POWER, MONEY & THE PUBLIC RECORDResearch edition / Sep 11, 2026
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Government authority

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News brief · Ethics / alleged conductGovernment authorityEdition: Sep 11, 2026

AP: Court rejects Campbell coal-plant order

The linked case records the court challenge and government's stated rationale.

Agency-authority finding reported · utility response added

Event: 2026-09-11 · 2 linked sources

News brief · Ethics / alleged conductCourts & government conductEdition: Sep 10, 2026

Appeals court keeps USPS mail-ballot rule blocked

States and voting organizations challenged the rule. The First Circuit denied a stay, finding the government unlikely to prevail on the Elections Clause issue.

Preliminary injunction remains; appeal pending

Event: 2026-09-10 · 2 linked sources

News brief · Ethics / alleged conductInner circle · government conductEdition: Sep 10, 2026

Common Cause alleges retaliation against immigration observers

Common Cause and Michael Khalili filed a challenge to alleged intimidation and misuse of observers’ information.

Complaint filed; no merits ruling cited

Event: 2026-09-10 · 2 linked sources

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