Extreme heat in the Northeast: NJ suspected deaths, storms, and what WEA means
New Jersey officials linked 19 suspected heat deaths to a Northeast heat wave that later shifted into thunderstorms. Here’s how NWS warnings and WEA help.
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United States: Alibaba and AUS pay $600M under DOJ non-prosecution deal—what changes next
DOJ says Alibaba and AUS Merchant Services agreed to a $600M non-prosecution deal. Here are the key compliance fixes—and what to watch.
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Chatrie v. United States clarifies Fourth Amendment limits on location data—why it matters for phones, apps, and police warrants
Chatrie v. United States (June 29) held that a geofence warrant to pull Google Location History is a Fourth Amendment search—then vacated and remanded.
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FHFA proposed Duty to Serve changes: comments due July 24, 2026
U.S. evening update: FHFA is accepting public comments on a proposed Duty to Serve rewrite affecting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through July 24, 2026.
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Trump signs Section 232 aircraft-import proclamation—180-day talks window
Trump signed a Section 232 proclamation for commercial aircraft, jet engines and parts—launching Commerce-USTR talks and a required 180-day update.
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Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender girls in school sports (Title IX)
United States Evening Courts and Rights Update – On June 30, Supreme Court upheld state bans barring transgender girls from girls’ and women’s sports under Title IX.
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Nearly $13M in Susan Harwood Training Grants: who can apply (deadline July 31)
OSHA has $12.7M for Susan Harwood Training Grants. Unions and labor/management groups can apply by 11:59 p.m. EDT July 31, 2026.
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CDC extends Ebola entry suspension through July 21; comments due July 10
CDC says its June 21 order keeps suspending entry for Ebola-linked travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan until July 21; comments due July 10.
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FTC seeks comments on AI “suppression of accuracy” under FTC Act Section 5
United States – The FTC proposed an AI policy statement on when “suppression of accuracy” could be deceptive under FTC Act Section 5. Comment by July 31.
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EPA proposes shifting Tier 4 vehicle pollution to MY 2029; comments due July 6
EPA’s proposed “Part 1” would stretch Tier 3 for certain new vehicles through 2027–2028 and start Tier 4 criteria pollution controls in MY 2029. Comments due July 6.
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7th Circuit: Riley deadline may be equitably tolled in CAT/withholding cases
A July 6, 2026 7th Circuit decision says some late-filed CAT/withholding-only petitions after Riley v. Bondi can proceed via equitable tolling.
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May PCE inflation gauge rises: core PCE for grocery, rent, borrowing costs
United States Prices and Inflation Watch – BEA reports May PCE prices up 0.4% MoM and 4.1% YoY; core PCE up 0.3% MoM and 3.4% YoY—grocery, rent and borrowing takeaways.
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SBA Suspends 7,800 Wisconsin Borrowers in $375M PPP/EIDL Fraud Case
SBA says it suspended 7,800 Wisconsin PPP/EIDL borrowers tied to $375 million in suspected fraud. Here’s what changes—and what it doesn’t prove.
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FHA INFO 2026-15: UAD 3.6 appraisal reporting shifts through EAD—what’s next
HUD’s FHA INFO 2026-15 (posted June 25) outlines a UAD 3.6 switch via its EAD portal, with limited beta testing now and optional/mandatory dates later.
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White House CEQ selects tech firms for Permitting Innovators Expo on July 31
CEQ says selected technology firms will demo tools at a July 31 expo as it pushes digitized federal environmental reviews and permitting.
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USPS ballot-mail portal proposal: governors urge withdrawal after court order
June 2, 2026 USPS proposed a “Federal Ballot Mail Portal” using unique IMb barcodes and state participation lists. Governors urged withdrawal July 2 after court action.
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Supreme Court preserves Mississippi’s late mail-ballot rule in Watson
United States Fast Follow on Courts and Constitutional Law — Supreme Court (June 29, 2026) says federal “Election Day” rules don’t require receipt by that day.
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OMB’s Uniform Guidance overhaul: July 13 comment deadline and FY 2027 timing
United States Congress and Budget Watch – OMB’s proposed Uniform Guidance changes (2 CFR Part 200) are open for comment until July 13, 2026.
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DOT resets airline ancillary-fee disclosures after Fifth Circuit vacatur
DOT’s July 2, 2026 final rule reinstates pre-2024 disclosure standards for airline add-on fees after a Feb. 3, 2026 court vacatur. What changes for booking.
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DOJ Closes Minnesota Title VI Review After State Ends Grant Program
United States Rights and Public Policy – DOJ says it closed a Title VI compliance review after Minnesota repealed the law behind its Capacity Strengthening Initiative.
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SAVE ends July 1: servicers’ 90-day notices and a June 30 PSLF court block
SAVE exits start July 1 for millions of federal borrowers: servicers will send notices with a 90-day deadline. A June 30 ruling blocks parts of PSLF reform.
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DOL OIG launches H-1B fraud and labor-trafficking probe—what to watch next
United States National Accountability Fast Follow – DOL OIG launched an investigation into alleged H-1B/PERM fraud and labor trafficking and opened a nationwide tip push.