Federal regulators

Federal regulators are enabling robotaxis to operate without steering wheels and potentially without brake pedals as regulations evolve to match technological advancements.

Federal regulators are allowing robotaxis to operate without steering wheels and may soon permit the removal of brake pedals as regulations adapt to advancing autonomous vehicle technology.

Federal regulators are recalling nearly 100,000 toddler kitchen step stools after reports of the stools tipping over and injuring children.

Federal regulators are recalling nearly 100,000 toddler kitchen step stools due to reports of the stools tipping over and causing injuries to children.

Federal regulators are approving robotaxis to operate without steering wheels, with the potential for removing brake pedals next. The change allows autonomous vehicles to function without traditional driver controls.

Federal regulators are considering new car door safety rules after fatal Tesla crashes in which occupants or rescuers could not open doors. The proposed rules would require obvious mechanical releases, though implementation could take years.

Ford is recalling nearly 388,000 SUVs due to a defect in second-row easy-entry seats that could increase injury risk, as identified by federal regulators.

The FDA issued a warning about recalled shredded lettuce despite a false positive test result. Federal regulators continue to focus on the product even after the initial false positive.

Federal regulators have recalled popular scuba gear that can crack and break, posing a risk of serious injury or death from drowning.

Federal regulators have recalled popular scuba gear due to parts that could crack and break underwater, posing a risk of serious injury or death from drowning. The recall addresses potential failures that may occur during use, which could lead to life-threatening situations.

A White House staffer is under investigation for potentially profiting $100K from betting on Kalshi markets using nonpublic information related to President Donald Trump’s speeches. Federal regulators are examining ties between event contracts and the betting activity.

A White House teleprompter operator has been placed on unpaid leave after his online prediction market activity, which showed he was placing wagers related to President Donald Trump’s public remarks, was flagged to federal regulators.

Kalshi is collaborating with federal regulators over nearly $100,000 in suspicious trades linked to President Trump's speeches. The trades are reportedly connected to Trump's longtime teleprompter operator.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

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 is ending its paid relationship with George Santos as federal regulators investigate him for possible insider trading.

Federal regulators are investigating former Congressman George Santos for possible insider trading on the prediction market Kalshi.

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 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.

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 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.