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US Mint Issues Special Half Dollar Marking 25 Years Since Sept. 11 Attacks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the US Mint released a commemorative Enduring Liberty half dollar with a special privy mark honouring the victims and responders of the Sept. 11 attacks.

US Government Updates Federal Telework Guidelines

The Office of Personnel Management issued revised rules covering remote-work flexibility and office-space use across federal civilian agencies.

US Small Business Administration Expands Lending Support for Veterans and Underserved Entrepreneurs

The Small Business Administration launched new lending partnerships and advisory programmes intended to improve access to lower-cost capital for veteran and underserved business owners.

US Labor Department Issues New Guidance on Employee Benefits and Workplace Rules

The Labor Department released opinion letters and regulatory guidance intended to clarify federal requirements for workers, employers and retirement-plan administrators.

IRS Expands Digital Tax Filing While Maintaining Focus on High-Income Noncompliance

The Internal Revenue Service reported efficiency gains from upgraded digital services while continuing enforcement against complex corporate and high-net-worth tax evasion.

US Housing Department Distributes Grants for Homelessness and Affordable Housing Programmes

The Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated funding to major metropolitan areas for permanent supportive housing and emergency shelter infrastructure.

FCC Releases New Rural Broadband Funding to Expand High-Speed Internet Access

The Federal Communications Commission announced additional funding through its universal-service modernisation programme to improve broadband coverage in underserved rural communities.

US Agriculture Department Opens Drought Relief Programmes for Farmers and Ranchers

The Agriculture Department began accepting applications for financial assistance from crop and livestock producers facing losses caused by severe regional drought.

Federal Emergency Agency Deploys Resources as Severe Weather Threatens US Coastal Communities

FEMA is coordinating emergency-response deployments with state authorities as seasonal severe weather threatens coastal infrastructure and residential areas.

US Veterans Affairs Expands Medical Services Under PACT Act

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced additional specialised clinics and toxic-exposure screening services for eligible military veterans under the PACT Act.

NASA Updates Congress on Artemis Mission and Commercial Lunar Lander Progress

NASA briefed congressional oversight committees on commercial lunar lander development and upcoming crewed flight-test milestones under the Artemis programme.

US Transportation Department Accelerates Air Traffic Control and Aviation Safety Upgrades

Transportation officials announced faster implementation of air-traffic-control technology improvements and enhanced commercial aviation safety protocols as passenger volumes increase.

FAA Finalizes Rules for Commercial Drone Delivery Corridors

The Federal Aviation Administration established automated airspace corridors and flight-authorization procedures for commercial drone delivery operators in suburban test markets.

EPA Finalizes Tougher Air Quality Standards as Industry Groups Prepare Legal Challenges

The Environmental Protection Agency issued stricter air-quality benchmarks affecting industrial facilities, drawing legal challenges from trade groups and support from environmental organisations.

US Defense Contractors Press Government Over Security Clearance Vetting Delays

Industry groups and cleared contractors are seeking reforms and clearer performance data from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency as reinvestigation backlogs delay work requiring security clearances.

Pentagon Plans Portable Secure Facilities to Expand Small Business Access to Classified Work

The Defense Department plans to deploy portable classified workspaces across the United States so smaller and nontraditional contractors can participate in sensitive national security projects without building permanent secure facilities.

US Cybersecurity Agency Issues Emergency Guidance on Newly Identified Zero-Day Flaws

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued remediation guidance to federal agencies and critical-infrastructure operators in response to newly identified zero-day software vulnerabilities.

US Senate Panel Prepares Online Safety and Algorithm Accountability Legislation

Bipartisan members of the Senate Commerce Committee are preparing hearings on proposals covering digital safety, data privacy and accountability for algorithms used by major technology platforms.

US Homeland Security Prepares Additional Border Measures Ahead of Expected Autumn Migration Rise

The Department of Homeland Security is coordinating with state law enforcement and deploying additional personnel and technology along the southern border ahead of anticipated seasonal increases in migration.

US Justice Department Defends Immigration Removal Procedures in Federal Appeals Court

Government lawyers defended Department of Homeland Security removal protocols before the US Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit as judges examine whether enforcement actions complied with earlier court orders.

Pentagon Issues Initial Solicitation for Next Joint Warfighter Cloud Contract

The Defense Department released the first of two final solicitations for the next phase of its Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability programme, inviting major cloud providers to compete for an expanded enterprise computing contract.

US Antitrust Regulators Maintain Scrutiny of Artificial Intelligence Partnerships

The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department are continuing reviews of major AI investments and partnerships to assess whether growing consolidation could weaken market competition.

