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SEC Issues Notice on Eldridge Fund Co-Investment Application
The notice applies to Eldridge Dynamic Income Fund and affiliated entities, with a hearing request deadline of 5:30 p.m. ET on Nov 23 2026.
The change, effective October 15, 2026, lets NYSE Arca's nominating committee name any person as a board nominee, removing the OTP/ETP holder restriction.
The amendment, effective immediately, binds NSCC members using ACATS to shift insurance product re-registration to the I&RS system.
The amendment applies to all NYSE Texas members and takes effect immediately upon filing on October 15, 2026.
Politics
More in PoliticsU.S. Mint Schedules Closed CCAC Meeting, Live Stream Available Nov. 17
The public may view the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee meeting online on November 17, 2026, but cannot attend in person.
President modifies Canadian auto duties scope effective Oct 30
U.S. importers of certain Canadian auto parts will see the 50% additional duty removed or retained beginning 12:01 a.m. ET on Oct 30, 2026.
President establishes Committee to probe Fed Governor Cook's statements
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. Cook faces a closed-door hearing on November 5, 2026, after a presidentially-appointed Committee of Inquiry is tasked with determining whether her statements on mortgage instruments constitute cause for removal.
President Proclaims October 2 as National Manufacturing Day
The proclamation, effective Oct. 2, 2026, calls on all Americans to honor manufacturing workers and innovators.
Law
More in LawPresident Delegates NDAA Sanctions Authority to Treasury and State
The memorandum, dated Oct. 28 2026, assigns sections of the FY-2026 National Defense Authorization Act to the Treasury and State secretaries and to agency heads.
Treasury Extends Fraud.gov Tip Intake Form, Seeks Public Comment
The Treasury invites individuals and households to comment by Dec. 21, 2026 on the extension of the Fraud.gov tip intake and referral form, covering an estimated 80,000 annual respondents.
President Extends Colombia Narcotics Trafficking Emergency for One Year
The national emergency targeting Colombian narcotics traffickers remains in effect through Oct. 21, 2027.
GAO urges FBI to formalize academic partnership plan
The FBI must develop a plan to strengthen ties with universities to address non-traditional intelligence collectors, per GAO recommendation.
Economy
More in EconomyC3 Holdings seeks BHC approval to acquire Northern Financial Corp
C3 Holdings, Inc. must receive public comment by Dec. 2, 2026 for its application to become a bank holding company via acquisition of Northern Financial Corp and Independence State Bank.
SEC Issues Notice on Eldridge Fund Co-Investment Application
The notice applies to Eldridge Dynamic Income Fund and affiliated entities, with a hearing request deadline of 5:30 p.m. ET on Nov 23 2026.
NYSE Arca amends board nomination rule to allow any individuals
The change, effective October 15, 2026, lets NYSE Arca's nominating committee name any person as a board nominee, removing the OTP/ETP holder restriction.
NSCC proposes immediate ACATS rule change for insurance product transfers
The amendment, effective immediately, binds NSCC members using ACATS to shift insurance product re-registration to the I&RS system.
Cybersecurity
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CISA flags critical flaws in HMS Networks PCAN Windows drivers
Users of PEAK-System Device Driver Setup ≤ 5.1.2.1151 and PCAN Windows CAN drivers ≤ 5.1.2 must upgrade to version 5.1.4
Thermo Fisher issues patch for Torrent Suite path-traversal flaw
All users of Torrent Suite Software version 5.18 or earlier must upgrade to 5.22 or later, per CISA advisory dated Oct. 15 2026.
Hitachi Energy urges upgrade of legacy RTU500 firmware after six critical CVEs
Customers with RTU500 CMU firmware 11.x or earlier must upgrade to 12.7.8, 13.9.1 or later immediately
CISA alerts on Savannah lwIP SMTP client buffer overflow (CVE-2026-15340)
Savannah lwIP SMTP client 2.2.1 is vulnerable; patch released 2026-10-06 for energy and water sector devices worldwide.
Technology
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SEC approves Cboe BZX rule change adding flexible Start Time order instruction
Cboe BZX Exchange members must use the new Start Time option for orders beginning Dec. 7, 2026
OCC corrects effective date for GENIUS Act stablecoin licensing notice
The correction applies to entities seeking licensing or registration to issue payment stablecoins, shifting the Act's effective date to Jan 18 2027.
IRS Advisory Council Schedules Public Meeting for November 18
The meeting, open to the public, will be held in Washington, D.C., with registration required by Nov. 13, 2026.
Cboe BZX Fee Schedule Definition Updated Effective Immediately
The amendment applies to all Cboe BZX members and users of trading platforms starting Oct. 19, 2026.
Energy
More in EnergyKazakhstan and Guyana join coalition urging EU methane rule delay
EU energy exporters face a push for a three-year postponement of the Methane Regulation, effective from the trilogue outcome.
