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IRS Expands Tax Pro Account to Let Tax Professionals Pay Business Clients' Taxes
Authorized tax professionals can now make full or partial balance, amended return, proposed assessment and federal tax deposit payments for business clients through Tax Pro Account, the IRS says.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet IRSTax Pro Accounttax professionalsbusiness clientsfederal tax depositFrank J. Bisignanoonline tax payments
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IRS Expands Tax Pro Account to Let Tax Professionals Pay Business Clients' Taxes
Authorized tax professionals can now make full or partial balance, amended return, proposed assessment and federal tax deposit payments for business clients through Tax Pro Account, the IRS said.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet IRSTax Pro Accounttax professionalsbusiness clientsFrank J. Bisignanofederal tax depositonline services
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Governor Sherrill Welcomes Approval of New Jersey's 130 Opportunity Zones
New Jersey's 130 Opportunity Zones have been approved, with Governor Sherrill saying the designations will bring investment, housing and jobs to Trenton, Atlantic City and downtowns statewide.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsReal EstateEconomySocial Issues Opportunity ZonesNew JerseyGovernor SherrillTrentonAtlantic Cityeconomic developmenthousingOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Federal Reserve Releases Latest Consumer Credit Data
The Federal Reserve has published its latest G.19 consumer credit data, making the newest figures on household borrowing available to the public.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFederal Government Federal ReserveConsumer CreditG.19Federal Reserve BoardUnited States economyhousehold borrowingU.S. Federal Reserve
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Media Monitor: Penguin Random House Highlights New Thrillers, Romance and Star Wars Titles in Recommended Reads
Penguin Random House is promoting a slate of recommended reads, including Jonathan Kellerman's Open Season, Nalini Singh's Archangel's Ascension, Mary Balogh's Remember When and Alexander Freed's Star Wars: The Mask of Fear.
MediaEntertainmentDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TV Penguin Random HouseJonathan KellermanOpen SeasonNalini SinghMary BaloghStar Wars: The Mask of Fearbook publishing
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Library of Congress Roundtable to Reassess American Revolution Through Enlightenment Lens
The November 12 event, timed to the nation's 250th anniversary, will trace how Enlightenment ideas crossed the Atlantic and shaped debates over liberty, rights and self-government.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEducationGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal Library of CongressAmerican RevolutionEnlightenmentKluge CenterGerman Historical InstituteOrganization of American HistoriansUnited States SemiquincentennialU.S. Library of CongressJohn W. Kluge CenterGerman Historical Institute Washingtonpublic roundtable
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NPR Reports Stephen Miller to Replace Susie Wiles as Trump Chief of Staff
The outlet says the change follows sweeping Republican losses in the midterm elections, but gave no timing for the transition or details of Wiles' departure.
Politics and GovernmentUSAWhite HouseRepublican PartyElectionFederal Government Stephen MillerSusie WilesDonald Trumpchief of staffmidterm electionsNPRNPR Breaking News
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Fairfax County Small Businesses Offered SBA Drought Loans as County Marks Entrepreneurship Month
Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million at fixed rates up to 4 percent are open to businesses hurt by the drought that began April 1, 2026, with applications due March 31, 2027.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWeatherEconomyBankingFederal GovernmentGeneral WeatherAgricultureScience & TechnologyEmployment and LaborComputers and InternetState Governments Fairfax CountyU.S. Small Business AdministrationEconomic Injury Disaster LoansdroughtDisaster Declaration 21781small businessfinancial reliefFairfax County Emergency InformationNational Entrepreneurship MonthFairfax Founders FundSmall Business Administrationartificial intelligenceFairfax COREReston
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DHS Says ICE Arrested Ten Criminal Illegal Aliens in Two Days of Operations
The arrests included men convicted of child molestation, sexual assault, soliciting a minor, drug trafficking, robbery and aggravated assault, according to Homeland Security.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne Mullinillegal immigrationdrug traffickingsexual assaultdeportationU.S. Department of Homeland Securityillegal aliens
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Columbia's SIPA Faculty Offer First Reactions to 2026 Midterm Elections
Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs releases faculty reactions to the 2026 midterms, covering the Iran War, Big Tech accountability, women's leadership and the fight for global democracy.
