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SEC Chairman Atkins Issues Remarks at Financial Stability Oversight Council Artificial Intelligence Innovation Series Roundtable on Strategy and Governance Principles (3/5/26)

YMHA to Pay $100,200 to Resolve EEOC Religious Discrimination and Retaliation Charge (3/5/26)

NRC Begins Special Inspection at Hope Creek Nuclear Power Plant (3/4/26)

NRC Proposes Significantly Restructured Hearing Timeline to Minimize Delays (3/4/26)

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Laptops, Routers and Gateways, and Components Thereof (3/4/26)

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Utility Scale Wind Towers from Canada, Indonesia, South Korea and Vietnam (3/4/26)

Appeals court affirms dismissal of McDonald v. FEC (25-10830) (3/3/26)

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SEC Files Proposed Settlement With Respect to Wash Trading Claims Against Rainberry, Dismisses All Remaining Claims

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:23-cv-02433; S.D.N.Y. filed March 22, 2023):

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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Justin Sun, et al., No. 1:23-cv-02433 (S.D.N.Y. filed Mar. 22, 2023)

Today, as part of a global resolution, the SEC filed a proposed final judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York as to the Commission's claims against Rainberry, Inc., Justin Sun, Tron Foundation Limited, and BitTorrent Foundation Ltd. (the "Tron Defendants"). If approved by the court, the proposed ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:23-cv-02433; S.D.N.Y. filed March 22, 2023): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Justin Sun, et al., No. 1:23-cv-02433 (S.D.N.Y. filed Mar. 22, 2023) Today, as part of a global resolution, the SEC filed a proposed final judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York as to the Commission's claims against Rainberry, Inc., Justin Sun, Tron Foundation Limited, and BitTorrent Foundation Ltd. (the "Tron Defendants"). If approved by the court, the proposedfinal judgment would settle the Commission's claim against Rainberry related to wash trading in violation of Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933, and dismiss, with prejudice, the Commission's remaining claims against Rainberry and all claims against the other Tron Defendants.

The SEC's complaint, filed in March 2023 and amended in April 2024, alleged that in 2018 and 2019, Rainberry facilitated wash trading to artificially inflate the trading volume of the crypto asset "TRX." As described in the amended complaint, wash trading generally refers to trades that occur without a change in beneficial ownership, creating the false perception of market activity that does not reflect the true supply and demand for the securities.

Without admitting or denying the Commission's allegations as to Rainberry with respect to the settled claim, the Tron Defendants consented to the entry of a final judgment, subject to court approval, that would permanently enjoin Rainberry from violating Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act and order Rainberry to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $10 million.

The Commission also filed a notice of voluntary dismissal as to the pending claim for violations of Section 17(b) of the Securities Act against DeAndre Cortez Way. As stated in the notice of dismissal, "[t]he SEC's decision to seek dismissal of this enforcement action is an exercise of its discretion and does not necessarily reflect the SEC's position on any other case."

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Resources

* Amended Complaint (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2026/comp26496.pdf)

* Proposed Judgment and Consent as to the Tron Defendants (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/litreleases/2026/judgment26496.pdf)

* Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant Way (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/litreleases/2026/dismissal26496.pdf)

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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26496

NRC Names Anna Bradford as New NRR Office Director

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:

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NRC Names Anna Bradford as New NRR Office Director

"Anna is a superb candidate to lead the team that oversees the safety of our nuclear reactor operating fleet."

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ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced the appointment of Anna Bradford as head of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, effective in May 2026. Bradford is currently serving as the director of the Division of Nuclear Installation Safety at the International Atomic Energy Agency.

"Anna is ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * NRC Names Anna Bradford as New NRR Office Director "Anna is a superb candidate to lead the team that oversees the safety of our nuclear reactor operating fleet." * ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced the appointment of Anna Bradford as head of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, effective in May 2026. Bradford is currently serving as the director of the Division of Nuclear Installation Safety at the International Atomic Energy Agency. "Anna isa superb candidate to lead the team that oversees the safety of our nuclear reactor operating fleet," Chairman Ho Nieh said. "We are eager to have someone of her experience both here and abroad back at the NRC."

As part of the agency's reorganization, NRR will continue to manage functions such as operating reactor license renewals and amendments, as well as the licensing program for nonpower reactors. NRR will also expand to include most of the functions currently performed by the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response. Bradford will report to the Deputy Executive Director for Reactor and Preparedness Programs. Jeremy Groom will continue to serve as acting director of NRR until Bradford assumes this role. Groom will also serve as acting director of the new Office of the Chief Nuclear Reactor Inspector, which will be created as part of the recently announced NRC reorganization.

