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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Melanoma Predictive and Prognostic Tests and Components Thereof
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Melanoma Predictive and Prognostic Tests and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain melanoma predictive and prognostic tests and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC's notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Castle Biosciences, Inc. of Friendswood, Texas, on July 10,
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Melanoma Predictive and Prognostic Tests and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain melanoma predictive and prognostic tests and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC's notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Castle Biosciences, Inc. of Friendswood, Texas, on July 10,2026. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by reason of the upon the importation into the United States or in the sale of certain melanoma predictive and prognostic tests and components by reason of unfair competition through false advertising. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
* SkylineDx Holding B.V., Rotterdam, Netherlands
* SkylineDx USA, Inc., San Diego, California
* Qiagen GmbH, Hilden, Germany
* QIAGEN LLC, Germantown, Maryland
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1519), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC's Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC's administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the USITC.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
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Original text here: https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0825_69123.htm
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Bureau Seeks Comment on Supplemental Filing of Tin Can Untechnologies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 25-288):
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The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on the Update to Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed on August 21, 2026 by Tin Can Untechnologies, Inc. (Tin Can)./1
On May 20, 2025, Tin Can filed a Petition for Declaratory Ruling/2 requesting declaration that, for purposes of the Commission's rules, Tin Can's service does not constitute an interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service or, alternatively, that the Commission
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 25-288):
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The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on the Update to Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed on August 21, 2026 by Tin Can Untechnologies, Inc. (Tin Can)./1
On May 20, 2025, Tin Can filed a Petition for Declaratory Ruling/2 requesting declaration that, for purposes of the Commission's rules, Tin Can's service does not constitute an interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service or, alternatively, that the Commissionwaive regulatory requirements applicable to interconnected VoIP services for Tin Can's service./3 On April 17, 2026, the Bureau concluded that it did not have a sufficient record to make a determination as to whether Tin Can's service functions as an interconnected VoIP service but granted a limited waiver of certain of the Commission's rules for Tin Can's service./4 On August 21, 2026, Tin Can filed an Update to Petition for Declaratory Ruling, providing additional information and explanation arguing that Tin Can's whitelist service is not an interconnected VoIP service, and renewing its request that the Commission act on the Petition for Declaratory Ruling./5
Filing Requirements. Interested parties may file comments on or before the dates shown on the first page of this document./6 All comments must reference WC Docket No. 25-288. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS)./7
* Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings.
* Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing.
- Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
- Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building.
- Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701.
- Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express may be addressed to 45 L Street, NE, Washington, DC 20554.
Ex Parte Rules. The proceeding this Public Notice initiates shall be treated as a "permit-butdisclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules.8 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with section 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by section 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
People with Disabilities. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530.
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Footnotes:
1/ Tin Can Untechnologies, Inc., Update to Petition for Declaratory Ruling, WC Docket No. 25-288 (filed Aug. 21, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110072650/1 (Tin Can Update).
2/ Far Homes, Inc. d/b/a Tin Can, Petition for Declaratory Ruling, WC Docket No. 25-288 (filed May 20, 2025), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/search-filings/filing/105212663826316 (Tin Can Petition).
3/ Tin Can Petition at 1, 4-5; see 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.3, 1.925.
4/ In the Matter of Far Homes, Inc. d/b/a Tin Can, Petition for Declaratory Ruling, WC Docket No. 25-288, Order, DA 26-381 (released April 17, 2026).
5/ See generally Tin Can Update.
6/ See 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.1, 1.3, 1.45.
7/ See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998).
