before use and discard damaged units.
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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.