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Department of Energy to Take Stakes in Lithium Americas and Its Nevada Mine
The DOE is taking a 5 percent stake in Lithium Americas and another 5 percent in the company’s Nevada lithium mine under construction.
Federal Government Freezes $18 Billion in New York City Infrastructure Projects
The action affects construction on the Second Avenue Subway in Manhattan and the new Hudson Tunnel for trains in and out of New York’s Pennsylvania Station.
Impact of Government Shutdown on Social Security: What to Know
Checks will keep coming for 70 million Americans, though some agency services will pause as thousands of employees are furloughed.
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Supreme Court Will Hear Oral Argument Over Trump’s Fed Firing
The court let Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook stay in office pending oral argument in January.
DOJ Probes Iowa’s Largest School District After Arrest of Superintendent
The Des Moines Public School District is under investigation for its DEI employment initiatives, while its former leader faces deportation after his arrest.
San Francisco Centre Mall Sits Nearly 95 Percent Vacant Ahead of Auction
A Pakistani restaurant relocates, leaving only Panda Express and Shake Shack in the once bustling mall’s food court.
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ICE Arrests More Than 400 Illegal Immigrants in Week-Long Operation in Central Florida
The operation targeted illegal immigrants with ‘outstanding criminal warrants’ and those who are subject to deportation, according to ICE.
Parents of Autistic Children Say Focus on Tylenol, Autism Is a Positive Step
On Sept. 22, officials did not say that vaccines are a cause of autism, but they didn’t rule out making such an announcement in the future.
Trump Admin Sued Over Cuts to Anti-Terrorism Grants to Sanctuary States
The president previously ordered that heads of DHS and DOJ should take ‘any lawful actions to ensure’ that such states ‘do not receive access to Federal funds.’
DEA Arrests 670, Seizes Nearly 77,000 Kilograms of Drugs in Operation Targeting Notorious Cartel
DEA agents confiscated almost $30 million in assets in a five-day investigation meant to dismantle the Jalisco New Generation cartel.
Judge Pauses Federal Government’s Plan to Cut Jobs at Voice of America’s Parent Agency
The White House said the Trump administration will appeal the decision.
DOJ Sues Minnesota Over Sanctuary Policies
The Department of Justice claimed that the sanctuary policies were illegal under federal law.
Trump, Hegseth Lay Out Culture, Policy Reforms in Address to Military Leaders
The secretary of war called a gathering of U.S. generals, admirals, and senior enlisted troops to Marine Corps Base Quantico.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at NASA’s Moon Mission Preparations
The first manned mission to fly around the moon in more than 50 years could launch as early as February 2026.
Israel Agrees to US Plan to End Gaza War
The White House released the peace plan as Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the fourth time this year.
FTC, 19 States Stop Multistate Cancer Charity Fraud Scheme
Out of the more than $45 million collected as donations, only $126,815 went to cancer causes.
Healthier School Lunch Movement Gains Momentum Nationwide
Several states have introduced legislation to remove ultra-processed foods from schools ahead of anticipated MAHA federal guidance.