Bradford joined the NRC in 2000 as an environmental engineer working on decommissioning projects and held a variety of positions before joining the IAEA in 2021. Her NRC roles have included branch chief of the Advanced Reactor and Policy Branch in NRO and deputy division director of the Division of Licensing, Siting and Environmental Analysis in NRO. Immediately before joining the IAEA, she served as director of the Division of New and Renewed Licenses in NRR.

Before joining the NRC, Bradford worked at an engineering consulting firm supporting nuclear-related projects for the U.S. Department of Energy. She holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech and a master's degree in environmental engineering from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency.

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Original text here: https://www.nrc.gov/sites/default/files/cdn/doc-collection-news/2026/26-029.pdf

FCC: Carr Proposes Spectrum Abundance for Next-Gen Orbital Missions

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:

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Carr Proposes Spectrum Abundance for Next-Gen Orbital Missions

Plan Would Bring Reliable Spectrum Access to Orbital Laboratories, In-Space Repairs, Inhabitable Spacecraft, and Other "Weird Space Stuff"

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr proposed a plan to bring spectrum abundance to "weird space stuff"--cutting-edge, emergent ventures in space, namely supporting telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) for on-the-horizon endeavors like orbital laboratories, satellite repairs, and private inhabitable ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release: * * * Carr Proposes Spectrum Abundance for Next-Gen Orbital Missions Plan Would Bring Reliable Spectrum Access to Orbital Laboratories, In-Space Repairs, Inhabitable Spacecraft, and Other "Weird Space Stuff" * FCC Chairman Brendan Carr proposed a plan to bring spectrum abundance to "weird space stuff"--cutting-edge, emergent ventures in space, namely supporting telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) for on-the-horizon endeavors like orbital laboratories, satellite repairs, and private inhabitablespacecraft.

If adopted by a vote of the full Commission at its March monthly meeting, the FCC would start a formal proceeding to meet the spectrum needs of these technologies in two ways. First, the FCC would explore opportunities to clarify its rules so that emergent space operations have reliable access to spectrum for their missions. Second, the FCC intends to identify new spectrum bands that meet the safety and operational needs of emergent space activities.

Chairman Carr issued the following statement:

"America's leadership in space relies on predictable spectrum resources. Nowhere is this more clear than when it comes to the cutting-edge space operations that come right out of sci-fi and into our modern reality. Whether we're talking about repairing a satellite in orbit or creating pharmaceutical solutions to our health care challenges in a space lab, these very real ventures will require very real resources, including secure radio signals for control and basic operations. Today's proposal is the first step toward the spectrum abundance needed to give America's space activities the predictable spectrum environment they need to thrive."

Additional Background Information:

Chairman Carr shared with his fellow Commissioners a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which would, if adopted, look to find ways to use market-based principles to see spectrum resources put to more intensive use in the service of the space economy. The NPRM seeks to clarify and expand the FCC's traditional regulatory classifications so that emergent operations have more predictable spectrum access. The proceeding would also explore new spectrum bands that could support new use cases on a dedicated basis to provide a clear, reliable, and expeditious path to support the groundbreaking technologies and services that companies are developing in space.

Spectrum is a critical component of all space operations. Even for spacecraft that do not provide radiocommunications services to the public, reliable spectrum access is mandatory for safety functions like telemetry, tracking, and command to control spacecraft in orbit. American innovators, however, currently face an acute shortage of usable and readily accessible spectrum for TT&C, and that spectrum crunch threatens to delay--or even prevent--the growth of domestic space technologies and jeopardize U.S. leadership in the booming global space economy.

The Commission is aggressively pursuing a policy of spectrum abundance in outer space. Earlier this year, it launched a proceeding to release up to 20,000 megahertz of spectrum for traditional connectivity services, including high-speed broadband from constellations in low-Earth orbit. The Commission has also begun a comprehensive review of its licensing and regulatory framework for space communications.

The public draft of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will be made available later today at: https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2026/03/march-2026-open-commission-meeting.

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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-419242A1.pdf

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Tomum Hair Regrowth Treatment With Minoxidil for Men & Women Spray Bottles

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 5, 2026:

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Name of Product: Tomum Hair Regrowth Treatment with Minoxidil for Men and Women Spray Bottles

Hazard: The hair serum contains minoxidil which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The hair serum's bottles are not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Remedy: Replace

Recall Date: March 05, 2026

Units: About 27,400

Consumer Contact: Belleka ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 5, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Tomum Hair Regrowth Treatment with Minoxidil for Men and Women Spray Bottles Hazard: The hair serum contains minoxidil which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The hair serum's bottles are not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: March 05, 2026 Units: About 27,400 Consumer Contact: Bellekaat 862 244-1785 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at tomumcs@gmail.com, or online at https://itomum.com/contact-us/ or https://itomum.com for more information.

