Moody's warns government shutdown could hurt US credit rating
Moody's is warning that a government shutdown could hurt the U.S.' credit rating, raising the threat of a downgrade as lawmakers rush to avoid a disruption.
Tyson Foods, Perdue Farms seeing scrutiny from Labor Department
Two companies, Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods, are seeing scrutiny from the Department of Labor, something first reported by the New York Times.
FTC may file antitrust suit against Amazon next week: report
The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly planning to file an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon next week that may cover Prime, logistics, advertising and other business units.
SEC issues rule cracking down on 'greenwashing' by investment funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a new rule to crack down on "greenwashing" by investment funds that deceptively market funds that aren't as ESG-friendly as they claim.
Elon Musk investigation by DOJ into perks at Tesla goes back years: report
A Department of Justice investigation into the personal benefits Elon Musk has received from Tesla as CEO goes back further than earlier known, according to The Wall Street Journal.
GOP lawmaker presses Buttigieg on 'frightening' close calls at airports nationwide
Ohio Republican Rep. Mike Carey called on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to explain why there have been more than 300 near-collisions at U.S. airports in 2023.
Surveillance footage catches TSA agents stealing from passengers at Miami International
TSA agents were caught on camera scoping out bags being scanned in Miami International Airport and removing money from passenger's personal items.
Federal budget deficit up nearly $600 billion through August: CBO
The Congressional Budget Office reported that the federal budget deficit through August grew by about $600 billion, compared to a year ago, as spending increased and tax revenue declined.
FDA sends warning letters to CVS, Walgreens other companies over unapproved eye products
Eight health care companies including CVS and Walgreens were sent warning letters from federal health officials about illegally manufacturing or marketing unapproved eye products.
FDA advisory panel says widely used decongestant considered ineffective
An advisory panel for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration decided Tuesday an ingredient widely used in nasal decongestants doesn't work any better than a placebo pill.
US household income fell in 2022 for third straight year, Census data shows
Americans' median household income fell by 2.3% last year compared to 2021 as inflation raged and wages failed to keep up, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Intuit fires back at FTC judge who said company used 'deceptive advertising' for TurboTax
A Federal Trade Commission judge ruled against Intuit on Friday, finding the company engaged in deceptive advertising by offering customers "free" tax preparation with TurboTax.
FAA says SpaceX must implement 63 corrective actions before next Starship launch
SpaceX received a slew of corrective actions from the Federal Aviation Administration that it must carry out in order to conduct future launches of its Starship.
Gun safe company hit with backlash for providing FBI with code to customer's safe
Popular gun safe company Liberty Safe is facing backlash after the company admitted to sharing a customer's safe password with law enforcement; it has since changed its policies.
House Republicans investigating SBA over alleged misappropriation of COVID funds
The House Small Business Committee is investigating the Small Business Administration after an SBA inspector general's report found the agency misappropriated COVID funds.
FAA invests $121M for airport modifications to reduce risk of runway incursions
The Federal Aviation Administration said it invested over $121 million in grants for modifications to airports with the goal of reducing the risk of close calls.
DOJ files lawsuit accusing SpaceX of hiring discrimination against refugees, asylum recipients
The Department of Justice has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against SpaceX alleging that the company unlawfully excluded refugees and asylum recipients in its hiring decisions.
Dollar Tree, Family Dollar to pay $1.34 million in OSHA settlement
Dollar Tree Inc. has agreed to a settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that comes with work safety-related requirements and fines totaling over $1 million.
US SEC votes on overhaul for $20T private fund industry
The SEC's five-member panel will vote on the changes, proposed last year, aimed at increasing transparency, fairness and accountability in the $20.4 trillion private funds industry.
FAA holds runway safety meetings at major airports nationwide after multiple close calls
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to meet with airport officials at 90 major airports through September as part of its ongoing effort to prevent close calls.

















