Suspicious mail investigation spans election and Senate offices
Federal investigators are examining suspicious mail sent to election and congressional offices nationwide, with some letters containing an unidentified substance.
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DHS cuts refugee-status response deadline from 30 days to 10
A federal rule shortens the time to challenge a proposed refugee-status termination. Mailed notices allow 13 days, and DHS is accepting comments through Nov. 13.
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Knight commits $10 million to public media fund’s next phase
Knight’s three-year commitment is part of the fund’s effort to raise another $38 million, after raising $87 million.
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GEN signs binding LOI for operations at 47 restaurants
GEN Restaurant Group says Chubby Group would take over operations at 47 U.S. restaurants under a proposed $100 million transaction, subject to closing conditions.
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Ohio indictment alleges scheme reached 70-plus U.S. employers
A 14-person Ohio indictment alleges a remote IT-worker scheme affected more than 70 U.S. employers and generated about $3 million in revenue. In a separate Texas operation, the FBI seized approximately 187 devices, including laptops and keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) equipment.
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FAA clears JetBlue to take 22 Spirit slots at LaGuardia
The FAA authorized JetBlue and Spirit to complete a transfer of 22 LaGuardia slots, with limits on leasing, trading and minimum use.
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West Africa scam crackdown reports 28 arrests, 117 trafficking victims
Authorities reported 28 arrests in Ghana and Nigeria and identified 117 trafficking victims in Ghana who were awaiting return to Nigeria. Meta said it removed more than 3.7 million accounts, Pages and Groups.
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Supreme Court to review DOGE discovery after remand
The justices will review a D.C. Circuit ruling allowing narrowed discovery in CREW’s lawsuit over whether DOGE is subject to FOIA.
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USTR Keeps Two China Tariff Actions in Force
Two U.S. tariff actions on Chinese goods remain in effect as modified. USTR will outline a further review and invite public comments.
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Judge vacates DOJ policy for obtaining state voter rolls
A federal judge set aside the Justice Department’s policy for seeking state voter-registration lists, finding it unauthorized under cited election laws and unlawful under three other federal statutes.
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FAA urges specified U.S. operators to use caution in Jeddah airspace
FAA advisory A0056/26 warns of military activity and GNSS interference in the Jeddah Flight Information Region through Dec. 10, 2026.
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September payrolls rise by 29,000; unemployment reaches 4.2%
U.S. payrolls grew by 29,000 in September, below the recent monthly average. Unemployment rose to 4.2%, and revisions cut July and August job estimates by a combined 60,000.
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NASA opens final competition for commercial space stations
NASA is seeking proposals for commercial destinations in low Earth orbit, with submissions due Dec. 8, 2026, and awards expected in spring 2027.
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Giants, Commanders tie 27-27 after overtime expires
New York erased a 14-point deficit, but neither team scored in overtime. Washington’s final possession ended before a field-goal attempt.
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FWS waives entrance fees at some wildlife sites today
The entrance-fee waiver is in effect Oct. 11 at FWS lands that normally charge admission. Some separate activity, permit and concessionaire charges remain.
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Virginia I-81 work set for up to $89.7 million in federal loans
USDOT announced two TIFIA loans totaling up to $89.7 million for planned road and bridge work on Virginia’s I-81 corridor.
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U.S. License Authorizes Russian Diesel Imports Through April 2027
A U.S. license permits covered transactions involving Russian-origin diesel, including imports, through April 7, 2027. Separately, Trump announced a supply pledge whose deliveries and market effects remain unconfirmed.
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64% of U.S. adults say AI is developing too fast, poll finds
A nationwide AP-NORC survey found 64% of U.S. adults think AI is developing too quickly. Respondents also prioritized human control and worker protection in government’s approach.
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ATF Extends NFA Nonenforcement Policy Nationwide
ATF says it will stop enforcing specified National Firearms Act rules nationwide for suppressors and certain other firearms, while other federal and state requirements remain.
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FEC backlog reaches 307 cases as commission remains without quorum
With two of six seats filled as of Oct. 9, the FEC cannot take key commission-level actions. Its enforcement backlog rose from 154 to 307 cases over a year.
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MLB proposes 154-game season and longer Division Series
Major League Baseball’s proposal would cut eight regular-season games and expand the Division Series to best-of-seven, but the changes are not agreed rules.
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EPA plans broader changes to oil and gas emissions rules
EPA says it will propose changes to federal oil and gas rules, including rescinding the Methane Super Emitter Program. The announcement does not change current requirements.