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The White House says private gifts established a permanent scholarship endowment at LSU for students who have experienced foster care, with $5 million committed by MMR Group.
Published November 8, 2026 · Endowment announced November 7, 2026
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White House, Education & Philanthropy · 2026-11-08
The White House says private gifts established a permanent scholarship endowment at LSU for students who have experienced foster care, with $5 million committed by MMR Group.
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Treasury says the virtual-currency exchange handled at least $16 billion tied to sanctions evasion, cybercrime and other illicit activity between May 2021 and May 2026.
Read full articleFinance, World & Illicit-Finance Policy · 2026-11-08
Treasury says the international standard-setting body adopted U.S. and Mexico mutual evaluations and agreed on additional work concerning scam compounds and virtual-asset controls.
Read full articleWashington Tribune
Congress & Legislative Agenda · 2026-11-08
The House's official list includes nuclear-licensing, small-business and retirement measures, while Senate committees have posted a group of November 10 nomination proceedings.
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The Court's official calendar lists Nielsen v. Watanabe and Hoffmann v. WBI Energy Transmission for Monday, followed by Department of Labor v. Sun Valley Orchards on Tuesday.
Read full articleHousing, Business & Consumer Protection · 2026-11-07
The FTC and four states filed a proposed settlement with Progress Residential and Pretium Partners over alleged hidden fees, deposit deductions and rental-service practices.
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Washington Desk & Transportation · 2026-11-08
National Mall parade closures, intermittent filming restrictions in Northwest and Southeast, and a 1 p.m. military flyover require separate route and timing plans.
Read full articleCourts, Law & Washington · 2026-11-08
The Court's official calendar lists Nielsen v. Watanabe and Hoffmann v. WBI Energy Transmission for Monday, followed by Department of Labor v. Sun Valley Orchards on Tuesday.
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Washington erased a 2-1 deficit with goals by Alex Tuch, Aliaksei Protas and Pierre-Luc Dubois, then protected the lead through Florida's late goal.
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