FAA Slows Flights at Four Major Airports Amid Summer Delays
FAA traffic controls slowed flights at four Northeast airports on July 27 as severe weather and staffing shortages reduced capacity and extended delays.
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House budget blueprint faces Senate test before August recess
The House passed a 2027 budget framework, but the Senate has not advanced it as lawmakers weigh reconciliation plans against a separate government-funding deadline.
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Proposed OMB grant rule raises concerns over presidential control
A proposed OMB grant rule would formalize federal requirements and add political review and termination powers, prompting concerns from Congress, states and cities.
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Smithsonian Museum Director Defends Exhibits at House Hearing
Anthea Hartig defended the National Museum of American History as lawmakers challenged exhibits, educational materials and White House criticism.
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DOE filing says clean-energy grants were selected by state politics
A July 15 court stipulation says 284 DOE grants were selected based solely on recipient-state politics, conflicting with the agency’s earlier review rationale.
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GAO flags delays in federal watchdog misconduct reviews
A GAO review found missed deadlines, incomplete records and weak congressional reporting in the system that investigates misconduct allegations against senior federal watchdog officials.
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NCAA approves cut-resistant gear mandate for college hockey
Division I men’s and National Collegiate women’s hockey players will face a cut-resistant gear mandate in 2027-28; Division III remains under review.
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NASA’s Crew-13 Briefing Puts Space Station Crew Flights in Focus
NASA will brief reporters August 3 on Crew-13, a planned mid-September station rotation as Boeing’s Starliner remains uncertified and delayed.
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FBI Warns World Cup Fans About Fake FIFA Ticket Websites
The FBI says spoofed FIFA websites are collecting personal and banking information and selling fake World Cup tickets and hospitality packages.
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Federal Jury Convicts Bronx Gang Member in Infant Shooting Case
A federal jury convicted Samuel Bautista in the 2022 Bronx shooting that wounded an 11-month-old girl. Sentencing is set for Dec. 2.
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FAA Air-Traffic Upgrade Is Still Years From Full Deployment
The FAA’s new digital clearance tool is a limited step toward replacing aging air-traffic systems that can still cause delays, cancellations and ground stops.
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What the end of SAVE means for millions of student loan borrowers
SAVE borrowers are receiving notices to choose new repayment plans. Here are the deadlines, options and steps to avoid missed payments or automatic placement.
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GAO: Agencies canceled $17.8 billion in federal awards
A GAO review found four agencies approved $128 billion in awards, canceled $17.8 billion and had not decided on $33.6 billion as of varying dates.
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Governors confront the next phase of Medicaid and SNAP changes
States are preparing for Medicaid community-engagement rules and higher SNAP costs as technology, staffing, outreach and accuracy decisions approach key deadlines.
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U.S. Sets 50% Tariff on Some Canadian Goods Starting Aug. 19
A new U.S. tariff will add 50% to specified Canadian dairy and related imports beginning Aug. 19, with coverage determined by HTSUS classifications.
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Marketplace Recalls Show Why Shoppers Must Check the Seller
Recent Walmart.com recalls show why shoppers should identify the marketplace seller, check federal databases and follow exact refund or disposal steps.
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Baxter Recalls One Cefazolin IV Bag Lot Over Cardboard Particles
FDA posted Baxter’s voluntary recall of one nationwide-distributed cefazolin IV-bag lot after cardboard particles were found in the solution.
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Federal Reserve watchdog finds gaps in insider-risk controls
A Federal Reserve watchdog found major gaps in controls protecting sensitive economic information as a former adviser was sentenced in a related case.
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FTC settlement could expand farmers’ right to repair John Deere equipment
A proposed FTC order would give farmers and independent repair shops access to dealer-level John Deere repair tools for 10 years, pending court approval.
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Proposed Chemours PFAS Deal Would Fund Water Protection in 3 States
A proposed federal deal with Chemours would direct more than $450 million toward penalties, pollution controls and drinking-water protection near three-state facilities.
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Why Lower Summer Power Prices May Not Mean Lower Electric Bills
Wholesale electricity prices are forecast to fall this summer, but higher cooling use, retail rates and delivery costs could still raise household bills.
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U.S. Death Rate Fell to Record Low in 2025, CDC Data Show
Provisional CDC data show a record-low age-adjusted U.S. death rate in 2025, even as total deaths and raw heart disease and cancer deaths rose.