08/29/2026

Supreme Court to Consider Benchmark Requirement in ERISA Lawsuits

The Supreme Court will review a case concerning retirement plan investments. The decision could affect how participants challenge investment performance and potentially impact employer-sponsored retirement plans nationwide. The case focuses on whether plaintiffs must identify a 'meaningful benchmark' when alleging underperforming funds.

Aug 29

U.S. and Iran Implement Pause in Military Actions Amid Calls for Diplomacy

Aug 29

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Intervention on Mail-In Voting Restrictions

Aug 29

NBA Playoff Bracket Finalized by ESPN Analyst

ESPN analyst Zach Kram completed his predictions for the entire NBA playoff bracket. He identified the Milwaukee Bucks as Eastern Conference champions and the Denver Nuggets as Western Conference champions.

Aug 29

NFL Draft Focus: Cowboys Explore Top-10 Defensive Trades, Rodgers Update

Aug 29

Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment in Congressional Hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a congressional hearing. Senator Rand Paul had subpoenaed Fauci to testify about the origins of COVID-19. Fauci cited his constitutional right to decline answering questions.

Aug 29

Iran Manages Regional Tensions with Limited Engagements

Aug 29

GOP Dissension Emerges Over Proposed Budget Plan

Aug 29

U.S. and Saudi Arabia Reach Nuclear Cooperation Understanding

Aug 29

House Passes Bill to Extend Government Funding

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to extend government funding. This action seeks to prevent a third government shutdown since last September. The legislation now proceeds to the Senate.

Aug 29

Supreme Court to Consider Benchmark Requirement in ERISA Lawsuits

Aug 29