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NCAA Approves New Rules for Student-Athlete Name, Image and Likeness Deals
The NCAA has approved updated regulations covering university compliance, booster collectives and commercial compensation agreements involving student athletes.
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US Job Growth Holds Steady as Wage Increases Moderate
The Labor Department reported continued nonfarm payroll growth alongside slower gains in average hourly earnings, giving policymakers a mixed picture of labor-market conditions.
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FCC Updates Rules for Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Constellations
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted new orbital-debris and spectrum-licensing requirements governing the expansion of commercial satellite networks.
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NASA Completes Key Artemis Hardware Checks Ahead of Uncrewed Testing
NASA engineers have completed structural integration and avionics checks on Artemis program hardware at Kennedy Space Center ahead of planned uncrewed tests.
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US Postal Service Expands Anti-Fraud and Mail Security Measures
The US Postal Service is introducing new technology and interagency enforcement partnerships aimed at intercepting fraudulent financial mail and strengthening consumer protection.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Clarifies Remarks on US Military Casualties
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged misspeaking about military casualties in the Iran conflict after his comments drew criticism from lawmakers and media organizations.
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Reaches Truce With Caucus Dissenters
Hakeem Jeffries has reached an agreement with moderate and progressive House Democrats aimed at reducing internal tensions before upcoming budget and oversight votes.
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FAA Tightens Airspace Security Around Washington
The Federal Aviation Administration has introduced stricter temporary flight restrictions and security measures around Washington in coordination with Homeland Security and the US Secret Service.
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FBI Expands Multistate Crackdown on Pandemic Relief Fraud
The FBI, Internal Revenue Service and Small Business Administration have launched coordinated enforcement operations that produced multiple federal indictments involving organized pandemic relief loan fraud.
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US Drought Expands Across Parts of Midwest and Great Plains
The National Weather Service and US Drought Monitor report worsening drought across agricultural areas including Kansas and Oklahoma as persistent high-pressure systems limit rainfall.
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US Justice Department Moves to Ban Three Kratom-Related Compounds
The Justice Department and Drug Enforcement Administration have announced emergency Schedule I classification for three kratom-related compounds, prohibiting their commercial distribution, marketing and sale nationwide.
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US Homeland Security Says Unauthorized Immigrant Population Has Fallen by Nearly 3 Million
The Department of Homeland Security says expanded border enforcement and accelerated deportations have reduced the unauthorized immigrant population in the United States by nearly 3 million.
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US Appeals Court Upholds Bowe Bergdahl Military Conviction
A federal appeals court has upheld the court-martial conviction and sentence of former Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, rejecting arguments that unlawful command influence affected the case.
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House Republicans Cancel Two Washington Work Weeks Ahead of Midterm Elections
Republican leaders in the US House have cancelled two scheduled legislative weeks, allowing lawmakers additional campaign time ahead of closely contested November midterm elections.
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Pentagon Temporarily Withdraws Mandatory Testosterone Screening Guidance
The US Defense Department has pulled newly issued guidance requiring testosterone deficiency screening for service members aged 30 and older while senior officials review the policy.
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US Energy Department Funds Expansion of Domestic Critical Mineral Processing
The Department of Energy has announced grants to expand US refining and processing capacity for rare earths and lithium used in electric vehicle batteries and defence systems.
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US and Ecuador Sink Vessel Allegedly Used to Refuel Drug Traffickers
US Southern Command and Ecuadorian naval forces intercepted and sank a vessel in international waters that authorities said was being used as a floating refueling station by transnational drug traffickers.
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US Airlines Alter Middle East Flights as Regional Security Risks Increase
Major US airlines are changing international routes and schedules serving the Middle East as heightened security risks lead carriers to avoid affected airspace.
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Federal Reserve Signals Caution on Rate Cuts as Oil Prices Add Inflation Risk
Federal Reserve officials indicated that interest-rate reductions will remain cautious as higher global crude prices threaten to slow progress in bringing inflation back toward target.
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US Treasury Proposes Revoking Tax-Exempt Status From Schools Using Race-Conscious Programs
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have proposed stripping private schools and universities of federal tax exemptions if they use race-conscious diversity programs in admissions or faculty hiring.
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Nvidia Commits $13 Billion for Controlling Stake in AI Platform Hugging Face
Nvidia has agreed to invest $13 billion to acquire control of open-source artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face, expanding its position across model development and the global AI developer ecosystem.
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US Trade Deficit Widens 24% in July as New Tariffs Reshape Trade Flows
The US trade deficit expanded 24% in July as newly imposed tariffs prompted companies to adjust supply chains and import patterns, though the overall gap remained 30% lower for the year.
