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2. White House News
3. Truth Social Posts
4. Government Department News
5. Selected Democratic Officials
6. AI & Tech Company News
7. Congressional Watch
Truth Social: Donald Trump announced the nominations of Philip Aubart to the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina and Todd Butler to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Trump also congratulated The Boeing Company regarding the 737 Max, describing the aircraft’s design as an “amazing show of precise and powerful structural planning and design” and attributing its endurance to the “incredible ‘genius’” of the plane.
Government Departments: The State Department congratulated Nigeria and the Republic of Cyprus on their independence anniversaries. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced a $10 million prize competition to encourage the implementation of the Presidential Fitness Test. The Treasury Department announced the completion of automatic enrollment for Trump Accounts, with Secretary Scott Bessent describing the effort as a “transformative milestone” for building generational wealth. Additionally, the Treasury and IRS issued proposed regulations for an Education Freedom Tax Credit, which Secretary Bessent stated “marks a new chapter in educational freedom.”
Selected Democratic Officials: Governor Gavin Newsom reported that the CARE Act has reached over 10,000 Californians and launched a new data dashboard. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Chuck Schumer introduced the Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act to reinstate health coverage for 450,000 New Yorkers, alleging that Republican legislation previously “decimated” the state’s plan. Governor Wes Moore announced an $8 million investment for the Baltimore City 9-1-1 system. Governor Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear marked Domestic Violence Awareness Month by highlighting state victim service grants and protective order data. Senator Jon Ossoff announced that the Senate passed the bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act, which he stated will “help upgrade America’s emergency alert systems.”
AI & Tech Companies: No relevant records were found for OpenAI, xAI, Anthropic, Palantir, Google DeepMind, or NVIDIA.
Congressional Watch: No Congressional Record was found for 2026-09-30.
No White House news found.
Trump announced the nomination of Philip Aubart to the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, describing him as someone who “will not let you down” and will “protect Law and Order.” He noted the nomination of Todd Butler to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, stating that the people of Mississippi can rely on Butler to “protect the Constitution and the Rule of Law.”
Trump congratulated The Boeing Company for the performance of the 737 Max, which he asserted was able to endure forces and strain “far beyond what it was designed and expected to do.” He characterized the aircraft’s structural planning as an “amazing show of precise and powerful structural planning and design,” and suggested that the company deserves credit for the “incredible ‘genius’” of the plane.
Reference: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump
On behalf of the United States, the State Department congratulated Nigeria on its 66th independence anniversary. Highlighting Nigeria as “Africa’s largest democracy” and a major economy, the statement emphasized the value the U.S. places on the bilateral relationship. The countries are linked by shared goals, including “mutual democratic principles, the protection of religious freedom, a growing commercial relationship, and a commitment to fostering peace and security.” The U.S. expressed its intent to continue standing with Nigeria in pursuit of regional stability and economic growth.
The United States congratulated the Republic of Cyprus on its 66th independence anniversary, noting a deepening partnership in defense, energy, and economics. The department highlighted a new Memorandum of Understanding to expand the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program as a step to increase educational and business ties. Furthermore, the U.S. reaffirmed its support for a “Cypriot-led, UN-facilitated settlement that reunifies the island as a bizonal, bicommunal federation,” in alignment with United Nations Security Council resolutions.
HHS Launches $10 Million Presidential Fitness School Innovation Challenge
HHS announced a $10 million prize competition to encourage schools and youth organizations to implement the Presidential Fitness Test (PFT). The initiative, supported by the Office of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, also includes the launch of Fitness.gov. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. stated the goal is to “restore a culture of strength, fitness, and healthy competition.” Eligible organizations must register and submit entries by February 5, 2027, with winners expected to be announced in spring 2027.
Treasury Announces the Completion of Automatic Enrollment Today for Trump Accounts
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the completion of automatic enrollment for Trump Accounts, tax-advantaged investment accounts for children under eighteen. Over 60 million eligible children now have accounts ready to be claimed. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the program as a “transformative milestone” in the administration’s effort to help children “build generational wealth.” Parents must claim and manage these accounts via the official app to receive a $1,000 seed contribution.
The Treasury and IRS issued proposed regulations for the Education Freedom Tax Credit, a federal program supporting K-12 scholarships. Starting January 1, 2027, taxpayers can claim nonrefundable credits of up to $1,700 for individuals or $3,400 for married couples filing jointly for contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations. Secretary Scott Bessent stated the program “marks a new chapter in educational freedom.” Officials estimate the program could fund 2.2 million scholarships annually by 2030, aiming to empower families to choose educational options beyond government-imposed barriers.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the CARE Act reached over 10,000 Californians through June 2026, with over 5,400 petitions filed. The Governor also launched the Behavioral Health Public County Profile, a dashboard for tracking behavioral health data and CARE Act progress across all 58 counties. Newsom stated the tool aims to increase transparency, allowing the public to “see what’s working, where the gaps are, and how we can build a system that delivers care, dignity, and hope for everyone.”
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer introduced the Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act to reinstate health coverage for 450,000 New Yorkers. Proponents allege the Republican “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” decimated the state’s Essential Plan and represents “the largest loss of healthcare in American history.” The legislation seeks to repeal H.R. 1’s eligibility restrictions and provide states the option to expand basic health plan coverage. The bill is supported by the Greater New York Hospital Association and other health organizations.
Governor Moore Visits Emergency Call Center, Highlights State Investments in Public Safety
Governor Moore announced an $8 million state investment to upgrade the Baltimore City 9-1-1 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. Combined with $3.7 million in federal funding, the project aims to replace an aging system and support the new Department of Neighborhood Safety, which routes nonviolent calls to mental health professionals. Additionally, the Maryland 9-1-1 Board approved $868,000 for cybersecurity and training tools. Gov. Moore stated that his “number one priority” is safety and that the administration is “dedicated to an all-of-the-above public safety approach.”
Gov. Beshear, First Lady Highlight Progress Made Against Domestic Violence
To mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear highlighted state efforts to support survivors and hold offenders accountable. The administration has awarded $189 million in victim service grants since taking office. The Governor launched a website sharing domestic violence data, noting that courts issued over 20,000 protective orders in the past year. ZeroV provided services to nearly 14,500 survivors. The First Lady announced the next “Shop & Share” donation drive is scheduled for Feb. 13, 2027.
Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026.
U.S. Senate Passes Sen. Ossoff’s Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Emergency Alerts
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act (H.R. 7022), authored by Sens. Jon Ossoff and John Cornyn. The legislation aims to enable emergency alerts via satellite communications when cellular networks fail during natural disasters. The bill, which previously passed the House, now awaits the President’s signature. Sen. Ossoff stated the measure will “help upgrade America’s emergency alert systems to keep Georgia families safe and informed.” Sen. Cornyn noted the bill addresses technology shortfalls exposed by previous flooding events.
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Covers the 2026-09-30 session — the Congressional Record is published with a one-day delay.
No Congressional Record found for 2026-09-30.