D.C. Circuit says EPA improperly terminated billions in climate grants
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration likely violated federal law by terminating climate grants and seeking to recover money already distributed.
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CMS will end Medicare Part D premium-stabilization program after 2026
CMS will end a temporary Medicare Part D program after 2026. MedPAC estimated it reduced the average standalone drug-plan premium by $16 in 2026, potentially increasing costs for some enrollees in 2027.
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CMS to wind down Medicare drug subsidy program that helped limit some Part D costs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said it would end a prescription-drug subsidy program created in 2024. The effect on beneficiaries will vary.
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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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GAO: IIJA/IRA $33.6B Pending, about $17.8B Canceled—Grant Timing Watch
July 22 GAO review finds EPA, DOT, Interior and NTIA obligated most IIJA/IRA funding—but left about $17.8B canceled and $33.6B pending.
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GAO: Interior’s FWS Lacks Project Performance Goals for IRA Refuge Spending
GAO says FWS obligated 99.6% of a $125M IRA refuge-restoration pot but didn’t set project-level performance goals to measure results; recommendations remain open.
