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.
United States
-
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Google Must Change Ad-Tech Tools, but Judge Rejects Breakup
A federal judge ordered Google to make parts of its ad-tech system work with rivals but rejected a forced sale. Detailed remedy terms remain partly sealed.
-
California Voter-Data Lawsuit Raises Civil-Rights Questions
CHIRLA and a naturalized California voter are challenging an alleged federal voter-data review, warning that inaccurate matches could intimidate eligible citizens.
-
Federal student-loan borrowers face Sept. 30 deadline for temporary rate cut
Eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers have until Sept. 30, 2026, to enroll in autopay for a temporary 1-point interest-rate reduction through June 2028.
-
Federal grant rule delayed until December as nonprofits get more time
A new law blocks OMB from finalizing its proposed federal grant rules through Dec. 11, giving nonprofits more planning time but no permanent answer.
-
South Bronx Legionnaires’ Cluster Prompts Cleanup of 10 Towers
New York City ordered 10 South Bronx cooling towers cleaned by Sept. 14 as officials investigate a cluster that had nine diagnosed cases and one death as of Sept. 12.
-
HUD Extends Deadline on Draft FHA Mortgage-Relief Change
FHA extended public feedback through September 18 on a draft plan to record some mortgage-relief balances through the first mortgage, not a separate lien.
-
Trump administration weighs redirecting child-care aid to stay-at-home parents
A still-unreleased plan could redirect some federal child-care aid to certain stay-at-home parents, raising legal, funding and eligibility questions.