FCC expands equipment-security rules and marketplace FCC ID duties
A new FCC rule targets certain Covered List components and phases in online FCC ID requirements for many certified wireless devices in 2027.
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BOP Rule Changes When Federal Prisoners Can Earn FSA Credits
A Bureau of Prisons interim rule taking effect September 30 lets eligible federal prisoners earn First Step Act credits after sentencing custody begins.
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Trump Presses Ukraine to Halt Strikes on Russian Fuel Sites
Trump’s September 13 appeal to Ukraine adds pressure to U.S.-Kyiv ties as Russian fuel controls, refinery disruptions and Middle East shocks tighten diesel markets.
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Chime Agrees to Buy Stride Bank Parent for $590 Million
Chime agreed to buy the parent of Stride Bank for $590 million, but federal approvals are still required before the proposed deal can close.
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USPS Lists Possible Mail Delays in Several Regions
USPS lists possible mail and package delays in Hawaii, the Southwest, Southern California and the Mid-South. Here is how to check local service and tracking.
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2026 Park Fee Changes: What September 17 Visitors Need to Know
The next federal fee-free date is September 17, but 2026 rules limit free admission to U.S. citizens and residents and add fees at 11 major parks.
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GAO Says FEMA’s National Risk Index Needs Better Guidance
A September 10 GAO report says FEMA’s National Risk Index needs clearer user guidance, more consistent testing and a formal feedback process.
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Twenty States Sue Over Trump Rules Narrowing Species Protections
Twenty states and D.C. sued over Endangered Species Act changes affecting habitat harm, threatened-species protections and critical-habitat decisions.
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Labor Department Urges States to Put Quality Credentials First
A Labor Department notice urges states and training providers to judge credentials by employer demand, portability, outcomes and cost—not certificate counts.
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Trump plans to remove 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, but action is pending
President Donald Trump said Sept. 13 he plans to remove the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, but no formal customs action had changed the rate by Sept. 14.
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Rice launches Houston space-technology center with $14.1 million grant
Rice announced a Houston space-technology center backed by up to $14.15 million in Texas funding for lunar research, training and commercialization.
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SBA to Take Public Testimony on Proposed Small-Business Size Standards
The SBA will hear testimony September 17 on proposed size-standard changes that could affect federal contracts, loans and small-business program eligibility.
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Nearly 180,000 Finger-Light Toys Recalled Over Button-Battery Risk
CPSC recalled about 179,739 California Cade finger-light toys sold on Amazon after finding children could access button batteries that can cause fatal injuries.
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GAO: DHS likely won’t realize most claimed contract savings
A new GAO audit says DHS’s $10.5 billion contract-savings claim overstated likely reductions after the agency shifted much of the work elsewhere.
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FTA offers $610 million in bus grants before Sept. 21 deadline
Transit agencies, states, tribes and local governments can seek competitive grants for buses, facilities, accessibility and low- or zero-emission projects.
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NOAA says the Lower 48 just had its hottest summer on record
NOAA says the Lower 48 had its hottest summer on record as drought expanded and wildfire potential stayed elevated across several regions.
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EIA sees higher 2026 electricity and fuel costs for U.S. households
The EIA forecasts higher 2026 electricity, heating-oil and fuel costs, while above-average natural-gas storage offers households a limited cushion.
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DOJ’s algorithmic-rent case expands with proposed Pinnacle limits
A proposed DOJ decree would restrict Pinnacle’s use of rivals’ private rental data and some pricing software, but a judge has not approved it.
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School districts face Oct. 1 deadline on prayer and religious expression
A 2026 Education Department guide requires ESEA-participating districts to certify their prayer policies by Oct. 1 while preserving limits on school-sponsored prayer.
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BIA Allows Redacted Declarations in Asylum Credibility Reviews
A precedential ruling lets immigration judges compare redacted asylum declarations without cross-examination, while preserving notice and credibility safeguards.
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Federal settlement keeps scrutiny on Philadelphia charter admissions
A nearly $4 million settlement over alleged discrimination changes Franklin Towne’s lottery oversight while a separate Philadelphia charter review remains active.
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Americares gets record $50 million gift as aid cuts strain global health
Americares says a record five-year gift will expand medicine access and support U.S. safety-net centers as cuts to public aid disrupt global health programs.