Recall Details

Description: This recall involves spray bottles for Tomum Minoxidil Hair Growth Treatment, 100 mL. The spray bottles are silver with a blue wraparound label and black cap. The bottles are packaged in a blue box and both the bottle and box have "TOMUM" and "Hair Growth Treatment" printed on labels located on their fronts.

Remedy: Consumers should secure the recalled serum bottles out of sight and reach of children immediately and contact Belleka for a free replacement product including two child-resistant bottles of serum (60 mL per unit). Consumers will be asked to dispose of the recalled product bottle and send a photo of the bottle in the trash to Belleka at tomumcs@gmail.com.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold Online At: Amazon.com from March 2025 through September 2025 for about $20.

Distributor(s): Belleka Inc, dba TOMUM, of China

Retailers: Chifengrongxiangshangmaoyouxiangongsi, dba Haircare Solution, of China; SOLUVIA LLC, of Brooklyn, New York, US; Xingchang Technology Co., Ltd., dba Xingchang, of China.

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 26-312

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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Tomum-Minoxidil-Hair-Serum-Spray-Bottles-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Child-Poisoning-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Distributed-by-Belleka

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving HALO Magic Sleepsuits

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 5, 2026:

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Name of Product: HALO Magic Sleepsuits

Hazard: The zipper head can detach from certain sleepsuits, posing a choking hazard to infants.

Remedy: Refund/Replace

Recall Date: March 05, 2026

Units: About 45,000

Consumer Contact: HALO Dream toll-free at 833-791-0420 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at customerservice@sleepsuitrecall.com, or online at www.sleepsuitrecall.com, or go to www.halosleep.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 5, 2026: * * * Name of Product: HALO Magic Sleepsuits Hazard: The zipper head can detach from certain sleepsuits, posing a choking hazard to infants. Remedy: Refund/Replace Recall Date: March 05, 2026 Units: About 45,000 Consumer Contact: HALO Dream toll-free at 833-791-0420 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at customerservice@sleepsuitrecall.com, or online at www.sleepsuitrecall.com, or go to www.halosleep.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the pagefor more information.

Recall Details

Description: This recall involves HALO Magic Sleepsuit with batch codes PO30592, PO30641 and PO30685. The recalled infant sleepsuit shell and lining are made from 100% cotton and the fill is made from 100% polyester. It has double zippers running down each side of the front of the garment. It was sold in a variety of colors in small and large sizes. "HALO Magic Sleepsuit" is printed on the front of the sleepsuit. The batch codes and "Made in India" are printed on the sewn-in label inside the garment and the hang tag affixed to the outside of the sleepsuit.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuit immediately and go to the firm's website at http://www.sleepsuitrecall.com to participate in the recall. After registering, consumers will receive a coupon code that can be applied towards a replacement sleepsuit or a $50 store credit to purchase another item on the firm's website. Do not discard the recalled garment until you have received the coupon code.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 15 reports of the zipper head detaching from the garment. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Halosleep.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Target.com from September 2025 through February 2026 for about $50.

Importer(s): HALO Dream, Inc., of New York City

Manufactured In: India

Recall number: 26-315

Fast Track Recall

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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/HALO-Dream-Recalls-Magic-Sleepsuits-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Forever 21 Kids Disney Mickey Mouse Pajama Pants

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 5, 2026:

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Name of Product: Forever 21 Kids Disney Mickey Mouse Pajama Pants

Hazard: The recalled children's pajama pants violate the mandatory standards for flammability of children's sleepwear, posing a burn hazard and risk of serious injury or death to children.

Remedy: Refund

Recall Date: March 05, 2026

Units: About 230

Consumer Contact: Unique Brands Com toll-free at 888-684-5375 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Tuesday through Thursday, email at recall@forever21.com, or online at Forever21.com/pages/product-recalls ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Cubimana Island Storm 3 In 1 Building Sets With LED Lights

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 5, 2026:

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Name of Product: Cubimana Island Storm 3 In 1 Building Sets with LED Lights

Hazard: The Island Storm Building Sets violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because the battery compartment within the LED light piece contains button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.

Remedy: Refund

Recall Date: March 05, 2026

Units: ... Show Full Article

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