Federal regulators
Coverage of Federal regulators in the Nexus archive.
- 2 marketing tricks that make supplements seem safer than they are
The US supplement industry, compared to the Wild West, allows over 1,000 new dietary supplements annually without federal regulators reviewing them or their labels before sale.
- Federal regulators opened a probe into a fatal Tesla crash where the driver claimed the car was driving itself
Federal regulators are investigating a fatal Tesla crash in which the driver claimed the car was using an automated driving feature when it collided with a home at high speed. The incident was reported to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
- What Is the CLARITY Act? The Crypto Market Structure Bill Explained
The CLARITY Act, formally the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, is a proposed U.S. cryptocurrency market structure bill aimed at establishing a federal framework for issuing, trading, and regulating digital assets. It focuses on ensuring crypto firms comply with federal laws and clarifying regulatory oversight.
- A Sloth Exhibitor Shut Down by New York Wants a Florida Comeback—and Florida Licensed Him
Larry Wallach’s sloth-encounters business was shut down by New York courts and federal regulators denied his application to exhibit animals. He is now seeking to launch a new sloth encounter business in Florida, where sloth deaths at a different tourist attraction have sparked scrutiny.
- OceanGate's Titan submersible operated with complete lack of oversight, TSB report finds
OceanGate's Titan submersible operated without federal regulatory oversight despite interactions with Canadian federal departments and agencies. Canada's Transportation Safety Board identified this issue and issued six recommendations to address regulatory gaps.
- Regulators moving to allow most sports betting, barring war wagers on prediction platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket
Federal regulators are moving to allow most sports betting while barring wagers on war and other controversial topics on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.
- Polymarket cuts ties with George Santos as regulators probe trades on rival prediction market
Polymarket has terminated its paid relationship with George Santos, a former congressman, as federal regulators investigate potential illegal trades on a rival prediction market. The investigation focuses on whether Santos bet against his own attendance at President Trump's State of the Union address.
- Federal regulators know exactly how to prevent side underride deaths
Federal regulators have identified side underride guards as an effective solution to prevent deaths in side underride crashes. These guards are highlighted as both life-saving and economically beneficial.
- Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on federal regulation of telecom companies
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration regarding federal regulation of telecommunications companies. The case involved the power of federal regulators over these companies.
- Polymarket cuts ties with George Santos as regulators probe trades on rival prediction market
Polymarket is ending its paid relationship with George Santos as federal regulators investigate him for possible insider trading.
- Insider trading investigation launched into former Rep. George Santos: Sources
Federal regulators are investigating former Congressman George Santos for possible insider trading on the prediction market Kalshi.
- Prediction markets are fueling a high-stakes brawl between states and federal regulators
Sixteen states are engaged in legal proceedings against prediction market platforms, while one state has taken steps to ban them entirely. This conflict represents a high-stakes dispute between state regulators and federal authorities over the governance and legality of prediction markets.
- Emergency First Responders Say Waymos Are Getting Worse
Emergency first responders criticize Waymo's autonomous vehicles, stating the technology was deployed too quickly and is not yet ready. A police official told federal regulators that hundreds of Waymo vehicles were deployed without sufficient preparation.
- Medical and utility tech companies hacked by digital intruders
Itron, a utility-technology firm, and Medtronic, a medical-device maker, disclosed recent cyberattacks in filings with federal regulators. Both companies confirmed breaches by digital intruders, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and healthcare sectors.
- Wisconsin sues Kalshi, Polymarket, others over sports event contracts
Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket, and Crypto.com, alleging violations of state gambling laws related to sports prediction markets. The case highlights a growing conflict between state gambling regulators and federal oversight of cryptocurrency-based betting platforms.