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State Dept.: U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Meeting
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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United States-Japan-Republic of Korea (ROK) Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Meeting
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Office of the Spokesman
October 30, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu and ROK Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on the margins of the G20 in Atlanta to review progress across the trilateral partnership that advances security and prosperity in a free and open Indo-Pacific. The Secretary and Foreign Ministers signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) for a Trilateral
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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United States-Japan-Republic of Korea (ROK) Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Readout
Office of the Spokesman
October 30, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu and ROK Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on the margins of the G20 in Atlanta to review progress across the trilateral partnership that advances security and prosperity in a free and open Indo-Pacific. The Secretary and Foreign Ministers signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) for a TrilateralArctic Pacific Partnership (TAPP) to explore maritime cooperation and economic partnership in the Pacific Arctic.
The Secretary and Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their resolute commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and to full implementation of UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs), including the ban on supporting revenue generation for the DPRK's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. They commended the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team's (MSMT) work exposing the DPRK's violations and evasions of UNSCRs. They also emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Secretary Rubio also raised China's efforts to assert control over the South China Sea, its coercive behavior in the East China Sea and Yellow Sea, and Russia-China cooperation that undermines peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
The Secretary and Foreign Ministers stressed the importance of economic security and reaffirmed their shared opposition to economic coercion and the weaponization of supply chains. They reviewed implementation of the trilateral Memorandum of Cooperation on Small Modular Reactor Deployments, signed in Ankara July 7, leveraging our combined industrial strengths to advance global energy security. They also discussed areas of economic security cooperation identified at the October 15 trilateral economic security consultation in Seoul.
The Secretary and Foreign Ministers reaffirmed the commitments reflected in the U.S.-Japan-ROK trilateral joint statement issued on September 21, 2026 and committed to continuing trilateral meetings at all levels.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/united-states-japan-republic-of-korea-rok-trilateral-foreign-ministers-meeting-2/
State Dept.: Taking Action Against Caravan Organizers Facilitating Illegal Immigration to the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Taking Action Against Caravan Organizers Facilitating Illegal Immigration to the United States
Press Statement
Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Spokesman
Office of the Spokesman
October 29, 2026
The Trump Administration will not tolerate actions that undermine the national security or immigration laws of the United States and is resolute in protecting the integrity of U.S. borders, disrupting smuggling networks, and promoting accountability for those who seek to profit from illegal immigration. That is why the
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Taking Action Against Caravan Organizers Facilitating Illegal Immigration to the United States
Press Statement
Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Spokesman
Office of the Spokesman
October 29, 2026
The Trump Administration will not tolerate actions that undermine the national security or immigration laws of the United States and is resolute in protecting the integrity of U.S. borders, disrupting smuggling networks, and promoting accountability for those who seek to profit from illegal immigration. That is why theDepartment of State previously announced a policy to restrict visas to foreign government officials and others who are believed to be responsible for knowingly facilitating illegal immigration to our nation. The Department stands ready to use this policy to take action against individuals who knowingly organize, promote, support, or finance caravans that facilitate illegal immigration to the United States. Any of these individuals or any caravan participants who apply for a U.S. visa or attempt to travel to our nation will face additional scrutiny, and the Department will take appropriate action, which may include refusing or revoking their visas.
Investigations indicate individuals have recruited, coordinated, and directed large groups of immigrants traveling through Central America and Mexico toward the U.S. southern border. In the past week, the Department took steps to impose visa restrictions on more than 15 individuals involved in organizing, facilitating, or promoting recent migrant caravans.
Crossing the U.S. southern border without authorization violates the law and can lead to arrest, detention, deportation, and a future ban on entry to the United States. Those individuals involved in facilitating or participating in such illegal activity will be considered for visa restrictions.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/taking-action-against-caravan-organizers-facilitating-illegal-immigration-to-the-united-states/
Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Welcome Reception
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Welcome Reception
Remarks
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta, Georgia
October 30, 2026
SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you. Thank you. Good evening. Well, those lights are bright. Now I can see you. Anyway. But good evening, and thank you all for coming, and welcome to Atlanta. This is what I think has been a very productive start to what I hope will be a very productive ministerial.
Our job is obviously, as I said
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Welcome Reception
Remarks
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta, Georgia
October 30, 2026
SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you. Thank you. Good evening. Well, those lights are bright. Now I can see you. Anyway. But good evening, and thank you all for coming, and welcome to Atlanta. This is what I think has been a very productive start to what I hope will be a very productive ministerial.
