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Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Meth Conspiracy on Pine Ridge Reservation
Gaylen Holy Rock, 40, was sentenced to 10 years and one month for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and in western South Dakota, prosecutors said.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSALegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Gaylen Holy RockmethamphetaminePine Ridge Indian ReservationOperation Take Back AmericaU.S. Attorney Ron ParsonsBadlands Safe Trails Task ForceCrimeFBI
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to 46 Months for Firearm Possession in Homeland Security Task Force Case
Walter Walton, 34, of Coahoma County, Mississippi, was sentenced to 46 months in prison and three years supervised release after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, part of a Homeland Security Task Force investigation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Walter WaltonCoahoma County, MississippiHomeland Security Task Forcefirearm possessionDebra M. BrownExecutive Order 14159FBI
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Des Moines Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Pornography
Jacob Adam Toler, 31, of Des Moines, Iowa, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for receiving and possessing more than 125 videos of child sexual abuse material, followed by 10 years supervised release and $48,500 restitution.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Jacob Adam TolerDes Moines, Iowachild pornographyProject Safe ChildhoodFederal Bureau of InvestigationU.S. Department of Justicefederal prisonFBI
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ICE Deports Mexican National Previously Deported in 2013 After Drug and Property Convictions
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported Oscar Sanchez-Corona, a Mexican national with convictions for drug paraphernalia, property damage, and driving without a license, after his arrest in Shawnee, Kansas, DHS said.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementOscar Sanchez-CoronaDeportationShawnee, KansasDrug offensesDUI
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Nebraska Game and Parks Highlights Fall Events, Grants and Hunting Prep
Nebraska Game and Parks announces fall park events, extends Watchable Wildlife Grants deadline to Oct. 2, and promotes hunting sight-in opportunities and outdoor skills events.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportState GovernmentsEnvironmentEducationUSA Nebraska Game and ParksOutdoor RecreationWatchable Wildlife GrantsHuntingMissouri River ExpoFort AtkinsonHalloween events
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Census Bureau Releases New Data From Business Trends and Outlook Survey
New BTOS data products measure business conditions and expectations every two weeks, covering revenues, employees, hours and inventories. The survey captures the impact of natural disasters and economic crises.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor U.S. Census BureauBusiness Trends and Outlook Surveybusiness conditionseconomic surveysemployer businessesnatural disasterseconomic recovery
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NIH Launches $650,000 NOURISH Challenge for Autoimmune Digital Health Apps
NIH launches NOURISH Autoimmunity Digital Health Challenge, a three-phase crowdsourcing contest with up to $650,000 in prizes for apps helping people with autoimmune diseases track diet, nutrition, and symptoms.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentCongress NOURISH ChallengeAutoimmune DiseasesNational Institutes of HealthNutritionHealth & FitnessMedical HealthTechnology & ComputingUS Social Security Department
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports Trump's $5,000 Check Pledge Draws GOP Pushback as House Democrats Weigh New AI Panel
USA TODAY reports President Trump's promise of $5,000 checks if Republicans hold Congress is meeting resistance from fiscal conservatives, while House Democrats consider a new select committee on artificial intelligence.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessCongressDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyArtificial IntelligenceEconomyElection Donald Trump$5,000 checksThomas MassieHouse DemocratsHakeem Jeffriesspecial educationUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Granicus Offers Digital Engagement Tools for Government Agencies
Granicus is promoting its integrated communications solution for government agencies, featuring opt-in subscriptions, multi-channel messaging, personalized communications, and real-time reports, with quotes from EPA, Indiana FSSA, Baytown, and Fairfax officials.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetArtificial Intelligence GranicusGovernment CommunicationsDigital EngagementSarah SwensonU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyIndiana FSSACity of BaytownOhio Governors Office
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Sherrill Tours Mobile Health Van to Promote 'Stay Well, Learn Well' School Initiative
Governor Mikie Sherrill toured a pediatric mobile health van in Orange to promote Stay Well, Learn Well, a statewide push to give New Jersey students physicals, preventive care and vaccines before school starts.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEducationMedical ScienceSocial Issues Mikie SherrillStay Well, Learn WellNew Jersey Department of HealthRWJBarnabas Healthchildhood vaccinationsback-to-schoolOrange, New JerseyOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Social Security Administration Flags Changed Status at California Offices
