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GAO Report Outlines Five Lessons for Federal-Tribal Land Management Partnerships

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The GAO report, released in 2026, guides federal agencies and Tribes on shared decision-making agreements for public lands and waters.

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GAO urges DOJ to tighten training and misconduct rules for nonfederal task force officers

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The recommendations bind ATF, DEA, FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service to require pre-deployment training and adopt misconduct guidelines, pending agency action.

Economy

SEC charges former Tricolor executives with $1.9 billion fraud scheme

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The SEC's complaint, filed Aug. 18 2026, targets former CEO Daniel Chu, CFO Jerome Kollar and Senior Director Ameryn Seibold for alleged fraud spanning 2020-2025 that raised $1.9 billion.

Foreign policy

President Extends Brazil National Emergency for One Year

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The continuation applies to all U.S. persons and entities subject to the Brazil emergency, effective after July 30, 2026.

Foreign policy

President Extends Mali National Emergency for One Year

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The July 21 notice extends the IEEPA emergency declared in 2019, binding U.S. persons through July 26, 2027.

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Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq GEMX, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Exchange's Connectivity Schedule and Discontinue a Previously Proposed Offering
[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 161 (Friday, August 21, 2026)] [Notices] [Pages 54419-54421] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-17059] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-106153; File No. SR-GEMX-2026-30] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq GEMX, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Exchange's Connectivity Schedule and Discontinue a Previously Proposed Offering August 18, 2026. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on August 17, 2026, Nasdaq GEMX, LLC (``GEMX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III, below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to (1) amend Rule General 8, Section 1(b) to remove certain fiber optic-delivered market data offerings and certain discontinued wireless connectivity services, and (2) discontinue a certain Proximity-On-Demand (``POD'') offering that was previously proposed but not implemented. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at https://listingcenter.nasdaq.com/rulebook/gemx/rulefilings, and at the principal office of the Exchange. II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Federal Register - Securities and Exchange Commission 13 hours ago
Self-Regulatory Organizations; LCH SA; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change Relating to the LCH SA Liquidity Plan
[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 161 (Friday, August 21, 2026)] [Notices] [Pages 54427-54430] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-17061] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-106155; File No. SR-LCH SA-2026-004] Self-Regulatory Organizations; LCH SA; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change Relating to the LCH SA Liquidity Plan August 18, 2026. I. Introduction On June 22, 2026, Banque Centrale de Compensation, which conducts business under the name LCH SA (``LCH SA''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to submit for Commission approval the LCH SA Liquidity Plan (``Liquidity Plan''). The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on July 9, 2026.\3\ The Commission did not receive comments regarding the proposed rule change. For the reasons discussed below, the Commission is approving the proposed rule change. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4. \3\ Self-Regulatory Organizations; LCH SA; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Relating to the LCH SA Liquidity Plan, Exchange Act Release No. 105850 (July 6, 2026), 91 FR 42577 (July 9, 2026) (File No. SR-LCH SA-2026-004) (``Notice''). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- II. Description of the Proposed Rule Change Background LCH SA is a clearing agency registered with the Commission. Through its CDSClear business unit, LCH SA provides central counterparty (``CCP'') services for security-based swaps, including credit default swaps (``CDS'') and options on CDS. LCH SA is an affiliate of LCH, Ltd, throu
Federal Register - Securities and Exchange Commission 13 hours ago
Self-Regulatory Organizations; MEMX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 13.4(a) To Reflect the Operation of TXSE Exchange
[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 161 (Friday, August 21, 2026)] [Notices] [Pages 54414-54415] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-17062] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-106156; File No. SR-MEMX-2026-26] Self-Regulatory Organizations; MEMX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 13.4(a) To Reflect the Operation of TXSE Exchange August 18, 2026. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that, on August 12, 2026, MEMX LLC (``MEMX'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange filed the proposal as a ``non-controversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\4\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4. \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange is filing with the Commission a proposed rule change to amend Rule 13.4(a) regarding the public disclosure of the sources of data that the Exchange utilizes when performing: (i) order handling; (ii) order routing; (iii) order execution; and (iv) related compliance processes to reflect the oper
Federal Register - Securities and Exchange Commission 13 hours ago
Regulation Crypto Assets
[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 161 (Friday, August 21, 2026)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 54510-54655] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-17183] [[Page 54509]] Vol. 91 Friday, No. 161 August 21, 2026 Part IV Securities and Exchange Commission ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Part 200, 201, 228, et al. Regulation Crypto Assets; Proposed Rule Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 161 / Friday, August 21, 2026 / Proposed Rules [[Page 54510]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 17 CFR Parts 200, 201, 228, 230, 232, and 239 [Release Nos. 33-11434; 34-106150; File No. S7-2026-27] RIN 3235-AN38 Regulation Crypto Assets AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is proposing new rules to create a tailored offering regime for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets. The proposed offering regime is intended to facilitate capital formation and accommodate innovation within the crypto asset markets while, at the same time, ensuring that investors are adequately protected and provided with the information they need to make informed investment decisions. The proposed rules would be set forth in a new regulation titled ``Regulation Crypto Assets'' and would include two exemptions from the registration requirements of section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933. The first exemption would permit offerings of up to $5 million during a four-year period. The second exemption would permit offerings of up to $75 million during each 12-month period. Under both exemptions, issuers would be required to make certain principles-based narrative disclosures available to their investors. In addition, i
