In landmark move, EPA requires removal of all lead pipes within 10 years
The move comes nearly 40 years after Congress determined that lead pipes posed a serious risk to public health and banned them in new construction.
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NFL stadiums will soon double as disaster shelters, federal officials say
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the NFL are partnering to turn football stadiums across the country into emergency shelters, temporary hospitals and other venues needed during disasters.
Google expert at antitrust trial says government underestimates competition for online ad dollars
The government’s case alleges Google has built and maintained an illegal monopoly that restricts choices and inflates costs for online publishers and advertisers.
Congress passes temporary bill to avoid shutdown as lawmakers punt spending decisions to December
Lawmakers in both chambers are anxious to return to their home states and districts to campaign, smoothing the path for passage of the temporary funding fix. But more arduous fiscal negotiations await them at the end of the year.
Congress moving swiftly to fund government, avert shutdown
Congress is expected Wednesday to approve a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded when the new fiscal year begins next Tuesday.
Congress grills CrowdStrike about multibillion-dollar July tech outage
The July technology failure shut down 911 call centers, handicapped hospitals and stranded airplane passengers around the world.
House OKs permit exemption for semiconductor projects, sending bill to Biden
The U.S. House approved legislation on Monday that would address concerns that environmental reviews and lawsuits will delay construction of domestic chip factories.
TikTok face offs with Justice Department over law that could lead to ban
Before a panel of three judges at a federal appeals court, attorneys for the two sides—and content creators—were pressed on their best arguments for and against the law that forces the two companies to break ties by mid-January or lose one of their biggest markets in the world.
Government orders big U.S. airlines to explain their frequent-flyer programs
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote to the CEOs of American, Delta, Southwest and United on Thursday, asking each for a report on policies, fees and other features of their loyalty program.
COVID-19 government disaster loans saved businesses, but saddled some survivors with debt
The SBA awarded about 4 million loans worth $380 billion through the program. More than $300 billion was outstanding as of late 2023.
Kroger, Albertsons hope to merge but must face skeptical government in court first
Starting Monday, a federal district court judge in Portland, Oregon, will consider both sides and decide whether to grant the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction.
Medical debt proposal draws mixed response
A national proposal to remove medical debt from consumer credit reports could have a significant impact in Indiana, where the percentage of residents with delinquent medical debt is higher than in 39 other states.
Proposed Medicare cuts put squeeze on doctors
Last month, the federal Medicare program proposed a 2.9% cut to physician pay for 2025. That marked the fifth straight year that regulators proposed cutting payments to doctors for thousands of services, from stitching a wound to replacing a knee.
Justice Department sues TikTok, accuses it of illegally collecting children’s data
The latest lawsuit focuses on allegations that TikTok violated federal law that requires kid-oriented apps to get parental consent before collecting personal information of children under 13.
Secret Service director stepping down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
Kimberly Cheatle’s resignation comes a day after she appeared before a congressional committee and was berated by hours by both Democrats and Republicans for the security failures.
CrowdStrike CEO called to testify to Congress over cybersecurity firm’s role in global tech outage
The scope of the disruptions has also caught the attention of government regulators, including antitrust enforcers, though it remains to be seen if they take action against the company.
Democrats scramble to endorse Harris, forestall nomination fight
Vice President Kamala Harris will have huge financial and political advantages as she works to secure the Democratic nomination. But she still has hurdles to overcome before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
Buttigieg, Indiana Democratic leaders back Harris as Republicans call on Biden to resign
Pete Buttigieg is on the list of candidates Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to consider as a running mate assuming she gets the nomination.
Kamala Harris’s life, career and firsts from California AG to the vice presidency
Harris is the first woman, first Black person and first Asian American to ascend to the vice presidency. Now, President Joe Biden’s endorsement could give her a chance to become the first female president.
What happens next: Biden wants to pass the baton to Harris. Here’s how that might work
The path ahead is neither easy nor obvious, even with President Joe Biden endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. There are unanswered questions about logistics, money and political fallout.