Category: federal_government
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House Floor Today: Bills on Marshall House, San Manuel Land Exchange and Wyoming Center
Congress.gov lists four measures before the House, covering a Virginia historic site, a California land exchange, bird habitat stewardship and a Wyoming interpretive center renaming.
Politics and GovernmentUSACongressFederal GovernmentEnvironmentLegal Congress.govLibrary of CongressUnited States House of RepresentativesGeneral George C. Marshall HouseYuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange ActNational Historic Trails Interpretive CenterBarbara L. CubinU.S. Library of Congress
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ICE Arrests Illegal Alien with New York-Issued Commercial Driver's License at Pennsylvania Weigh Station
Simranpal Singh, an illegal alien from India, was arrested at a Newberry, Pennsylvania weigh station with a New York CDL and an outstanding wire fraud warrant, DHS said.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesTransportation ICESimranpal Singhcommercial driver's licenseNew Yorkwire fraudMarkwayne MullinDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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SEC Chairman Atkins to Speak at Solana Policy Institute Summit
SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins delivers remarks at the Solana Policy Institute Summit in a speech titled "Washington x Wall Street," posted to the agency's Speeches and Statements page.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsComputers and Internet Securities and Exchange CommissionPaul S. AtkinsSolana Policy Institute SummitWashington x Wall StreetSpeeches and StatementsWashington, DC
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DHS Condemns Massachusetts Judge Reprimanded for Letting Illegal Alien Escape ICE in Her Courtroom
DHS condemns Judge Shelley Joseph after Massachusetts SJC reprimanded her for letting an illegal alien leave through a back exit to evade ICE in 2018.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesUSA Department of Homeland SecurityShelley JosephOscar Manuel PegueroImmigration and Customs EnforcementMassachusetts Supreme Judicial CourtJames Percivalillegal immigrationU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Library of Congress Opens "Alive in Many Hands," Marking 50 Years of the American Folklife Center
Library of Congress exhibition "Alive in Many Hands" opens Sept. 18 with more than 150 objects, marking the 50th anniversary of the American Folklife Center, established by Congress in 1976.
EntertainmentMediaUSAFederal GovernmentCongressSocial IssuesEducation Library of CongressAmerican Folklife CenterAlive in Many HandsNicole SaylorAIDS Memorial QuiltWoody GuthriefolklifeU.S. Library of Congress
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Social Security Administration Alerts Californians to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in California has changed, and points users to online services instead of in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationCaliforniaSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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Census Bureau to Release New Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Data Tuesday
Census Bureau will present new U.S. statistics on household median income, the official poverty estimate and health insurance coverage trends Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET, alongside other September data releases.
BusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsReal EstateSocial Issues U.S. Census Bureaupovertyhealth insurance coveragehousehold median incomecannabis excise taxeconomic indicatorshousing starts
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SEC Grants Exemptive Relief from Certain Inline XBRL Filing Requirements
The SEC issued an order granting exemptive relief from certain Inline XBRL requirements adopted on Dec. 16, 2024, covering specified filing and submission obligations.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionInline XBRLexemptive relieffiling requirementsSEC orderfinancial reporting
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NIH Awards $21 Million to Launch Computational Modeling of Hormone Homeostasis Initiative
NIH is awarding $21 million to launch an initiative developing sex-specific computational models of hormone homeostasis, aiming to improve drug testing and clinical decisions for women and men.
