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Media Monitor: Fed Defies Trump With Rate Hike as Democrats Organize Against Election Interference
TIME reports the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate despite President Trump's demands for cuts, while Democrats train thousands of volunteers to counter potential polling-place interference.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthWorldUSASaudi ArabiaMexicoGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseEconomyFinancial MarketsMiddle EastElectionMedical Science Federal ReserveDonald TrumpKevin Warshinterest ratesartificial intelligenceMeccaHouthisDemocratic National Committeemidterm electionsClaudia SheinbaumTIME magazine
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SEC Chairman Atkins Remarks at 24-Hour Trading Roundtable
SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins has delivered remarks at a 24-hour trading roundtable, with the speech now available through the agency's Speeches and Statements page.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEconomy Securities and Exchange CommissionPaul S. Atkins24-Hour Trading RoundtableSEC speeches and statementsUS financial regulation
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SEC's Jamie Selway to Speak at Roundtable on Preparations for 24-Hour Trading
Jamie Selway, Director of the SEC's Division of Trading and Markets, has posted remarks for a roundtable examining preparations for 24-hour trading in US markets.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEconomy Securities and Exchange CommissionJamie Selway24-Hour TradingDivision of Trading and MarketsRoundtableUS financial regulation
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CFTC Grants No-Action Position to Passive Software Providers
The CFTC's Market Participants Division issued a no-action position for providers of passive software, broadening relief similar to Staff Letter 26-09 to such providers under Staff Letter No. 26-25.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalEconomy Commodity Futures Trading CommissionMarket Participants Divisionpassive softwareno-action positionStaff Letter 26-25Staff Letter 26-09
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Social Security Administration Alerts Maine Residents to Change in Local Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Maine has changed, and points residents to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationMaineSocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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DCN InContext: AI Copyright Fight, Publisher Leverage and Doubts Over AI Search Value
DCN's weekly newsletter examines AI's copyright questions, how publishers can build negotiating leverage with AI companies, and research challenging Google's AI Overviews claims.
MediaScience & TechnologyBusinessUSAArtificial IntelligenceDigital and Print PublishingLegalComputers and Internet Digital Content NextCopyrightGoogle AI OverviewsPublishersMedia IndustrySearch
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Whitmer Approves Nearly $7 Million in Disaster Aid for Michigan Communities
Governor Gretchen Whitmer approved nearly $7 million from the state's Disaster and Emergency Contingency Fund for communities hit by storms, flooding, tornadoes and a water main break.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherDisastersState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherFederal GovernmentEnvironment Gretchen WhitmerDisaster and Emergency Contingency FundMichiganSevere StormsFloodingTornadoesFEMAOffice of Michigan Governor
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SEC Commissioner Peirce Issues "Slumber Number" Innovation Exemption Statement
SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce has released a new statement titled "Slumber Number: Innovation Exemption Statement," posted to the agency's Speeches and Statements page.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalEconomy Securities and Exchange CommissionHester M. PeirceSlumber NumberInnovation Exemption StatementSEC Speeches and StatementsFinancial Regulation
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The Met Acquires 38 Paintings by Chinese Ink Master Chang Dai-chien
The Metropolitan Museum of Art acquires 38 paintings by Chinese ink painter Chang Dai-chien from his daughter's collection, spanning his career from the 1930s to the 1980s, with works to go on view this year.
EntertainmentMediaUSAFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing Chang Dai-chienThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtChinese ink paintingSing Sheng ChangDunhuangMax HolleinArt acquisitionMet Museum
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Sanders, U.S. Army to Join Hanwha Defense USA for Pine Bluff Arsenal Economic Announcement
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will join Hanwha Defense USA and U.S. Army leaders at Pine Bluff Arsenal on Monday, September 21 for an economic development announcement and ceremony.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyMilitary Sarah Huckabee SandersHanwha Defense USAPine Bluff ArsenalU.S. ArmyArkansas economic developmentWhite Hall, ArkansasArkansas Governor
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact fact-checks Democratic Senate ads and weighs AI doomsday claims
PolitiFact is reporting it rated Democratic Senate campaign ads in Michigan, Georgia and Maine as Half True, Mostly False and Mostly False, and examined congressional AI proposals after a researcher's warning.
