Brazil Tariff Fight Moves From Investigation to Enforcement
A 25% additional U.S. tariff on covered Brazilian imports is now being collected, with exemptions aimed at limiting shortages and supply-chain disruption.
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NSF’s $250 Million Research Restart Moves Into Application Phase
NSF’s restarted SBIR/STTR program is accepting proposals for scientific-instrumentation projects, with the next full-proposal deadline set for November 4.
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Lawsuit says EEOC froze federal class claims, including prison case
AFGE and two federal correctional officers sued the EEOC, alleging an indefinite pause on federal class complaints and delays in a Louisiana prison case.
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Fayus expands OLA-OLA pounded yam recall over undeclared milk
Fayus expanded its voluntary recall to four OLA-OLA pounded yam package sizes distributed in six U.S. states, Canada and Australia.
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Fish and Wildlife Service Revises Endangered Species Act Rules
The agency finalized changes to threatened-species protections and critical-habitat designations, including an end to the prior blanket-rule option.
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Postal watchdog outlines 15 options for USPS financial gap
A July 22 white paper lays out 15 possible revenue and cost changes for the U.S. Postal Service, including workforce, benefits and service options.
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States Sue Over Conditions on Federal Disaster Funds
More than 24 states are challenging a DHS policy that would withhold 20% of certain FEMA grants unless states meet election and immigration-related conditions.
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USPTO Sets Oct. 1, 2026 Madrid e-Filing Deadline
The USPTO says Madrid e-Filing will become the required platform for new international trademark applications based on U.S. applications or registrations starting Oct. 1, 2026.
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USDA Opens Applications for $500 Million Fertilizer Program
The USDA is accepting applications for up to $500 million to expand independent domestic fertilizer production and improve supply options for U.S. farmers.
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U.S. Settles $7.5 Million False Claims Case Involving Ascend Elements
The Justice Department announced a $7.5 million settlement with Ascend Elements over allegations involving a Department of Energy grant.
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EPA Allows Some Air Permits Before Credits Are Secured
EPA guidance issued July 1 says authorities may issue certain construction permits in areas that miss national air-quality standards before required emission-reduction credits are secured, if enforceable conditions are included.
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Justice Department Updates Federal Religious-Liberty Guidance
The Justice Department’s updated guidance directs federal agencies to consider religious-liberty protections in rules, enforcement, employment, contracts and grants.
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U.S. Charitable Giving Reached a Record $617 Billion in 2025
Americans gave an estimated $617 billion to U.S. charities in 2025, a 3% increase after inflation, according to Giving USA.
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CMS Ends Medicare Part D Premium Program Before 2027
CMS will end the temporary Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration before the 2027 plan year, changing how some beneficiaries may experience prescription-drug costs.
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Census releases 2025 data on U.S. household finances
The Census Bureau’s 2025 Survey of Income and Program Participation adds updated national data on family finances, caregiving, education, health insurance, child care and food security.
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U.S. Payrolls Fell by 23,000 in July as Job Growth Turned Negative
U.S. nonfarm payroll employment fell by 23,000 in July, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1% as labor-force participation declined.
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DOJ and FBI Seize 13 Websites Targeting Clearance Holders
The Justice Department and FBI seized 13 domains they said were backed by suspected Chinese agents and used fake consulting offers to seek sensitive information from current and former U.S. security-clearance holders.
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FAA caps summer flights at Chicago O’Hare to curb delays
The FAA set a 2,708-operation daily limit at Chicago O’Hare after more than 3,080 peak-day movements were planned for summer 2026.
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D.C. Circuit Leaves Trump Mail-Ballot Order in Effect for Now
The D.C. Circuit declined to block President Donald Trump’s mail-ballot order, while a Massachusetts ruling keeps its 2026 election status unresolved.
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Judge Pauses Paramount-Warner Merger Through Aug. 17
A federal judge has paused Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery while 12 states pursue an antitrust challenge to the approximately $81 billion deal.
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U.S. Payrolls Fall by 23,000, Complicating Fed Rate Debate
U.S. nonfarm payroll employment fell by 23,000 in July, while a scheduled inflation report became more important to the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.
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NCAA FCS Committee Advances Football Calendar Proposal
A proposal would create two out-of-season practice periods, revise recruiting rules and test real-time replay video during 2026 conference games.