64% of U.S. adults say AI is developing too fast, poll finds
A nationwide AP-NORC survey found 64% of U.S. adults think AI is developing too quickly. Respondents also prioritized human control and worker protection in government’s approach.
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ATF Extends NFA Nonenforcement Policy Nationwide
ATF says it will stop enforcing specified National Firearms Act rules nationwide for suppressors and certain other firearms, while other federal and state requirements remain.
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FEC backlog reaches 307 cases as commission remains without quorum
With two of six seats filled as of Oct. 9, the FEC cannot take key commission-level actions. Its enforcement backlog rose from 154 to 307 cases over a year.
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MLB proposes 154-game season and longer Division Series
Major League Baseball’s proposal would cut eight regular-season games and expand the Division Series to best-of-seven, but the changes are not agreed rules.
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EPA plans broader changes to oil and gas emissions rules
EPA says it will propose changes to federal oil and gas rules, including rescinding the Methane Super Emitter Program. The announcement does not change current requirements.
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Treasury Says 60 Million Children Have Accounts Ready to Claim
Treasury says it automatically established accounts for more than 60 million additional eligible children. Parents or guardians still must claim accounts to manage them and enable contributions.
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20.8 million Medicare enrollees set to get a one-time $90 payment
CMS says 20.8 million people enrolled in Original Medicare Part B are scheduled to receive a one-time $90 payment in October.
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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.