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Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Approval for New Mail-In Voting Restrictions
The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to lift lower-court injunctions blocking new postal ballot rules ahead of the November midterm elections.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order Seeking to End Birthright Citizenship
A US district court has halted President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants, setting up a major constitutional challenge.
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US-Iran Fighting Escalates With Direct Strikes Around Strait of Hormuz
US forces struck rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz as Iran launched retaliatory missiles, intensifying concerns over civilian casualties, regional shipping security and higher global oil prices.
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White House Prepares Policy Messaging Campaign Ahead of Congressional Recess
White House communications officials have finalized media and policy outreach plans intended to promote administration accomplishments before Congress begins its forthcoming adjournment.
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FAA Reviews Capital-Area Aviation Security Procedures Amid White House Security Changes
The Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing terminal access procedures and airspace restrictions around Washington in coordination with security officials as White House perimeter plans advance.
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US Government Awards Contracts to Modernize Federal Buildings in Washington Region
The General Services Administration has awarded contracts for capital improvements and energy-efficiency upgrades at several federal office buildings across the Washington metropolitan area.
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IRS Issues Preliminary Guidance Ahead of Upcoming Federal Tax Changes
The Internal Revenue Service has begun providing tax professionals and corporate filers with initial instructions on reporting and compliance requirements for the forthcoming tax season.
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US Transportation Department Reviews Rail Safety Grants After Network Audits
The Department of Transportation has begun safety audits and grant-performance reviews covering passenger and freight rail systems across several multi-state corridors.
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Small Business Administration Adds New Fraud Controls for Federal Loan Programs
The Small Business Administration has introduced enhanced automated verification and identity checks aimed at preventing fraudulent loan applications and protecting federal relief portfolios.
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FCC Updates Rules for Satellite and Next-Generation Telecommunications Networks
The Federal Communications Commission has issued revised spectrum-management and licensing requirements for commercial satellite constellations and emerging telecommunications infrastructure.
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EPA Faces Congressional Questions Over Delayed Industrial Emissions Rules
US lawmakers are seeking updates from the Environmental Protection Agency on the timetable for finalizing air-quality and industrial pollution regulations affecting manufacturing sectors.
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House Oversight Committee Opens Inquiry Into Federal Contracts and Agency Spending
The House Oversight Committee has requested documentation from several cabinet departments as part of an investigation into federal procurement, spending controls and administrative efficiency.
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US Immigration Enforcement Expands Deployments Along Southern Border
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has increased tactical staffing and operations across southern border sectors as federal agencies respond to continuing immigration enforcement demands.
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FBI Expands Nationwide Investigations Into Pandemic Relief Fraud
The FBI, Small Business Administration inspector general and Internal Revenue Service have broadened fraud investigations that have already produced multiple federal prison sentences involving pandemic relief programs.
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US Lawmaker Backs Constitutional Amendment Fixing Supreme Court at Nine Justices
North Dakota Representative Julie Fedorchak has supported a proposed constitutional amendment that would permanently set the US Supreme Court at nine seats and prevent future expansion.
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US Senate Budget Committee Advances Fiscal Framework Ahead of Midterm Recess
The Senate Budget Committee is continuing work on long-term fiscal parameters as congressional leaders prepare for legislative adjournments before closely contested November midterm elections.
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House Democrats Face Internal Backlash After Two Moderates Support Republican Procedural Vote
House Democratic leaders criticized Representatives Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez after they crossed party lines to support Speaker Mike Johnson on a procedural vote that helped preserve Republican legislative priorities.
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US Payroll Growth Holds Steady as Wage Gains Moderate
Federal employment data showed continued job creation alongside slower growth in average hourly earnings, giving policymakers mixed signals about the strength and balance of the labor market.
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US Defense Department Reviews Indo-Pacific Force Posture and Allied Cooperation
The Pentagon is reviewing the positioning of military assets and defense cooperation with allies across the Indo-Pacific as it assesses deterrence requirements along key maritime and air routes.
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US Energy Department Funds Expansion of Domestic Critical Minerals Processing
The Department of Energy has finalized financial assistance agreements aimed at increasing US refining capacity for critical minerals and rare earth elements used in advanced energy and defense technologies.
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Stopgap Spending Law Temporarily Limits White House Authority to Terminate Federal Grants
The government funding measure signed by President Donald Trump temporarily blocks a proposed Office of Management and Budget rule that would have expanded executive discretion to cancel federal grants.
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Supreme Court White House Ballroom Ruling Triggers Debate Over Executive Spending Challenges
Legal scholars say a Supreme Court ruling allowing construction of the White House ballroom to proceed by limiting organizational standing could make it harder to challenge disputed executive spending in court.
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White House Security Plan Advances Permanent Fencing Around Lafayette Square
Trump administration appointees have advanced plans for permanent fencing and large security gates around Lafayette Square near the White House despite objections from preservation and public-access advocates.
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US Homeland Security Prepares Electronic Voter Verification Portal for Mail Ballots
The Department of Homeland Security and US Postal Service are preparing an online system that would require states to submit voter registration data as a condition for delivering mail-in ballots under executive-order guidelines.
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US and UK Launch Joint Alliance to Target International Scam Centers
The US Justice Department and British law enforcement agencies have established a bilateral partnership aimed at disrupting criminal networks operating large-scale online scam and financial fraud centers across multiple jurisdictions.
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Pentagon Temporarily Withdraws Mandatory Testosterone Screening Guidance
The US Defense Department has temporarily rescinded clinical guidance for a mandatory testosterone deficiency screening program covering service members aged 30 and older, leaving the policy’s implementation uncertain.
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NCAA Approves New Rules for Student-Athlete Name, Image and Likeness Deals
US Job Growth Holds Steady as Wage Increases Moderate
FCC Updates Rules for Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Constellations
NASA Completes Key Artemis Hardware Checks Ahead of Uncrewed Testing
US Postal Service Expands Anti-Fraud and Mail Security Measures
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Clarifies Remarks on US Military Casualties
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Reaches Truce With Caucus Dissenters
FAA Tightens Airspace Security Around Washington
FBI Expands Multistate Crackdown on Pandemic Relief Fraud
US Drought Expands Across Parts of Midwest and Great Plains
US Justice Department Moves to Ban Three Kratom-Related Compounds
US Homeland Security Says Unauthorized Immigrant Population Has Fallen by Nearly 3 Million
US Appeals Court Upholds Bowe Bergdahl Military Conviction
House Republicans Cancel Two Washington Work Weeks Ahead of Midterm Elections
Pentagon Temporarily Withdraws Mandatory Testosterone Screening Guidance
US Energy Department Funds Expansion of Domestic Critical Mineral Processing
US and Ecuador Sink Vessel Allegedly Used to Refuel Drug Traffickers
US Airlines Alter Middle East Flights as Regional Security Risks Increase
Federal Reserve Signals Caution on Rate Cuts as Oil Prices Add Inflation Risk
US Treasury Proposes Revoking Tax-Exempt Status From Schools Using Race-Conscious Programs
Nvidia Commits $13 Billion for Controlling Stake in AI Platform Hugging Face
US Trade Deficit Widens 24% in July as New Tariffs Reshape Trade Flows
Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Approval for New Mail-In Voting Restrictions
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order Seeking to End Birthright Citizenship
US-Iran Fighting Escalates With Direct Strikes Around Strait of Hormuz
White House Prepares Policy Messaging Campaign Ahead of Congressional Recess
FAA Reviews Capital-Area Aviation Security Procedures Amid White House Security Changes
US Government Awards Contracts to Modernize Federal Buildings in Washington Region
IRS Issues Preliminary Guidance Ahead of Upcoming Federal Tax Changes
US Transportation Department Reviews Rail Safety Grants After Network Audits
Small Business Administration Adds New Fraud Controls for Federal Loan Programs
FCC Updates Rules for Satellite and Next-Generation Telecommunications Networks
EPA Faces Congressional Questions Over Delayed Industrial Emissions Rules
House Oversight Committee Opens Inquiry Into Federal Contracts and Agency Spending
US Immigration Enforcement Expands Deployments Along Southern Border
FBI Expands Nationwide Investigations Into Pandemic Relief Fraud
US Lawmaker Backs Constitutional Amendment Fixing Supreme Court at Nine Justices
US Senate Budget Committee Advances Fiscal Framework Ahead of Midterm Recess
House Democrats Face Internal Backlash After Two Moderates Support Republican Procedural Vote
US Payroll Growth Holds Steady as Wage Gains Moderate
US Defense Department Reviews Indo-Pacific Force Posture and Allied Cooperation
US Energy Department Funds Expansion of Domestic Critical Minerals Processing
Stopgap Spending Law Temporarily Limits White House Authority to Terminate Federal Grants
Supreme Court White House Ballroom Ruling Triggers Debate Over Executive Spending Challenges
White House Security Plan Advances Permanent Fencing Around Lafayette Square
US Homeland Security Prepares Electronic Voter Verification Portal for Mail Ballots
US and UK Launch Joint Alliance to Target International Scam Centers
Pentagon Temporarily Withdraws Mandatory Testosterone Screening Guidance
Federal Reserve Signals Cautious Rate Path as Inflation Remains Persistent
US State Department Steps Up Middle East Diplomacy After Persian Gulf Attacks
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