Supreme Court asked to let Trump discharge transgender troops
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to review a D.C. Circuit ruling protecting current transgender service members from its policy.
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A 96-year-old U.S. tariff law is driving a new dispute with Canada
The Trump administration is using an untested 1930 tariff law against selected Canadian goods as Canada prepares matching duties on U.S. imports.
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Live Nation’s Concert Boom Meets an Unfinished Ticketing Fight
Live Nation reports strong 2026 concert demand as a proposed Ticketmaster settlement awaits court review and more than two dozen states keep litigating.
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Trump’s Grid Emergency Order Gives Energy Department Broad New Power
Trump’s grid emergency gives the Energy Department broad authority over foreign-produced bulk-power equipment, but key rules and vendor lists remain pending.
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Why Household Bills Still Feel High as U.S. Inflation Cools
U.S. inflation rose more slowly in July, but rent, shelter and utility costs kept climbing. Here is why household budgets remain strained.
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DOJ watchdog examines DEA decisions on suspected fentanyl shipments
A Justice Department watchdog is examining whether DEA investigators consistently balanced immediate public safety against longer-term trafficking cases.
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NCAA approves shorter January transfer window and earlier 2027 season
An NCAA committee approved proposed FBS calendar changes that would shorten January transfer notifications and move the 2027 season opener earlier.
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VA launches $29 million aid program for homeless veterans
A new VA program may provide eligible homeless veterans with food, shelter help, technology and transportation, but clinicians must approve aid case by case.
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Ninth Circuit Keeps Kalshi Sports Trading Blocked in Nevada
A Ninth Circuit ruling keeps Kalshi sports trading blocked in Nevada as CFTC filings and league agreements raise new questions about market integrity.
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FBI Reports Historic Drop in U.S. Violent Crime in 2025
The FBI estimates U.S. violent crime fell 9.3% in 2025, the largest annual drop in its national series, while warning that local trends may differ.
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UK Opens Competition Review of Brink’s Planned NCR Atleos Acquisition
The UK competition regulator launched a phase-one review of Brink’s proposed $6.6 billion NCR Atleos deal, with a decision due October 22.
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Tropical Storm Lowell Turns West as Hawaii Forecast Remains Uncertain
Lowell is forecast to strengthen while moving west, but Hawaii has no coastal watches or warnings and forecasters say the longer-range track remains uncertain.
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Walmart agrees to $50 million opioid settlement and new pharmacy rules
Walmart will pay $50 million to resolve opioid-dispensing allegations and must add a hotline, monitoring and prescriber-review requirements.
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CMS reports $1.6 billion in potentially improper Medicare lab payments stopped
CMS says it stopped more than $1.6 billion in potentially improper Medicare lab payments through revocations, suspensions, referrals and recoveries.
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Two Endangered Species Act rules took effect. Here is what changes
Two federal rules took effect August 20, changing future protections for threatened species and how the government weighs exclusions from critical habitat.
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FDA proposes mandatory notices for food ingredients labeled GRAS
The FDA would require notices for many ingredients claimed to be generally recognized as safe, but the proposal would not create blanket preapproval.
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GAO says OMB still has 20 priority recommendations open
A GAO update says OMB still has 20 priority recommendations open, including unresolved gaps in fraud oversight, improper-payment reporting and program data.
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25 states challenge Trump’s Section 301 tariffs in federal court
A 25-state lawsuit challenges tariffs on imports from 60 economies. The duties remain in effect as the trade court weighs executive authority and refunds.
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OSHA Extends Warehouse Inspection Program Through July 2031
OSHA’s revised warehouse inspection program is active nationwide through July 31, 2031. Here is what managers should review and what the program changes.
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Tariff refunds are moving, but Phase 3 is delayed
CBP says tariff-refund processing is advancing, but Phase 3 remains delayed while the agency builds safeguards for finally liquidated entries.
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Music publisher sues Anthropic and Suno over alleged AI training
Round Hill Music filed two federal copyright lawsuits alleging Anthropic and Suno-related defendants used songs and lyrics in AI training without permission.
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U.S. Retail Sales Fell in July, but the Data Need Context
July retail sales fell 0.6%, but earlier Prime Day spending and stronger in-store categories suggest the decline does not tell the whole consumer story.