U.S. Offers Final 40 Million Barrels in Strategic Petroleum Reserve Loan
The Energy Department is seeking proposals by October 6 for a crude-oil exchange of up to 40 million barrels, the final U.S. tranche in a coordinated international release.
U.S. Job Openings Ease to 7.1 Million in August; Layoffs Hold Steady
U.S. job openings were about 7.1 million in August 2026, down from July's revised level. Hiring and layoffs changed little, according to the September 29 JOLTS release.
Military Cyber Forces Will Support 2026 Election Security, Hegseth Says
The Pentagon says military cyber and intelligence organizations will support efforts to protect the 2026 midterm elections from foreign threats.
How a Federal Government Funding Lapse Works
What causes a federal funding lapse, why some operations continue, and why effects vary by agency.