Our job is obviously, as I saidearlier today, to create the platform in the - upon which our leaders will be able to meet in a few weeks in Doral and really have a successful G20. Together, I think that we are mapping a vibrant, dynamic, and bold economic future, one that will pioneer new horizons for the entire world.
So I wanted to take a moment to thank the city of Atlanta for being our host in this spectacular place that I've never been to before but is one of the treasures in our country. The history of Atlanta is a testament to what human ingenuity can achieve. It was less than 200 years ago, this city - what we know today as Atlanta - was little more than a railroad junction, a wooden stake driven into the clay marking the end of the line. Its original name was actually Terminus. That was the name of it, the place where the railway ended, literally stopped. Within a few decades, of course, it became a thriving center of commerce. And when the Civil War left the city devastated - it was one of the places that was almost burned down - its people rebuilt it. And in the generations that followed, they transformed a modest railroad town into one of the great commercial powerhouses in the United States.
Here in Georgia and across the whole of the American South, we see a vision of our economic future taking shape. It's alive. It's expanding. It's on the move. It's bursting with limitless possibility. We see revolutionary inventions and innovations. Many of the fastest-growing cities in our nation, in the United States, are here in the South. We see new factories. We see new businesses. We see new jobs, both white-collar jobs and blue-collar jobs alike. We see world-class universities teeming with brilliant, creative students who are preparing, literally as we speak, to lead their country's future into new frontiers.
The explosion of dynamism, prosperity, and creative energy taking place here is not an accident. It is the direct result of a series of policy decisions rendered by the leaders of these states. These were deliberate decisions aimed at giving their businesses, their entrepreneurs, their citizens the opportunities to build, to innovate, and to grow; to provide the economic foundations, the infrastructure, and the regulatory environment needed to unleash the potential of their people.
The economy of the future that Americans are building here in Atlanta and throughout the South - and all across our country, really - can belong to our economic partners and allies and friends as well: a future of economic prosperity and growth that is backed by secure, affordable energy and regulations that encourage innovation and growth in the industries of tomorrow.
Since day one of his term, President Trump has prioritized realizing this vision. It is in the economic and national security interests of the United States that we are energy dominant, that we have robust supply chains, that we remove the regulatory hurdles that hamper growth, and that we lead in the advancement of super intelligence and other critical emerging technologies. By the way, I say that's in our national interest, but I would also argue it's probably in the national interest of every country represented at this gathering that you also have energy and technology and advancements and innovation and so forth.
It's also President Trump's mission and many of your leaders' missions to see that this group focuses on core economic policy issues. We want to implement practical solutions, solutions that deliver real, positive results - from our perspective for the American people, from your perspective for the people of your countries, and ultimately of the world.
As the United States has been host of the G20 this year we've held gatherings across the country that have focused on many aspects of our advanced economies, and the topics that have been covered include trade, fiscal and monetary policy, emerging technology, and energy. This week we maintain that sharp focus on our economic interests, building on our prior meetings, and setting the stage for our leaders and their summit in Doral in just a few weeks.
I'd also like to take a moment to note the inclusion of Poland as a full participant in this G20. President Trump believes their economic success and growing global influence is exactly what the G20 needs to tackle the major economic challenges we all face, and we're very excited to have them with us here today and this week.
The economic challenges facing our countries are complex and they are interconnected. Because we all face these challenges, we must all work together to address them. The future of our nations depend on our willingness to understand that while our interests may not always align, we should always seek to work together to advance them when and where they do align. It is in our all of our interests that we commit to doing so.
My team and I want to work with you to ensure that the Leaders' Summit is as successful as it possibly can be, and it's my sincere hope that we can lay a solid foundation of aligned commitment and shared focus on policies that advance our common interests and help our nations prosper for generations to come.
So welcome to Atlanta, welcome to the United States. Thank you. It's been very productive. I look forward again to tomorrow and of course look forward to Doral in just a few weeks. Thank you very much. (Applause.)
