HHS awards $383 million to strengthen 988 and behavioral health
New federal grants will support 988, mobile crisis teams, Tribal response, rural EMS and treatment programs, but most projects begin September 30.
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VA warns veterans about misleading mortgage advertising
The VA says some mortgage ads misuse its name and logos while hiding rates, fees and loan terms. Veterans should compare lenders and avoid pressure.
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Head Start proposal would shift preschool rules toward states
HHS wants to replace detailed Head Start standards with a streamlined rule, but no changes are immediate and public comments are due October 6.
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U.S. consumer credit grew in July as card and auto debt rose
U.S. consumer credit expanded in July, led by installment borrowing, while credit-card and auto debt rose in the second quarter, Federal Reserve data show.
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Supreme Court weighs USPS ballot rules as overseas deadline nears
The Supreme Court is weighing whether USPS can enforce new ballot-screening rules as Texas prepares to send military and overseas ballots.
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IRS proposes status declaration for refundable portions of four credits
A nonfinal IRS proposal would require some taxpayers to attest to their immigration status before receiving the refundable portion of four tax credits.
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Grocery prices stayed flat in August but remain above last year
Grocery prices were unchanged in August but remained 2.2% above a year earlier, while restaurants rose faster and USDA sees uneven food costs ahead.
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GAO says Secret Service policy gaps left threat decisions poorly documented
A new GAO review found gaps in how the Secret Service documents security decisions, reviews policies and updates a 1991 agreement with State.
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Texas launches eVTOL demonstrations under federal aviation pilot
Texas is testing electric air taxis around Dallas-Fort Worth, including planned DFW flights, but the federally backed campaign is not public service.
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Second federal judge blocks mail-ballot rule as Supreme Court weighs dispute
A Washington judge blocked USPS from enforcing a new mail-ballot rule as the Supreme Court considers a separate Massachusetts injunction before the midterms.
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House Lists California Vessel-Emissions Resolutions for Possible Action
House materials list two CRA resolutions targeting EPA decisions on California vessel emissions, but the listing is not a vote and changes nothing immediately.
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Santa Monica Cancels Ocean Way Festival After Beach Erosion
Santa Monica and Goldenvoice canceled the Sept. 26–27 Ocean Way Festival after storm surf and runoff eroded the beach site. Tickets will be refunded.
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White House Orders New Review of Federal Rules Affecting Ranchers
Two September 4 executive orders direct reviews of rancher rules, meat-market competition, beef labeling and wolf protections, but make no immediate changes.
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Smithsonian Chooses Arts and Industries Building for Latino Museum
The Smithsonian selected the Arts and Industries Building as the permanent home of the National Museum of the American Latino, but no opening date is set.
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U.S. Productivity Rose in Q2, but Real Compensation Fell
Revised federal data show stronger output per hour in the second quarter, but inflation-adjusted compensation fell, leaving household purchasing power under pressure.
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Army Says Drone Unit Shift Is Temporary as Lawmakers Seek Answers
The Army says a Europe-based battalion is returning to infantry duties after a temporary drone experiment, while lawmakers seek the evidence behind the move.
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Connecticut Orders Nine Prediction Markets to Stop Sports Wagers
Connecticut ordered nine prediction-market platforms to stop sports wagers, while subpoenas and a Kalshi lawsuit deepen the fight over consumer safeguards.
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NASA and IBM Release Open AI Model for Lunar Science
NASA and IBM released a public lunar AI model that helps researchers study craters, volcanic features, surface changes and possible polar ice.
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AP Review Raises Questions About DOJ Protest Felony Charges
An AP review of 102 federal felony-assault cases against protesters found most ended without felony convictions, raising questions about evidence and charging.
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Amazon Pauses 21 Air Operations After Miami Runway Overrun
Amazon paused operations with 21 Air after a Miami runway overrun killed five people. Preliminary NTSB data show warnings, high speed and unresolved crew actions.
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Oracle’s AI Boom Brings Record Cloud Growth, Heavier Cash Burden
Oracle’s cloud growth and $664 billion backlog surged, but $28.5 billion in capital spending drove negative free cash flow and a $20 billion stock sale.
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Trump backs tougher ethics language before Senate crypto bill vote
Republican senators say Trump accepted proposed ethics changes as the Senate prepares for a Tuesday cloture vote on a major cryptocurrency bill.