NSA watchdog finds gaps in whistleblower language in agency NDAs
An NSA inspector-general review found four of five agency-developed nondisclosure agreements omitted required whistleblower language. NSA agreed to fix the gaps.
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NCAA eases some Division III sports-betting penalties
A new NCAA Division III framework softens some first-time betting penalties while keeping severe sanctions for conduct that threatens college-game integrity.
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NSF puts more than $290 million into eight U.S. quantum research institutes
The NSF announced more than $290 million for eight U.S. quantum institutes targeting hardware, error correction, networking, sensing, simulation and training.
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ATF Probes Cyber Incident in Standalone System, Says Core Services Unaffected
ATF is investigating a cyber incident in an isolated system reportedly holding information on investigation targets. The agency says core services remain operational.
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DOT Seeks Comments on Utility Use of Highway and Rail Corridors
The Transportation Department is seeking comments on a voluntary plan for power, broadband and water infrastructure in highway and rail rights-of-way.
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Trump Declares Emergency Over Foreign Risks to U.S. Power Grid
President Trump’s August 26 order gives Energy officials new authority over some foreign-linked bulk-power equipment, but rules and lists are still pending.
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KKR Faces Record $250 Million Penalty Over Merger-Filing Allegations
The DOJ proposed a record $250 million KKR penalty over alleged merger-filing violations. The judgment still needs public comment and court approval.
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July Housing Data Show Why More Permits Have Not Produced More Homes
July permits rose, but starts, completions and new-home sales fell, showing why authorized projects have not yet become available housing.
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Forest Service proposal would end national roadless rule for about 59 million acres
The Forest Service proposed rescinding the 2001 roadless rule. No logging or road project is approved, but future decisions could shift to individual forests.
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Deloitte to Pay $21.5 Million in DOJ Federal-Contract Case
Deloitte agreed to pay $21.5 million to resolve DOJ allegations that five entities used race and sex in federal-contract employment practices.
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States renew fight over Trump mail-voting rules before 2026 midterms
Twenty-four states, D.C. and Pennsylvania’s governor sued USPS over ballot-mail procedures as courts weigh whether new rules can apply before the November 3 election.
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Federal award reshapes Cleveland-Cliffs’ $1 billion Ohio steel upgrade
A revised DOE-backed plan will rebuild Cleveland-Cliffs’ Ohio blast furnace, preserve about 2,300 jobs and maintain automotive-grade steel production.
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Emerald AI Raises $150 Million in Series A for Grid Software
Emerald AI’s $150 million Series A signals investor interest in software that could help data centers manage power demand as U.S. grid constraints grow.
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SBA Proposal Could Add 114,541 Eligible Small Businesses
The SBA’s proposed size-standard overhaul could expand federal loan and contracting eligibility for 114,541 firms, but current rules remain in effect.
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Cuisinart Grill Brush Recall Expands to 3,625,800 Units
Conair expanded the Cuisinart wire-bristle grill brush recall by 1,905,805 units after reports of detached bristles and three medical-treatment cases.
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GAO says DOE lacks clear standards for nuclear cleanup contractors
A new GAO report says DOE lacks measurable standards for judging contractor oversight at nuclear cleanup sites, leaving accountability gaps across a mission lasting decades.
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State Watchdog Finds Gaps in USAID Program Transfer
A July 2026 State Department watchdog report found staffing, training, IT and award-guidance gaps as officials managed 1,504 transferred USAID awards.
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NHTSA Presses AV Developers Over First-Responder Safety
NHTSA says driverless vehicles have entered emergency scenes and blocked responders. Developers face meetings and possible enforcement, but no new rule yet.
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EPA Proposal Could Give States More Control Over Public Input on Minor Air Permits
EPA has proposed letting state and local agencies decide more of the public-participation process for minor air permits. Comments are due August 21.
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Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver for Energy and Farm Cargo
A 90-day waiver begins August 17, allowing case-by-case exemptions for foreign vessels carrying energy and selected farm cargo between U.S. ports.
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Court keeps White House record-preservation order in force during appeal
A federal judge paused further trial-court proceedings but kept a Presidential Records Act preservation injunction in force during the administration’s appeal.
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Wisconsin Judge Finds Paper-Only Absentee Voting Denies Some Disabled Voters Equal Access
A Wisconsin judge found the paper-only absentee system denies some voters with print disabilities privacy and independence, but left the remedy unresolved.