NASA’s Roman Space Telescope remains scheduled for Aug. 30 launch
NASA lists Aug. 30, 2026, as the launch date for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a mission designed to study dark energy, exoplanets and the wider universe.
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Justice Department Announces Nationwide Tren de Aragua Crackdown With More Than 25 Defendants Charged
The Justice Department says nationwide Homeland Security Task Force investigations tied to Tren de Aragua led to charges against more than 25 defendants and the seizure of more than 80 firearms and narcotics.
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FAA proposes $255,000 penalty against United over flight attendant drug-testing allegations
The FAA alleges United allowed a flight attendant to perform safety-sensitive duties on 47 flights without required evaluation, testing and follow-up safeguards.
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Prolonged western heat wave continues as drought risk expands across the Great Plains and Corn Belt
A NOAA outlook identifies persistent western heat and rising rapid-onset drought risk in parts of the Great Plains and Corn Belt through Aug. 10.
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Senate Judiciary panel advances Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12–10 to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination, as senators questioned assurances tied to a proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund.
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USDA will require SNAP retailers to stock more staple foods beginning in fall 2026
A final USDA rule will require SNAP-authorized retailers nationwide to carry seven varieties of staple foods across four categories, while increasing perishable-food requirements and closing loopholes for some snack foods.
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HHS Watchdog Reports $5.56 Billion in Projected Recoveries and Savings
A six-month federal health-care enforcement report cited $5.56 billion in expected recoveries and projected savings, 1,212 exclusions and major Medicare Advantage settlements.
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U.S. Employers Cut 23,000 Jobs in July as Labor-Market Growth Weakens
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 23,000-job decline in U.S. nonfarm payroll employment in July, while the unemployment rate edged lower.
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FDA updates Cyclospora investigation tied to iceberg lettuce as prices pressure restaurants
The FDA identified iceberg lettuce as the leading food item of interest in a Cyclospora investigation and listed eight states in the distribution footprint of a Taylor Farms de Mexico recall.
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Senate approves short-term funding bill to avert a federal shutdown before the election
The Senate approved a temporary federal funding measure on Aug. 8, 2026, but the bill still needs House approval after the August recess before it can reach President Donald Trump.
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MLB and Players’ Union Begin Bargaining Ahead of 2026 Labor Deadline
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association held their first bargaining session May 12 as they work toward a new agreement before the current deal expires Dec. 1, 2026.
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SpaceX shares fall 13.6% after first public quarterly report highlights heavier AI spending
SpaceX shares fell 13.6% after the company released its first quarterly report as a publicly traded company, putting its artificial-intelligence spending and profitability prospects under investor scrutiny.
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VA to Narrow Chapter 35 Education Benefits for Some High-School Programs in 2026
Starting Aug. 1, 2026, new periods of training generally will not qualify for Chapter 35 benefits covering high-school coursework, GED-level training, tutoring or academic remediation.
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HUD Inspector General Finds Deficiencies in Nearly Half of Single-Audit Reviews
A HUD inspector general review found report-quality, data-quality or timeliness deficiencies in 23 of 51 single-audit reporting packages covering federal housing and community-development oversight.
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Senate Committee Votes to Hold Anthony Fauci in Contempt Over COVID-19 Testimony
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to hold former NIAID Director Anthony Fauci in contempt after he declined to answer questions at a COVID-19 hearing.
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Labor Department issues guidance on commuting and remote-work time under federal wage law
Two Wage and Hour Division opinion letters explain how federal wage law applies to commuter travel and work performed at home during part of the day.
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USPTO expands AI tools across trademark examination after 250,000 application analyses
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office says its trademark organization fully adopted Scout LLM on July 1, while a related classification tool had analyzed 250,000 applications by July 13.
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GAO Says Federal Agencies Lack Goals and Data Needed to Judge Whether Many Programs Work
A Government Accountability Office review of 15 federal programs at five agencies found weaknesses in goals, performance data and the use of information to assess results.
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EPA Proposes Removing Minimum Federal Public-Participation Rules for Minor-Source Permits
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to streamline permitting for minor pollution sources by eliminating minimum federal requirements for public participation, leaving states and localities to determine how their programs operate.
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GAO Says Federal Agencies Struggle to Match Data Used to Check Award Eligibility
A new Government Accountability Office report says agencies face data-quality and interoperability problems when checking whether recipients qualify for federal awards and payments.
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Justice Department backs mosque’s claim that New Jersey zoning rules treat houses of worship unequally
The Justice Department says Sayreville’s zoning code may impose burdens on religious assemblies that do not apply to comparable secular uses.
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Justice Department Updates Guidance to Strengthen Religious-Liberty Protections
The Justice Department’s July 23 guidance says federal agencies should recognize religious conduct in daily life and reasonably accommodate it when practicable and legally permitted.