Politics and GovernmentMediaHealthScience & TechnologyCongressElectionArtificial IntelligenceGeneral PoliticsMedical Science PolitiFactAbdul El-SayedMike RogersJon OssoffSusan Collinsartificial intelligence regulationSocial Security
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Spanberger Announces $6.2 Million in GO Virginia Grants for Four Regional Projects
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced more than $6.2 million in GO Virginia grants for four projects, leveraging nearly $23 million in match funding to boost key industries and jobs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducation GO VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerVirginia economic developmentworkforce developmentVirginia Quantum HubHampton Roads maritimeShenandoah Valley manufacturingVirginiaReston
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Amazon and No Kid Hungry Deliver More Than 2 Million Meals to Rural Families
Amazon and No Kid Hungry's Summer Meals for Kids pilot delivered over 2 million meals to rural families across 13 states, using home delivery to overcome barriers to summer nutrition.
BusinessHealthUSASocial IssuesEducationTransportation AmazonNo Kid HungrySummer Meals for Kidschildhood hungerUSDA Summer Food Service Programrural communitiesQuincy Public Schools
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FADGI Opens Public Comment on New Content Authenticity and Provenance Resources
The Federal Agencies Digital Guideline Initiative seeks public comment until mid-October 2026 on two new resources addressing content authenticity and provenance for AI-impacted collections.
Science & TechnologyMediaPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceDigital and Print PublishingFederal GovernmentComputers and Internet Federal Agencies Digital Guideline InitiativeContent Authenticity and ProvenanceLibrary of CongressCultural Heritage InstitutionsPublic CommentAudiovisual CollectionsU.S. Library of Congress
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Department of War Signs Framework Agreement With Lockheed Martin to Boost AIM-260 JATM Production
The Department of War and Lockheed Martin announced a framework agreement to expand production of the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, supporting future multi-year procurement and foreign military sales.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMilitaryFederal GovernmentTradeUSA Department of WarLockheed MartinAIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical MissileMichael P. DuffeyMulti-Year ProcurementArsenal of FreedomForeign Military SalesU.S. Department of War
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SEC Grants "Innovation Exemption" for Tokenized NMS Stock Trading
The SEC issued temporary, conditional exemptive relief allowing Tokenized Securities Venues to trade tokenized NMS stock without registering as exchanges, and opened a request for comment.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalFederal GovernmentComputers and Internet Securities and Exchange CommissionTokenized Securities Venuestokenized NMS stockSecurities Exchange Act of 1934Innovation Exemptionexemptive reliefrequest for comment
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Media Monitor: Space Force Names GMTI Program, SDA Falls Behind on Orbital Mesh Network
Breaking Defense reports from AFA 2026 that the Space Force's GMTI program has a new name with Northrop as prime, while SDA admits it missed its orbital network deadline.
Science & TechnologyBusinessMilitaryAstronomy and SpaceComputers and InternetTrade Breaking DefenseSpace ForceGMTINorthrop GrummanSpace Development AgencyAFA 2026counter-UASBreaking Defence
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SEC Commissioner Uyeda Issues Statement on the Innovation Exemption
SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda has released a statement on the Innovation Exemption, posted to the agency's Speeches and Statements page.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalEconomy Securities and Exchange CommissionMark T. UyedaInnovation ExemptionSEC CommissionerSpeeches and StatementsFinancial Regulation
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Newsletter Points to Anti-Incumbent Streak in Midterm Polling
Newsweek's The 1600 newsletter says tightening polls in several down-ballot races suggest an anti-incumbent mood, with turnout looming as the decisive factor in November.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyEconomyArtificial Intelligence Newsweekmidterm electionsKathy HochulBruce BlakemanDonald Trumpvoter turnoutAndrew Yang
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SEC Chairman Atkins Issues Statement on the Innovation Exemption
SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins has released a statement titled "The Innovation Exemption: A Bridge Toward Durable Rulemaking," posted to the agency's Speeches and Statements page.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalGeneral Politics Securities and Exchange CommissionPaul S. AtkinsInnovation ExemptionRulemakingSpeeches and StatementsFinancial Regulation
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports on Human-Cell Mouse Brains, Climate Innovators, and AI Safeguards Push
MIT Technology Review reports Stanford researchers grew human cells in a mouse brain cortex, honored young climate innovators, and highlighted a US-China proposal for nuclear-style AI safeguards.
