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PoliticsSep 30Fed watchdog finds ‘deficiencies’ in $2.5bn headquarters renovation projectWatchdog cites ‘deficiencies’ in management of $2.5bn renovation project but finds no evidence of criminal wrongdoingFinancial Times
PoliticsSep 30Fed watchdog finds renovation failures, but no grounds for criminal referralThe long-awaited report by the Fed's inspector general said it found no reasonable grounds to believe federal criminal law had been violated.CNBC
PoliticsSep 30Congressional investigations are coming soon — prepare your company nowAs Democrats potentially gain control of Congress next year, companies are advised to prepare for an aggressive wave of oversight and investigations targeting politically sensitive sectors.The Hill
PoliticsSep 30Coming soon: Nominations for The Hill’s Top Lobbyists 2026The Hill will soon start accepting nominations for its annual Top Lobbyists list! Slated to release in early December, the list highlights the most impactful lobbyists at firms, companies, trade associations and advocacy groups. Starting Oct. 2 at 8:30 a.m. EDT, nominations can be submitted using this form. Nominations will not be accepted through email.…The Hill
PoliticsSep 30Senate votes on data center, insider trading billsPlus: 🔦Schmitt stays in the spotlight {beacon}   It’s Wednesday, and the Senate is busy.    In today’s issue: Latest on Ratepayer Protection Act Schmitt stays in the limelight Iran targets U.S. midterms Ken Griffin’s $3 billion donation Programming note: We’re Joshua Feldstein and Abigail Walker, filling in for Cate today. Please send us your…The Hill
PoliticsSep 30Democrats block bill restricting lawmakers from trading stocksSenate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a bill sponsored by vulnerable GOP incumbent Pete Ricketts (Neb.) to restrict members of Congress from buying new stocks of publicly traded companies, arguing the legislation didn’t go far enough to crack down on possible corruption. The Stop Insider Trading Act failed by a vote of 53-47. No Democrat voted…The Hill
PoliticsSep 30Congress Set to Leave Washington for the Midterms With No A.I. ProgressSenate Democrats were expected on Wednesday to block a measure that would encourage, but not require, states to protect consumers from power rate hikes as a result of data center growth.NYT US
PoliticsSep 30Senate Democrats block bill to limit lawmakers' stock tradesA Republican-led effort to approve a House-passed stock trading bill fell short in the Senate, with Democrats saying the restrictions don't go far enough and pushing back against a voter ID provision.CBS News
PoliticsSep 30DOJ files judicial misconduct complaint against federal judges in MinnesotaAttorney General Todd Blanche announced the Justice Department had filed a judicial misconduct complaint against federal judges in Minnesota after they spoke with the New York Times.CBS News
PoliticsSep 30Exclusive: Cornell rape allegations fuel House Democratic women's Title IX pushA criminal investigation into allegations that a Cornell University student was gang raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 is fueling a new push by House Democratic women to strengthen federal protections against sexual violence on college campuses.Why it matters: The Democratic Women's Caucus is calling on congressional Republicans and the Trump administration to strengthen Title IX protections, arguing that the administration's changes to the civil rights law could leave students more vulnerable.The push comes just two days after the Trump administration rescinded Biden-era sex discriminAxios
PoliticsSep 30DOJ accuses Minnesota federal judges of misconduct for NY Times immigration interviewsThe Department of Justice seeks the recusal of the judges who spoke to The New York Times from any cases involving the Department of Homeland Security.CNBC
PoliticsSep 30A man was freed after spending 41 years on death row in the United States thanks to DNA evidenceDe nouvelles analyses ADN n'ont pas permis d'établir de lien de parenté avec Douglas Stewart Carter, aujourd'hui âgé de 71 ans, condamné pour le meurtre d'une femme mais qui a toujours clamé son innocence.BBC Afrique
PoliticsSep 30Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict votingThe Pentagon made last-minute changes to forms that many overseas U.S. citizens use for absentee voting, removing a category of citizens that Republicans have been pushing to block from voting.NPR News
PoliticsSep 30Democrats want a blue wave . New Hampshire shows why it may not happenDemocrats desire a "blue wave," but New Hampshire's political situation suggests this outcome may not materialize. This indicates a key electoral dynamic impacting future political control.dailypress.com · United States
PoliticsSep 30Ghost Shoes memorialize those unlawfully hurt by ICEAn art installation using 'Ghost Shoes' aims to memorialize individuals reportedly harmed unlawfully by ICE. This highlights ongoing concerns regarding immigration policies and human rights.dglobe.com · United States
PoliticsSep 30Protesters gather in Missoula , taking a stand against Roadless Rule RepealProtesters in Missoula are demonstrating against the repeal of the Roadless Rule. This highlights local opposition to a specific environmental policy change.kpax.com · United States
PoliticsSep 30Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifts 11 House seats in Democrats’ favorElection forecaster Sabato’s Crystal Ball on Tuesday shifted 11 House seats toward Democrats as the country inches closer to the November midterm elections. The forecaster’s report shifted the race for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, led by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.), from leaning Republican to a toss-up. Wittman is considered a strong incumbent, with his Democratic…The Hill
PoliticsSep 30Senator reveals the moment she knew viral Jack Smith gotcha was a slow-mo train wreckSen. Amy Klobuchar tells The Independent: ‘Don't ask a question unless you know the answer’The Independent World
PoliticsSep 30Appeals court halts execution of Tennessee woman less than two hours before lethal injectionA US appeals court ordered a "short stay of execution" for death row inmate Christa Pike, less than two hours before she was scheduled to be the first woman put to death in the state in more than two centuries. The court halted the execution to give it time to consider Pike's claims that her history of severe sexual abuse had not been taken into consideration during sentencing.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 30US Tennessee’s first execution of a woman in 200 years haltedA US appeal court on Wednesday halted the ⁠execution of death row inmate Christa Pike in Tennessee, less than two hours before she was scheduled to become the first woman that state has put to death in more than 200 years. The 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a “short stay of execution” to give it time to weigh Pike’s claim that her allegations of childhood sexual abuse were not adequately considered during her sentencing. The court did not provide a specific time frame. Pike, whose...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 30El Mundo reports Russian authorities plotted to kill former Russian lawmaker Ilya Ponomarev and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov in the U.S.Meduza [en]
PoliticsSep 30One million Americans will receive Trump’s ACA refund checks – here’s what you can expectThe checks come weeks before the midterm elections, as affordability remains a key concern for most AmericansThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 30Trump posts letter with ‘Unites States’ typo after AI meeting with tech CEOsThe letter detailing President Trump’s pact with key AI leaders posted Tuesday following his meeting with technology leaders contains a typo, misspelling his title as “President of the Unites States.” The letter, which Trump posted on Truth Social, outlined the voluntary agreement to implement certain guardrails following several high-profile cybersecurity incidents where AI chatbots escaped…The Hill
PoliticsSep 30Trump officials admit they are unaware of plans to turn DC arch into ‘military complex’ like the president promisedTrump wants to put ‘large numbers of drones’ and ‘snipers’ on the structure. Planners say they haven’t received any designs for itThe Independent World