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Census Bureau: Hispanic Poverty Hits Historic Low, Median Income Sets Record in 2025
New Census Bureau data show the Hispanic poverty rate fell to a historic low of 13.9% in 2025, real median household income hit a record $87,460, and Medicaid coverage declined for a second year.
BusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomySocial IssuesFederal Government U.S. Census BureauPoverty in the United StatesMedian household incomeMedicaidHealth insurance coverageSupplemental Poverty MeasureHispanic population
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House Floor Today: DHS Intelligence Training, Agroterrorism Exercise and NEXUS Bills
Congress.gov lists three House bills for September 16, 2026: DHS intelligence and analysis training, a civil preparedness agroterrorism exercise, and linking family NEXUS applications.
Politics and GovernmentUSACongressFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal Library of CongressCongress.govHouse Floor TodayDepartment of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training ActCivil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026NEXUS application processU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: Check My Ads Reports on Meta's Teen Safety Push, Ad Automation and Data Surveillance Risks
Check My Ads is reporting that Meta is pressing TikTok and YouTube to match its new teen protections after an $18 billion settlement, while also moving toward fully automated ad campaigns and facing scrutiny over advertising data surveillance.
Science & TechnologyBusinessMediaLaw EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceMedia Bias MetaTikTokYouTubeteen safetyadvertising IDsreal time biddingCommittee to Protect JournalistsCheck My Ads
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FTC Moves to Block Anticompetitive Ties in Beretta-Ruger Deal
The FTC accepted a proposed consent order resolving antitrust concerns over a stock purchase agreement between firearm makers Beretta Holding and Sturm, Ruger & Co.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Federal Trade CommissionBeretta Holding S.A.Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.Clayton Actantitrustfirearm manufacturersconsent order
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IRS and Security Summit Warn Tax Pros to Stay Vigilant Against Identity Theft
IRS and Security Summit partners close the "Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself" series with a warning that tax professionals remain prime targets for identity thieves and a reminder to report breaches fast.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalComputers and InternetSocial Issues IRSSecurity Summitidentity thefttax professionalsphishingFrank J. BisignanoIdentity Protection PIN
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IRS and Security Summit Warn Tax Pros to Stay Vigilant Against Identity Theft
IRS and Security Summit partners close their five-week "Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself" series with a warning that tax professionals remain prime targets for identity thieves.
BusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalEconomy IRSSecurity Summitidentity thefttax professionalsphishingFrank J. BisignanoIdentity Protection PIN
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Newsom Signs 'Jay Leno's Law' and Lowrider License Plate Bill at Burbank Garage
Governor Newsom signed SB 1392, phasing in a smog check exemption for qualifying 1976-1985 collector cars, and AB 2541, creating a Lowrider specialty license plate honoring California's Latino car culture.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsTransportationEnvironmentSocial Issues Gavin NewsomJay Leno's LawSB 1392AB 2541Lowrider license plateCalifornia classic carsDave CorteseCalifornia Governors Office
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Library of Congress to Host Webinar on Chronicling America for National History Day 2026-2027
The Library of Congress will present a webinar on Chronicling America as a research tool for students and educators preparing National History Day projects on the 2026-2027 theme "Innovation in History."
MediaEducationScience & TechnologyUSADigital and Print PublishingComputers and Internet Library of CongressChronicling AmericaNational History DayNational Digital Newspaper ProgramInnovation in HistoryWebinarHistorical NewspapersU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Commentary Casts Federal Reserve Chair as Potential Trump "Judas"
Newsweek commentary says Trump-appointed Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh may defy the president, framing the standoff as a betrayal; the outlet also touts investigations and membership.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAWhite HouseFederal GovernmentRepublican PartyEconomyBanking Donald TrumpKevin WarshFederal ReserveMarjorie Taylor GreeneNewsweekSeptember 11 anniversaryChina influence campaign
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USPS Watchdog to Audit Election and Political Mail Handling for 2026 Midterms
OIG auditors will visit mail processing facilities and delivery units in all 50 states to evaluate USPS service performance during the 2026 midterm elections.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionFederal GovernmentLaw Enforcement USPS Office of Inspector General2026 midterm electionsElection and Political MailPostal Serviceauditmail processing facilitiesdelivery units
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OpenAI and OATS Bring Free ChatGPT Workshops to 1,000 Older Adults in 10 U.S. Cities
OpenAI Academy and OATS from AARP host the Older Adults AI Skills Jam, offering free in-person ChatGPT training on everyday tasks and scam prevention in 10 U.S. communities.