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-at-the-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting-welcome-reception/
SEC Charges Investment Adviser for Alleged Breaches of Fiduciary Duty in Connection With Unsuitable Investments in Leveraged and Inverse ETFs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSdock) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Cary Edward Urich, 6:26-cv-05267-JDA (D.S.C. filed Oct. 29, 2026)
On October 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Greenville, South Carolina-based investment adviser Cary Urich for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with his use of leveraged and/or inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in discretionary client accounts while Urich was an investment adviser representative at United Planners' Financial Services
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSdock) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Cary Edward Urich, 6:26-cv-05267-JDA (D.S.C. filed Oct. 29, 2026)
On October 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Greenville, South Carolina-based investment adviser Cary Urich for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with his use of leveraged and/or inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in discretionary client accounts while Urich was an investment adviser representative at United Planners' Financial Servicesof America A LP ("United Planners").
According to the SEC's complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, from April 2020 to November 2023, Urich used his discretionary authority over the accounts of 54 investment advisory clients--most of whom were elderly--to put large concentrations of those clients' savings and retirement funds into complex leveraged and/or inverse ETFs that did not suit the clients' investment profiles, objectives, or risk tolerances. The complaint alleges that the prospectuses for the leveraged and/or inverse ETFs and relevant regulatory notices and alerts, which Urich reviewed before investing his clients' funds in the ETFs, cautioned against investing in the funds for longer than one day due to the heightened risks involved. According to the complaint, despite these warnings, Urich held the products in client accounts for an average of 798 days. The complaint further alleges that Urich failed to disclose to the impacted clients that he held these positions in a manner that was inconsistent with the short-term holding period recommended in the leveraged and inverse ETFs' prospectuses and in the regulatory guidance, and also failed to disclose the negative historical returns associated with these investments. According to the complaint, as a result of this conduct, the 54 impacted clients lost approximately 70% of their investments in the products.
Without admitting the allegations, Urich consented to the entry of a final judgment, subject to court approval, that would permanently enjoin him from violating the antifraud provisions of Sections 206(1) and 206(2) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; enjoin him from acting as or associating with an investment adviser for two years; and imposing a civil money penalty of $100,000.
In a related administrative proceeding, the Commission instituted settled proceedings against United Planners arising out of the same conduct.
The SEC previously issued an Investor Bulletin educating investors about leveraged and inverse ETFs and the risks associated with them.
The SEC's investigation was conducted by staff in its Los Angeles Regional Office, including Robert Stillwell and Daniel Lim, and supervised by Sarah Nilson and Brent Wilner. The investigative team appreciates the assistance of Artur Minkin and Ignacio Franceschelli of the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis. The SEC's examination that led to the investigation was conducted by Christopher Wacker and supervised by Dara Campbell.
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Resources
* SEC Complaint (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2026/comp26681.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26681
FCC Issues Daily Digest for Oct. 30
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 209) on Oct. 30, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-261030-01. Released: 2026-10-30. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-426343A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426343A1.pdf) DOC-426343A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426343A1.txt)
Released: 2026-10-30. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS GRANTED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND THE CHUGWATER TELEPHONE
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 209) on Oct. 30, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-261030-01. Released: 2026-10-30. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-426343A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426343A1.pdf) DOC-426343A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426343A1.txt)
Released: 2026-10-30. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS GRANTED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND THE CHUGWATER TELEPHONECOMPANY. (DA No. 26-1176). (Dkt No 26-3 26-9). WCB. Contact: Dennis Johnson, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, at dennis.johnson@fcc.gov; or Audra Hale-Maddox, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, at audra.hale-maddox@fcc.gov. DA-26-1176A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1176A1.docx) DA-26-1176A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1176A1.pdf) DA-26-1176A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1176A1.txt)
Report No: SAT-02050. Released: 2026-10-30. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION - SAT - ACCEPTED FOR FILING. SB. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DOC-426333A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426333A1.pdf) DOC-426333A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426333A1.txt)
Released: 2026-10-30. COMMENTS INVITED ON CENTURYLINK'S SECTION 214 APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC LEGACY VOICE SERVICE AS PART OF A TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION. (DA No. 26-1179). (Dkt No 26-285). Comments Due: 2026-11-16. WCB. Contact: Kimberly Jackson (202) 418-7393, Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov. DA-26-1179A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1179A1.docx) DA-26-1179A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1179A1.pdf) DA-26-1179A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1179A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-261030-01. Released: 2026-10-30. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-426342A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426342A1.pdf) DOC-426342A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426342A1.txt)
Released: 2026-10-30. FCC ANNOUNCES TRAINING WEBINAR FOR RECIPIENTS IN THE RIP-AND-REPLACE PROGRAM . (DA No. 26-1177). (Dkt No 18-89). WCB. Contact: supplychain@fcc.gov. DA-26-1177A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1177A1.docx) DA-26-1177A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1177A1.pdf) DA-26-1177A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1177A1.txt)
Report No: SAT-02051. Released: 2026-10-30. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION - SAT - ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 26-1174). SB. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DA-26-1174A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1174A1.pdf) DA-26-1174A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1174A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-261030-01. Released: 2026-10-30. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-426344A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426344A1.pdf) DOC-426344A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426344A1.txt)