Science & TechnologyHealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceComputers and InternetClimate ChangeEnvironmentEnergy MIT Technology ReviewStanfordbrain organoids35 Innovators Under 35climate techAI safeguardsOpenAIMITsciencetechnology
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Penn Panel Marks Constitution Day by Examining Ben Franklin's Role in the 1787 Compromises
A Perry World House forum marking Constitution Day explored how Penn founder Ben Franklin helped forge compromise in Philadelphia in 1787, as a new survey found many Americans lack basic civics knowledge.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaEducationGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing University of PennsylvaniaBen FranklinConstitution DayPerry World HouseAnnenberg Public Policy CenterCivics SurveyPenn Lifesaver Initiative
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Vandenberg Coalition Marks Constitution Day With Foreign Policy Timeline
The Vandenberg Coalition marks Constitution Day with a foreign policy timeline, a George W. Bush bullhorn speech retrospective, and commentary on Iran, Gaza, China and the 2028 election.
Politics and GovernmentWorldScience & TechnologyConflictMilitaryMiddle EastAsiaArtificial IntelligenceFederal Government The Vandenberg CoalitionConstitution DayElliott AbramsJohn HannahGazaChina2028 election
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Yale Researchers Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Fuel Using Electricity and Plasma
Yale researchers develop an efficient way to combine electricity and plasma to turn carbon dioxide into fuels and useful chemicals, while other Yale teams tackle medical AI safety and peacebuilding.
Science & TechnologyHealthEducationSportArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentMedical ScienceEnergyGeneral Politics Yale UniversityCarbon DioxidePlasmaMedical AIQingyu ChenJackson SchoolKevin CahillUniversity
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports Marine Boot Failures in Arctic, Russia Sanctions Bill, and Midterm Polling
Newsweek reports U.S. Marines' cold-weather boots disintegrated during NATO's Cold Response 2026 in Norway, while a Russia sanctions bill heads to President Trump's desk.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessScience & TechnologyMilitaryEconomyArtificial IntelligenceElectionEnergyEuropeAsiaMiddle East NewsweekU.S. MarinesCold Response 2026NATORussia sanctionsDonald TrumpMark Carney
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Spanberger Announces $5 Million in GO Virginia Grants for Four Regional Projects
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced more than $5 million in GO Virginia grants for four projects supporting entrepreneurship, quantum workforce development, and manufacturing training across the Commonwealth.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducation GO VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerVirginia Quantum Hubworkforce developmenteconomic developmentmanufacturingentrepreneurshipVirginiaReston
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Virginia State Parks Invites Visitors to Fall Getaways and Ranger-Led Adventures
Virginia State Parks urges fall getaways with foliage, camping and ranger-led hikes, paddles and hayrides, plus upcoming events and job openings across the Commonwealth.
EntertainmentEnvironmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesUSA Virginia State Parksfall getawaysranger-led adventurescampingstate parks eventsVirginiahiringReston
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FDD to Host "Axis of Aggressors" Event With Sen. Todd Young on Confronting Authoritarian Adversaries
FDD hosts a live event featuring Sen. Todd Young and a panel on confronting authoritarian adversaries, alongside new analysis on import controls, Iraq, Russia's undersea cable drills and Syria.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictScience & TechnologyMiddle EastMilitaryAsiaEuropeArtificial IntelligenceGeneral Politics Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesTodd YoungAxis of AggressorsBill HagertyHouse Select Committee on ChinaRussiaSyria
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Media Monitor: L.A. news stations mourn journalist and pilot killed in helicopter crash
Poynter reports Los Angeles news outlets are mourning an NBC4 aerial photojournalist and pilot killed when their news helicopter crashed while covering a bus collision in Chatsworth.
MediaEntertainmentSportLaw EnforcementFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingLegalTransportation PoynterLos AngelesNBC4helicopter crashEliana MorenoGeorge MarciniwChatsworthPoynter.org
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Governor Spanberger Presents Carnegie Medal to Virginia Beach Middle School Student
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger awarded the Carnegie Medal to Major Metzger, a Virginia Beach student who held onto a friend dangling from a ski lift in 2025.
Politics and GovernmentUSAEducationState GovernmentsSocial Issues Carnegie MedalAbigail SpanbergerMajor MetzgerVirginia BeachCarnegie Hero Fund CommissionNellysfordcivilian heroismVirginiaReston