White House Reconciliation Push Has House Blueprint but No Senate Deal
The House approved a budget framework, but the Senate left for recess without acting on the package, making September the next political test.
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Federal judge limits grant cancellations based on shifting priorities
A Massachusetts judge ruled agencies cannot terminate active federal grants solely because officials later adopt different priorities, protecting billions at risk.
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OPM expands USA Hire skills assessments across federal jobs
OPM says USA Hire now covers all General Schedule occupational series, but federal applicants must still meet each vacancy’s education, experience and license rules.
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A 50% U.S. tariff on selected Canadian dairy imports is scheduled for August 19
A new 50% U.S. duty on selected Canadian dairy ingredients is scheduled for August 19. Importers are watching classifications, costs and trade talks.
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White House pushes agencies toward mission-driven U.S. research
A July 21 White House report and FY2028 memo seek more mission-driven research, shared federal infrastructure and faster commercialization, but no funding shift is complete.
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SBA Supply-Chain Grant Competition Closed After $9 Million Call
The SBA sought proposals for up to 20 SCALE grants helping organizations support small businesses in six strategic supply chains. The deadline was Aug. 7.
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CPSC’s Import Filing Rule Now Covers Most Regulated Products
Since July 8, importers have had to electronically file certificate data for most regulated consumer products, including many low-value and marketplace shipments.
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SEC watchdog says former employee exposed case data through her son
An SEC inspector general report says a retired employee accessed nonpublic enforcement data, showed it to her son and saw images shared on X.
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Federal regulators let Zoox charge for rides in robotaxis
A limited NHTSA exemption lets Amazon-owned Zoox charge for rides in purpose-built robotaxis without steering wheels or pedals, starting in Las Vegas.
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NOAA outlook keeps much of U.S. tilted toward heat through October
NOAA favors above-normal temperatures across much of the U.S. through October, but drought risks vary by region as El Niño strengthens.
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DOE orders Michigan coal plant to remain available through November
A new DOE emergency order keeps Michigan’s 1,420-megawatt Campbell coal plant available through Nov. 14 amid MISO reliability concerns.
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U.S. Business Sales Fell in June While Inventories Held Steady
June business sales and factory shipments fell 1.1% from May, while inventories were virtually unchanged and the inventory-to-sales ratio stayed below its year-earlier level.
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Federal courthouse-arrest ruling faces New York compliance test
A nationwide ruling vacated broad ICE courthouse-arrest policies, while Manhattan arrests and access litigation test what remains allowed.
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Education Department Sets Aug. 19 Student-Privacy Breach Webinar
The Education Department’s Aug. 19 webinar will use a simulated breach to help schools review vendors, access controls, data flows and response plans.
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Federal prosecutors seek victims in alleged $100 million nonprofit trust fraud case
The Aug. 14 deadline for victim input has passed, but the FBI questionnaire remains available as prosecutors evaluate possible plea talks.
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CMS’s ACCESS model adds an Aug. 17 start date. What Medicare patients should know
CMS’s ACCESS model adds a participant start date on August 17, but availability, costs and results still depend on providers, location and track.
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FHA’s proposed partial-claim change could simplify some refinances
HUD is considering a voluntary five-year FHA demonstration that would replace some partial-claim liens with an agreement tied to the first mortgage.
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2026 employer child-care credit expands workplace-care incentives
The IRS has expanded the employer child-care credit, but families benefit only if businesses offer care, subsidies or referral services.
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Auto Credit Is Expanding Slightly, but Risk Remains Uneven
U.S. auto lending is edging higher, but debt growth and repayment stress remain concentrated among weaker-credit borrowers and nonprime portfolios.
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Missouri Court Fight Moves to Next Stage After Redistricting Vote Rejected
Missouri’s redistricting fight is headed to court after Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected a referendum despite organizers’ verified-signature claim.
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FDA finalizes Orange B removal, weighs Citrus Red No. 2 ban
The FDA has finalized removal of an abandoned sausage-casing color authorization while weighing a separate proposal affecting orange skins.
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FAA, NTSB investigate Marine One separation incident near Reagan
The FAA and NTSB are investigating a momentary loss of separation after an airliner took off as Marine One approached Reagan National on August 4.