Science & TechnologyHealthEducationSocial IssuesArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetUSA OpenAIChatGPTOATSAARPSenior PlanetAI literacyolder adults
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Media Monitor: Stanford Team Reports Human Brain Tissue Grown in Modified Mice
MIT Technology Review reports Stanford scientists grew human brain tissue in genetically modified mice, finding the animals performed better on memory tests, while the lead researcher drew a red line at primate experiments.
Science & TechnologyHealthMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesLegal Stanford UniversitySergiu Pașcabrain organoidsxenocortical miceNature journalneuroscience researchbioethicsMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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House Floor Today: TWIC Access Bill and PEARL Act Listed
Congress.gov's House Floor Today listing highlights H.R.5109, which would direct the TSA Administrator to help returning citizens access the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, and H.R.9327, the PEARL Act.
Politics and GovernmentUSACongressFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementTransportationLegal Library of CongressCongress.govHouse Floor TodayH.R.5109Transportation Worker Identification CredentialTransportation Security AdministrationPEARL ActU.S. Library of Congress
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Colorado Names Two Students as 2026 "Governor for a Day" Winners
Governor Polis picked two eighth graders, Angelique Tolbert of Aurora and Weston Hancock of Windsor, from over 150 video entries, and updated Coloradans on the Willow Fire and Leadville's economy.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEducationDisastersEnvironmentAgriculture Governor for a DayJared PolisAngelique TolbertWeston HancockWillow FireLeadvilleAspen Acres fireColorado Governor's Office
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Social Security Administration Alerts Virginia Offices of Operational Status Change
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Virginia has changed, and points recipients to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationVirginiaSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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SEC's Peirce Remarks on Proposals to Rescind Rule 14a-8 and Modernize Proxy Solicitation Rules
SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce has released remarks titled "A Proposal on Proposals," addressing proposals to rescind Rule 14a-8 and modernize proxy solicitation rules.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalEconomy Hester M. PeirceSecurities and Exchange CommissionRule 14a-8Proxy Solicitation RulesSpeeches and StatementsWashington, DC
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Social Security Administration Alerts New Mexico Customers to Local Office Status Change
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in New Mexico has changed, and points customers to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationNew MexicoSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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ICE Arrests Child Abusers, Drug and Firearm Traffickers in Nationwide Sweep
ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of offenses including child sexual battery, child abuse, drug trafficking and firearms trafficking, according to DHS, which said the arrests put American safety first.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne Mullinillegal alien arrestsdrug traffickingfirearms traffickingchild abuseU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Social Security Administration Alerts Minnesota Offices of Operational Status Change
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Minnesota has changed, and points recipients to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationMinnesotaSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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ICE Arrests Previously-Deported Dominican Sex Offender in Philadelphia
Marco Gomez, a tier 3 registered sex offender deported in 2015, was arrested in Philadelphia on illegal re-entry and failure to register charges after an HSI tipline tip.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues ICEMarco GomezPhiladelphiasex offenderillegal re-entryMarkwayne MullinDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Nebraska Governor's Summit in Kearney Announces Breakout Sessions, Speakers and Lunch Panel
Gov. Jim Pillen invites Nebraskans to the 2026 Governor's Summit Sept. 28-29 in Kearney, featuring Ben Sasse and Fred Hoiberg, with breakout tracks on workforce, agriculture and youth opportunity.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborAgriculture Governor's SummitJim PillenKearneyBen SasseFred HoibergNebraska workforceYouth SummitOffice of Nebraska Governor
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OAK and iHeartRadio to Surprise Winning Pair With Las Vegas Trip at Live "Suitcase Party"
Fifty radio contest finalists will gather at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport's Terminal 2 with bags packed, as 106.1 KMEL reveals one winning pair who will immediately depart for the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas.
