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Federal Agency Drops 90-Year-Old Tax Stamp Rules on Firearm Accessories
Washington, Saturday, 10 October 2026.
The ATF ended National Firearms Act registration requirements for suppressors and short-barreled rifles after Congress zeroed out taxes, effectively dismantling federal approval hurdles for firearms consumers.
Pentagon Defense Contracts Awarded to Firm Tied to Senior Official Face Ethics Scrutiny
Washington, Friday, 9 October 2026.
The Pentagon awarded $350 million in defense contracts to a firm tied to a senior official, sparking ethics scrutiny over procurement practices and potential conflicts of interest.
United States Eases Sanctions on Russian Energy to Curb Surging Global Fuel Costs
Washington, Friday, 9 October 2026.
President Trump announced a deal with Russia to supply millions of tons of diesel, prompting the Treasury to temporarily ease sanctions through April 2027 to lower record fuel prices.
Trump Forms Executive Committee to Investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Washington, Friday, 9 October 2026.
President Donald Trump established an executive committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations, reviving his effort to remove her from the central bank.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks White House Attempt to Bar Major News Outlets
Washington, Friday, 9 October 2026.
A federal judge extended a temporary order keeping White House press credentials active for three major media outlets, noting the administration’s national security claims conflicted with public statements.
Cable Industry Prepares Lawsuit to Block Federal Communications Commission Broadcast Ownership Changes
Washington, Friday, 9 October 2026.
Ten regional cable associations have petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to halt its repeal of the 39% broadcast ownership cap, threatening a court challenge over legal authority and consumer costs.
