U.S.-Iran ceasefire strain: U.S. demands Iran keep Strait of Hormuz open
Washington is pressing Iran for a public pledge on freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as maritime incidents test the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
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Wildfire Smoke & Air Quality Alerts: What to do now (and where to check)
United States Weather Safety and Emergency Alerts – NWS Air Quality Alerts for wildfire smoke are time-sensitive. Here’s how to read them and reduce exposure.
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DOE opens 60-day comment window on draft 2026 National Transmission Needs Study
United States Infrastructure and Power Grid – DOE released a draft 2026 transmission needs study for 60 days of public input; comments close Sept. 7.
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FDA recall: Ola-Ola pounded yam pulled over undeclared milk allergen risk
United States Food Drug and Consumer Safety – FDA says Ola-Ola Pounded Yam may contain undeclared milk allergen; check expiration dates Nov 2028–May 2029.
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FEMA election-security grant terms: 20% drawdown holdback until proof
FEMA’s FY 2026 HSGP NOFO requires states and UASI recipients to hold back 20% of drawdowns until FEMA verifies election-security proof. Apply by July 24.
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U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. Barbara: what happens next for birthright citizenship
United States Evening Courts and Rights Update — On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court in Trump v. Barbara struck down EO 14160, reaffirming birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children.
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EPA proposes new public participation minimums for “minor” air permits—comment deadlines
EPA’s July 7 proposal would change the federal “minimum” for public notice and comment on minor NSR permits in SIPs—comments due Aug. 21.
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OSHA proposes $3.5M+ after sulfuric-acid cleanup alleged hazards at BWC
OSHA says it proposed $3,520,703 in penalties after a Dec. 27, 2025 sulfuric-acid spill cleanup at BWC Terminals in Channelview. Employers have 15 business days.
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HHS ends COVID-19 EUA declarations for devices and drugs: key dates
HHS signed COVID-19 EUA declaration terminations: devices end Dec. 26, 2026, drugs/biologics June 29, 2027—tied to FDA/EUA oversight changes.
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1st Circuit: Maine can require anti-discrimination for religious schools
July 2, 2026: The 1st Circuit upheld Maine’s bid to apply anti-discrimination rules to religious schools taking tuition aid, but remanded “Religious Expression.”
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Supreme Court expands at-will removal of independent regulators—except the Fed
Two June 29, 2026 Supreme Court rulings expand at-will removal of many independent regulators, but leave the Federal Reserve with a narrower carve-out.
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FHFA House Price Index: U.S. home values slip 0.1% in April, but stay up 2.0% year over year
FHFA reports April 2026 U.S. home prices down 0.1% month-to-month but up 2.0% year over year, after a March revision.
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United States consumer prices report: June CPI due July 14 (8:30 a.m. ET)
United States Consumer Costs and Household Budgets – BLS releases June 2026 CPI July 14 at 8:30 AM ET. Here’s how to read rent, food, and gas headlines.
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United States Hiring Pulse: May JOLTS shows openings ~7.6M and hires ~5.2M steady
United States Jobs and Hiring Watch — May 2026 JOLTS: job openings 7.6 million and hires 5.2 million look steady, but wholesale trade and federal gov moved.
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EO 14414 expands regenerative agriculture research and cumulative exposure frameworks
United States White House and Federal Power Watch – EO 14414 signed June 25, 2026 directs EPA and HHS to prioritize cumulative farm chemical risk research.
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DOJ OIG: Ramsey County COPS Grant Audit Finds $273,011 in Questioned Costs
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending — DOJ OIG says a $2.965M Ramsey County COPS grant had $273,011 questioned costs and a $636,179 SEFA omission.
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Supreme Court strikes down coordinated party-spending limits: what changes
The Supreme Court ruled June 30, 2026 that federal limits on political parties’ coordinated expenditures violate the First Amendment. Here’s what changes.
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USPS ballot-mail plan enjoined: what NAACP settlement means for 2026 mail-ballot delivery
A D.C. federal judge blocked USPS from implementing key parts of its 2026 “Ballot Mail for Federal Elections” plan tied to a 2021 NAACP settlement.
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Indictments add defendants in White House UFC plot case in Ohio
New federal indictments expand an alleged White House UFC drone-and-sniper plot case in Ohio, as prosecutors seek a streamlined conspiracy.
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U.S.–Iran “peace deal” as July 2026 ceasefire talk cools—Strait of Hormuz risk
The U.S.–Iran peace deal promised a ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz reopening. AP says July 8 it was declared “over,” while IMO warns risk remains volatile.
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Frozen GreenWise Blueberries Recalled After E. coli O145:H28 Update (July 6)
United States Public Health and Disease Watch – FDA and CDC (July 6) tie a multistate E. coli O145:H28 outbreak to recalled GreenWise frozen blueberries. Check lot 60401.
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Tarmac delays in severe weather: DOT rules and 2026 BTS data through May
Thunderstorms can leave planes stuck on the ground. Here’s what counts as a DOT “tarmac delay,” the 3/4-hour rules, and BTS 2026 data through May.