US Energy Department Reviews Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plans Amid Oil Market Volatility

The Energy Department is coordinating contingency plans with domestic producers as global crude supplies and geopolitical tensions create renewed risks for US energy markets.

US Reviews Strategic Import Tariffs to Protect Manufacturing and Critical Mineral Supply

The Office of the US Trade Representative is reviewing tariffs covering advanced manufacturing, critical minerals and renewable-energy components as the administration seeks to protect domestic industrial capacity.

JD Vance Positions Himself as Trump’s Political Heir at Republican Convention

Vice President JD Vance used a major address at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas to present his vision for the conservative movement and position himself as President Donald Trump’s political successor.

US Treasury Says Investigators Uncovered $17.5 Billion in Suspected Healthcare Fraud

Federal investigators identified an estimated $17.5 billion in suspected healthcare fraud schemes using data analytics to detect fraudulent billing targeting public entitlement programmes.

US Treasury Expands Sanctions Targeting Iranian Commercial Airlines and Financial Networks

The Treasury Department imposed new sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector and associated financial networks, targeting logistics and funding channels linked to regional proxy operations.

Fed and Treasury Monitor Renewed Inflation Risks as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Rise

US economic policymakers are watching a global bond sell-off and higher crude prices that could revive inflation pressures and complicate monetary policy ahead of upcoming interest-rate decisions.

John Fetterman Addresses Republican Convention in Video Supporting Steel Industry Cooperation

Democratic Senator John Fetterman delivered a prerecorded message praising Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick and calling for cooperation with the Trump administration to protect U.S. steel manufacturing.

Democrats Deploy Lawmakers to Dallas to Counter Republican Midterm Convention

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sent Democratic lawmakers to Dallas to challenge Republican messaging on the economy and national security during the party’s midterm gathering.

Trump Orders Interior Department to Remove Gray Wolves From Endangered Species Protections

President Donald Trump directed the Interior Department to delist gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act, advancing a longstanding priority for ranching and hunting groups.

White House Orders AI Use to Accelerate Veterans Affairs Benefits Processing

An executive order directed the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense to deploy artificial intelligence tools and share records to speed benefits processing and employment transitions for service members.

Supreme Court Asked to Hear Surrogacy Dispute Involving Abortion and Parental Rights

A dispute involving a surrogate who refused a request to terminate a pregnancy after a severe fetal heart defect was identified has reached the Supreme Court, raising questions over reproductive rights and contractual authority.

Trump Ally Resigns From Inquiry Into Alleged Conspiracy Against President

A political ally leading an investigation into an alleged institutional conspiracy against President Donald Trump stepped down, disrupting a high-profile administration inquiry.

Trump Says He Would Use Veto Power Against Democratic Congress

President Donald Trump said he would block Democratic legislation if the party wins congressional majorities, setting the stage for a confrontational relationship between the White House and Capitol Hill if control changes after the midt...

Treasury Sanctions Overseas Criminal Groups Running Cyber Scams Against Americans

The U.S. government imposed financial sanctions on transnational criminal organizations accused of operating sophisticated digital fraud and cyber schemes targeting American citizens.

Treasury Identifies $17 Billion in Suspected Healthcare Fraud

U.S. financial regulators said they uncovered transnational networks suspected of exploiting the healthcare system in schemes involving about $17 billion, prompting a major enforcement and recovery effort.

White House Withholds AI Testing Framework as Anthropic Raises Biological Risk Concerns

The administration is facing pressure to publish voluntary testing guidelines for advanced artificial intelligence models after Anthropic said it blocked attempts by researchers to use its systems to design biological weapons.

August U.S. Inflation Report Expected to Shape Federal Reserve Rate Outlook

Investors and policymakers are awaiting the August Consumer Price Index report, which is expected to play a central role in determining the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path heading into the autumn election campaign.

Trump Proposes $5,000 Payments to American Adults if Republicans Retain Congress

President Donald Trump proposed sending $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans maintain control of Congress, drawing criticism from Democratic lawmakers and warnings from economists about additional inflationary pressure.

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Administration Challenge to Mail-In Voting

A federal appeals panel dismissed an administration effort to restrict absentee and mail-in voting procedures before the November elections, leaving existing ballot-access rules in place.

Supreme Court Rejects Missouri Congressional Maps Favoring Republicans

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an effort to implement new Missouri congressional districts designed to strengthen Republican electoral advantages, preserving existing competitive seats ahead of the midterm elections.

Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Accelerate U.S. LNG Infrastructure

The White House directed federal agencies to speed development of pipelines, processing facilities and export terminals under national security authorities as the administration seeks to expand domestic liquefied natural gas capacity.