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Newsom Signs Package of Bills to Expand EV Charging Access and Cut Oil Dependence
California leaders and clean-air groups praise six newly signed laws streamlining charger deployment, boosting price transparency for zero-emission trucks and expanding consumer choice.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEnergyState GovernmentsClimate ChangeTransportationLegal Gavin NewsomCaliforniaelectric vehiclesEV charging infrastructurezero-emission vehiclesclean transportationMyFirstEVCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Trump's Kennedy Center Demolition Talk and New Greenland Security Agreement
PolitiFact reports on whether Trump could legally demolish the Kennedy Center and on his announced Greenland security deal, which Danish and Greenlandic leaders say is not yet complete.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaUSADenmarkGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentEuropeMilitaryLegal Donald TrumpKennedy CenterGreenlandNATOUnited Nations General AssemblyWashington D.C.PolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3 Finishes Fifth in Indianapolis
Vasser Sullivan's No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3 took fifth at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Hawksworth and Barnicoat driving, while the No. 12 car finished eighth in GTD.
SportBusinessUSATransportation Lexus RC F GT3IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar ChampionshipIndianapolis Motor SpeedwayVasser SullivanJack HawksworthBen BarnicoatGTD classLexus
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Sanders Highlights Russellville 'Capital for a Day' in Week of Statewide Events
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders took state business to Russellville for a Capital for a Day, touring a trail and an extrusion plant and meeting residents, students and community leaders.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEducationEconomySocial Issues Sarah Huckabee SandersRussellvilleCapital for a DayDardanelle TrailTaber ExtrusionsArkansas Tech UniversityRestore HopeArkansas Governor
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DeWine Forms Steering Group for Ohio's U.S. Space Academy Bid
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine names an 11-member steering group, chaired by Development Director Lydia Mihalik, to prepare the state's response to NASA's Request for Information on hosting the U.S. Space Academy.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsAstronomy and SpaceEducationMilitary Mike DeWineU.S. Space AcademyNASAOhioRequest for InformationLydia MihalikWright-Patterson Air Force BaseOhio Governors Office
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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 management.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationOklahomaSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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FBI Cleveland Opens Applications for Fall 2026 Collegiate Academy
FBI Cleveland is accepting applications through September 25 for its free one-day Fall 2026 Collegiate Academy, open to qualifying college sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students from northern Ohio.
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Media Monitor: Penguin Random House Highlights September Book Releases
Penguin Random House is reporting its September lineup of new books, including a Charles Spencer memoir about Princess Diana and new fiction from John Green and John Grisham.
EntertainmentMediaDigital and Print Publishing Penguin Random HouseSeptember book releasesCharles SpencerSwan SongJohn GreenJohn Grishampublishing
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American Airlines Selected as Primary Carrier for Phoenix Sky Harbor's New West Terminal
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport names American Airlines the primary carrier for its future West Terminal, the airport's first new terminal in nearly 40 years.
