On July 22, 2026, the House passed H.R. 8800 by 216–212, adding a statutory “Department of War” name restoration. Here’s what changes and what Senate must decide next.
On July 9, 2026, Trump removed the last confirmed Election Assistance Commission members, leaving the EAC commissioner-free as states prepare for 2026.
United States: July 14—U.S. Supreme Court denied Dennis Sochor’s stay request and cert petition, removing the federal stop for Florida’s execution.
Seattle’s City Council unanimously approved Council Bill 121222, expanding the Utility Discount Program. More households qualify in 2027 with 60%/50% discounts.
Forest Lake’s 2026 water and sewer rates take effect Jan. 1, 2026. Find the official schedules and learn how quarterly charges and usage prices are built.
Huntsville City Council’s July 23 agenda includes ordinances that would set election-worker pay, Madison County machine support, and ES&S ballot programming for Aug. 25.
Rocky River City Council lists 1st Reading emergency steps to expand NEO-AED and authorize the Normandy Pace energy project, including special assessments.
United States Congress Oversight and Policy Fights – On July 17, the House Oversight Committee released Leon Black and Doug Band transcripts tied to NDA subpoenas.
DOJ filed a July 9, 2026 federal lawsuit against Maryland over its Community Trust Act, alleging limits on ICE detainers and information-sharing. What to watch in court.
DOJ says Vincent Lang faces up to 20 years for the alleged July 5 arson at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center—plus what §247 adds.
Austin TX – CapMetro bus workers authorized a potential strike after disputes over training, wages and bonuses, raising reliability concerns for fixed routes.
Port St. Lucie residents can confirm where the Urban Air wrongful-death case was filed after the Dec. 6 crash—using Broward and St. Lucie clerk portals.
Tinley Park IL residents can weigh in as the ICC reviews Illinois American Water’s proposed water and sewer rate changes in docket P2026-0127 after the July 14 forum.
DOJ says South Carolina will send UOCAVA ballots by Aug. 1, contact voters by July 24, and require returns by Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. ET (runoff Aug. 25 if necessary).
New Jersey says a Motor Vehicle software error led to about 6,600 noncitizens being improperly registered to vote (June 2023–2024). DOJ reportedly wants detailed records tied to the error.
Yonkers NY – The Planning Board meets July 8 at 5:30 p.m. to review 60 Alexander St housing, Extell waterfront changes, and a self-storage plan.
On July 23, Avon Town Council will consider awarding a required Foundation Ballpark sewer-connection quote and introduce Ordinance 2026-10 for Lennar Phase II bonds.
Evansville drivers: Broadway will reopen between Barker and Tekoppel starting Wednesday, July 15—while EWSU shifts the closure and detours elsewhere. Check updates.
Last 14 days show Ebola (Bundibugyo) widening in the DRC—2,473 confirmed cases and 999 deaths as Haut-Uele and Tshopo report health-zone spread.
BIS says the UAE shifted to EAR Country Group A:5 on July 10, 2026. A July 14 Federal Register rule expands some STA and limited license-free options.
July 22, 2026: DDTC’s interim rule would shift select suppressors from ITAR to Commerce controls, effective Nov. 20, 2026; comments due Aug. 24.
Moreno Valley CA – NWS Extreme Heat Warning runs July 23–July 27. Here’s where to cool down and RUHS signs of heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion.
