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ICE Arrests Rapists, Violent Assailants and Drug Traffickers in Latest Sweep
ICE announced arrests of five criminal illegal aliens convicted of rape, assault with a firearm, drug distribution and DUI, as Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised officers for making America safe again.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementMarkwayne MullinU.S. Department of Homeland Securityillegal immigrationcriminal arrestsPresident Trump
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Media Monitor: Former Police Kept Access to Camera Network, Ohio Race Roiled by Ad, Officials Advise States on Election Meddling
The Washington Post reports former officers retained access to Flock's surveillance network, an Ohio governor's race ad featuring a Democrat's estranged mother sparked uproar, and U.S. officials privately advised states on election meddling.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyElectionState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsComputers and Internet Flock surveillancepolice surveillanceOhio governor's raceAmy Actonelection meddlingmidterm electionsThe Washington Post
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Columbia President Mnookin Announces New Interdisciplinary Colloquium Series
Columbia University President Jennifer L. Mnookin announces the Columbia Colloquium, a year-long interdisciplinary series of faculty-led conversations, with the first event on Oct. 28 exploring the purpose of a research university.
EducationScience & TechnologyHealthEntertainmentSocial IssuesClimate ChangeArtificial IntelligenceFilm and TVMusic Columbia UniversityColumbia ColloquiumJennifer L. MnookinHigher EducationInterdisciplinary ResearchNew York CityUniversity Eventsnewsletter
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Columbia Scholarship Helped Harlem Educator Maria Franco Pivot to Teaching
Harlem educator Maria Franco used Columbia University's Graduate Scholarship for Elementary School Teachers to pursue a master's degree and pivot from corporate philanthropy to teaching.
EducationScience & TechnologyHealthSocial IssuesArtificial IntelligenceMedical Science Columbia UniversityMaria FrancoGraduate Scholarships for Elementary School TeachersHarlemCommunity District 9Teachers CollegeSTEM educationColumbia Neighbors
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AT&T Partners With OpenAI to Build AI 'Knowledge Layer' for Its In-House Legal Team
AT&T is working with OpenAI to connect its accumulated legal expertise to lawyers' daily work, building on its LegalEdge team with a planned natural language intake system.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetLegalEmployment and Labor AT&TOpenAILegalEdgelegal technologyDavid McAteeBill RyanOpen AI
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Governor Sherrill Calls House GOP Subpoena "Political Theater" 13 Days Before Midterms
New Jersey Governor Sherrill says a House Republican subpoena is political theater timed 13 days before the midterms, defending her handling of the 2023 MVC registration issue.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionCongressRepublican PartyState GovernmentsLegal SherrillsubpoenaHouse Republicansmidterm electionsMVC registrationNew JerseyJeff Van DrewOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Rice University Expands AI Push With 75 Faculty Hires and New Master's Degree
Rice University is expanding its artificial intelligence focus with 75 faculty hires, a new master's degree and a dedicated industry collaboration space in Houston's Ion District.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationElectionGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentState Governments Rice UniversityHigher EducationFaculty HiringMaster's DegreeIon DistrictHouston
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Mayor Bass Urges Angelenos to Prepare as Rain Threatens Burn Scar Areas
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass outlined citywide storm preparations ahead of rain expected this week, warning that burn scar areas face mud and debris flow risks as the city braces for a potentially historic El Niño.
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentDisastersGeneral WeatherState GovernmentsEnvironmentTransportation Karen BassLos AngelesEl NiñoPacific PalisadesNational Weather Servicefloodingwildfire burn scarLA Mayors Office
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Beshear Calls on Kentucky Colleges to Review Sexual Assault Policies Within 90 Days
Gov. Andy Beshear sent Kentucky colleges and universities a letter ordering a 90-day review of sexual assault and harassment policies, alongside updates on jobs, early voting, medical cannabis and the Team Kentucky Food Drive.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsEconomyElectionSocial Issues Andy BeshearKentuckycollege campus safetysexual assaultTeam Kentucky Food Drivemedical cannabisearly votingKentucky Governor's Office
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US Sanctions Panama-Greece Law Firm, Shipping Agents and Vessels Over Iran Shadow Fleet
Treasury's Operation Economic Outcast action targets Karnakis and Karnakis, two shipping agents and seven cargo vessels, and FinCEN has issued its first administrative subpoena in a probe of a Greek bank's potential Iran ties.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentTradeMilitaryEnergyBankingLegal Operation Economic OutcastKarnakis and KarnakisIran sanctionsU.S. Department of the Treasuryshadow fleetFinCENScott BessentFinancial Crimes Enforcement NetworkOffice of Foreign Assets ControlRoxette Maritime Shipping and TradingUS Treasury
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Examines Vivek Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Amy Acton's Mother
Newsweek reports on a viral ad in Ohio's governor race in which Amy Acton's mother criticizes her daughter, backing Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, and says new facts quickly recast the spot.
