Federal student aid is shifting toward Treasury. What borrowers should know
A three-phase Education-Treasury agreement targets defaulted-loan collections first, while staffing cuts and new repayment rules raise accountability questions.
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Judge Limits Use of Grant Clause After Policy Priorities Change
A Boston judge barred one administration strategy for ending federal grants, but canceled awards may not return and a broader OMB proposal remains pending.
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Medicaid work rules move to state systems. What enrollees should watch
The Medicaid work rule is effective, but states will decide how to verify hours, exemptions and notices before most systems must be ready by Jan. 1.
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Home prices hit a record as sales slow, keeping mortgage affordability under pressure
June home sales fell as prices reached a record and mortgage rates rose to 6.66%, giving buyers more listings but leaving monthly borrowing costs high.
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Federal child-care oversight shifts toward verified attendance
A nationwide HHS review is examining state child-care enrollment, attendance and billing controls as a new rule gives states more payment flexibility.
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Senators Demand Answers Over CFPB Complaint Portal Changes
Senators are pressing the CFPB over new verification rules and credit-reporting requirements that add steps for consumers seeking help with financial problems.
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Wisconsin Judge Rules Paper Absentee Ballots Violate Rights of Some Disabled Voters
A Wisconsin judge found the paper absentee system denies some disabled voters a private, independent vote, but did not order electronic ballots yet.
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IRS warns tax preparers that cyberattacks can delay taxpayer refunds
An IRS summer campaign urges tax professionals to strengthen security as stolen credentials and client data can lead to fraudulent filings and refund delays.
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FDA food-safety alerts cover eggs, lettuce and frozen berries
Three separate FDA investigations involve recalled eggs, iceberg lettuce and GreenWise frozen berries. Here are the product codes, states and safety steps.
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Senate panel advances Blanche nomination after DOJ drops $1.8B fund
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination after DOJ said its proposed $1.8 billion fund would not proceed.
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USDOT Adds $24 Million to Washington Union Station Overhaul Plan
The July 24 funding shifts Washington Union Station toward private financing as repairs, concourse work and a new expansion plan move through federal review.
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FTC Ticket-Limit Case Puts Online Scalping Tactics Under Scrutiny
The FTC’s Elite Events case targets alleged ticket-limit circumvention, but it does not cap resale prices, remove fees or guarantee fans primary-market access.
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Copyright Office opens next round of DMCA exemption requests
Authors, educators, libraries and researchers can seek temporary DMCA exemptions, but new and renewal petitions are due August 24, 2026.
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LA28 Confirms Peacock Theater for Para Powerlifting
LA28 confirmed Peacock Theater for Para Powerlifting in 2028, while goalball will share the downtown venue and more road-event details remain pending.
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House Defense Bill Would Rename Pentagon as Department of War
The House passed H.R. 8800 on July 22, proposing a statutory Department of War name, targeted military pay increases and about $1.15 trillion in authorizations.
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MLB labor talks enter new phase as players seek roster, data protections
The MLBPA’s latest proposals would change rosters, player movement, draft rules and data access as MLB’s salary-cap fight raises lockout risks.
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USDOT selects $1.73 billion for 127 U.S. infrastructure projects
The FY 2026 BUILD selections span roads, transit, ports, rail, truck parking and airport access, but recipients still face federal approval steps.
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GAO warns of uneven capacity as FEMA responsibility faces review
A GAO review found wide gaps in state and local disaster capacity as proposed FEMA changes could shift more responsibility to states and territories.
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Federal Voter-Data Fight Intensifies Before 2026 Midterms
DOJ is seeking statewide voter lists as courts block key parts of a proposed federal voter-list and mail-ballot system before the midterms.
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U.S. Job Openings Slipped in June as Hiring Held Steady
U.S. job openings eased to 7.4 million in June while hiring, quits and layoffs stayed broadly stable ahead of Friday’s broader jobs report.
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NPS Sets Aug. 25 as Fee-Free Park Day for 110th Birthday
U.S. citizens and permanent residents can avoid entrance fees at participating NPS sites on Aug. 25, but reservations and other costs may still apply.
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GAO: Canceled TWIC cards may still allow port access
A new GAO report identifies an unresolved risk that canceled TWIC cards could allow access to secure maritime areas and finds gaps in Coast Guard oversight.