Politics and GovernmentEducationScience & TechnologyEntertainmentElectionGeneral PoliticsComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceFilm and TVMusic 2026 U.S. midterm electionsColumbia UniversitySchool of International and Public AffairsJennifer L. MnookinColumbia ColloquiumA'Lelia Bundles Community ScholarsData Science Institutenewsletter
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Police Investigate Shooting in Arlington Mill Neighborhood
Arlington County police are investigating a shooting on the 5100 block of 8th Road S. that left an adult man hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries on November 5.
Law EnforcementUSALegal Arlington County Police DepartmentArlington MillshootingArlington Countycrimepolice investigationArlington County GovernmentReston
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Highlights Adult ADHD, Women's Brain and Heart Health, and Controlling Relationships
The Washington Post is reporting on adult ADHD symptoms that are easy to miss, new estrogen research on women's aging brains, and heart disease risks women face across life stages.
HealthMediaMedical ScienceSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing The Washington PostADHDestrogen researchwomen's heart healthhormone therapycontrolling relationshipsnondairy creamer
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Social Security Administration Promises "Less Waiting, More Living" in Service Push
The Social Security Administration says it is delivering better service so customers can spend more time on family, friends and travel, in a blog post titled "More Time for What Matters."
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Social Security Administrationmy Social Security accountcustomer servicegovernment benefitsSocial Security blog
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Sanders Announces Appointments to Arkansas Boards and Commissions
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders named appointees to more than 20 Arkansas boards and commissions, including the new 2030 Arkansas Complete Count Committee and a Faulkner County justice of the peace post.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsHealthEnvironment Sarah Huckabee SandersArkansasAppointments2030 Arkansas Complete Count CommitteeArkansas State Medical BoardFaulkner County Quorum CourtGovernmentArkansas Governor
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Media Monitor: France 24 reports Trump calls midterms 'crooked,' demands Alaska votes go to Republican
France 24 reports President Donald Trump called the U.S. midterm elections "crooked" and demanded remaining Alaska votes go to the Republican candidate, despite earlier accepting the results.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEnvironmentElectionGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyClimate ChangeTransportation Donald TrumpUS midterm electionsAlaskaRussell BrandEuropean air trafficCOP31TurkeyFrance 24
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Rice Breaks Ground on $75 Million 'Arc' Research Hub in Houston's Ion District
Rice University has broken ground on the Arc, a $75 million, 200,000-square-foot research facility in Midtown Houston's Ion District, where Rice will occupy 40% of the building.
Politics and GovernmentEducationScience & TechnologyBusinessElectionState GovernmentsDemocratic PartyMedical ScienceMiddle EastReal Estate Rice UniversityThe ArcIon DistrictHoustoninnovation hubmidterm electionsAmerican Conference women's soccer
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Media Monitor: CAIR Welcomes Repeal of Anti-Muslim Resolution, Hate Crime Charges in Separate Cases
CAIR is reporting that an Illinois county board rescinded an anti-Muslim resolution, that a hate crime charge was filed in a Denver park attack, and that anti-Islam vandalism hit Staten Island campaign signs.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesState GovernmentsLegalElection CAIRLa Salle County BoardAhmed RehabDenverStaten Islandhate crimeIslamophobia
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Bessent Presses China's He Lifeng on Full, Immediate Implementation of Busan Arrangement
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and USTR Jameison Greer spoke with China's Vice Premier He Lifeng, urging full and immediate implementation of the Busan arrangement and flagging concerns over recent Chinese actions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAChinaWhite HouseFederal GovernmentTradeEconomyAsia Scott BessentHe LifengJameison GreerBusan arrangementU.S. Department of the TreasuryChina tradeTrump AdministrationUS Treasury
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Medicare Urges Beneficiaries to Compare 2027 Plans as Drug Cost Cap Set at $2,400
Medicare is encouraging beneficiaries to compare 2027 plan options on Medicare.gov, noting plans can change yearly and that drug coverage out-of-pocket costs will be capped at $2,400.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial Issues Medicareplan comparison2027prescription drug costsout-of-pocket capCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesU.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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DC Muralists Get Final Chance to Apply for School Safety Mural Program
