U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Imports Take Effect Under Section 338
New U.S. duties of up to 50% now cover more than 550 Canadian products, while Canada has scheduled dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs for September 8.
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Federal Government Opens a New Cybersecurity Lane for U.S. Startups
A White House memorandum could give vetted cybersecurity firms a federally supervised role against foreign cybercrime groups, but major legal and financial questions remain.
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White House Weighs Broader Refinery Waivers as Farm Groups Warn of Biofuel Demand Loss
The administration is weighing broader small-refinery waivers to ease gasoline prices, while farmers warn the move could weaken demand for corn and soy biofuels.
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FDA approves first drug targeting polycythemia vera biology
The FDA approved weekly Mimrylo for adults with poorly controlled polycythemia vera, offering a new way to reduce phlebotomies while requiring close blood-count monitoring.
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Amazon-listed pressure washers recalled over shock risks
Two electric pressure washers sold on Amazon were recalled after the CPSC cited missing GFCI protection and inadequate-length power cords.
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USDA Proposes Rescinding National Roadless Rule
USDA wants to end nationwide roadless protections, shifting more decisions to individual forests while leaving current rules and project reviews in place.
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Texas revises ERCOT review timeline for data-center projects
Texas regulators gave ERCOT more time to verify large-load projects after the Aug. 7 deadline was missed; conditional classifications are due Aug. 31.
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County data show uneven U.S. job growth and rising wages in early 2026
BLS data show U.S. employment barely grew through March while wages rose across most large counties, with sharp differences by place and industry.
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DOJ seeks record $250 million penalty from KKR over alleged merger violations
A proposed DOJ settlement would impose a record $250 million penalty on KKR over alleged Hart-Scott-Rodino filing violations in 16 transactions.
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Education Department Holds Tribal Consultations on 2027 Grants and 2028 Budget Priorities
Education and Interior held August consultations with tribal leaders on grantmaking and budget priorities. Written comments are due Sept. 28 and 29.
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Congress considers 100-foot worship access zones nationwide
A bipartisan bill would target knowing disruption or intimidation near houses of worship during services, but it remains in committee and is not law.
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CDC Says U.S. Mpox May Be Moving Toward Endemic Circulation
A new CDC report finds low-level clade IIb mpox transmission persisted across the U.S. in 2024 and 2025, with vaccination associated with fewer hospitalizations.
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What the RentGrow settlement means for renters denied housing
A federal court order against RentGrow highlights renters’ rights to review and dispute tenant-screening reports after a denial or higher housing cost.
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Census Test Enters Final Days as Selected Households Face Aug. 31 Deadline
Selected households in parts of Huntsville and Spartanburg have two days to complete an online Census Test that could shape preparations for the 2030 count.
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U.S. Credit-Card Balances Rise to $1.263 Trillion in Q2
New York Fed data show credit-card balances rose in the second quarter, while different delinquency measures point to stable new stress but lingering old debt.
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USDA Ordered to Restore Telework Terms for 135 Union Employees
An arbitrator found USDA violated its AFSCME contract by ending telework without bargaining and ordered restoration, negotiations and possible reimbursement.
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Wyoming Seeks Review of DOJ Election Monitoring in Laramie County
Wyoming is investigating how two DOJ attorneys monitored the Aug. 18 primary in Laramie County; the state’s election results remain approved.
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Senate funding bill would push shutdown deadline to Dec. 11
The Senate passed a temporary funding bill for Dec. 11, but the House must still act before Sept. 30 because the measure is not yet law.
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What the new DOJ report says about the FBI’s Richmond Catholic memo
A new DOJ report says Richmond agents pursued inquiries involving two priests, while earlier reviews found serious analytic and First Amendment failures.
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Federal judge extends Big Bend construction pause through Sept. 15
A federal court agreement pauses new ground-disturbing border construction near Big Bend through Sept. 15, while a separate Santa Elena access restriction remains.
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Supreme Court gets HISA responses in horse-racing oversight case
Federal and HISA respondents urge the Supreme Court to take up related Fifth Circuit cases first in a dispute over horse-racing enforcement power.
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Congress begins review of proposed U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement
Congress is reviewing a proposed 30-year U.S.-Saudi nuclear pact, with lawmakers focused on enrichment limits, inspections and Trump’s Israel condition.