EntertainmentMediaMusicTransportationUSA Oakland San Francisco Bay AirportiHeartRadioOAK Suitcase Party106.1 KMELiHeartRadio Music FestivalLas VegasPort of Oakland
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Columbia Teams Up With Community Partners for 11th Annual 'Back-2-School' Block Party in Harlem
Columbia University and community partners hosted the 11th annual "Back-2-School" celebration in Manhattanville on Aug. 26, distributing free backpacks and school supplies to local youth ahead of the new academic year.
HealthEducationBusinessEntertainmentMediaSocial IssuesMusicMedical ScienceEconomy Columbia UniversityBack-2-School Block PartyHarlemManhattanvilleWest Harlem Development CorporationCommunity AffairsSchool SuppliesColumbia Neighbors
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Governor Sanders Announces $8.2 Million in Water Funding for Arkansas Projects
Arkansas approves $8.2 million for three water and wastewater projects, including an $8 million irrigation loan, serving more than 1,848 residents and 362,000 acres.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEnvironmentAgricultureEnergy Sarah Huckabee SandersArkansaswater infrastructurewater and wastewater projectsWhite River Regional Irrigation DistrictGrand Prairie Demonstration ProjectArkansas Water PlanArkansas Governor
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DHS and CBP Announce 16 Straight Months of Zero Releases at the Border
DHS and CBP report 16 consecutive months of zero border releases, with southwest border apprehensions down 94% from the Biden administration average and drug seizures up 73%.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentWhite HouseTradeImmigrationElection U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionBorder SecurityMarkwayne MullinRodney ScottDrug InterdictionProduct Recall
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Media Monitor: DOGE Payouts, Iran War Costs, Space Weapons and a Sanders-Bannon AI Warning
TIME reports billions paid to idled federal workers under DOGE, rising Iran war costs, a U.S. admission of on-orbit weapons, and an unlikely Sanders-Bannon AI warning.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyBusinessUSAGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceAstronomy and SpaceEconomyMilitary Department of Government EfficiencyGovernment Accountability OfficeIran warOuter Space TreatyTroy MeinkBernie SandersSteve BannonTIME magazine
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Social Security Administration Alerts Wisconsin Residents to Change in Local Office Status
SSA says the operational status of Wisconsin Social Security offices, card centers and hearing offices has changed, and points recipients to online services for benefits, applications and account management.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues Social Security AdministrationWisconsinSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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SEC Proposes Rescission of Shareholder Proposal Rule 14a-8
The SEC proposes rescinding Rule 14a-8, saying it exceeds its statutory authority and intrudes on state law, alongside reforms to the proxy solicitation process.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalEconomy Securities and Exchange CommissionRule 14a-8Securities Exchange Act of 1934Shareholder proposalsProxy solicitationFederal regulationState law
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Media Monitor: CSIS Briefing Reports U.S. Confirms Space Weapons Deployment, Russia's Nuclear Warhead Levels Hit Post-2017 High
CSIS's Nuclear Policy News reports the U.S. confirmed deploying weapons in space, drawing warnings from China and Russia, while Russia's deployed nuclear warheads reached their highest level since 2017.
Science & TechnologyWorldMilitaryAsiaMiddle EastEuropeRussiaChinaNorth KoreaSyria CSISNuclear Policy Newsspace weaponsRussia nuclear warheadsSIPRIIAEA SyriaNorth Korea AUKUSChina H-6N bomber
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Medvantx Opens Expanded Louisville Pharmacy Facility, a $26.8 Million Investment Creating 122 Jobs
Gov. Andy Beshear joins Medvantx to open a newly expanded Louisville distribution facility, a nearly $27 million investment adding 122 jobs and more than doubling the company's Kentucky footprint.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsGeneral Politics MedvantxAndy BeshearLouisvilleKentuckyKurt BrowningEconomic DevelopmentPharmacy ServicesKentucky Governor's Office