Student-Loan Defaults Surge, Putting Credit and Paychecks at Risk
About 9.5 million federal student-loan borrowers are in default. A temporary collections delay gives them time to act, but does not erase the debt.
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September Ad Spending Pushes 2026 Senate Races Toward Record Costs
About $390 million in Senate ads is reserved for September as outside groups widen the 2026 battleground map and voters await fuller disclosures.
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Congress returns with a December funding deadline after averting a shutdown
Congress returned to Washington with federal agencies funded through December 11, but lawmakers still must finish FY2027 spending bills or pass another stopgap.
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Record diesel prices raise risk of higher grocery costs
Diesel reached nearly $6.06 a gallon on Sept. 11, adding pressure across food production and delivery even as official grocery prices remained stable in August.
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DOJ, Education Department accuse Berkeley Law of admissions bias
Federal investigators allege Berkeley Law used race-related admissions practices affecting the 2024 and 2025 classes. No court ruling or settlement has been reached.
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WALK Bridge work will reduce Amtrak and Metro-North weekend service
WALK Bridge construction will reduce weekend Amtrak and Metro-North service on Sept. 19-20 and two October weekends, with fewer seats and crowding.
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Federal Circuit revives Texas A&M-linked patent case against Broadcom
The Federal Circuit revived TexasLDPC’s case against Broadcom, ruling its Texas A&M license remained valid and let it sue without the university.
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Senate Judiciary schedules FBI oversight hearing for Sept. 15
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a public FBI oversight hearing for Sept. 15 in Washington, but no witnesses or testimony are listed yet.
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AEG and SeatGeek ask judge to reject Live Nation-Ticketmaster settlement
AEG and SeatGeek want a federal judge to reject a proposed settlement that would preserve Live Nation-Ticketmaster ties while changing venue access and fees.
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EPA repeals power-plant greenhouse-gas limits, setting up court fight
The EPA repealed Biden-era greenhouse-gas standards for fossil-fuel power plants, citing costs and grid flexibility as opponents prepare legal challenges.
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CPI shelter costs rose in August. What that means for renters and homeowners
The CPI shelter index rose 0.3% in August and 3.0% over the year. Here is why the measure may not match your rent, mortgage or home costs.
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Trump rejects stronger AI guardrails as data-center debate grows
President Trump rejected broader AI guardrails as industry leaders urged caution, intensifying a national fight over safety, security, competition and power demand.
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John Brennan subpoenaed in Justice Department investigation
Former CIA Director John Brennan is scheduled to appear Oct. 15 before a Florida grand jury as prosecutors examine an unproven theory involving Trump.
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NASA Opens Competition to Host Proposed Space Academy
NASA is seeking one proposal from each state by October 26 to host a proposed U.S. Space Academy, but its location, funding and structure remain unsettled.
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Operation Coal Country produced 59 arrests in southern West Virginia
Officials said a multi-week West Virginia operation produced 59 arrests, 383 sex-offender compliance checks and 72 warrants from Aug. 13 to Sept. 1.
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RH margin gains lean on tariff refunds as growth plans face a test
RH posted modest sales growth, but tariff refunds lifted margins as higher costs and expansion bets test whether luxury-home demand can hold.
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Medicare plan notices are arriving now. What to check for 2027
Medicare plans send September notices before Open Enrollment. Here are the costs, doctors, pharmacies and prescriptions beneficiaries should check for 2027.
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Bears Ears lawsuit puts outdoor access and monument protections back in court
A September 2 filing challenges Trump’s Bears Ears reduction as excluded lands reach the proclamation’s mineral-entry transition date, with access still unresolved.
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USDA Extends Roadless-Rule Comment Deadline to Oct. 6
USDA extended public comments on its proposed repeal of the national roadless-area rule to Oct. 6, giving people 15 more days to respond.
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GAO finds DOE lacks clear standards for contractor oversight
A GAO audit found DOE lacks measurable standards for judging contractor assurance systems at three nuclear-cleanup sites, leaving key recommendations open.
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Fifth Circuit weighs Louisiana bid to restrict telehealth access to mifepristone
The Fifth Circuit heard Louisiana’s challenge to telehealth mifepristone access, but FDA rules remain in place while the appeal proceeds.
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Small businesses using AI hired faster, Gusto analysis finds
A Gusto analysis links AI adoption with faster headcount growth at small businesses, especially firms with fewer than 10 employees, but does not prove causation.