The Federal Communications Commission announced plans to establish a federal advisory committee to evaluate proposals and recommend a band manager for the 4.9 GHz spectrum band.
The chosen band manager will oversee coordination in the 4940-4990 MHz range and be authorized to enter into a spectrum sharing agreement with FirstNet.
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An executive order directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a Women's Health Division within the National Institutes of Health within 90 days.
The directive also forms a White House Women's Health Task Force and revokes two previous executive actions on women's health research.
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The Federal Communications Commission announced that OMB approved information collections for upper C-band rules, taking effect on October 19, 2026.
The rules support clearing 160 megahertz of spectrum for flexible-use terrestrial wireless service ahead of a mandated July 4, 2027 public auction deadline.
Incumbent satellite operators must submit detailed transition plans by November 5, 2026, and complete relocation by 2030 or 2031.
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Finance & MarketsTax administration and card payments
The IRS issued final regulations permitting direct acceptance of credit and debit card tax payments without routing taxpayers to third-party processors.
The rule allows the agency to pay vendor fees for card processing on the condition that the full cost is recouped from card-paying taxpayers.
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The White House issued a notice extending the national emergency concerning Sudan beyond November 3, 2026.
The administration stated that the security situation in Sudan and Darfur continues to pose an extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy.
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The White House issued a notice extending the national emergency regarding significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia for an additional year beyond October 21, 2026.
The emergency declaration was first established in October 1995 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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The Treasury Department and the IRS issued final regulations governing how assumed liabilities affect stock basis in transfers between members of a consolidated group.
The rule clarifies that a transferee member's assumption of certain liabilities does not reduce the transferor's basis in the stock received.
The provisions apply to consolidated return years where the unextended return due date is after October 16, 2026.
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The Treasury Department issued a final rule amending the Uniform Offering Circular for marketable bills, notes, and bonds to align regulations with an upcoming auction system upgrade.
The rule eliminates summary bid submissions by requiring submitters to deliver individual customer names and bid amounts before the noncompetitive auction close.
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The IRS and Treasury issued proposed regulations conforming premium tax credit rules to statutory changes enacted under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act.
The proposed rule restricts tax credit eligibility, removes caps on repaying excess advance payments, and establishes new Exchange verification requirements.
Next: Comment deadline
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A presidential memorandum established a three-member committee of inquiry to investigate mortgage-related allegations involving Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. Cook.
The panel is directed to conduct a closed hearing on November 5, 2026, and determine whether legal cause exists for her removal from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Next: In-person hearing
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The SEC proposed amending Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act to permit cross trades between affiliated registered funds in securities with observable pricing inputs.
The proposal aims to modernize cross-trading rules for fixed-income securities while introducing new pricing, compliance oversight, and aggregated reporting obligations.
Next: Comment deadline
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