CFPB’s future remains unsettled after court pauses layoff case
A July 10 court pause leaves the CFPB’s proposed layoffs and legal status unresolved while Senate action and consumer complaint access remain in focus.
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Federal workforce cuts leave a measurable mark on U.S. employment
OPM reports a 271,566 net federal workforce decline through June 2026, while GAO found departures far outpaced hiring at 22 major agencies.
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U.S. Extends Jones Act Waiver for Selected Cargoes
A 90-day extension lets qualifying foreign-flagged ships move selected fuel, fertilizer and agricultural cargoes between U.S. ports from Aug. 17.
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IRS reminds Southeast Georgia taxpayers of Aug. 20 deadline
Southeast Georgia wildfire victims have until Aug. 20 to file and pay certain federal taxes, while a new law may preserve more time to claim refunds.
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SNAP retailers face new USDA stocking standards by Nov. 4
Many inventory-based SNAP retailers must stock 28 qualifying staple-food varieties by Nov. 4, while SNAP shoppers can still buy accessory foods.
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US-Iran Talks Stall as Hormuz Dispute Widens Mediation Effort
U.S.-Iran talks have stalled over how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while expanded outreach to Europe adds pressure to Oman-led diplomacy.
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FAA’s New Air-Traffic Software Is Due for Initial Operations This Fall
The FAA’s new FMDS and SMART systems are designed to spot congestion earlier and improve weather routing, but results will come only after launch.
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Federal Circuit appeal could decide access to IEEPA tariff refunds
A Federal Circuit appeal tests whether non-suing importers can receive refunds for invalidated IEEPA duties or must pursue individual court claims.
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Brazil opens reciprocity process after new U.S. tariffs
Brazil has opened a formal reciprocity process after new U.S. tariffs, but no counter-tariffs are in force as consultations with Washington begin.
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Hollywood’s New SAG-AFTRA Contract Puts AI and Streaming Rules to the Test
SAG-AFTRA’s contract is now in force, raising minimums and adding AI, streaming, benefit and digital-replica rules for film and TV work.
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Todd Blanche sworn in after narrow Senate confirmation
Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after a 50-49 Senate vote, putting Trump’s former lawyer atop DOJ as scrutiny of its independence intensifies.
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GAO says federal agencies still lack reliable ways to measure whether programs work
A new GAO assessment says agencies often track spending and participation without enough goals, outcome data or evaluations to show whether programs work.
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Indiana VA patients face temporary online service limits during EHR switch
Indiana VA patients face temporary pauses in online messaging, refills and appointment cancellations as three medical centers switch to a new record system.
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North Korea fires second missile as allied drills approach
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area on August 12, prompting coordinated responses days before U.S.-South Korea drills begin.
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NCAA betting policy puts treatment and sports integrity in tension
A new Division III pathway offers limited treatment-based relief, while Brendan Sorsby’s case shows why betting on one’s own team remains the NCAA’s red line.
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Federal agencies commit more than $5 billion to AI-for-science effort
The Genesis Mission links federal data, supercomputers and laboratories, but 278 project selections still require negotiations before funding is final.
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Healthcare software breach may expose data of 3.8 million people
Patients are receiving notices after a healthcare software vendor said an October 2025 intrusion may have exposed sensitive information nationwide.
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FBI says U.S. homicides fell 18.1% in 2025 to historic low
Preliminary FBI data show U.S. homicides fell 18.1% in 2025, but voluntary reporting, undercounting and later revisions limit what the historic figure proves.
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Toyota recalls more than 508,000 U.S. Camry hybrids over display failure
A software defect may leave key safety indicators blank at startup in certain 2025-2026 Camry hybrids. Owners can check their VIN before notices arrive.
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Heat wave puts schools, sports and workers across U.S. on alert
About 97 million people face heat advisories as dangerous heat spreads from the central Plains to the Southeast, with schools, sports and workers adjusting.
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July Inflation and Weaker Real Pay Put Fresh Pressure on U.S. Employers
July prices rose modestly, but inflation-adjusted hourly pay fell, creating a difficult balance for U.S. employers, workers and consumer demand.
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Social Security August 2026 Payments: Who Gets Paid Aug. 19 and Aug. 26
Most Social Security beneficiaries have two August 2026 payment dates remaining. Learn the birth-date groups, exceptions and steps for missing payments.