HealthScience & TechnologyUSAMedical ScienceComputers and InternetFederal Government NIHComputational Modeling of Hormone Homeostasis Initiativehormone homeostasissex as a biological variabledrug toxicityOffice of Research on Women's Healthclinical decisionsUS Social Security Department
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Social Security Updates Disability Quality Review Policy Under Commissioner's 5Q Projects
SSA updates its Program Operations Manual System with Medical Authority for Quality Reviewers, letting federal reviewers complete their own medical assessments for certain documentation deficiencies.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Social Security AdministrationProgram Operations Manual SystemMedical Authority for Quality Reviewers5Q projectsdisability determinationsfederal quality reviewQR 04440 TN 39
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Census Bureau to Announce 2025 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics on Sept. 15
Census Bureau schedules Sept. 15 online news conference on 2025 income, poverty and health insurance coverage, alongside new foreign-born, economic survey, business trends and business formation data.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborReal EstateSocial Issues U.S. Census BureauIncome Poverty and Health Insurance CoverageCurrent Population SurveyAnnual Integrated Economic SurveyBusiness Trends and Outlook SurveyBusiness Formation StatisticsForeign-Born Population
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Media Monitor: CSIS Tech Update Tracks U.S. Tech Actions, Global Cyber Threats
CSIS's Strategic Technologies Program reports on the White House FY2027 budget, NTIA 6G spectrum moves, FCC carrier restrictions, and a wave of Russia-linked cyber incidents worldwide.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessWorldUSARussiaGermanyUnited KingdomUkraineComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentMilitaryLaw EnforcementEurope CSIS Strategic Technologies ProgramWhite House FY2027 budgetNTIA 6G spectrumFCC Covered ListAPT28 cyber spyingUkraine prosecutors email hackAnthropic Mythos AI model
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NIH Launches $21 Million Initiative to Improve Understanding of Sex-Specific Hormonal Biology
NIH awards $21 million for the Computational Modeling of Hormone Homeostasis Initiative, funding computer-based, sex-specific models to improve drug dosing, treatment response and toxicity testing.
HealthScience & TechnologyUSAMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentResearch Funding National Institutes of HealthHormone HomeostasisSex-Specific BiologyComputational ModelingDrug ToxicityWomen's HealthDigital Twins
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Media Monitor: Space Force Picks Texas for DARC Radar Site; UK Unveils $10.6B Space Plan
Breaking Defense reports the Space Force chose Texas as the US home for the trinational DARC space radar network, while the UK detailed a four-year, $10.6 billion space spending plan.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessMilitaryAstronomy and SpaceFederal GovernmentWhite HouseDefense Industry Space ForceDARC space radar networkTexasUnited Kingdom space spendingGolden Domespace launchmissile defenseBreaking Defense - Military Space
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Newsom Demands Answers From Energy Secretary Wright Over Iran War Fuel Price Spikes
Governor Newsom presses Energy Secretary Chris Wright to disclose what advice he gave Trump before the Iran war, as fuel costs top $100 billion for American households.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyEconomyFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartyMilitaryMiddle EastUSA Gavin NewsomChris WrightIran warStrait of Hormuzgas pricesDepartment of EnergyDonald TrumpCalifornia Governors Office
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Social Security Administration Warns Beneficiaries: 'Never Let Anyone Help You Move Your Money'
SSA scam alert warns beneficiaries of callers posing as bank or government employees who coach victims through moving money to "protect" it, sometimes over hours-long calls.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Social Security Administrationscam alertbank fraudidentity theftbeneficiariesFederal Trade Commissionmoney transfer
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Whitmer Announces First Neighborhood Roads Fund Payments Under $2B Road Deal
Michigan local agencies receive first Neighborhood Roads Fund payments as part of a nearly $2 billion annual road funding plan, with new money for bridges, transit and rail.