Federal Register - Securities and Exchange Commission 13 hours ago
Self-Regulatory Organizations; MEMX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposal To Amend Rule 20.6 (Nullification and Adjustment of Options Transactions Including Obvious Errors) Regarding the Roster Requirements for the Obvious Error Panel
[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 161 (Friday, August 21, 2026)] [Notices] [Pages 54422-54424] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-17063] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-106157; File No. SR-MEMX-2026-27] Self-Regulatory Organizations; MEMX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposal To Amend Rule 20.6 (Nullification and Adjustment of Options Transactions Including Obvious Errors) Regarding the Roster Requirements for the Obvious Error Panel August 18, 2026. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on August 13, 2026, MEMX LLC (``MEMX'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange filed the proposal as a ``non-controversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\4\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4. \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange is filing with the Commission a proposed rule change to amend Exchange Rule 20.6 (Nullification and Adjustment of Options Transactions including Obvious Errors) to eliminate the requirement regarding the maintenance of a minimum roster of representatives eligible to serve on the E
Federal Register - Securities and Exchange Commission 13 hours ago
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq ISE, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Exchange's Rules at Options 7, Section 4 (Complex Order Fees and Rebates) and Section 6 (Other Options Fees and Rebates)
[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 161 (Friday, August 21, 2026)] [Notices] [Pages 54415-54419] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-17064] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-106158; File No. SR-ISE-2026-46] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq ISE, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Exchange's Rules at Options 7, Section 4 (Complex Order Fees and Rebates) and Section 6 (Other Options Fees and Rebates) August 18, 2026. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ [[Page 54416]] notice is hereby given that on August 6, 2026, Nasdaq ISE, LLC (``ISE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III, below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to amend the Exchange's Rules at Options 7, Section 4 (Complex Order Fees and Rebates) and Section 6 (Other Options Fees and Rebates).\3\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ The Exchange initially filed this proposal on August 3, 2026 (SR-ISE-2026-45). On August 6, 2026, the Exchange withdrew SR-ISE- 2026-45 and submitted this filing. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The text of the pr
Federal Register - Securities and Exchange Commission 13 hours ago
Democrats sue DOJ over midterm ballot seizure plans
According to the committee, the Justice Department has gutted significant guardrails that would normally ensure law enforcement has no impact on election integrity and an election’s certification.WASHINGTON (CN) — The Democratic National Committee sued the Justice Department on Thursday over its refusal to turn over documents related to any plans to seize ballots, voting machines and other election materials within a month of any federal primary and general election during the midterms.The DNC filed the Freedom of Information Act lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, after the FBI declined to turn over such documents as requested in a Feb. 6, request brought in the wake of the FBI raid on the Fulton County election office on Jan. 28.“Following the seizure of archived ballots from Fulton County, Georgia — and seeking to ensure that the Trump administration does not attempt unprecedented abuses of criminal law enforcement tools to undermine upcoming elections — the Democratic National Committee sent requests for records under the Freedom of Information Act, to components of the Department of Justice concerning any planned seizure of ballots, voting machines and other voting systems components,” the DNC says in its complaint.“Nearly five months later, the DNC has received no responsive documents, not even a list of documents withheld under statutory exemptions,” the DNC says. “To ensure that the American people obtain timely knowledge of potential threats to free and fair elections and to enable the DNC to take appropriate action to ensure voting rights are protected, the DNC now seeks this court’s aid to enforce FOIA requirements.”The FBI acknowledged the request Feb. 18, then sent a letter on March 27 stating the request was administratively closed because it was “too vague” and thus it could not “reasonably locate records.”When the DNC contacted the FBI public liaison on March 31 to address the vagueness, the FBI “refused to engage in a co
Courthouse News 22 hours ago
Judge blocks law expanding Colorado public health’s power to inspect ICE detention center
Months before reports of tuberculosis infecting a detainee at an immigration detention center in Aurora, state lawmakers sought to expand the public health department’s ability to inspect the facility.DENVER (CN) — A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking a Colorado law that sought to expand the state public health agency’s ability to inspect an immigrant detention facility in Aurora.“HB-1276 applies only to civilian detention centers, of which there is one,” Chief U.S. District Judge Daniel Domenico wrote in the opinion. “Though Colorado argues that the law only brings GEO into compliance with existing state regulations applied to other detention facilities, that law singles out this one category of facility for a separately defined set of restrictions and rulemaking.”Colorado lawmakers passed HB26-1276, the Protect Safety of Individuals Who Are Immigrants Act, expanding the state’s ability to hold unannounced inspections at immigrant detention facilities and creating a $50,000 civil penalty for denying the state access. The law would also require operators of detention facilities to provide the state with annual reports disclosing detainee health issues from pregnancies to chronic conditions and disabilities.The GEO Group, which the federal government contracts to run a 1,500-person ICE detention center in Aurora, sued Colorado in federal court on June 8. Citing the intergovernmental immunity doctrine, GEO asked the federal judge to block the state law from taking effect.The Donald Trump appointee found the new law targeted the sole contractor operating the state’s sole immigrant detention facility in a way “that is sufficient to establish that HB-1276 discriminates against GEO based on its status as a federal contractor.”Rather than granting the injunction indefinitely, Domenico enjoined the state from enforcing the new law through Oct. 15, when GEO’s contract to operate the Aurora ICE Processing Center is set to expire.“The provisions o
Courthouse News 23 hours ago

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GAO Report Outlines Five Lessons for Federal-Tribal Land Management Partnerships

GAO urges DOJ to tighten training and misconduct rules for nonfederal task force officers

SEC charges former Tricolor executives with $1.9 billion fraud scheme

President Extends Brazil National Emergency for One Year

President Extends Mali National Emergency for One Year