8/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1200 et seq.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-881A1.pdf
FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Issues Public Notice: Ensuring Reliable Access to Spectrum for Space Launch Activities to Achieve Goals of President's National Space Transportation Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau issued the following public notice (ET Docket No. 13-115):
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President Trump is securing American space leadership by promoting robust, safe, and innovative space transportation capabilities. To advance this Administration priority, President Trump has issued a memorandum directing relevant federal agencies to "consider and evaluate opportunities to improve launch and reentry infrastructure and access to infrastructure," and to take other appropriate actions to further strengthen U.S. space transportation
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau issued the following public notice (ET Docket No. 13-115):
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President Trump is securing American space leadership by promoting robust, safe, and innovative space transportation capabilities. To advance this Administration priority, President Trump has issued a memorandum directing relevant federal agencies to "consider and evaluate opportunities to improve launch and reentry infrastructure and access to infrastructure," and to take other appropriate actions to further strengthen U.S. space transportationcapabilities./1 The National Space Transportation Policy Presidential Memorandum directs the Commission to coordinate with relevant agencies to "ensure reliable access to spectrum for commercial and Federal space launch, reentry, recovery, and on-orbit activities," and, with the Department of Commerce, to report on the approach to ensuring reliable access to spectrum within 180 days./2 By this Public Notice, the Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB), Office of Engineering and Technology (OET), and Space Bureau (SB) seek comment on a range of actions that the agency can take to achieve spectrum abundance for space launch and reentry operations, aligned with this Administration priority./3
The Launch Communications Act (LCA), enacted by Congress in September 2024, tasked the Commission with facilitating and streamlining access to spectrum for commercial space launch and reentry operations./4 The LCA specified adding a secondary allocation for such activities in the 2025- 2110 MHz, 2200-2290 MHz, and 2360-2395 MHz bands./5 Consistent with the LCA, the Commission has made available, on a secondary basis, these three bands for commercial space launch and reentry activities./6 These bands include several co-primary services, including both federal and non-federal operations. To mitigate harmful interference with incumbent operations for which the bands are allocated on a primary basis, use of the bands for space launches and reentries requires federal coordination with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and non-federal coordination with the Aerospace and Flight Test Radio Coordinating Council (AFTRCC), among other entities.
We seek comment on actions the Commission can take to increase and improve reliable spectrum access for space launch and reentry activities, consistent with the goals of the National Space Transportation Policy. Launch operators use spectrum for pre-launch testing on the ground and for telemetry, tracking, and command for vehicle launch and reentry. Given the nature of space launch operations, spectrum access is required over large geographic areas and at particular times, which are frequently rescheduled depending on launch conditions. The bands allocated for non-federal space launch and reentry operations provide a total of 215 MHz of spectrum, but these allocations are on a secondary basis in bands heavily used by incumbent services. Coordination is required prior to each launch or reentry. We seek comment on the considerations required to inform policy and rulemaking to ensure reliable access to spectrum for space launch and reentry activities. In particular, we seek public comment on the frequency and cadence of launches, and how this cadence may increase in the future. We also seek comment on the locations of launches and reentries, including the total geographic areas for which spectrum access is needed for each launch site as well as whether additional locations are expected in the future to keep pace with any future increases in launch cadence.
Furthermore, we seek comment on specific spectrum needs, including the amount of spectrum needed to support space launch and reentry activities. What are the current spectrum requirements of space launch operations? What applications can be provided under the current spectrum available for these activities and which applications need more capacity? What new applications are expected that will rely on spectrum resources? How will these needs change in the future, and how can we ensure that there is sufficient spectrum available? In this light, we seek input regarding whether more bands should be available for space launch and reentry operations. If more spectrum is needed, what specific additional bands should include an allocation for space launch operations? What type of spectrum rights are needed to support space launch operations in the bands? We seek comment on the appropriate priority for space launch operations. Should any new allocations be secondary, co-primary, or primary? In such cases, how should we treat space launch activities with respect to incumbent users in various bands regarding spectrum priority, regardless of when a specific license is issued? We also seek comment on approaches to improving the existing coordination processes to ensure that spectrum is used efficiently to meet the needs of space launch operators. For example, under any shared access mechanism where coordination with other licensees or the federal government is required, what factors should the Commission consider to accommodate today's and the future's launch cadences? How far in advance should coordination take place, and what types of flexibility do launch operators require in case launches must be rescheduled due to weather and other factors?
We welcome comments on the needs of space launch operators and on considerations relevant to ensuring reliable spectrum access in the near-, medium-, and long-term. In particular, we seek public input on actions the Commission can take to support spectrum needs within the next two years, within two to five years, and in more than five years. For example, what short-term actions can the Commission take to improve the efficiency of existing coordination mechanisms within the next two years? Are there medium-term actions the Commission can take to enable more reliable access to spectrum for space launch and reentry operations within five years? Finally, in the long-term, what considerations are relevant to achieving spectrum abundance for space launch activities and ensuring that there is reliable access to spectrum? For example, we seek comment on approaches to increasing the total spectrum available for space launch and reentry activities, and whether such operations should be provided higher priority spectrum rights than the current allocations for space launches and reentries.