Politics and GovernmentUSATransportationState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEnergy Gretchen WhitmerNeighborhood Roads FundMichiganroad fundinginfrastructurepublic transitLansingOffice of Michigan Governor
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Census Bureau to Release 2025 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Data
Census Bureau will hold an online news conference Sept. 15 to announce three reports on national income, poverty and health insurance coverage, with a question-and-answer session to follow.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesMedia U.S. Census BureauIncome in the United States: 2025Poverty in the United States: 2025Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2025Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic SupplementSupplemental Poverty MeasureHealth Insurance Coverage
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Pentagon Issues Legal Waiver Allowing UAP Disclosures to PURSUE Team
Department of War grants legal waiver letting current and former personnel share UAP-related National Defense Information with PURSUE representatives without NDA or SAP penalties.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAFederal GovernmentMilitaryLegalGeneral Politics UAPDepartment of WarPURSUENational Defense InformationNon-Disclosure AgreementsSpecial Access ProgramDonald TrumpU.S. Department of War
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CFTC Grants 10 Whistleblower Awards Totaling Over $150 Million
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission awarded 10 whistleblowers more than $150 million in final determinations issued between July and September 2026, recognizing original information that led to successful enforcement actions.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalFinancial Markets Commodity Futures Trading Commissionwhistleblower awardsCFTC enforcementWhistleblower.govfinancial regulation
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Columnist Says Trump Tax Law Could Fund California Local News Tax Credits
The L.A. Times reports a Trump-era corporate deduction change could free up California funds for $43 million in tax credits for local newsrooms, with Gov. Gavin Newsom weighing AB 2222.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyDigital and Print PublishingLegal Los Angeles TimesGeorge SkeltonGavin NewsomAB 2222Californialocal news tax creditsDonald TrumpL.A. Times Politics
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Social Security Administration Alerts New York Customers to Changed Office Status
SSA tells New York customers the operational status of their local office, card center or hearing office has changed, and points them to online services for benefits, records and account tasks.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationNew YorkSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Congress.gov Releases Most-Viewed Bills List for Week of September 13, 2026
The Library of Congress has published its weekly Congress.gov list of most-viewed bills, topped by the SAFE Drugs Act of 2025 and the Protect College Sports Act of 2026.
Politics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentCongressLegalEconomy Library of CongressCongress.govMost-Viewed BillsSAFE Drugs Act of 2025Protect College Sports Act of 2026Digital Asset Market Clarity ActNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026U.S. Library of Congress
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Social Security Administration Alerts Oklahomans to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Oklahoma has changed, and points customers to online services for benefits, applications and account tasks.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationOklahomaSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Oklahomans to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Oklahoma has changed, and points people to online services for statements, claims and account changes.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationOklahomaSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Heritage Foundation Marks One Year Since Charlie Kirk's Assassination, Celebrates Smithsonian Secretary's Resignation
Heritage Foundation newsletter honors Charlie Kirk on the anniversary of his assassination, claims victory in Smithsonian secretary's resignation, and touts the August jobs report.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaUSAConservative PartyFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborMilitaryEducation The Heritage FoundationCharlie KirkLonnie G. Bunch IIISmithsonian InstitutionKevin Robertsjobs reportSeptember 11 attacks
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Media Monitor: Poynter Report Criticizes ESPN's Ted Cruz Interview on 'College GameDay'
Poynter's media newsletter says ESPN's "College GameDay" gave Sen. Ted Cruz nearly 10 minutes to back the Protect College Sports Act, drawing accusations of one-sided advocacy.
MediaSportPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentMedia BiasMedia CrisisCongressFederal GovernmentFilm and TVElection ESPNCollege GameDayTed CruzProtect College Sports Act60 MinutesDonald TrumpAssociated PressPoynter.org
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Pentagon Invests $450 Million in Elmet Group to Secure Domestic Tungsten Supply
The Department of War announced a $450 million preferred equity investment in The Elmet Group to expand domestic tungsten processing and reduce reliance on Chinese-dominated supply chains.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeMilitaryEmployment and Labor Department of WarThe Elmet Grouptungstendefense industrial basesupply chainEconomic Defense UnitMike CadenazziU.S. Department of War
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Previews Emmy Awards, NFL Week 2, Delaware Primary and Possible Fed Rate Hike
USA TODAY's Daily Briefing looks ahead to the Emmys, Monday Night Football, Delaware's primary, a possible Federal Reserve rate hike and fall TV premieres, plus news on Trump's mail-in voting order.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportBusinessUSAElectionEconomyFederal GovernmentFilm and TVLegal USA TODAYEmmy AwardsNFLDelaware primaryFederal ReserveDonald TrumpUS OpenUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Social Security Administration Alerts Missouri Residents to Change in Local Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Missouri has changed, and points users to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationMissouriSocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefits