Army selects five bases for nuclear microreactor program
The Army selected five companies for planned microreactors at five bases, with up to $2.2 billion in milestone funding and a Sept. 30, 2028 target.
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EPA watchdog says agency missed critical systems in cyber inventory
An EPA inspector general audit found three of six sampled systems met high-value-asset criteria but were not classified that way. No breach was reported.
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Judge rules Pentagon unlawfully retaliated against Anthropic
A federal judge found the Pentagon unlawfully punished Anthropic over AI safety limits, while leaving agencies free to choose other vendors through lawful procurement.
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State Department plans review of up to 200,000 visitor visas linked to asylum
The State Department is preparing a rolling review of up to 200,000 B-1 and B-2 visas linked to asylum claims, but revocation would not mean instant deportation.
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AmeriCorps Seeks Public Input on National Volunteering Survey
AmeriCorps is seeking comments by September 24 on a proposed renewal of the federal survey that measures volunteering, neighborly help and civic life.
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CMS Announces $93.3 Million for Georgia Rural Health Projects
A new federal award will support 87 rural hospitals and projects involving telehealth, maternal care, workforce training and hospital technology.
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ACA Insurers Propose Another Double-Digit Premium Increase for 2027
ACA insurers are seeking a 15% median premium increase for 2027, but regulators have not approved the rates and consumers’ final costs remain unsettled.
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BLS: 3.3 million long-tenured workers displaced through 2025
New BLS data show more long-tenured workers lost jobs, while fewer reemployed full-time workers recovered their previous earnings.
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Maryland judge temporarily blocks redistricting question from ballot
A Maryland judge barred Question 3 from the November 3 ballot, but the order is stayed as the state appeals before Maryland’s August 31 deadline.
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SNAP enrollment fell more than 13% as work rules take effect
Preliminary USDA data show SNAP participation fell by 5.6 million people in a year, but the figures do not show how many lost aid for each reason.
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DOJ and FBI Seize Alleged China-Linked Hacking Platforms
A court-authorized seizure made QScan and QTRouter inoperable after officials said the tools helped scan U.S. networks and conceal attacks.
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Amtrak Plans October Service Cuts During Washington Rail Project
Amtrak will suspend or shorten several routes south of Washington after service Oct. 16 through before Oct. 26, with buses and Alexandria transfers.
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Meta proposes up to $17.1 billion youth-safety settlement
A proposed federal settlement would limit minors’ time on Facebook and Instagram, but the deal still needs approval from a California federal judge.
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House Oversight subpoenas Miami doctor for birth-tourism hearing
House Oversight subpoenaed Miami doctor Wladimir Lorentz for a Sept. 1 birth-tourism hearing after his attorney cited a federal investigation and Fifth Amendment concerns.
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FTC order targets broker accused of bypassing concert ticket limits
A federal order bars Elite Events from evading ticket limits after the FTC alleged thousands of accounts and other tools were used to buy and resell tickets.
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Trump Orders U.S. Agencies to Use ‘Lake America’ for Lake Ontario
A Trump executive order directs federal agencies to adopt “Lake America” within 30 days, but Canada, New York and international users can keep Lake Ontario.
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Google Adds AI Tools to Purchased E-Books Amid Copyright Fight
Google’s Expert Intelligence lets buyers use eligible e-books in Gemini Notebook, adding a licensed-use model as publishers challenge Google’s alleged AI training.
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July Spending Rose 0.2% as Americans Shifted From Goods to Services
Americans had more income in July, but inflation-adjusted spending was nearly flat as households bought fewer goods and spent more on services.
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GAO Finds Defense Officials Hesitate to Use Some Commercial Space Data
A new GAO report says licensing costs, perceived restrictions and unclear access procedures are keeping some Defense officials from using commercial space data.
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China warns of response if U.S. adds tariff over overcapacity
China says it will assess possible U.S. trade measures and may respond as Washington weighs a reported 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope nears Aug. 30 launch target
Roman has reached SpaceX’s Kennedy Space Center hangar as NASA and SpaceX prepare for an Aug. 28 readiness review ahead of a planned Aug. 30 launch.
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Federal authorities charge 81 in Puerto Rico gang takedown
Federal prosecutors charged 81 alleged Los Baja Deo members after 70 arrests in Puerto Rico, citing drug trafficking, firearms and violence allegations.