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DOJ Highlights FOIA Request Best Practices at 2025 Summit
FOIA request best practices spotlighted by DOJ at the 2025 Summit, with data-driven insights for reporters and citizens.
Priya Raghavan / October 22, 2026
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Priya Raghavan
Priya Raghavan covers American culture, science, and sport for USA Times.
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Operation Show Me Justice Ends in St. Louis
Get the latest data-driven update on Operation Show Me Justice in St. Louis: details on arrests, firearms seized, and future developments.
Priya Raghavan / October 17, 2026
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FTC Privacy Rulemaking: COPPA Amendments Take Effect
Get a neutral analysis of FTC privacy rulemaking as COPPA amendments take effect, impacting how children's online privacy is protected.
Priya Raghavan / October 16, 2026
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SCOTUS Hears VPPA Case on Video Data Sharing
The Supreme Court reviewed Salazar v. Paramount Global, focusing on whether the VPPA's definition of "consumer" applies to online newsletters and data…
Priya Raghavan / October 15, 2026
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AICOA Returns to Address Digital Platform Bias
On June 11, 2026, Senators Grassley and Klobuchar reintroduced the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) to combat discriminatory practices…
Priya Raghavan / October 9, 2026
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DOJ Western Union Fraud Victims Funding Phase 3
DOJ Western Union Fraud Victims Funding Phase 3 provides details on new remissions and announces the opening of the victim portal.
Priya Raghavan / October 8, 2026
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BBG3 Final Notice Advances Offshore Energy Leasing Schedule
BOEM's BBG3 Final Notice significantly advances the offshore energy leasing schedule under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Priya Raghavan / October 6, 2026
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America.gov Launches as Federal Front Door
America.gov launches as the unified federal front door, now powered by advanced AI to streamline access to vital government services efficiently.
Priya Raghavan / October 5, 2026
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White House Advances Post-Quantum Cryptography Initiative
On June 6, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14306, directing federal agencies to accelerate the transition to post-quantum cryptography to…
Priya Raghavan / September 24, 2026
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US Proposes AI Incident Alert System in Talks with China
US officials discuss an AI incident alert system as part of national security talks with China, signaling a new era of AI incident governance.
Priya Raghavan / September 21, 2026
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Austin City Council Approves $6.6 Billion Budget
The Austin City Council has adopted a $6.6 billion budget for FY26-27, focusing on essential services and targeted investments in housing, safety, and…
Priya Raghavan / September 20, 2026
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H.R. 6500 Signed to Extend Government Funding Through 2026
President Trump signed H.R. 6500 on September 2, 2026, extending government funding through December 11, 2026, while maintaining current levels for…
Priya Raghavan / September 19, 2026
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Education Department Student Loan Repayment Rule Finalizes
Education Department student loan repayment rule finalizes a sweeping overhaul to simplify repayment and curb borrowing.
Priya Raghavan / September 15, 2026
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FinCEN Penalty Canaccord Genuity LLC Hits $80M
FinCEN imposes $80M penalty on Canaccord Genuity LLC, spotlighting significant AML compliance lapses and enforcement actions.
Priya Raghavan / September 13, 2026
Science
Liquid nitrogen seeps onto Pluto, New Horizons data show
An SwRI study led by Alan Stern finds liquid nitrogen rising through cracks in Pluto's Sputnik Planitia, the first evidence of recent liquid flow on the dwarf planet.
Priya Raghavan / August 28, 2026
Sport
NFL opens on a Wednesday with nine games abroad in 2026
The 2026 NFL season starts Wednesday, September 9 with Seattle hosting New England. USA Times counts nine of 272 games, 3.3% of the season, played in seven countries.
Priya Raghavan / August 28, 2026
Culture
Spider-Man tops a 2026 box office split evenly on franchises
The 2026 domestic top ten has taken $3.90bn and sold 326.5m tickets. USA Times finds franchise entries account for 55.8% of it, five films of the ten.
Priya Raghavan / August 28, 2026