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TEXTS
IN THE MATTER OF HKT INTERNATIONAL ET AL. . Bureaus enter into a consent decree to terminate an order to show cause in exchange for HKT and subsidiaries surrendering their international and domestic 214 authorizations.. (Dkt No 25-308). Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2026-10-29 by Consent Decree. (DA No. 26-1163). EB. DA-26-1163A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1163A1.pdf) DA-26-1163A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1163A1.txt)
UNLEASHING LICENSED SPECTRUM FOR DIRECT-TO-DEVICE; SINGLE NETWORK FUTURE: SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE FROM SPACE. In this NPRM, the Commission takes steps to modernize rules for Direct-to-Device services in licensed spectrum.. (Dkt No 26-281 23-65). Action by: by Commission. Adopted: 2026-10-29 by NPRM. (FCC No. 26-71). SB. FCC-26-71A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-71A1.docx) FCC-26-71A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-71A1.pdf) FCC-26-71A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-71A1.txt) FCC-26-71A2.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-71A2.docx) FCC-26-71A2.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-71A2.pdf) FCC-26-71A2.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-71A2.txt) FCC-26-71A3.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-71A3.docx) FCC-26-71A3.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-71A3.pdf) FCC-26-71A3.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-71A3.txt) FCC-26-71A4.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-71A4.docx) FCC-26-71A4.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-71A4.pdf) FCC-26-71A4.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-71A4.txt)
IN THE MATTER OF BOOMERANG WIRELESS, LLC. FCC proposes over $4 million penalty against Boomerang Wireless, LLC for apparent enrollment of deceased subscribers and wire fraud.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2026-10-29 by NAL. (FCC No. 26-77). EB. FCC-26-77A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-77A1.pdf) FCC-26-77A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-77A1.txt) FCC-26-77A2.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-77A2.docx) FCC-26-77A2.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-77A2.pdf) FCC-26-77A2.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-77A2.txt) FCC-26-77A3.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-77A3.pdf) FCC-26-77A3.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-77A3.txt)
IN THE MATTER OF CONNECT AMERICA FUND: A NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN FOR OUR FUTURE HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT. The Wireline Competition Bureau partially grants the Petition for Waiver filed by Roosevelt County Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc.. (Dkt No 10-90). Action by: Chief, Wireline Bureau. Adopted: 2026-10-30 by ORDER. (DA No. 26-1178). WCB. Contact: Nathan Eagan, Nathan.Eagan@fcc.gov. DA-26-1178A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1178A1.docx) DA-26-1178A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1178A1.pdf) DA-26-1178A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1178A1.txt)
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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 29, 2026, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 208:
NEWS RELEASES
FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER OPEN MEETING. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the items below are tentatively on the agenda for the November Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026. by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov (202) 418-0500. OMR OCHBC. DOC-426309A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426309A1.docx) DOC-426309A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426309A1.pdf) DOC-426309A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426309A1.txt)
FCC AIMS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO NETWORK MODERNIZATION. Commission to Vote on Order Addressing California Roadblocks to Network Modernization. by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov (202) 418-0500. OMR WCB. DOC-426325A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426325A1.docx) DOC-426325A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426325A1.pdf) DOC-426325A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426325A1.txt)
CHAIRMAN CARR ANNOUNCES NEW SPACE BUREAU CHIEF. Chairman Carr Announces New Space Bureau Chief. by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov (202) 418-0500. OMR SB. DOC-426326A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426326A1.docx) DOC-426326A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426326A1.pdf) DOC-426326A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426326A1.txt)
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: TEL-02695. Released: 2026-10-29. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED - ITC. (DA No. 26-1173). OIA. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DA-26-1173A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1173A1.pdf) DA-26-1173A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1173A1.txt)
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TEXTS
IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR RULEMAKING OF QUALCOMM INCORPORATED ALLOCATION AND SERVICE RULES FOR THE 1675-1680 MHZ BAND. OET and WTB deny in part a petition filed by Qualcomm Incorporated requesting that we initiate a rulemaking proceeding to set aside spectrum for dedicated 5G "sidelink" technology for public safety applications in the 1675-1695 MHz bands.. (Dkt No RM-12020 19-116). Action by: Office of Engineering and Technology and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 2026-10-29 by ORDER. (DA No. 26-1171). OET WTB. DA-26-1171A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1171A1.docx) DA-26-1171A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1171A1.pdf) DA-26-1171A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1171A1.txt)
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Original text here: https://www.fcc.gov/edocs/daily-digest/2026/10/30
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Texas First Quarter 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Texas First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Oct. 30, 2026
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From December 2025 to March 2026, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Texas were 654,260, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 653,018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner James B. Howard, Jr., noted that the difference between the number of gross job gains and the number
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DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Texas First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Oct. 30, 2026
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From December 2025 to March 2026, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Texas were 654,260, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 653,018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner James B. Howard, Jr., noted that the difference between the number of gross job gains and the numberof gross job losses yielded a net employment gain of 1,242 jobs in the private sector during the first quarter of 2026. (See table 1.) During the previous quarter, gross job gains exceeded gross job losses by 104,851. (See chart 1.)
