Federal Voting Rules: The U.S. Department of Education ordered schools nationwide to stop race-based discipline and said Title VI requires behavior-based rules, warning that “equity” discipline practices can trigger civil-rights complaints and federal funding risks. Mail Ballot Fight: Courts continue to tangle over the Postal Service’s mail-in ballot rules, with judges temporarily blocking parts of the changes as states scramble to comply ahead of November. Gerrymandering & House Races: North Carolina’s First Congressional District was redrawn to favor Republicans, setting up a tougher re-election path for Rep. Don Davis after “cracking” shifted counties and diluted Black and Democratic voters. G20 in Asheville: India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is in the U.S. for a six-day trip that includes leading India’s delegation to the G20 Finance meeting in Asheville, with a focus on investment and Iran-related economic pressure. Public Safety: North Carolina’s “Booze It & Lose It” Labor Day campaign kicks off, with law enforcement urging safer driving and planning for a ride home. Local Economy: Boater’s World Manufacturing Group plans a $6M waterfront manufacturing operation in Chocowinity, aiming to create 179 jobs. Sports & Politics Crossover: UNC opens its season in Dublin vs. TCU with Bill Belichick in Year 2, while TCU dealt an injury blow to WR Jordan Dwyer hours before kickoff.