In addition, we seek public input on additional actions the Commission should consider, beyond spectrum allocations for launch and reentry, that would further the goals outlined in the National Space Transportation Policy. In particular, we welcome comments on steps the Commission could take to support safe, efficient, and scalable launch operations. This includes potential policy clarifications or updates related to the use of spectrum in support of uncrewed surface vessels (USV) or uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) in maritime or aerospace environments that interface with launch activities, as well as other communications, safety, or operational capabilities needed to meet national objectives for increased launch cadence, enhanced commercial access, public safety, and resilient national infrastructure.
Currently, approximately 200 launch activities occur annually in the United States. With the rapid growth expected under the National Space Transportation Policy's direction, this expansion in launch activity will likely generate significant downstream effects. Beyond spectrum availability, what additional ripple effects of this policy should the Commission consider? Will USV or UAS activity likewise experience an increase in cadence to support these launches and require additional spectrum resources? Further, as launch operations accelerate, will entities operating USV and UAS in support of these activities need to modify existing methods, procedures, or modes of operation to ensure continued safety, reliability, and efficiency and what effect would that have on spectrum needs and/or radio carriage requirements of vessels?
By this Public Notice, OET, SB, and WTB also seek comment on the petition filed by the Commercial Space Federation (CSF) on August 4, 2026, requesting that the Commission initiate a rulemaking to update the spectrum sharing processes including for non-federal aeronautical mobile telemetry operations and adopt new coordination and sharing mechanisms in the 1435-1535 MHz, 2360- 2395 MHz, and 5091-5150 MHz bands./7 In its petition, CSF advocates for increased efficiency within the existing coordination process. We seek comment on the CSF Petition, including on the implications of what it proposes with respect to ensuring reliable access to spectrum for space launch and reentry activities.
To develop a complete record on the issues presented by the CSF Petition, the proceeding will be treated, for ex parte purposes, as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with section 1.1200(a) of the Commission's rules,/8 subject to the requirements under section 1.1206(b)./9 We assigned rulemaking number RM-12025 to the petition filed by the Commercial Space Federation. Interested parties may file comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document.
Filing Requirements. Pursuant to sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.415, 1.149,/10 interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or before the dates indicated above and must reference ET Docket No. 13-115 and RM-12025. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies./11
* Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs.
* Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing.
- Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
- Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building.
- Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701.
- Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
* People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530.
Ex Parte Rules. As stated above, the proceeding this Notice initiates shall be treated as a "permit but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./12 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
Availability of Documents. Comments, reply comments, and ex parte submissions will be available via ECFS. Documents will be available electronically in ASCII, Microsoft Word, and/or Adobe Acrobat.
Additional Information. For further information regarding this Public Notice, please contact Andrew Ware, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Andrew.Ware@fcc.gov.
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Footnotes:
1/ The National Space Transportation Policy, Presidential Memorandum, 91 Fed. Reg. 54929 (Aug. 20, 2026), https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/08/national-security-presidential-memorandum-nspm-17/.
2/ Id.
3/ We note that we consider "recovery and on-orbit activities" to be part of launch and reentry and therefore do not seek separate comment on these activities.
4/ See generally Launch Communications Act, Pub. L. No. 118-85, 138 Stat. 1546 (2024).
5/ Id.
6/ See Allocation of Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; Amendment of Part 2 of The Commission's Rules for Federal Earth Stations Communicating with Non-Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space Stations; Federal Space Station Use of the 399.9 400.05 MHz Band, ET Docket No. 13-115, Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 38 FCC Rcd 9029 (2023); Allocation of Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations, ET Docket No. 13-115, Third Report and Order, 39 FCC Rcd 14065 (2024). We note that there are a few select channels in the 2360-2395 MHz band for primary use of space launch and reentry activities.
7/ Commercial Space Federation Petition for Rulemaking (filed August 4, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110069483/1 (CSF Petition).
8/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1200(a).
9/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1206(b).
10/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.403, 1.405.
11/ See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998); 63 FR 24121 (1998).
12/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.1200 et seq.
