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Judge extends CNN, Politico and MS NOW access to White House as Trump dispute continues
A federal judge has extended White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, finding that their legal challenge to the Trump administration's restrictions is likely to succeed. The ruling is a preliminary injunction rather than a final judgment, but it represents a consequential development for press access and constitutional protections.
US inflation rises to 3.7% as gasoline prices surge 9.1% in September
U.S. consumer inflation climbed to 3.7% in September, with gasoline prices rising 9.1% in one month and 34.2% over the year. Energy is driving much of the pressure, but shelter and core inflation remain important. The Federal Reserve now faces a more complicated decision at its October meeting.
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s home as Justice Department confirms criminal probe
Federal investigators have searched Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar's Washington-area home under a judicially authorised warrant. The Justice Department has confirmed an ongoing criminal investigation but has not disclosed its subject or announced charges. The unanswered questions concern the investigation's scope and whether the search will lead to further legal action.
DNC sues Trump administration over taxpayer-funded television ads before US midterms
Democrats sue the Trump administration over taxpayer-funded television ads, testing federal propaganda rules weeks before the US midterms.
Delta Consulting Group buys Osborne Partners to build 179-person global advisory platform
Delta Consulting Group has completed its acquisition of Osborne Partners, creating a 179-professional advisory platform spanning eight major business centres and significantly increasing Delta’s exposure to international arbitration, economic regulation and complex disputes.
Keel Infrastructure selects PowerSecure for Moses Lake data center backup power
Keel Infrastructure has selected Southern Company subsidiary PowerSecure for a scalable standby-power system at Moses Lake, adding another physical-development milestone as the former Bitcoin miner converts its North American sites toward high-performance computing infrastructure.
Federal voter fraud investigations expand across nine states weeks before November midterm elections
DHS launches voter fraud investigations across nine states ahead of the 2026 midterms, intensifying disputes over federal authority and election security.
Why Maverick Gaming is cutting 238 jobs as Chapter 11 casino closures deepen
Maverick Gaming will close Riverside Casino and Great American Casino in Tukwila on November 1, eliminating 238 jobs and extending a Chapter 11 restructuring that has already resulted in multiple Washington casino closures after an acquisition-heavy expansion strained the company’s balance sheet.
Trump administration raises Kennedy Center demolition risk as fight over president’s name returns to court
DOJ warns the Kennedy Center could face demolition as Trump’s board renews its fight to place the president’s name on the Washington landmark.
Legence revenue doubles to $1.26bn as AI data-center boom pushes backlog to record $5.7bn
Legence revenue surged 111% and backlog hit $5.7 billion as AI data-center demand soared. See why higher guidance failed to lift shares.