Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending coordinated with federal candidates
The 6-3 ruling removes a longstanding federal restriction on coordinated party spending ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections.
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Trump pressures Senate to cancel August recess until voting bill advances
President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the Senate in Washington until lawmakers pass the SAVE America Act, while Sen. Mike Lee requested a roll-call vote on the recess question.
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Trump orders additional 50% U.S. duty on certain Canadian motor vehicles
A presidential proclamation will add a 50% duty to specified Canadian products, including covered motor vehicles, beginning Aug. 19, 2026.
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U.S. Economy Grew at a Sluggish 1.5% Annual Rate in the Second Quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter as elevated inflation, fuel prices and borrowing costs continued to pressure households and businesses.
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U.S. Employers Cut 23,000 Jobs in July, Raising New Labor-Market Concerns
U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July, sending stocks higher and Treasury yields lower as investors reassessed the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook.
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Federal judge’s eligibility ruling could let Class of 2022 college athletes return for a fifth season
A federal judge clarified an NCAA eligibility order that could allow some athletes who exhausted four seasons in spring 2026 to compete again in 2026-27.
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NFL Rookie-Signing Deadline Passes, Limiting 2026 Mobility for Unsigned Draft Picks
The NFL’s August 6 deadline has locked any drafted rookie who remained unsigned to the team that selected him through the 2027 draft, while clubs move toward preseason and roster-cut deadlines.
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FBI, CISA and Partner Agencies Warn of Ongoing Attacks on U.S. Industrial-Control Systems
A federal cyber warning says internet-connected operational-technology devices, including Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers, are being exploited across multiple U.S. critical-infrastructure sectors.
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U.S. homicides on track for another historic decline in 2026, report says
An Associated Press analysis of homicide data from 30 U.S. cities found an 18% decline from the same period in 2025, but researchers cautioned that the preliminary figures do not establish one national cause.
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Supreme Court docket opens new stage in Interior dispute with Shoshone-Bannock Tribes
The Department of the Interior and other federal petitioners asked the Supreme Court to review a Ninth Circuit dispute involving the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation. The tribes’ response is due Aug. 20.
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DHS Changes Asylum Referrals, Allowing Some Cases to Reach Immigration Court Without Interviews
An interim final rule effective July 28 allows USCIS to refer certain affirmative asylum applications to immigration court without an interview and removes a credibility-assessment requirement from referral letters.
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GAO says agencies need stronger oversight of federal workforce changes
A Government Accountability Office review released July 20 says implementation and oversight of recent workforce changes at the Office of Personnel Management require attention from Congress and federal agencies.
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Appeals Court Says White House Ballroom Needs Congressional Approval
A federal appeals court ruled that construction of a proposed $400 million White House ballroom cannot continue without approval from Congress. The Trump administration plans to seek Supreme Court review.
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ALA says book challenges reached near-record levels in 2025 and announces October freedom-to-read campaign
The American Library Association documented 4,235 unique book titles challenged in 2025, five below the record set in 2023, and scheduled Banned Books Week for Oct. 4–10, 2026.
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GAO Flags Six Unresolved Priority Recommendations at the U.S. Intelligence Office
A Government Accountability Office update says six priority recommendations remain open at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, including concerns involving personnel vetting and intelligence-enterprise management.
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Senate confirms Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA during active wildfire and flood season
The Senate confirmed Cameron Hamilton as FEMA administrator on Aug. 7, as the agency manages more than 1,000 open disaster declarations and the administration considers changes to federal disaster aid.
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JBS Plans U.S. SEC Reporting Shift, With More Frequent Filings for Investors
JBS N.V. says it plans to move from foreign-private-issuer reporting to the U.S. domestic-company SEC schedule, beginning with its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
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White House directs federal investigations after releasing declassified election-interference intelligence
The White House said President Donald Trump released intelligence about alleged foreign election-infrastructure activity and ordered federal agencies to investigate its handling.
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25 States and D.C. Sue Over Attempt to Tie Disaster Funds to Election Policies
A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia is asking a federal court to stop DHS from conditioning disaster-related funding on changes to state election administration.
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Labor Department sets Aug. 17 deadline for state workforce grants tied to AI and skilled trades
The Labor Department is accepting applications from state-focused workforce initiatives seeking to create or expand training for in-demand skills, including artificial intelligence and skilled trades.
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White House sets Aug. 19 start date for additional duties on certain Canadian dairy imports
A White House proclamation will modify the U.S. tariff schedule for covered Canadian goods beginning Aug. 19, citing alleged discrimination against U.S. dairy commerce.
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USPTO Sets $783 International Patent-Search Fee for U.S. Filings
The USPTO says a revised $783 search fee took effect Aug. 1 for certain international patent applications filed through the United States Receiving Office.