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FCC Issues Daily Digest for Aug. 25
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 163) on Aug. 25, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-260825-01. Released: 2026-08-25. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-424327A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424327A1.pdf) DOC-424327A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424327A1.txt)
Released: 2026-08-25. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 8-24-26. OMD. Contact: Juan Salazar,
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 163) on Aug. 25, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-260825-01. Released: 2026-08-25. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-424327A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424327A1.pdf) DOC-424327A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424327A1.txt)
Released: 2026-08-25. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 8-24-26. OMD. Contact: Juan Salazar,202 418-7434. DOC-424324A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424324A1.pdf) DOC-424324A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424324A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-260825-01. Released: 2026-08-25. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-424325A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424325A1.pdf) DOC-424325A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424325A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-260825-01. Released: 2026-08-25. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-424326A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424326A1.pdf) DOC-424326A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424326A1.txt)
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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 24, 2026, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 162:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Released: 2026-08-24. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON SUPPLEMENTAL FILING OF TIN CAN UNTECHNOLOGIES, INC. (DA No. 26-881). (Dkt No 25-288). Comments Due: 2026-08-31. Reply Comments Due: 2026-09-08. WCB. Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, at 202-418-7958, or Melissa.Kirkel@fcc.gov. DA-26-881A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-881A1.docx) DA-26-881A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-881A1.pdf) DA-26-881A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-881A1.txt)
Released: 2026-08-24. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF SIREN TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. TO LAKELAND COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DA No. 26-880). (Dkt No 26-198). Comments Due: 2026-09-08. Reply Comments Due: 2026-09-15. WCB OIA OGC. Contact: Megan Danner, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, at (202) 418-1151.. DA-26-880A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-880A1.docx) DA-26-880A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-880A1.pdf) DA-26-880A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-880A1.txt)
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NOTIFICATION OF SUSPECTED ILLEGAL TRAFFIC - RGTN USA INC. FCC Enforcement Bureau issues Notification of Suspected Illegal Traffic to RGTN USA Inc. for transmitting apparently illegal calls originating from abroad, including spoofed calls, fraudulent robocalls, and calls conveying false emergencies.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2026-08-24 by Cease & Desist Order. EB. DOC-424283A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424283A1.pdf) DOC-424283A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424283A1.txt)
ERRATUM - UPPER C-BAND (3.98-4.2 GHZ) AND EXPANDING FLEXIBLE USE OF THE 3.7 TO 4.2 GHZ BAND. Issued an Erratum correcting a Report and Order, Order of Proposed Modification, and Order on Reconsideration, FCC 26-46, released on July 24, 2026. (Dkt No 25-59 18-122). Action by: the Managing Director and the Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. by ERRATUM. OMD WTB. DOC-424321A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424321A1.docx) DOC-424321A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424321A1.pdf) DOC-424321A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424321A1.txt)
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Original text here: https://www.fcc.gov/edocs/daily-digest/2026/08/25
FCC Issues Daily Digest for Aug. 24
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 162) on Aug. 24, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-260824-01. Released: 2026-08-24. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-424309A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424309A1.pdf) DOC-424309A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424309A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-260824-01. Released: 2026-08-24. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-424308A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424308A1.pdf) DOC-424308A1.txt
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 162) on Aug. 24, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-260824-01. Released: 2026-08-24. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-424309A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424309A1.pdf) DOC-424309A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424309A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-260824-01. Released: 2026-08-24. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-424308A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424308A1.pdf) DOC-424308A1.txt(https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424308A1.txt)
Released: 2026-08-24. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER FILED BY PORT JEFFERSON FIRE DISTRICT, NEW YORK TO ADD A T-BAND BASE STATION. (DA No. 26-878). The Public Safety And Homeland Security Bureau seeks comment on waiver request to locate base station more than 50 miles from New York City. Comments Due: 2026-09-14. Reply Comments Due: 2026-09-23. PSHSB. Action by: Deputy Bureau Chief. DA-26-878A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-878A1.docx) DA-26-878A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-878A1.pdf) DA-26-878A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-878A1.txt)
Released: 2026-08-24. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 08-21-26. OMD. Contact: Juan Salazar, 202 418-7434. DOC-424307A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424307A1.pdf) DOC-424307A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424307A1.txt)
Released: 2026-08-24. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LORETTO TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. TO UNITED COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC. (DA No. 26-879). (Dkt No 25-310). WCB. Contact: Gregory Kwan, Wireline Competition Bureau, Competition Policy Division, (202) 418-1191; Nissa Laughner, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, (202) 418-1358.. DA-26-879A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-879A1.docx) DA-26-879A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-879A1.pdf) DA-26-879A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-879A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-260824-01. Released: 2026-08-24. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-424310A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424310A1.pdf) DOC-424310A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424310A1.txt)
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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 21, 2026, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 161:
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Released: 2026-08-21. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR EIGHT BOARD MEMBER POSITIONS ON THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (DA No. 26-877). (Dkt No 96-45 97-21). WCB. Contact: Philip Bonomo (Philip.Bonomo@fcc.gov), Assistant Division Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-2778.. DA-26-877A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-877A1.docx) DA-26-877A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-877A1.pdf) DA-26-877A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-877A1.txt)
Released: 2026-08-21. FCC'S PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES CONDITIONAL APPROVAL AND EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN UNCREWED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND ROUTERS FROM FCC COVERED LIST. (DA No. 26-875). (Dkt No 18-89 21-232 21-233). PSHSB. Contact: Matthew Chai, (202) 418-1112 Matthew.chai@fcc.gov. Action by: Chief, PSHSB. DA-26-875A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-875A1.docx) DA-26-875A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-875A1.pdf) DA-26-875A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-875A1.txt)
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Original text here: https://www.fcc.gov/edocs/daily-digest/2026/08/24
FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
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The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order involving Ascension Health Alliance's (Ascension) proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of AmSurg LLC.
