SBA & Supply Chains: The SBA launched its inaugural Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, offering up to $20M in non-dilutive funding to small businesses tackling advanced metals, advanced materials, and energy systems to shore up U.S. supply chains. Disaster Relief: SBA opened rural disaster assistance for Saipan and Tinian after Super Typhoon Bavi, with deadlines of Oct. 13, 2026 (physical damage) and May 14, 2027 (economic injury). Local Business Growth: Fort Worth’s Marine Central development landed first retail tenants—Wild Knox Hat Bar, Cultura Markets, and Sol Dias Ice Cream & Paleteria—aimed at boosting foot traffic on North Main. Healthcare Workforce Policy: Sen. Amy Klobuchar highlighted plans to expand healthcare training and apprenticeships, including a Minnesota Healthcare Future network to recruit and train providers, especially in rural areas. Fraud & Compliance: A former Sweetwater commissioner was sentenced to 18 months for nearly $948K in PPP fraud using falsified payroll and tax documents. Payments & Travel: PayPal says U.S. users can use the PayPal app for in-store payments at Weixin Pay merchants in China, reducing friction for travelers. Crypto Banking Fight: Wall Street banks and crypto firms are clashing over the CLARITY Act, with banks warning stablecoin-yield rewards could drain deposits. Community Lending Lawsuit: A coalition sued to stop the Trump-Vance administration from defunding a bipartisan CDFI lending program that supports small-business loans in underserved areas.