FBI assigns 260 staffers to Georgia 2020 election records probe
An FBI memo obtained by AP describes a nationwide surge of 260 analysts and specialists reviewing Fulton County records, but it does not establish fraud or charges.
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PROMISE Act would push Congress toward a Social Security plan
The bipartisan PROMISE Act would set a process and deadlines for a long-term Social Security plan, but would not change benefits or taxes now.
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Nexstar-Tegna merger faces new test over local TV control
A dispute over Nexstar executives on Tegna’s board is testing the merger’s court-ordered separation and could shape local news, fees and viewers’ choices.
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Jay Clayton Takes Over as Intelligence Chief After Senate Vote
Jay Clayton has taken over as national intelligence director after a 51-47 Senate vote, ending Bill Pulte’s temporary tenure and beginning a new oversight test.
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Federal preservation rules face a proposed rewrite
The preservation council advanced a proposed rewrite of federal review rules, but nothing changes yet as the draft undergoes OIRA review before public comments.
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June inflation fell, but groceries and shelter still rose
June CPI fell 0.4% as energy and gasoline prices dropped, but groceries and shelter rose, leaving households with a higher overall price level.
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GAO: Federal Programs Still Lack Data to Show What Works
A July GAO assessment says many federal programs track spending and services but lack the goals and outcome data needed to show whether they work.
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Federal bills target private-equity control of youth sports
Two bills introduced May 13 would restrict defined private-equity practices in youth sports, including stay-to-play rules and hidden fees, but neither is law.
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Indiana VA facilities set for Aug. 22 electronic-records switch
Three Indiana VA medical centers and associated clinics are scheduled to switch systems Aug. 22, temporarily limiting online appointments, messages and refills.
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WNBA’s New Labor Deal Resets Pay, Rosters and Revenue Sharing
The WNBA’s signed seven-year CBA lifts the 2026 salary cap to $7 million and links future player compensation to league and team revenue growth.
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White House science report puts AI at center of federal research
A White House science report sets a 90-day planning clock for AI-focused research, but funding, grant rules and implementation still depend on agencies and Congress.
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AssuranceAmerica says breach exposed data of nearly 7 million people
AssuranceAmerica says a March incident may have exposed insurance, driver and identity data for 6,998,886 people. Here’s what consumers should do.
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DOJ Trade-Fraud Task Force Passes $1 Billion—What It Includes
DOJ says its trade-fraud task force passed $1 billion, but the figure combines completed recoveries with forfeitures and losses alleged in pending cases.
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Portland-Vancouver bridge project clears final federal review
Federal environmental review is complete for the Portland-Vancouver I-5 bridge replacement, but permits, procurement and funding steps remain before construction.
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Western heat wave raises wildfire danger as Washington fires force evacuations
A heat dome from Arizona to Montana is worsening fire weather as Spokane-area fires force about 60,000 evacuations and destroy at least 600 structures.
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Why Airlines Are Watching Fuel Costs After United Flags a Sharp Rise in Jet-Fuel Expense
United and American are revising their outlooks as fuel costs rise faster than fares can adjust, putting pressure on ticket prices, schedules and margins.
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Proposed grizzly rule could expand Western management authority
A proposed federal rule would keep lower-48 grizzlies threatened while conditionally expanding state, tribal and park management authority.
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GAO: Federal Marketplace Controls Left Consumers Vulnerable to Plan Changes
A GAO report says weak CMS safeguards may have allowed unauthorized Marketplace changes, putting coverage, premiums and tax credits at risk for consumers.
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Senate funding bill would delay proposed federal grant overhaul
A Senate funding bill would delay a proposed OMB grant rule during the stopgap period, but the policy is not final and the larger fight remains unresolved.
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26 states challenge DHS, FEMA grant conditions tied to elections
Twenty-six states are challenging DHS and FEMA conditions that could link emergency and counterterrorism grants to election practices and immigration cooperation.
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Meta AI-layoff lawsuit puts protected leave under scrutiny
A judge let Meta’s layoffs proceed while saying workers raised serious questions about whether AI-assisted metrics affected employees on protected leave.
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New U.S. tariffs tied to forced-labor claims face backlash
New U.S. tariffs on goods from 60 economies are in effect. Importers face added costs while trading partners challenge the rationale and rates.