The FTC's final consent order requires Ascension to divest seven AmSurg ambulatory surgery centers across Nashville, Tennessee; Panama City, Florida; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Waco, Texas and Wichita, Kansas. Six of the centers will be divested to SC Affiliates, while the seventh center in
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
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The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order involving Ascension Health Alliance's (Ascension) proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of AmSurg LLC.
The FTC's final consent order requires Ascension to divest seven AmSurg ambulatory surgery centers across Nashville, Tennessee; Panama City, Florida; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Waco, Texas and Wichita, Kansas. Six of the centers will be divested to SC Affiliates, while the seventh center inPanama City will be divested to Florida Gastroenterology Center.
The FTC's final consent order settles allegations that Ascension's acquisition of AmSurg would limit competition for certain outpatient surgical services performed by gastroenterologists, ophthalmologists and orthopedists across the Nashville, Panama City, Tulsa, Waco and Wichita metro areas. Limited competition for these surgical services likely would lead to higher surgery prices for patients, while also threatening to lower the quality of care and limit surgical services innovation, the FTC's complaint alleged.
The final consent order also imposes other conditions, including requiring Ascension to provide the Commission with prior notice for any acquisition of ambulatory surgical centers in the metropolitan areas around the divested surgical centers.
Following a public comment period, the Commission voted 2-0 to approve the final order.
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Original text here: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/08/ftc-approves-final-consent-order-ascension-health-amsurg-deal
FDIC-Insured Institutions Reported Return on Assets of 1.37 Percent and Net Income of $90.1 Billion in Second Quarter 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release:
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FDIC-Insured Institutions Reported Return on Assets of 1.37 Percent and Net Income of $90.1 Billion in Second Quarter 2026
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WASHINGTON-The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today released the results of its latest Quarterly Banking Profile, a comprehensive summary of financial results based on reports from 4,238 insured commercial banks and savings institutions.
In second quarter 2026, FDIC-insured institutions reported a return on assets (ROA) ratio of 1.37 percent and aggregate
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release:
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FDIC-Insured Institutions Reported Return on Assets of 1.37 Percent and Net Income of $90.1 Billion in Second Quarter 2026
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WASHINGTON-The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today released the results of its latest Quarterly Banking Profile, a comprehensive summary of financial results based on reports from 4,238 insured commercial banks and savings institutions.
In second quarter 2026, FDIC-insured institutions reported a return on assets (ROA) ratio of 1.37 percent and aggregatenet income of $90.1 billion, an increase of $9.7 billion (12.0 percent) from the prior quarter. The banking industry continued to maintain strong capital and liquidity levels, which support lending and protect against potential losses. Other key findings of the FDIC's Quarterly Banking Profile include:
* Net income among community banks increased 8.2 percent from the prior quarter.
* Industry net interest margin increased 1 basis point from the prior quarter to 3.32 percent.
* Domestic deposits grew 0.8 percent, the eighth consecutive quarterly increase.
* Loan growth was widespread, increasing 1.8 percent from the prior quarter and 6.8 percent from the prior year.
* Asset quality metrics improved, as both the past-due and nonaccrual and net charge-off rates declined from the prior quarter.
* The Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio increased 5 basis points to 1.48 percent.
For more information, read the FDIC's statement with accompanying charts. Additional charts and data are available for download.
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Original text here: https://www.fdic.gov/news/press-releases/2026/fdic-insured-institutions-reported-return-assets-137-percent-and-net
