National nonprofit survey finds widespread financial strain and staffing reductions amid rising demand
A 2026 survey of 380 U.S. nonprofit leaders found widespread concern about burnout and financial stability, with 30% reporting staff reductions.
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30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.69%, Reaching a One-Year High
Freddie Mac’s national weekly benchmark rose for a fifth straight week, adding pressure to borrowers and making refinancing less attractive.
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New federal data show child care and multigenerational caregiving remain major household pressures
Census and Federal Reserve analyses released in 2026 document the costs of paid child care and the growing prevalence of adults living with both a parent and an adult child.
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CFPB credit dashboards show stronger mortgage and credit-card originations in latest data
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated its national consumer-credit dashboards on July 22, adding data on auto loans, credit cards, mortgages and student loans while cautioning that the information reflects records from one nationwide reporting agency.
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Senate leaders unveil short-term funding plan aimed at pushing shutdown risk past midterms
Senate leaders introduced a proposal on Aug. 2 to fund federal agencies into early December, but the measure still requires congressional approval and presidential enactment.
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Cyclospora outbreak expands to 15 states as federal officials focus on recalled iceberg lettuce
Federal officials say a Cyclospora outbreak has expanded from five states to 15, with the investigation focused on iceberg lettuce from central Mexico recalled by Taylor Farms de Mexico.
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Senate leaders unveil stopgap funding deal aimed at keeping government open through early December
Senate leaders reached a short-term funding agreement intended to keep federal agencies operating past the 2026 midterm elections, but the proposal still needs congressional approval and the president’s signature.
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Faces New Legal Delay as August Review Deadline Nears
A judge extended a restraining order affecting Paramount’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, keeping the deal under court and regulatory pressure.
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Smithsonian’s ‘By the People’ program brings 250th-anniversary history discussions to communities nationwide
The Smithsonian and the Federation of State Humanities Councils are coordinating community-driven programs across 46 states, Washington, D.C., and four U.S. territories through August 2026.
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Fed says tariffs, energy costs and AI investment pushed U.S. inflation higher
The Federal Reserve’s July report to Congress said inflation rose notably in recent months, while the economy continued to expand and the labor market remained broadly stable.
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July jobs report becomes key test of a cooling U.S. labor market
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release its July employment report Aug. 7, with expectations for nearly 100,000 new jobs and continued difficulty for younger and unemployed workers.
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SEC and Big Ten support revives Senate prospects for bipartisan college-sports bill
Support from the SEC and Big Ten has improved the Senate prospects of a bipartisan college-sports bill, but the proposal has not become law and no Senate vote is confirmed.
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House passes defense bill backing $1.15 trillion national-security package and Department of War renaming
The House passed a defense-policy bill on July 22, 2026, that incorporates President Donald Trump’s $1.15 trillion national-security spending request and proposes renaming the Department of Defense.
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NFL labor talks with referees break down as league prepares for possible replacement officials
Negotiations between the NFL and its referees’ union have reached an impasse ahead of the May 31 expiration of their collective bargaining agreement.
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DHS investigates cyber breach of an information-sharing network
The Department of Homeland Security said it is investigating a recent cyber incident involving an unnamed, nonclassified information-sharing environment. The department has not disclosed the network, scope or whether data were taken.
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FBI says child-exploitation operation located more than 200 victims and led to 350-plus arrests
The FBI says Operation Iron Pursuit, a monthlong April 2026 effort with federal, state, local and community partners, located more than 200 child victims and produced more than 350 arrests.
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FEMA lists active wildfire assistance declarations in Washington, Oregon and Colorado
FEMA records reviewed Aug. 7 list six 2026 Fire Management Assistance Grant declarations in Washington, Oregon and Colorado, with Oregon’s Akawa Butte Fire the latest.
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Justice Department files denaturalization cases against 10 naturalized citizens accused of serious offenses
The Justice Department says it filed 10 civil denaturalization cases across nine states, but citizenship revocation is not automatic and no liability has been determined.
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CDC links multistate listeria outbreak to recalled soft ricotta and requesón cheese
Eight people in Maryland, New York and Virginia were sickened in a listeria outbreak investigation linked to recalled Clover Hill Dairy cheeses. Seven were hospitalized and one died.
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EPA proposes extending some PFOA and PFOS compliance deadlines to 2031
The EPA would keep federal drinking-water limits for PFOA and PFOS but allow eligible systems to request two more years to comply.
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CFPB Updates National Consumer-Credit Dashboards With July 2026 Data
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated its Consumer Credit Trends dashboards on July 22, providing a new national reference point for mortgage, credit-card and other household-credit markets.
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Supreme Court strikes down limits on coordinated party spending in federal elections
The Supreme Court ruled June 30 that limits on coordinated spending by national and state party committees violate the First Amendment, changing the campaign-finance landscape before the November 2026 elections.