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Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Protect Renters, Patients and Insurance Customers
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed four bipartisan bills requiring fee-free rent payment options, modernizing deposit returns, banning unfair insurance pricing and protecting federal patient incentives.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthState GovernmentsLegalReal EstateFinancial MarketsSocial Issues Gretchen WhitmerMichiganSenate Bill 373Senate Bill 1013Senate Bill 1052rentersinsurance pricingOffice of Michigan Governor
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Media Monitor: France 24 Reports Trump Deportations to Third Countries Top 25,000
France 24 reports the Trump administration has deported more than 25,000 people to third countries since January 2025, and examines ICE deals in Africa.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaEntertainmentScience & TechnologyBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseAfricaMiddle EastComputers and InternetMusicLegalMilitary Donald Trumpdeportationthird-country removalsImmigration and Customs EnforcementGoogleEuropean UnionFrance 24
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Rice University Experts Cited Across National, Houston and Sports Coverage in Dateline Rice
Rice University's Dateline Rice roundup for Sept. 21, 2026, highlights Baker Institute and Kinder Institute experts quoted on taxes, politics, energy and health, plus Owls sports results.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologySportHealthMediaEducationReal EstateTransportationElectionMedical ScienceGeneral Politics Rice UniversityBaker Institute for Public PolicyKinder Institute for Urban ResearchDateline RiceHoustonCollege FootballProduct Recall
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California Cut Climate Pollution 3.9% While Economy Grew 3.2% in 2024, Newsom Says
New CARB data shows California greenhouse gas emissions fell 3.9% in 2024 as the state's economy grew 3.2%, leaving emissions 28% below their 2004 peak ahead of Climate Week NYC.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and Labor Gavin NewsomCalifornia Air Resources Boardgreenhouse gas emissionsClimate Week NYCAB 32clean energy jobsLauren SanchezCalifornia Governors Office
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Beshear Secures Nearly $17 Million in Federal Grants for Mental Health and Addiction Services
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced nearly $17 million in SAMHSA grants to fund 988 crisis services, youth mental health programs, mobile crisis teams, doula support and school crisis response.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducationLegal Andy BeshearKentuckyMental HealthAddiction Recovery988 LifelineSAMHSASteven StackKentucky Governor's Office
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DHS S&T Expands Remote Identity Validation Rally to Fight Deepfake and Identity Fraud
DHS Science and Technology Directorate expands its Remote Identity Validation Rally, opening staggered 2026 applications for document validation, selfie matching, attack detection and deepfake data sharing.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetLegal DHS Science and Technology DirectorateRemote Identity Validation Rallyidentity frauddeepfakesbiometric verificationPedro AllendeArun VemuryU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: DC Latino Affairs Office Invites Residents to Walk With Mayor Bowser in Fiesta DC Parade
The Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs is inviting residents to march with Mayor Muriel Bowser in the Fiesta DC Parade, marking Hispanic Heritage Month and 50 years of the office's service.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentUSAState GovernmentsSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Mayor's Office on Latino AffairsMuriel BowserFiesta DC ParadeHispanic Heritage MonthWashington D.C.Latino communityparadeDC Office on Latino Affairs
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Governor Newsom's Schedule for September 21, 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom has left the state, his office announced in a brief schedule notice for Monday, September 21, 2026, with no destination or reason given.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Gavin NewsomCaliforniaSacramentoGovernor's Press Officestate travelscheduleCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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DEA Highlights Forensic Science's Role in Fighting the Synthetic Drug Crisis
DEA marks its 14th Annual National Forensic Science Week, honoring chemists and forensic professionals who identify emerging synthetic drugs and support investigations, with public events and a student poster contest.
HealthLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyUSAFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegal DEANational Forensic Science Weeksynthetic drugsfentanylEsther Chegeforensic scienceFentanyl Free America
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California Officials Brief Media on El Niño Storm Season Preparedness
Governor Newsom takes early action as forecasters warn of a potentially historic El Niño, with state officials briefing credentialed media on coordination and resources.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherUSAState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherEnvironmentDisasters El NiñoCaliforniaGavin NewsomCal OESDepartment of Water Resourcesstorm preparednessSacramentoCalifornia Governors Office
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OCC Updates Cybersecurity Supervision Work Program Structure, Keeps Procedures Unchanged