Politics and GovernmentMediaElectionGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyState Governments Vivek RamaswamyAmy ActonOhio governor racepolitical advertisingDonna ArthurNewsweekEurope
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Newsom Opens Staff-Led Honor Dorm at Corcoran Prison to Boost Rehabilitation and Reentry
California opens a staff-led honor dorm at Corcoran housing about 100 incarcerated people, expanding the California Model built at San Quentin with education, job training and reentry preparation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesEducation Gavin NewsomCalifornia State Prison CorcoranCalifornia ModelrehabilitationreentrySan Quentin Rehabilitation CenterCDCRCalifornia Governors Office
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Library of Congress Acquires Rare Mary Lincoln Letter From Final Months of Civil War
A chatty 1865 letter from Mary Lincoln to a friend, written weeks before her husband's second inauguration and his assassination, has been acquired by the Library of Congress and published online.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAWhite HouseSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Mary LincolnLibrary of CongressAbraham LincolnCivil WarManuscript DivisionMary Todd Lincoln PapersFord's TheatreU.S. Library of Congress
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change for Nebraska Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Nebraska has changed, and urges the public to check online before visiting.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationNebraskaSocial Security officesonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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Silco Fire & Security Breaks Ground on $6.4 Million Bullitt County Facility, With Up to 64 Jobs Planned
Silco Fire & Security has broken ground on a $6.4 million facility in Bullitt County, Kentucky, expected to create 20 jobs in three years and up to 64 in the future.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsReal Estate Silco Fire & SecurityBullitt CountyAndy BeshearKentucky Business Investmenteconomic developmentjob creationfire protectionKentucky Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Asks Supporters to Keep Its Emails Out of the Spam Folder
The Sierra Club is urging supporters to confirm they want its emails, saying clicks help show providers like Gmail and Outlook that the messages are wanted and keep them out of spam folders.
EnvironmentMediaSocial IssuesClimate ChangeDigital and Print Publishing Sierra Clubemailspam folderGmailOutlookSierra Club Foundationenvironmental advocacy
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Library of Congress to Celebrate 55 Years of "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"
Original cast members Peter Ostrum, Julie Dawn Cole, Paris Themmen and Rusty Goffe join a Library of Congress panel on the 1971 film, with score excerpts and archival materials on display.
EntertainmentMediaFilm and TVMusicDigital and Print Publishing Library of CongressWilly Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryLeslie BricusseNational Film RegistryPeter OstrumCoolidge AuditoriumFilmU.S. Library of Congress
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Newsom Slams Trump's FEMA Retreat as California Stages Flood Supplies Ahead of El Niño
Governor Newsom condemns the Trump administration's retreat from federal disaster support during Flood Preparedness Week, as California stages 6.2 million sandbags and inspects 1,600 miles of levees ahead of El Niño storms.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentDisastersFederal Government Gavin NewsomEl NiñoCalifornia Flood Preparedness WeekFEMACal OESDepartment of Water ResourcesFloodingCalifornia Governors Office
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Ivey Awards $27 Million to Auburn, New Healthcare Sciences School
Governor Kay Ivey approved $27 million in Public School and College Authority funding, with $22 million going to Auburn University and $5 million to the new Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsHealthFinancial Markets Kay IveyPublic School and College AuthorityAuburn UniversityAlabama School of Healthcare SciencesAlabamaeducation fundingcapital expensesAlabama Governor's Office
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Connecticut Approves $6.9 Million for New Britain Flood Fixes, Launches Homeowner Compensation Program
Governor Lamont, Comptroller Scanlon and Mayor Sanchez announce $6.9 million in state grants for Allen Street stormwater upgrades and a $250,000 program to compensate flood-hit homeowners.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsDisastersEnvironment New BritainNed LamontSean ScanlonBobby Sanchezfloodingstormwater infrastructureNew Britain Homeowners Flood Compensation ProgramConnecticut Governors Office
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Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn to Retire Jan. 16, 2027
Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn, Iowa's 28th Adjutant General, will retire effective Jan. 16, 2027 after more than four decades of military service, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsMilitaryEmployment and Labor Iowa National GuardStephen OsbornKim ReynoldsAdjutant GeneralIowa Department of Public DefenseretirementIowa Governors Office
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change for Oklahoma Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Oklahoma has changed, and points customers to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationOklahomaSocial Security officesonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefits
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Social Security Announces 3.6% COLA for 2027 and Warns of Scammers Targeting Beneficiaries
The SSA's 3.6 percent 2027 cost-of-living adjustment covers 76 million Americans and is automatic, but officials warn scammers are demanding fees or personal data to "activate" the increase.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomyLegal Social Security Administrationcost-of-living adjustmentCOLA 2027scamsbeneficiariesSSA OIG Fraud Hotlinemy Social Security account
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Virginia Awards $14.39 Million to Expand Rural Health Data Sharing
Virginia Health Care Foundation announces 25 Provider Interoperability awards across all six rural regions, expected to benefit more than 845,000 rural Virginians as part of a $189.5 million federal program.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEconomy Rural Health Transformation ProgramVirginia Health Care FoundationMedicaidCardinal CarePregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness MonthAbigail SpanbergerOpen EnrollmentVirginia
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Whitmer Announces $2.2M State Grant to Restore Lapeer Opera House, Add Housing and Events Space
Michigan's Revitalization and Placemaking program backs a $5.7 million redevelopment of the former Lapeer Opera House, adding 10 apartments, commercial space and a third-floor events venue.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsReal EstateEconomySocial Issues Lapeer Opera HouseGretchen WhitmerRevitalization and Placemaking programMichigan Economic Development CorporationMSHDAaffordable housinghistoric preservationOffice of Michigan Governor
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Pentagon's Project Agincourt Unveils Roadmap for Autonomous Warfare Command
Project Agincourt leaders Owen West and Max Strasiser announced an operational roadmap to establish the Autonomous Warfare Command, pushing procurement decisions and dollars directly to frontline warfighters.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyConflictMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceFederal Government Project AgincourtAutonomous Warfare CommandAUTOWARCOMU.S. Department of WarOwen WestMax Strasiserdefense procurement
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Nebraska Furbearer and Coyote Seasons Open Nov. 1, Game and Parks Says
Nebraska Game and Parks is encouraging hunters and trappers to take up furbearer and coyote harvesting when several seasons open Nov. 1, citing income, wildlife management and outdoor recreation.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentAgriculture Nebraska Game and Parksfurbearerscoyotestrappinghunting seasonsfur harvest permitNebraska
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Sanders Announces 344 Regulatory Changes to Cut Red Tape in Arkansas
Arkansas agencies identified 344 ways to speed up permits and licenses under a February executive order, with 51 changes enacted and 24 underway, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyGeneral Politics Sarah Huckabee SandersArkansasregulationexecutive orderpermittingsmall businessstate governmentArkansas Governor
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Astrolab's FLIP rover to run first large language models on the moon
The 480-kilogram rover, launching as early as November, carries an HPE computer meant to test whether AI can navigate and decide in real time on the lunar surface.
Science & TechnologyBusinessConflictClimate ChangeArtificial IntelligenceAstronomy and SpaceMilitaryEnvironmentComputers and InternetUSA MIT Technology ReviewAstrolabStarlinkOpenAISpaceXTeslapermafrostMITsciencetechnologyFLIP lunar roverHPElarge language modelsNASA Artemislunar south pole
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OCC Issues Final Rule Implementing GENIUS Act Stablecoin Framework
The rule, effective January 18, 2027, sets reserve, redemption, custody and risk management standards for payment stablecoin issuers under OCC jurisdiction, with a separate rulemaking to follow on Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering and sanctions requirements.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBankingFederal GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsComputers and Internet Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyGENIUS Actpayment stablecoinsstablecoin regulation12 CFR 15federal qualified payment stablecoin issuersDigital Assets & TokenizationOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)Scott BessentJonathan V. Goulddigital assetscryptocurrency regulation