HUD Grant Fraud Settlement: Former Santa Fe Executive Agrees to Pay $735,000
The July 8, 2026 HUD grant civil settlement resolves allegations that a former Santa Fe executive concealed conflicts and sought ineligible rental aid—$735,000.
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Supreme Court lets Texas app-age-verification law stand after denial
On July 6, 2026, the Supreme Court denied a request to lift a stay in CCIA v. Paxton—so Texas app age checks and parent consent stay in force.
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Grand Staircase–Escalante Monument shrinks: 60-day reopening clock at 9 a.m.
A July 13 proclamation excludes about 1.69 million acres; excluded lands reopen at 9 a.m. ET after the 60-day clock. What to watch next.
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Supreme Court limits TPS challenges in Mullin v. Doe (June 25, 2026)
June 25, 2026: The Supreme Court ruled that most statutory (non-constitutional) TPS termination challenges face major judicial-review limits—making stays harder to win.
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First Circuit upholds CDC six-month age rule for imported dogs
First Circuit affirmed CDC foreign-quarantine rules requiring imported dogs be at least six months old, rejecting a challenge by Caribbean rescue groups.
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5th Circuit partly enforces NLRB order vs. Starbucks after union dispute
June 23, 2026: the 5th Circuit enforced part of an NLRB order against Starbucks, but rejected the discharge theory and dismissed review of a “second election.”
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FDA’s proposed “hub-and-spoke” drug registration rule: what it could change
FDA proposes “hub-and-spoke” networks register as one and clarifies foreign reporting; expedited updates include 5/30/120-day timelines. Comments due Sept. 11, 2026.
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OCR launches national K-12 push against “passing the trash”—parent checklist
On July 10, 2026, OCR launched a national K-12 initiative with 20 directed investigations tied to 2023–24 CRDC—plus guidance for Title IX compliance.
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EEOC rescinds 1979 affirmative action guidance: hiring and compliance changes
United States Midday Congress and Agency Update – On July 6, 2026, EEOC rescinded 1979 affirmative action guidance and removed 29 CFR Part 1608.
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FTC requires Amazon to pay $2.25M over identity-theft victims’ FCRA records requests
FTC says Amazon violated FCRA Section 609(e) by refusing or delaying identity-theft record requests. Proposed settlement: $2.25M + victim notice.
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IRS Working Families Tax Cuts: “No tax on tips” and “No tax on overtime”
IRS guidance updated July 1 and July 6 explains the ‘no tax on tips’ and ‘no tax on overtime’ deductions—and what to track in your pay records.
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U.S. Jobs Report (June 2026): Hiring cooled to +57,000 as unemployment held
United States Jobs and Hiring Watch — June payroll rose +57,000, unemployment held at 4.2%, and participation fell. Here’s what changed.
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BEA PCE inflation watch: June 2026 PCE price index releases July 30, 8:30 a.m. EDT
United States Prices and Inflation Watch — On July 30 at 8:30 a.m. EDT, BEA will release June 2026 PCE and core PCE. Here’s how to read it.
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DOT updates due-process hearings for future “unfair or deceptive” aviation rules (July 31)
DOT’s final rule (published July 1, 2026) updates hearings for future “unfair or deceptive” aviation consumer-protection proposals—effective July 31.
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Judge Kathleen Williams blocks “settlement” label, sanctions Trump IRS lawyers
July 13 ruling says Trump–IRS case was used for an “anti-weaponization” fund; judge sanctions lawyers and blocks “settlement” label in court.
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July 7 ruling quashes DOJ subpoena for Fulton election workers’ personal data
A July 7 order from U.S. District Judge William Ray quashed DOJ’s grand-jury request for Fulton County election workers’ names and contact info.
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House Oversight subpoenas Leon Black: what the July 16 deposition requires
United States Congress Oversight and Policy Fights – House Oversight issued two subpoenas to Leon Black on June 26: a July 16 deposition and an NDA document demand.
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July 1 FAR update: EO 14402 makes fixed-price default, adds justification
EO 14402 (Apr. 30) pushes fixed-price as default and requires written approval for non-fixed-price and hybrid deals—what changes July 1.
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U.S. amicus in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy urges clearer Free Exercise test
On July 2, the U.S. filed an amicus in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy (No. 25-581), urging clearer Free Exercise rules for “universal preschool.”
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FTC proposes $35M settlement with Hopper over hidden travel-app fees—what’s next
FTC proposes a $35 million settlement in FTC v. Hopper, accusing hidden “Tip” and “VIP Support” fees; here’s what the order would require next.
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House Appropriations advances FY 2027 Defense bill toward full vote at $1.072T
United States Congress and Budget Watch – The House Appropriations Committee advanced its FY 2027 Defense bill, setting up a topline dispute over domestic cuts.
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ED–DOJ partnership announced June 30 to escalate FERPA parental-access enforcement
On June 30, ED said it began a DOJ partnership to enforce FERPA parental access to education records after Kansas City, Kansas findings.