Social Security Administration says operational status has changed at California offices, card centers and hearing offices, and points the public to online services including benefit applications, account management and replacement cards.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Social Security AdministrationCaliforniaSocial Security officesonline servicesmy Social Security accountMedicareretirement benefits
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Census Bureau Releases 2024 AIES Data, Sets Librarian Webinar
The U.S. Census Bureau has released 2024 Annual Integrated Economic Survey data on data.census.gov, added a video tutorial, scheduled a librarian webinar and workshops, and outlined outreach events and other data releases.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetEducation U.S. Census Bureaudata.census.gov2024 Annual Integrated Economic Survey2025 Geography InformationGovernment
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Raymond Firefighter Eric Phillips Dies After Medical Emergency at Fire Scene
Eric Phillips, a 44-year-old paid-on-call firefighter with Raymond Fire Department in New Hampshire, died Sept. 4, 2026, after a medical emergency at a fire alarm activation. His death is among 61 firefighter fatalities reported in 2026.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Eric PhillipsRaymond Fire DepartmentNew Hampshirefirefighter fatalitymedical emergencypaid-on-call2026
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Granicus Highlights Digital Engagement Platform for Government Agencies
Granicus highlights its integrated digital communication and engagement platform for government agencies, featuring opt-in subscriptions, multi-channel messaging, and quotes from EPA, Indiana FSSA, Baytown, and Fairfax officials.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetSocial Issues GranicusDigital communicationGovernment engagementGovDeliveryEngagementHQPublic sectorConstituent engagementIowa Governors Office
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Google Search AI Offers Three New Ways to Prepare for Your Next Race
Google Search is leveraging its AI capabilities to help runners prepare for races by offering personalized training plans, custom music playlists, and tailored gear recommendations.
Science & TechnologySportBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEducation Google SearchRunningRace PreparationTraining PlansYouTube MusicShopping GraphGoogleAlphabet
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Media Monitor: NPR Promotes 2026 Tiny Desk Giveaway as Entry Deadline Nears
NPR says its 2026 Tiny Desk Giveaway closes Saturday, with one winner and a guest set to travel to Washington, D.C., for a live Tiny Desk Concert.
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Media Monitor: Vaccine Newsletter Rebuts Claims on Military Injuries, Measles and Herd Immunity
Voices for Vaccines says claims of hidden military vaccine injuries, a mild measles threat and impossible herd immunity are unsupported, citing Defense Department data and public health research.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentMilitaryGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Voices for Vaccinesmeaslesherd immunityVAERSPete Hegsethmilitary vaccine injuriesDefense Medical Epidemiology DatabaseJust The Facts
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Census Bureau Releases Historical Time Series Data From 2024 Annual Integrated Economic Survey
Historical time series data from the 2024 Annual Integrated Economic Survey are now available through the Census Bureau's API and the St. Louis Fed's FRED database, offering consistent measures of business activity.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEconomyFederal GovernmentComputers and Internet U.S. Census BureauAnnual Integrated Economic Surveyeconomic datatime series databusiness activityFederal Reserve Bank of St. LouisAPI
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Media Monitor: CCDH Says U.S. Government Intensifying Push Against Its Founder
CCDH says the U.S. government is intensifying efforts to penalize its founder Imran Ahmed, and says its research found Grok generated three million sexualized images, including 23,000 of children.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesLegalFederal Government Center for Countering Digital HateImran AhmedGrokU.S. governmentsocial media algorithmsfreedom of expressionchild safetyThe Center for Countering Digital Hate
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SEC Officials to Speak at Solana Summit in Washington
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins will give a keynote and Commissioner Hester Peirce will join a fireside chat at the Solana Policy Institute’s Solana Summit: Washington x Wall Street on Sept. 14, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalComputers and Internet Securities and Exchange CommissionPaul AtkinsHester PeirceSolana SummitWashington D.C.Solana Policy InstitutePublic Appearances
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FTC Seeks Comment on Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Proposed 2027 Budget
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's proposed 2027 budget, which has been submitted to the Commission and published in the Federal Register.