President issues proclamation adjusting wind turbine imports
Proclamation 11074, dated Oct. 22, 2026, applies existing aluminum, steel and copper tariffs to certain wind turbine components
President authorizes DPA actions to expand domestic petroleum capacity
Oct. 22, 2026 determination directs the Secretary of War to use DPA authority to purchase and finance oil production, refining, logistics projects.
DOE issues up to $5 billion loan for Constellation nuclear upgrades
Conditional financing targets Constellation's Illinois, Maryland and Pennsylvania reactors, pending DOE conditions after the Oct. 27, 2026 announcement.
Defense
More in DefensePresident Delegates NDAA Sanctions Authority to Treasury and State
The memorandum, dated Oct. 28 2026, assigns sections of the FY-2026 National Defense Authorization Act to the Treasury and State secretaries and to agency heads.
President directs negotiations to curb robotics and industrial machinery imports
U.S. manufacturers and defense contractors are bound by the President's Oct. 28, 2026 proclamation directing the Commerce Secretary and USTR to negotiate import adjustments for robotics, industrial machinery and components.
President issues proclamation adjusting wind turbine imports
Proclamation 11074, dated Oct. 22, 2026, applies existing aluminum, steel and copper tariffs to certain wind turbine components
President authorizes DPA actions to expand domestic petroleum capacity
Oct. 22, 2026 determination directs the Secretary of War to use DPA authority to purchase and finance oil production, refining, logistics projects.
Foreign policy
More in Foreign policyKazakhstan and Guyana join coalition urging EU methane rule delay
EU energy exporters face a push for a three-year postponement of the Methane Regulation, effective from the trilogue outcome.
OFAC adds vessels and owners to SDN list
U.S. persons must block transactions with the listed vessels and owners effective July 14, 2026.
Kazakhstan and Guyana Join Coalition Urging EU Methane Rule Delay
The expanded coalition of energy exporters urges the EU to postpone the Methane Regulation, affecting imports from Kazakhstan, Guyana and other suppliers.
OFAC adds Panama-linked individuals, firms and vessels to SDN List
Effective Oct. 21, 2026, the Treasury blocks property of listed parties and bars U.S. persons from transactions.
Health
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President signs order creating NIH Women's Health Division and White House task force
The order binds federal agencies and applies immediately, directing a new NIH division and a White House task force to advance women's health.
GAO Report Finds Private Health Insurance Markets More Concentrated in 2024
Consumers in at least 36 states face limited insurer choice as three firms control 80% of enrollment, per GAO data through 2024.
GAO urges NIH to add fraud risk assessment for foreign interference
The recommendation targets the National Institutes of Health and requires its director to act, pending NIH's response.
Thermo Fisher issues patch for Torrent Suite path-traversal flaw
All users of Torrent Suite Software version 5.18 or earlier must upgrade to 5.22 or later, per CISA advisory dated Oct. 15 2026.
FSB opens public comment on AI sound practices for banks
Financial institutions can comment on the consultation report through the public period before the final G-20 deliverable later this year.
Fed Vice Chair says policy will now weigh energy and AI shocks
All Federal Open Market Committee members must factor energy price and AI developments into policy decisions effective immediately.
Governor Barr warns AI could widen or narrow U.S. inequality
The speech highlights AI's potential impact on U.S. workers and households, urging policymakers to consider equity as adoption expands.
Labor
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GAO urges DOL to resume audits of federal contractors for disability hiring
The Department of Labor must restart Section 503 compliance audits and add guidance for contractors, affecting firms with $793 billion in federal contracts in 2025.
GAO Issues Five Open Recommendations for DOL Child Labor Enforcement
The Department of Labor must address data gaps, outreach and interagency collaboration to protect the 2.8 million children who worked in 2023.
GAO tells NRC to finish staffing tool and add performance metrics
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission must complete its NEXUS workforce planning tool by the first quarter of FY2027 and adopt metrics to assess the ADVANCE Act hiring authorities.
President Extends H-1B Entry Restrictions Through September 2027
The extension applies to H-1B nonimmigrant workers, remaining in effect until 12 a.m. EDT on Sept. 21, 2027.
Agriculture
More in AgriculturePresident Trump declares October 2026 National Seafood Month
The proclamation, filed as FR Doc 2026-22050, calls on all Americans to observe the month and recognize the seafood sector.
President issues emergency diesel tax deferral for farmers and truckers
The order defers diesel excise taxes and waives penalties for farmers, truckers and other qualified taxpayers on diesel used between Oct 5 and Dec 31 2026.
President signs order to cut disease-carrying pests in DC
The order obligates the Interior, Agriculture, EPA, GSA and HHS to launch a DC-wide campaign aiming for a 90 % drop in invasive mosquitoes and a 50 % drop in ticks by 2028.
IRS proposes four-year installment election for farmland gain tax
Taxpayers selling qualified farmland to a qualified farmer may elect to pay the gain tax in four equal installments, with comments due Nov. 30, 2026.
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Cboe EDGA adopts Start Time order instruction for equity trades
The amendment to Rule 11.1(a)(1) takes effect Dec. 7, 2026 and applies to all EDGA market participants.