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FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 approval due to software glitch
The FAA warned airlines that it will delay approving the 737 MAX 10, the largest version of the 737. Boeing said a software glitch could cause a flight control system to shut off unexpectedly. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Powerful nor'easter batters parts of East Coast
Cleanup efforts are underway after a powerful nor'easter battered parts of the East Coast, bringing dangerous waves, flooding and damaging winds from New England to New Jersey. The storm also knocked out power for many. Jeffrey Brown reports.
How Blanche is shattering DOJ's standard of political independence
The nation's top federal law official is drawing scrutiny for his recent political appearances. With just five weeks left until the midterms, some experts say Attorney General Todd Blanche is blurring lines meant to keep the Justice Department free of partisan bias. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin…
Trump, Dr. Oz Move to Lower Health Care Costs Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump and his administration are working to lower Medicare costs by ending a double-billing process targeting seniors. The rule, set to take effect in January, is expected to significantly reduce Medicare costs by changing the way physicians charge patients for same-day exams and…
More than 3 million people affected by military data breach
It revealed the names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, job specialties and other records of nearly 2.8 million living and 294,000 deceased individuals.
Feds OK $330K for safe drinking water in colonias near Laredo, Cuellar says
A South Texas congressman says $330,000 in federal funds have been approved to provide drinking water for several colonias low-income housing developments on the border in Webb County, near Laredo, Texas.
Trump's New Ads Look Like Campaign Spots. Taxpayers Are Paying for Them.
With midterm voting underway, the distinction between public service announcements and campaign ads blurs.
Trump and RFK Jr.'s Gutting of CDC 'Should Terrify Everyone,' Advocates Say
Reporting published over the weekend detailing the "zombified" state of the preeminent public health institution in the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sparked deep alarm among advocates and experts, who warned that President Donald Trump's gutting of the agency leaves the…
Kash Patel's FBI loses another top official
Andrew Bailey, deputy director of the FBI, is leaving his post after just over a year of service, Bailey and Director Kash Patel confirmed Monday. Why it matters: Bailey's resignation adds to turnover under Patel, as top aides and experienced security officials have left the agency. What they're…
Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by the Office of South Carolina Attorney General to Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S., Charleston, South Carolina
Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by the Office of South Carolina Attorney General to Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S., Charleston, South Carolina */ mbarnes Mon, 09/28/2026 - 12:00 Posted Date September 28, 2026 Report Number 26-103 Component Office of Justice…
Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by the Connecticut Judicial Branch to Family Centered Services of Connecticut, New Haven, Connecticut
Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by the Connecticut Judicial Branch to Family Centered Services of Connecticut, New Haven, Connecticut */ mbarnes Mon, 09/28/2026 - 10:00 Posted Date September 28, 2026 Report Number 26-102 Component Office of Justice…
Cybersecurity Regulations: Industry Panelists Identify Duplication and Conflicts and Ways to Address Them
What GAO Found GAO convened a panel discussion to gather industry perspectives on potential duplication or conflict among federal cybersecurity regulations affecting selected critical infrastructure sectors. The industry participants identified multiple federal cybersecurity regulations within…
Criminal Justice: Data on Noncitizen Incarcerations, Convictions, Removals, and Costs
What GAO Found The average number of noncitizens incarcerated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) each year decreased 44 percent from fiscal year 2017 (approximately 36,300) through fiscal year 2024 (approximately 20,300). This includes noncitizens with lawful immigration status. During this…
Firearms Trafficking to Mexico: Better Data and Performance Monitoring Would Help Agencies Direct Resources to Counter Cartels
What GAO Found Transnational criminal organizations (TCO) in Mexico seek to acquire semi-automatic firearms—AR-15s, AK-47s, and .50-caliber rifles—which they often convert to fully automatic firearms, according to agency officials. Armed with these weapons, TCOs pose a serious threat to Mexican…
Nuclear Power: Actions Needed to Improve NRC’s Assessment of Its Workforce Needs
What GAO Found The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has faced longstanding challenges in hiring and retaining adequate staff. NRC officials and most of the stakeholders GAO interviewed stated that increased attrition and industry competition have affected NRC’s workforce more in recent…
Nonimmigrant Visas: State Should Consistently Conduct Global Staffing Needs Assessments to Help Balance Workloads and Address Long Wait Times
What GAO Found Visitor visa adjudications, which account for most nonimmigrant visas (NIV), have surpassed pre-COVID numbers. The Department of State adjudicated 9.2 million visitor visas pre-COVID in fiscal year (FY) 2019. That number dropped to 1.5 million in FY 2021. By FY 2025, the number of…
IT Systems Annual Assessment: DOD Should Improve IT Fraud Risk Management Practices
What GAO Found To meet its mission to protect the security of our nation and provide warfighters the assets they need, the Department of Defense (DOD) relies heavily on the use of information technology (IT). According to DOD’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), the department planned…
Two Years After Hurricane Helene, People Are Still Allowed to Live in Harm’s Way
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