USDA Opens Review for Farmers Seeking More ARC and PLC Base Acres
Eligible landowners can ask USDA to increase the base acres tied to federal farm-safety-net programs during a review period running June 1 through Aug. 31, 2026.
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CPSC tells consumers to stop using Lakkzoom immersion water heaters after fire hazard warning
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned on July 22, 2026, that Lakkzoom 12-inch immersion water heaters can ignite within minutes when partially or completely out of water.
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Architect of the Capitol OIG Posts Investigation Into Alleged Personal Use of Government Contractor
The Architect of the Capitol Office of Inspector General listed a July 13 investigation on Oversight.gov, but the available record does not identify a subject, contractor, dollar amount or final finding.
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NHTSA warns owners of 462,869 Kia Tellurides to park outside before recall repair
A recall covering 2020–2024 Kia Tellurides involves a power-seat motor that can overheat and catch fire. Owners are being told to park outside and away from buildings until a no-cost repair is completed.
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EPA proposal would let drinking-water systems seek two-year extension for PFOA and PFOS limits
The proposed federal rule would preserve the existing PFOA and PFOS limits while allowing eligible public water systems to request up to two additional years to comply.
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FERC Orders Six Regional Grid Operators to Defend or Reform Large-Load Rules
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing how data centers, manufacturers and other major electricity users connect to the interstate grid.
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Justice Department Resumes Targeted Review of Reportable Mergers
The Justice Department says it has resumed a targeted Hart-Scott-Rodino review process that focuses resources on mergers raising substantial competitive concerns, while preserving scrutiny of potentially anticompetitive deals.
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Justice Department updates federal religious-liberty guidance for agencies and contractors
The Justice Department’s updated guidance directs federal agencies to account for constitutional, RFRA and Title VII protections in programs, employment, contracting, rulemaking and enforcement.
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DHS will restore broader public-charge discretion in immigration decisions Sept. 18
The Department of Homeland Security has rescinded the 2022 public-charge regulations. A final rule restoring broader officer discretion is scheduled to take effect Sept. 18, 2026, for specified admission and adjustment-of-status applications.
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Education Department Launches National Initiative on School Employee Sexual Misconduct
The U.S. Department of Education says its new K-12 initiative will focus on hiring, reporting and federal compliance when school employees are accused of sexual misconduct involving students.
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National nonprofit survey finds widespread financial strain and staffing reductions amid rising demand
A 2026 survey of 380 U.S. nonprofit leaders found widespread concern about burnout and financial stability, with 30% reporting staff reductions.
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30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.69%, Reaching a One-Year High
Freddie Mac’s national weekly benchmark rose for a fifth straight week, adding pressure to borrowers and making refinancing less attractive.
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New federal data show child care and multigenerational caregiving remain major household pressures
Census and Federal Reserve analyses released in 2026 document the costs of paid child care and the growing prevalence of adults living with both a parent and an adult child.
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CFPB credit dashboards show stronger mortgage and credit-card originations in latest data
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated its national consumer-credit dashboards on July 22, adding data on auto loans, credit cards, mortgages and student loans while cautioning that the information reflects records from one nationwide reporting agency.
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Senate leaders unveil short-term funding plan aimed at pushing shutdown risk past midterms
Senate leaders introduced a proposal on Aug. 2 to fund federal agencies into early December, but the measure still requires congressional approval and presidential enactment.
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Cyclospora outbreak expands to 15 states as federal officials focus on recalled iceberg lettuce
Federal officials say a Cyclospora outbreak has expanded from five states to 15, with the investigation focused on iceberg lettuce from central Mexico recalled by Taylor Farms de Mexico.
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Senate leaders unveil stopgap funding deal aimed at keeping government open through early December
Senate leaders reached a short-term funding agreement intended to keep federal agencies operating past the 2026 midterm elections, but the proposal still needs congressional approval and the president’s signature.
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Faces New Legal Delay as August Review Deadline Nears
A judge extended a restraining order affecting Paramount’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, keeping the deal under court and regulatory pressure.
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Smithsonian’s ‘By the People’ program brings 250th-anniversary history discussions to communities nationwide
The Smithsonian and the Federation of State Humanities Councils are coordinating community-driven programs across 46 states, Washington, D.C., and four U.S. territories through August 2026.
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Fed says tariffs, energy costs and AI investment pushed U.S. inflation higher
The Federal Reserve’s July report to Congress said inflation rose notably in recent months, while the economy continued to expand and the labor market remained broadly stable.
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July jobs report becomes key test of a cooling U.S. labor market
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release its July employment report Aug. 7, with expectations for nearly 100,000 new jobs and continued difficulty for younger and unemployed workers.
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SEC and Big Ten support revives Senate prospects for bipartisan college-sports bill
Support from the SEC and Big Ten has improved the Senate prospects of a bipartisan college-sports bill, but the proposal has not become law and no Senate vote is confirmed.