The change in the number of jobs over time is the net result of increases and decreases in employment that occur at all private businesses in the economy. Business Employment Dynamics (BED) statistics track these changes in employment at private-sector establishments from the third month of one quarter to the third month of the next. The difference between the number of gross job gains and the number of gross job losses is the net change in employment. (See the Business Employment Dynamics Technical Note (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cewbd.tn.htm).
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Chart 1. Private-sector gross job gains and losses in Texas, March 2021-March 2026, seasonally adjusted
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Gross job gains
In the first quarter of 2026, gross job gains represented 5.4 percent of private-sector employment in Texas; nationally, gross job gains accounted for 5.5 percent of private-sector employment. (See chart 2.) Gross job gains are the sum of increases in employment due to expansions at existing establishments and the addition of new jobs at opening establishments. In Texas, gross job gains at expanding establishments totaled 510,595 in the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of 54,481 jobs compared to the previous quarter. Opening establishments accounted for 143,665 jobs gained in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 16,672 jobs from the previous quarter.
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Chart 2. Private-sector gross job gains as a percent of employment, United States and Texas, March 2021-March 2026, seasonally adjusted
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Gross job losses
In the first quarter of 2026, gross job losses represented 5.4 percent of private-sector employment in Texas; nationally, gross job losses accounted for 5.5 percent of private-sector employment. (See chart 3.) Gross job losses are the result of contractions in employment at existing establishments and the loss of jobs at closing establishments. In Texas, contracting establishments lost 528,088 jobs in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 50,563 jobs from the prior quarter. Closing establishments lost 124,930 jobs, an increase of 15,237 jobs from the previous quarter.
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Chart 3. Private-sector gross job losses as a percent of employment, United States and Texas, March 2021-March 2026, seasonally adjusted
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Industries
Gross job gains exceeded gross job losses in 6 of the 11 published industry sectors in Texas in the first quarter of 2026. Education and health services had the largest over-the-quarter net job increase, with a gain of 6,880 jobs. This was the result of 85,325 gross job gains and 78,445 gross job losses. The construction industry had a net gain of 6,459 jobs. Transportation and warehousing showed a net loss of 14,366 jobs, the largest loss of any sector in the state.
For more information
The BED data series include gross job gains and gross job losses by industry subsector, for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, as well as gross job gains and gross job losses at the firm level by employer size class. BED data for the states have been included in table 2 of this release. Additional information is available online at the Business Employment Dynamics homepage (https://www.bls.gov/bdm/) and the Business Employment Dynamics Summary (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cewbd.nr0.htm).
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The Business Employment Dynamics for Second Quarter 2026 are scheduled to be released on Wednesday, January 27, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. (CT).
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Revisions to Business Employment Dynamics (BED) Data
Data in this release contain annual revisions in accordance with standard procedures. These revisions include the previous four quarters of not seasonally adjusted data and five years of seasonally adjusted data.
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Technical Note
The Business Employment Dynamics (BED) data are a product of a federal-state cooperative program known as Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). The BED data are compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) from existing QCEW records.
More information on formal definitions of the data used in this release, along with coverage, concepts, and methodology, can be found in the Business Employment Dynamics Technical Note (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cewbd.tn.htm).