Washington, DC muralists have until 5 pm EST on Monday, November 16 to apply for the Color the Curb: School Safety Program, with a final online workshop set for Friday, November 13.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationTransportationSocial IssuesState Governments Color the Curb: School Safety ProgramDC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesDistrict Department of TransportationDC Public Schoolspublic artmural artistspedestrian safetyDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation Through Dec. 6
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation extending overweight hauling allowances for grain, fertilizer and manure through December 6, 2026, covering non-interstate highways up to 90,000 pounds.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureState GovernmentsTransportationEnergy Kim ReynoldsIowaharvest proclamationgrain transportationweight limitsDes MoinesIowa Governors Office
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Spanberger Announces 153 Opportunity Zones Approved Across Virginia
The U.S. Treasury approved all 153 Opportunity Zone areas recommended by Governor Abigail Spanberger, aimed at boosting housing, downtown revitalization and economic growth across Virginia from January 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyReal EstateFederal Government Opportunity ZonesAbigail SpanbergerVirginiaU.S. Department of the Treasuryeconomic developmentCarrie CheneryVirginia Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentReston
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BLS Sets November 2026 Release Schedule, Led by October Employment Situation
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published its schedule of economic news releases for the week of November 2–6, 2026, including the October Employment Situation and preliminary third-quarter productivity data.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployment SituationProductivity and CostsJob Openings and Labor Turnover SurveyConsumer Price IndexConsumer spendingUnemployment rates
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Port of Long Beach Promotes Quemada, Schuchmann to Lead Survey and Maintenance Divisions
Taleah Quemada and Jake Schuchmann take charge of the Survey and Maintenance divisions within the Port of Long Beach's Engineering Services Bureau, both appointments effective Sept. 19.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborTransportationEnvironmentTrade Port of Long BeachTaleah QuemadaJake SchuchmannEngineering Services BureauSurvey DivisionMaintenance DivisionPort of the Future
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NYC Film and TV Production Rebounds as Permits Jump 21% and State Spending Surges 87%
New York City's film and TV production is booming again, with permits up 21% and state production spending up 87%, as the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment promises more announcements.
EntertainmentBusinessMediaFilm and TVEconomyEmployment and LaborDigital and Print Publishing MOMENew York Cityfilm and TV productionMade in NYProdProFilmmaker Listening Tourproduction permits
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Treasury and IRS Approve 141 New Alabama Opportunity Zones
Alabama's Opportunity Zones 2.0 nominations win federal approval, covering 141 census tracts in 66 counties, with the new designations taking effect January 1, 2027 and lasting 10 years.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyFederal GovernmentReal Estate Opportunity ZonesKay IveyAlabamaU.S. Treasury DepartmentInternal Revenue ServiceADECATax Cuts and Jobs ActAlabama Governor's Office
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OCC Issues Revised Homeownership Counseling Handbook Booklet
The OCC has issued version 1.0 of its "Homeownership Counseling" booklet, replacing 2011 examination procedures and covering counseling requirements for delinquent borrowers under federal law.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBankingReal EstateLegalFederal Government Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyHomeownership CounselingComptroller's HandbookHousing and Urban Development Act of 1968Bank SupervisionConsumer ProtectionMortgagesOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Sanders Names 101-Year-Old Veteran Floyd Brantley November 'Face of Arkansas'
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Conway's Floyd Brantley, a 101-year-old World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran, as the November Face of Arkansas.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMilitarySocial Issues Faces of ArkansasFloyd BrantleySarah Huckabee SandersArkansas Veterans CommissionWorld War II veteranConway, ArkansasU.S. NavyArkansas Governor’s Office
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Census Bureau: 41.6 Million Americans Hold STEM Degrees
Ahead of National STEM Day on November 8, Census Bureau data show more than 41.6 million Americans aged 25 and older held a bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field in 2025.
Science & TechnologyEducationFederal GovernmentSocial Issues National STEM DayU.S. Census BureauAmerican Community SurveySTEM educationSTEM degreesStats for Stories
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Cornell Chronicle reports nine Cornell alumni in next Congress, most in over 50 years
The 120th Congress, convening in January, will include eight Cornellians in the House and one in the Senate, alongside a $10 million award for an AI trust project.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationCongressArtificial IntelligenceAgricultureAstronomy and SpaceEnvironmentComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborLegal Cornell UniversityU.S. CongressCornell ChronicleVeterans Weekhigher educationobituariesJohn McWhorterFrance workweekU.S. Supreme Court