Interior Announces More Than $461 Million in Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants
The Interior Department announced more than $461 million in grants for parks, trails, playgrounds and open-space projects nationwide.
District of Columbia
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Appeals court leaves injunction blocking Trump’s federal voter-list and mail-ballot order in place
A federal appeals court upheld an injunction blocking key parts of President Donald Trump’s election order in 23 states and the District of Columbia as the legal fight continues.
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New York sues over Medicaid work rules that state says could affect 475,000 recipients
New York Attorney General Letitia James joined 24 states and Washington, D.C., in challenging federal Medicaid work requirements scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2027.
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D.C. Circuit says Trump cannot build White House ballroom without Congress
A divided federal appeals panel upheld an injunction blocking above-ground construction of the planned White House ballroom unless Congress approves the project.
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DC National Guard Deployment Extended Through January 2029
The Pentagon says National Guard troops will remain in Washington through Jan. 20, 2029, extending a federal public-safety intervention once set to end in 2026.
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25 States and D.C. Sue Over Attempt to Tie Disaster Funds to Election Policies
A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia is asking a federal court to stop DHS from conditioning disaster-related funding on changes to state election administration.
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DOT awards $1.73 billion to 127 infrastructure projects nationwide
The U.S. Department of Transportation selected 127 BUILD grant projects across 52 states, territories and the District of Columbia, including a $24 million Interstate 94 safety project in North Dakota.
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Washington Crime-Data System Faces Reported Control Breakdown
WTOP reported a systemic breakdown of internal controls in Washington’s crime-statistics system, leaving the scope and effect on published figures unresolved.
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D.C. Circuit says Trump administration improperly terminated multibillion-dollar climate fund
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration acted improperly when it terminated a Biden-era program intended to finance clean-energy projects.
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Appeals court blocks Trump administration’s termination of multibillion-dollar clean-energy grant program
A divided federal appeals court ruled Aug. 4 that the Trump administration improperly terminated a Biden-era program supporting clean-energy projects, giving the nonprofit coalition chosen to administer the grants a legal victory.
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D.C. Medicaid members in Wellpoint automatically moved to AmeriHealth Caritas
The District says Wellpoint DC members were automatically assigned to AmeriHealth Caritas DC effective Aug. 1, with beneficiaries urged to review care details.
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USDOT announces $1.73 billion for 127 transportation projects nationwide
The U.S. Department of Transportation says FY2026 BUILD grants will support 127 roadway, bridge, transit, rail, maritime and aviation projects across 52 states, territories and the District of Columbia.
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NASA research-security certification begins for covered GW award applicants
A new NASA research-security certification requirement took effect Aug. 5 for covered individuals on financial-assistance awards, according to George Washington University.
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D.C. Council approves nearly $22 billion budget, reverses proposed housing and child-care cuts
The fiscal 2027 plan restores many cuts proposed by Mayor Muriel Bowser, uses one-time funds and changes how the District applies federal tax changes.
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Appeals court keeps Trump mail-voting order on hold in 23 states as administration seeks Supreme Court review
A federal appeals court declined to allow immediate implementation of the Trump administration’s mail-voting order in 23 states and the District of Columbia. The administration has since asked the Supreme Court to let the policy take effect before the November 2026 elections.
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Federal court challenge tests whether FBI employees can be punished for work on Trump investigations
Five new friend-of-the-court briefs are putting fresh focus on a lawsuit over whether former FBI employees were fired for politically sensitive investigative work.
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D.C. Council’s ticket-resale law moves toward a planned 2027 start
The D.C. Council unanimously approved the RESALE Act, but the planned January 1, 2027, start still depends on mayoral approval and congressional review.
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D.C. Public Safety Agencies Spent Nearly $220 Million on Overtime, Auditor Finds
A D.C. Auditor review found four District public-safety agencies spent nearly $220 million on FY2025 overtime, with staffing levels, leave and post-coverage demands driving recurring costs.
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ACA Marketplace Plans Shift Toward Higher Deductibles in 2026
CMS reports 23.1 million 2026 Marketplace selections, but bronze plans gained share as average premiums and deductibles rose after enhanced credits expired.
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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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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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States sue over federal access to TANF recipient data
Twenty-two states and D.C. sued over a federal notice covering TANF records, including Social Security numbers and immigration-status information.