OCC Bulletin 2026-48 updates the Cybersecurity Supervision Work Program structure to align with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, adds no new procedures, and rescinds Bulletin 2023-22.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementUSABankingComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentLegal Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyCybersecurity Supervision Work ProgramNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkFFIECCommunity BanksBank Information TechnologyCybersecurityOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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SSA Warns Public Not to Pay for Promises of Increased Benefits
Social Security Administration alerts Americans to scams offering to "boost" or "maximize" benefits for an upfront fee, warning that SSA never charges for benefit increases.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Social Security AdministrationSocial Security benefitsscamsbenefit increase scammy Social Security accountSSA Office of the Inspector Generalconsumer protection
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Port of Long Beach to Host Inaugural Small Business Summit Oct. 8
The Port of Long Beach will hold its first free Small Business Summit on Oct. 8 at the Westin Long Beach, connecting hundreds of entrepreneurs with more than 30 industry buyers and public agencies.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsTransportation Port of Long BeachSmall Business SummitNoel HacegabaSteven NealWestin Long BeachPort Partnerssmall business contracting
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Newsom Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Potentially Historic El Niño
Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to prepare California for a potentially record-strength El Niño, mobilizing flood supplies, National Guard support and public alerts, plus recovery proclamations for past storms.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherEnvironmentState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherClimate ChangeDisastersTransportation Gavin NewsomEl NiñoCaliforniastate of emergencyCal OESfloodingCaltransCalifornia Governors Office
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NIH Unveils $95M Push to Move Biomedical Research Beyond Animal Testing
NIH announces five initiatives to advance human-based research, including $88 million for facilities in nine states and a $7 million quantum technology challenge to improve lab models.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsFederal GovernmentResearch Funding National Institutes of Healthanimal testing alternativesNew Approach MethodologiesJay Bhattacharyabiomedical researchorganoidsquantum technology
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Media Monitor: Space Force Budget Impasse, Space Weapons and Tracking Programs Dominate Breaking Defense Coverage
Breaking Defense reports a budget impasse threatens one in 10 Space Force programs, while officials confirm space control weapons on orbit and address delays in orbital tracking efforts.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessMilitaryAstronomy and SpaceFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyEurope Breaking DefenseSpace ForceDoug SchiessTroy MeinkSpace Development Agencyspace domain awarenessLeoLabsBreaking Defense - Military Space
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DHS: Illegal Alien Sentenced to Six Years for Child Pornography After Fairfax County Ignored ICE Detainer
Guatemalan national Roni Mendez-Escobar gets six years and five months for child sexual abuse material and illegal re-entry after Fairfax County released him despite an ICE detainer.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesElection Roni Mendez-EscobarFairfax CountyU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityICEchild sexual abuse materialillegal re-entryMarkwayne Mullin
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Census Bureau to Release 2026 Government Organization Counts and Business Trends Survey
Census Bureau will release 2026 Annual Government Organization counts and Business Trends and Outlook Survey data on Sept. 24, alongside new residential sales figures.
BusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsSocial Issues U.S. Census BureauGovernment OrganizationBusiness Trends and Outlook SurveyNew Residential SalesIncome and PovertyHealth Insurance CoverageCurrent Population Survey
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Media Monitor: The Washington Post reports on AI extinction debates, Trump's midterm outlook, deportation deals and a CNN ban
The Washington Post reports on AI extinction scenarios shaping policy debate, Trump's private midterm concerns, a refugee bureau turned deportation operation, and networks halting pool coverage over a CNN ban.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaBusinessWhite HouseRepublican PartyElectionArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborLaw EnforcementLegalEducation The Washington PostDonald Trumpmidterm electionsimmigration enforcementCNNSouth Carolina
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CFTC Innovation Task Force to Host Frontier Forum Series on Financial Technology
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Innovation Task Force announced a public roundtable series examining technologies transforming American financial markets.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetEconomy CFTCInnovation Task ForceFrontier Forum Seriesfinancial technologypublic roundtables
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Lamont, Elicker Announce Modernization Upgrades and New Retail Opportunities at New Haven Union Station
Connecticut and New Haven officials launch a multimillion-dollar modernization of New Haven Union Station, with new retail and food vendors sought for the hub serving nearly four million passengers a year.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationState GovernmentsReal EstateEnergyEconomy New Haven Union StationNed LamontJustin ElickerConnecticut Department of TransportationUnion Station Partnershipretail and food servicetransit modernizationConnecticut Governors Office