June wholesale prices fell, but broad consumer relief is not here yet
June wholesale prices fell 0.3%, led by cheaper energy, but rising services and underlying costs mean U.S. households may not see broad relief soon.
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D.C. Circuit Says EPA Improperly Ended Clean-Energy Grants
A divided D.C. Circuit ruling favors nonprofit climate-finance groups, but the disputed funds remain unavailable while EPA weighs Supreme Court review.
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NCAA age-based eligibility rules take effect, but fifth seasons vary
NCAA Division I’s new age-based eligibility system is in force, but transition rules, age and enrollment timing mean a fifth season is not guaranteed.
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Pentagon Signs $3.31 Billion Oracle Deal, With $6.99B Ceiling
The Department of War awarded Oracle a five-year, $3.311 billion software contract with an unexercised option that could raise its ceiling to $6.99 billion.
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What NIH’s New Research-Misconduct Rule Changes
New allegations involving federally supported biomedical and behavioral research now follow revised HHS rules on misconduct, evidence, timelines and protections.
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FCC Sets Disaster-Reporting Rules for Public-Safety Networks
The FCC adopted new disaster-reporting rules for public-safety networks, but the central daily reporting requirement remains delayed pending implementation steps.
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GAO says federal prison PREA audits can miss ongoing abuse
A GAO report says federal prison PREA audits can confirm policies and procedures without being designed to uncover all ongoing sexual abuse.
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EPA makes about $25 million available for small-community water projects
EPA has allotted about $25 million for small and rural drinking-water needs, but states and tribes must apply before local systems can seek help.
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TransDigm Abandons $960 Million Stellant Deal After DOJ Threat
TransDigm withdrew its proposed Stellant acquisition after DOJ threatened an antitrust lawsuit over radar components used in Navy and Air Force systems.
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Federal legal-services contract for migrant children expires
A federal contract serving about 20,000 unaccompanied children expired July 31, leaving providers uncertain about funding and continued immigration-court representation.
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BLM reopens Utah lands after Babylon Fire closure
BLM lands in Utah’s Monticello Field Office reopened July 29, but fire restrictions remain and nearby park and forest access may differ.
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GAO: OPM lost 35% of its workforce by March 2026
A GAO report says OPM lost 1,052 employees by March 2026, including many long-serving workers, raising concerns about capacity and federal services.
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States Fight Federal Plan to Tie Disaster Grants to Election Rules
A coalition representing 25 states and D.C. is asking a federal court to block election conditions tied to homeland-security grants before the 2026 midterms.
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Short-term credentials face a new federal test
Workforce Pell offers aid for some short-term programs, but strict tests for length, completion, employment and earnings are limiting early eligibility.
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Tennessee research foundation sues Anthropic over AI patents
A University of Tennessee foundation filed a Delaware patent case against Anthropic, alleging its AI systems use neuroscience-inspired neural-network technology.
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SBA Proposes Evidence-Based Test for 8(a) Eligibility
The SBA wants individually owned 8(a) applicants to prove group-based discrimination and material harm. The proposal is not final and would not directly affect current participants.
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CPSC provisionally accepts $16.875 million treadmill penalty
Johnson Health Tech Trading agreed to a provisionally accepted CPSC penalty after 874 malfunction reports, including 71 injury reports tied to recalled T101-05 treadmills.
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EPA Audit Finds More Than $1 Billion in Water Earmarks Unawarded
A July EPA inspector general audit found about 44% of fiscal 2022 and 2023 water earmarks remained unawarded by September 2025, citing staffing and oversight gaps.
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Federal officials investigate about 75 CDL schools over alleged fraud
DOT and Homeland Security are investigating about 75 CDL schools over alleged false records and improper certifications. Here is what applicants should know.
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Federal drought update puts nearly half of Lower 48 in drought
A July 30 federal update found drought across 47.89% of the Lower 48, with worsening conditions in parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.
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FTC sues Hims & Hers over alleged health-data sharing
The FTC and two state partners allege Hims & Hers shared health-related data with advertising platforms despite privacy assurances. The case is pending.
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New federal school-prayer guidance sets October 1 district deadline
The Education Department’s February guidance protects private religious expression but bars school-sponsored prayer as districts prepare for annual certifications.