Supreme Court’s Religious-School Preschool Funding Case, Explained
The Supreme Court will review whether Colorado may require religious preschools to follow nondiscrimination rules to receive public preschool funding.
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BIA tightens rules for missed immigration-court hearings
A precedential BIA ruling says judges must proceed in absentia after a properly notified respondent misses court and DHS proves removability, including in cases involving children.
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IRS Requires New Annual Filing for Group-Exemption Leaders
Most nonprofit central organizations with group exemption letters must use new Form 15644 annually. Here are the filing windows and Jan. 22, 2027, transition rules.
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Medicare’s $50 GLP-1 Bridge: Who Qualifies and What It Excludes
CMS’s temporary Medicare GLP-1 Bridge offers selected beneficiaries a $50 monthly route to certain weight-loss drugs, but strict eligibility limits apply.
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How the New Federal Child-Care Rule Could Affect Families and Providers
The federal child-care rule restores state flexibility on copayments, provider payments and attendance policies. Families should watch for state-level changes.
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Credit-card borrowing slowed in May as U.S. debt stayed high
Federal Reserve data show revolving credit contracted in May, while credit-card balances remained high and borrowing costs continued to pressure households.
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Jobless claims remain low as hiring slows across the U.S.
Layoffs remain historically low, but cautious hiring and longer job searches are creating different pressures for employed workers and job seekers.
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Virginia primary proceeds under old congressional map after court rulings
Virginia voters are casting August 4 congressional primary ballots under pre-referendum district lines after the state Supreme Court voided the proposed map.
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Trump Accounts are open: What families should know about the $1,000 benefit
Trump Accounts can now receive contributions, but the $1,000 Treasury deposit has strict eligibility rules, an IRS election process and long-term limits.
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Frozen Blueberry E. coli Outbreak Reaches 12 Cases in Two States
Publix recalled all lots of four GreenWise frozen-berry products as FDA and CDC investigate 12 E. coli cases, four hospitalizations and no deaths.
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Proposed DOJ settlement targets Arkansas paper mill pollution
A proposed Domtar settlement would require a $1.5 million penalty and at least $2.6 million in pollution-control work. Court approval is pending.
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FAA awards $1.776 billion in airport grants across 46 states
The FAA awarded $1.776 billion for airport infrastructure in 46 states, funding runways, taxiways, drainage, terminals and safety systems.
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Senate moves toward contempt action after Fauci refuses COVID questions
A Senate committee is expected to vote during the week of August 3 on contempt action after Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times.
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Ticketmaster antitrust case enters public review and post-trial fight
The DOJ’s proposed eight-year Ticketmaster decree is open for public comment while Live Nation challenges a separate jury verdict. No refunds are automatic.
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White House tightens defense-material waiver rules for 2027
Executive Order 14415 will require tougher mitigation plans for some defense-material waivers starting January 1, 2027, while agencies prepare broader supply-chain rules.
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CMS will use shorter surveys for some nursing homes starting Sept. 8
CMS will begin shorter routine surveys for some high-performing nursing homes on September 8, but complaints and safety concerns can still trigger traditional inspections.
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How USA Swimming will choose its 2026-27 National Junior Team
USA Swimming has set the rules and deadlines for its 2026-27 National Junior Team, including which swims count and when families must check results.
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Senate defense bill stalls amid Iran war-powers dispute
A failed Senate vote left the FY2027 defense authorization bill stalled amid a dispute over Iran war powers, military policy and congressional oversight.
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NIH asks public how to reward research that can be replicated
NIH is seeking public input on ways to reward rigorous, reusable biomedical research, but the request does not change current grant or promotion rules.
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FCC’s August 17 Deadline Targets Easier Closed-Caption Controls
By August 17, 2026, covered device makers and pay-TV distributors must make closed-caption display settings easier for viewers to find and use.
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Former Missouri Officer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison
Former Northwoods officer Samuel Davis received a 10-year federal sentence after convictions over force against a handcuffed man and efforts to mislead investigators.
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Federal trucking relief remains as Oregon wildfires disrupt routes
A temporary federal hours-of-service waiver remains available for wildfire-response trucking as closures and smoke complicate travel on Oregon’s I-84.