Judge keeps Maricopa sheriff’s office under oversight in profiling case
A federal judge rejected Maricopa County’s bid to end oversight of its sheriff’s office, citing unresolved traffic-stop data and questions about durable reform.
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Speaker Johnson says Trump’s $5,000 dividend needs Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress must approve Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend, which remains unfunded and lacks eligibility, timing and legal details.
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Federal Student Aid trains colleges as Workforce Pell expands to short-term job programs
Federal Student Aid’s new training helps colleges administer Workforce Pell, but students must still verify state and federal approval for each program.
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U.S.-Canada tariff changes begin Sept. 15; import exclusions set for Sept. 29
U.S.-Canada tariff-list changes begin September 15, while targeted import exclusions are scheduled for September 29. Importers should review HTSUS codes.
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PsiQuantum Award Tests Commerce’s Quantum Commercialization Strategy
Commerce finalized an up-to-$100 million PsiQuantum award for photonic quantum components as GAO questions the broader CHIPS R&D strategy.
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CDC closes record Cyclospora outbreak as FDA investigation continues
CDC ended a record Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce, but FDA testing and root-cause work continue as broader U.S. cases remain high.
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NHTSA Reviews Tesla Cybercab Self-Certification After Austin Launch
NHTSA is reviewing Tesla’s self-certification of its steering-wheel-free Cybercab after a limited Austin launch, with U.S. robotaxi expansion in question.
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EPA Seeks More Comments on Which Waters Get Clean Water Act Protection
A new EPA and Army Corps proposal asks how to define protected wetlands and streams after Sackett. Nothing changes now; comments are due October 9.
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DOE orders Washington coal unit to stay available through December
DOE ordered Centralia Unit 2 to remain available through Dec. 11 as a court ruling raises new questions about federal emergency power authority.
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CIA releases 71 declassified 9/11 briefing products
A new CIA and National Archives release expands public access to pre-9/11 intelligence records while leaving key questions about decisions unresolved.
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Trump backs AI guardrails but warns against slowing U.S. lead
Trump said Sept. 13 that AI needs some guardrails but should not slow the U.S. race with China. His remarks created no new federal rule.
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Minnesota church-surveillance dispute puts religious liberty back in court
A federal judge is weighing whether DHS surveillance at Minnesota churches conflicted with a February injunction protecting specified houses of worship.
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DOJ files four final lawsuits over undocumented-student tuition
The Justice Department sued Hawaii, D.C., Arkansas and Utah over tuition and aid policies. The complaints do not immediately change eligibility.
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Education Department makes evidence-based literacy a 2026 priority
The Education Department is steering existing grants, research and teacher training toward evidence-based literacy as reading performance remains weak.
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Catholic Bishops Ask Trump to Halt Large-Scale Deportations of Haitians
The U.S. bishops’ president urged Trump to halt large-scale deportations and consider deferred enforced departure after Haiti’s TPS protections ended.
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CMS begins risk-based nursing-home surveys for top-performing facilities
CMS is starting a national process that may shorten routine surveys for about 12% of nursing homes while preserving complaint investigations and safety oversight.
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Mortgage lenders can now use VantageScore 4.0 for Fannie and Freddie loans
A federal policy change lets approved lenders use VantageScore 4.0 for eligible Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans, but it does not guarantee lower costs.
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Census Bureau Proposes Major Changes to the 2030 Census
A proposed Census Bureau rule could change who counts toward House apportionment and remove race and ethnicity questions, but no change is final.
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Trump Promises $500 ACA Refunds, but Many Higher-Cost Enrollees May Not Qualify
The White House says nearly 1 million ACA enrollees could receive $500 refunds in October, but the proposed payments may exclude many facing higher 2026 premiums.
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DOJ tells 29 states, D.C. to preserve 2024 election records
The Justice Department sent litigation-hold letters to 29 states and D.C. as it seeks detailed voter data, but the demands do not yet grant access.
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Treasury Flags $17.5 Billion in Suspected Health Care Fraud
FinCEN says bank reports flagged $17.5 billion in suspicious health care activity, but the figure is not a confirmed fraud or taxpayer-loss total.
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FDA Update Puts Recalled Frozen Berries in Food-Service Inventories
A Sept. 11 FDA update confirms recalled frozen berries reached Walmart and Publix stores across 27 states and Puerto Rico. Operators should check stock and sanitize equipment.