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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Table 1. Private-sector gross job gains and losses by industry, Texas, seasonally adjusted
Table 2. Private-sector gross job gains and losses as a percent of total employment by state, seasonally adjusted
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/regions/southwest/news-release/2026/businessemploymentdynamics_texas_20261030.htm
BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Missouri First Quarter 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Missouri First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Oct. 30, 2026
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From December 2025 to March 2026, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Missouri were 139,141, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 133,205, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner James B. Howard, Jr., noted that the difference between the number of gross job
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Missouri First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Oct. 30, 2026
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From December 2025 to March 2026, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Missouri were 139,141, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 133,205, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner James B. Howard, Jr., noted that the difference between the number of gross jobgains and the number of gross job losses yielded a net employment gain of 5,936 jobs in the private sector during the first quarter of 2026. (See table 1.) During the previous quarter, gross job gains exceeded gross job losses by 16,723. (See chart 1.)
The change in the number of jobs over time is the net result of increases and decreases in employment that occur at all private businesses in the economy. Business Employment Dynamics (BED) statistics track these changes in employment at private-sector establishments from the third month of one quarter to the third month of the next. The difference between the number of gross job gains and the number of gross job losses is the net change in employment. (See the Business Employment Dynamics Technical Note (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cewbd.tn.htm).
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Chart 1. Private-sector gross job gains and losses in Missouri, March 2021-March 2026, seasonally adjusted
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Gross job gains
In the first quarter of 2026, gross job gains represented 5.6 percent of private-sector employment in Missouri; nationally, gross job gains accounted for 5.5 percent of private-sector employment. (See chart 2.) Gross job gains are the sum of increases in employment due to expansions at existing establishments and the addition of new jobs at opening establishments. In Missouri, gross job gains at expanding establishments totaled 107,199 in the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of 11,845 jobs compared to the previous quarter. Opening establishments accounted for 31,942 jobs gained in the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of 1,626 jobs from the previous quarter.
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Chart 2. Private-sector gross job gains as a percent of employment, United States and Missouri, March 2021-March 2026, seasonally adjusted
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Gross job losses
In the first quarter of 2026, gross job losses represented 5.3 percent of private-sector employment in Missouri; nationally, gross job losses accounted for 5.5 percent of private-sector employment. (See chart 3.) Gross job losses are the result of contractions in employment at existing establishments and the loss of jobs at closing establishments. In Missouri, contracting establishments lost 104,927 jobs in the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of 516 jobs from the prior quarter. Closing establishments lost 28,278 jobs, a decrease of 2,168 jobs from the previous quarter.
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Chart 3. Private-sector gross job losses as a percent of employment, United States and Missouri, March 2021-March 2026, seasonally adjusted
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Industries
Gross job gains exceeded gross job losses in 5 of the 11 published industry sectors in Missouri in the first quarter of 2026. Construction had the largest over-the-quarter net job increase, with a gain of 2,898 jobs. This was the result of 13,215 gross job gains and 10,317 gross job losses. The retail trade industry had a net gain of 2,640 jobs, followed by the education and health services sector with a net gain of 2,504 jobs. Professional and business services showed a net loss of 1,974 jobs, the largest loss of any sector in the state.
For more information
The BED data series include gross job gains and gross job losses by industry subsector, for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, as well as gross job gains and gross job losses at the firm level by employer size class. BED data for the states have been included in table 2 of this release. Additional information is available online at the Business Employment Dynamics homepage (https://www.bls.gov/bdm/) and the Business Employment Dynamics Summary (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cewbd.nr0.htm).
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The Business Employment Dynamics for Second Quarter 2026 are scheduled to be released on Wednesday, January 27, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. (CT).
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Revisions to Business Employment Dynamics (BED) Data
Data in this release contain annual revisions in accordance with standard procedures. These revisions include the previous four quarters of not seasonally adjusted data and five years of seasonally adjusted data.
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Technical Note
The Business Employment Dynamics (BED) data are a product of a federal-state cooperative program known as Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). The BED data are compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) from existing QCEW records.
More information on formal definitions of the data used in this release, along with coverage, concepts, and methodology, can be found in the Business Employment Dynamics Technical Note (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cewbd.tn.htm).
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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Table 1. Private-sector gross job gains and losses by industry, Missouri, seasonally adjusted
Table 2. Private-sector gross job gains and losses as a percent of total employment by state, seasonally adjusted
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/regions/mountain-plains/news-release/2026/businessemploymentdynamics_missouri_20261030.htm