Politics and GovernmentSportBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Federal Trade CommissionHorseracing Integrity and Safety Authority2027 budgetFederal Registerpublic commentGovernmentSports
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Social Security Expands Payee Applicant Interviews in Workload Support Units
The Social Security Administration has updated its Program Operations Manual System, expanding which payee applicant interviews its Workload Support Units can handle, per transmittal GN 00501 TN 11.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Social Security AdministrationRepresentative PayeeWorkload Support UnitsProgram Operations Manual SystemGN 00501 TN 11payee applicant interviewsGovernment
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Virginia Rolls Out Chip-and-Tap EBT Cards to Protect SNAP Benefits from Theft
Virginia launches more secure chip-and-tap EBT cards to prevent SNAP skimming, targeting high-theft areas first and aiming for all cardholders to have new cards by end of December 2026.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement SNAPEBT cardschip-and-tap technologyVirginiaAbigail Spanbergerbenefit theftskimmingReston
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Whitmer announces final $778.8M financing for Rebuilding Michigan projects
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says MDOT secured $778.8 million in final financing to continue remaining Rebuilding Michigan road and bridge projects, with 36 of 47 projects set for substantial completion by end of 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsTransportationEconomyEmployment and LaborFinancial Markets Gretchen WhitmerMichigan Department of TransportationRebuilding Michiganroad constructioninfrastructureGovernmentPoliticsOffice of Michigan Governor
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SEC Publishes Peirce Remarks to Investor Advisory Committee
The Securities and Exchange Commission has posted Commissioner Hester M. Peirce's remarks, titled 'Lame Duck,' delivered at the meeting of the SEC Investor Advisory Committee.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Hester M. PeirceSecurities and Exchange CommissionSEC Investor Advisory CommitteeLame DuckBusiness and FinanceGovernmentRemarks
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Fairfax County Police Announce Community Events for Sept. 10-17
The Fairfax County Police Department invites residents to community events from Sept. 10-17, including Coffee with a Cop, Neighborhood Watch Training, and advisory committee meetings across the county.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax County Police DepartmentCommunity eventsCoffee with a CopNeighborhood Watch TrainingPublic Safety Appreciation DayCommunity Advisory CommitteeReston
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National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial to Close Temporarily for 25th Anniversary Ceremony
The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial will close from 3 a.m. to noon EDT on Sept. 11, except for victims' families, survivors and their families, for the 25th anniversary observance.
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Constant Contact outlines customer contact data practices in updated privacy notice
Constant Contact says it sends emails only on behalf of customers, requires permission-based marketing, uses web beacons, and participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Constant Contactcustomer contact dataprivacy noticeemail marketingweb beaconsEU-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworkdata subject rightsVirginia GovernorReston
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SEC Posts Chairman Atkins' Remarks From Investor Advisory Committee Meeting
The Securities and Exchange Commission has posted remarks by Chairman Paul S. Atkins from an Investor Advisory Committee meeting, saying the speech is now available.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionPaul S. AtkinsInvestor Advisory CommitteeSECSpeeches and StatementsChairman
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Reynolds orders Iowa flags at half-staff for 9/11 25th anniversary
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds ordered flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sept. 11, 2026, for Patriots Day and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, honoring eight Iowans among nearly 3,000 victims.
Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsDisasters Kim ReynoldsIowa9/11 attacksPatriots Dayhalf-staff flagsIowa victimsGovernmentIowa Governors Office