Trump order presses new childhood vaccine framework but changes nothing yet
President Trump’s August 10 order calls for new vaccine categories and separate MMR shots, but it does not immediately change federal or school rules.
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Smithsonian Budget Request Would Fall 11% as Congress Weighs Funding
The Smithsonian is seeking $961.3 million for fiscal 2027 as Congress debates funding, museum construction and the institution’s independence.
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LA28 opens applications for up to 60,000 unpaid volunteer roles
LA28 is accepting applications for up to 60,000 unpaid Olympic and Paralympic volunteer roles, with most assignments in Los Angeles and others in seven U.S. cities.
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NCAA baseball weighs ball-and-strike challenges for 2027
NCAA baseball committees have proposed optional ball-and-strike challenges for 2027, but approval, venue access and final procedures remain unresolved.
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NASA, Blue Origin Plan New Glenn Tests at Stennis
NASA and Blue Origin plan New Glenn upper-stage hot-fire tests at Mississippi’s Stennis facility this fall, linking commercial rocket work to Artemis.
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FCC broadband deadline puts new nationwide coverage data on track
Providers and eligible governments have until September 1 to update FCC broadband data, challenge location records and shape the next national map.
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Former West Virginia Jail Officer Admits to Camera-Blind-Spot Beatings
Nathaniel Pack pleaded guilty after admitting officers assaulted restrained detainees away from cameras, falsified reports and delayed medical care.
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FEMA Leadership Change Raises Capacity Questions Before Peak Hurricane Months
The Senate confirmed Cameron Hamilton on August 7, giving FEMA a permanent administrator as hurricane activity typically peaks from August through October.
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EU extends tariff truce with U.S. while keeping retaliation option
The EU is keeping countermeasures against U.S. trade suspended indefinitely, even as new tariff cuts offer companies more certainty and preserve a response option.
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What families should know about 2026-27 FAFSA deadlines
The 2026-27 FAFSA remains open through June 30, 2027, but earlier college and state deadlines may affect access to limited aid.
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GAO Says State Department Overseas Housing Rules Need Review
A new GAO report says State’s overseas housing-space standards date to 1991 and its measurement method differs from U.S. appraisal practice, raising oversight concerns.
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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.