Education Department Removes Title VI Disparate-Impact Rules
A new Education Department rule narrows when unequal school outcomes can support federal Title VI enforcement, while intentional discrimination remains prohibited.
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GAO Warns DOE Oversight Changes Could Affect $65.5B in Projects
A new GAO report says DOE and NNSA changes affecting major lab and nuclear-site projects could weaken cost oversight before measurable results are available.
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Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill After Zelenskyy Visits Capitol
The Senate advanced a proposed Russia sanctions package in an 86-12 procedural vote as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy watched from the gallery.
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TSMC’s $100 Billion U.S. Expansion Tests Chip Supply-Chain Reshoring
TSMC’s planned $265 billion U.S. investment would add advanced-chip capacity in Arizona, but packaging, materials, suppliers and workers remain key gaps.
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SBA Expands Palantir Fraud Review Across Pandemic Loan Programs
The SBA is expanding its Palantir partnership to flag suspected pandemic-loan fraud, but past referral errors show why human review and data quality still matter.
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EPA Sends Two California Marine Waivers to Congress for Review
EPA sent two California marine-emissions waiver decisions to Congress for possible review, but the action does not repeal rules affecting ports and vessels.
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EIA: Residential Electricity Prices Rose in 45 States Through May
Preliminary EIA data show residential electricity rates rose in 45 states and D.C. through May 2026, while household bills still depend on usage.
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U.S. Investigation Could Turn Google’s EU Fine Into a Trade Fight
A European Commission fine against Google has prompted a U.S. trade investigation and tariff warning, but no tariff has been imposed.
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Lawsuit Claims EEOC Paused Federal Workers’ Class Complaints
AFGE and two correctional officers sued the EEOC over an alleged pause affecting federal workplace discrimination class complaints.
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Judge orders ICE to release witness in Houston shooting
A federal judge ordered ICE to release Houston shooting witness Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego within 48 hours, citing Fifth Amendment due-process protections.
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House Panel Advances 10 Bills to Shift Education Programs to Other Agencies
A House committee advanced 10 bills that could move selected education programs to Labor, Treasury and HHS, but the proposals have not changed federal law.
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Medicare’s New ACCESS Program Offers Low-Cost Chronic-Care Support, but Only to Original Medicare Enrollees
CMS’s new ACCESS pilot offers some Original Medicare patients technology-supported chronic-care help, but costs, eligibility and local availability vary.
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More Americans Are Applying for Credit, but Rejections Rose Slightly in June
New York Fed data show more Americans sought credit in June, while reported rejections edged up and 34% said they might need $2,000 for an emergency.
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NLRB Reopens Debate Over Health-Care Union Bargaining Units
The NLRB is reviewing how advanced-practice providers at hospitals and clinics may be grouped for union representation, with briefs due July 29 and Aug. 12.
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MAGA Inc. reports $400.6 million reserve before 2026 midterms
MAGA Inc. reported $400.6 million in cash on hand through June 30, giving a Trump-aligned hybrid PAC major potential for independent 2026 spending.
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DOJ Watchdog Finds Fleet Oversight Gaps, Including Years-Old Vehicle Recalls and Overdue Maintenance
A DOJ inspector general audit found years-old safety recalls and overdue maintenance among sampled vehicles in a federal fleet program covering about 88 vehicles.
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Federal Judges Question DOJ Credibility in Trump Administration Cases
A ProPublica review and federal court records show judges demanding sworn, verified evidence from Justice Department lawyers in cases affecting executive power.
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The Fed’s July 28-29 Meeting: What a Rate Decision Could Mean for Borrowers and Savers
The Fed’s July 28-29 meeting is weighing inflation, growth and credit conditions. The July 29 decision could affect borrowing costs, savings yields and markets.
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GAO Finds FAA, TSA Gaps in Aviation Cybersecurity Oversight
A July 16 GAO audit found open FAA and TSA oversight gaps involving cybersecurity roles, monitoring and budget tracking—not a reported attack on aircraft controls.
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NASA-Backed Servicing Spacecraft Begins Yearlong Trip to Orbit
NASA-supported spacecraft launched July 21 and is beginning a yearlong trip to test whether aging communications satellites can be serviced instead of replaced.
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U.S. Agencies Warn Russian State Hackers Are Targeting Weak Routers
U.S. agencies say Russian FSB-linked actors are exploiting exposed routers and legacy network protocols across critical infrastructure sectors.
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IRS Begins Automatic Tax Penalty Relief for Eligible Taxpayers This Summer
The IRS is rolling out automatic penalty relief for taxpayers with strong compliance histories, but unpaid tax, interest and noncovered penalties still remain due.