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— Infrastructure latest: Congress averted a government shutdown Thursday, but House lawmakers are expected to keep wrangling over the bipartisan infrastructure package today.

— Deadlocked again: The Senate has confirmed FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, meaning the FTC will once again be split along party lines.

— Reality check: Another “Big Tech” hearing has come and gone. Will it be enough for lawmakers to take action against the companies?

IT’S FRIDAY, OCT. 1. WELCOME TO MORNING TECH. I’m your host, Benjamin Din. You know it’s October when FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr shares his ranking of the worst Halloween candies. What do you think? I’d say it’s pretty spot on…