Census says U.S. population growth slowed sharply as net international migration fell
The U.S. population grew by 1.8 million, or 0.5%, in the year ending July 1, 2025, as net international migration dropped 53.8%.
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HUD announces 14 FHA mortgage-policy changes aimed at lowering borrowing costs
The Department of Housing and Urban Development says the changes could reduce administrative costs and expand flexibility for some FHA borrowers, but the announcement does not quantify how many buyers will benefit.
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FDA proposes withdrawing TAVNEOS approval after trial-data and liver-injury findings
The FDA proposed withdrawing U.S. approval of TAVNEOS, a treatment for adults with severe ANCA-associated vasculitis, after identifying manipulated pivotal-trial results, undisclosed analyses and serious liver injuries.
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Points of Light unveils national volunteer strategy after yearlong listening effort
The nonprofit’s strategy draws on two national surveys, 23 roundtables and a 40-member advisory council, with a focus on strengthening volunteer pipelines and engaging young people.
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Education Department launches national school-safety initiative aimed at stopping sexual-misconduct cases from moving between schools
The Education Department says federally funded schools must follow existing safeguards designed to prevent people believed to have engaged in student sexual misconduct from obtaining jobs at other schools.
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AP: Immigration crackdown detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
An Associated Press investigation found that more than 50 military spouses and parents were detained during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. DHS separately reported detentions involving veterans and arrests of immediate family members.
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Justice Department finds racial discrimination in UC San Diego medical-school admissions
The Justice Department said July 20 that UC San Diego’s medical school discriminated based on race in admissions. The available record does not include the full findings or any corrective-action agreement.
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Justice Department Resumes Targeted Second-Request Merger Reviews
The Justice Department says it has resumed targeted Second Request investigations to expedite federal merger review, a procedural change that could affect scrutiny of major technology and other transactions.
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New Mexico sues Justice Department over alleged obstruction of Epstein investigation
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the Justice Department blocked or delayed the state’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and related matters.
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DOE Draft Study Warns U.S. Transmission System Must Prepare for Rising Power Demand
The Energy Department has released a draft national transmission study that identifies constraints and future grid needs as data centers, factories and other large electricity users expand.
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Interior releases USGS estimate of 356 billion tons of coal resources beneath federal lands
A new U.S. Geological Survey assessment estimates 4.2 billion short tons of reported coal reserves beneath federal lands and 356 billion short tons of additional available resources in the lower 48 states.
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Justice Department watchdog flags problems in Indiana’s administration of federal victim-assistance grants
A Justice Department Inspector General audit of Indiana’s administration of federally funded victim-assistance grants includes three recommendations, but the available record does not disclose the questioned-cost total or establish criminal wrongdoing.
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FDA opens early alert for Boston Scientific percutaneous catheter issue
The FDA listed an early alert on July 24, 2026, involving a Boston Scientific percutaneous catheter and said it was collecting additional information.
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USDA finalizes expanded disaster assistance and loan changes for farmers
The Farm Service Agency says final changes will raise reimbursement for certain livestock losses, remove a deduction for some tree and vine claims and make some 2024 and 2025 payments automatic.
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USPTO and National Academy of Inventors launch five-year commercialization initiative
The USPTO and National Academy of Inventors announced a five-year effort focused on intellectual-property education, commercialization and partnerships connecting U.S. research with economic and societal use.
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U.S. imposes 10% or 12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced-labor enforcement
The U.S. Trade Representative announced final tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, saying their governments failed to prohibit and enforce bans on imports produced with forced labor.
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More Than 24 States Sue Over Federal Conditions Attached to Disaster Funding
A coalition of more than 24 states is challenging FEMA and DHS conditions tied to 2026 disaster-relief funding in a Rhode Island federal court.
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Labor Department opens $162 million apprenticeship expansion effort as AI and reindustrialization reshape skills demand
The Labor Department announced $162 million in performance-based incentives for Registered Apprenticeship expansion and opened a related skills-training opportunity with an Aug. 17 deadline.
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White House Sets Additional 50% Duty on Covered Canadian Dairy Imports Starting Aug. 19
A presidential proclamation issued July 20 will impose an additional 50% duty on specified Canadian dairy products entering the United States beginning Aug. 19, 2026.
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GAO says DHS border-security metrics still conflict with statutory definitions
A Government Accountability Office review found that 19 of the 40 border-security metrics reported by DHS in its 2023 submission differed in scope or calculation from definitions set by federal law.
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Trump orders additional 50% tariff on covered Canadian dairy imports starting Aug. 19
A White House proclamation issued July 20 imposes an additional 50% duty on specified Canadian dairy imports beginning Aug. 19, with federal agencies directed to update enforcement through the U.S. tariff schedule.
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Verizon to sell 274 stores and cut about 500 corporate jobs in restructuring
Verizon said it will sell 274 company-owned retail stores and eliminate about 500 additional corporate positions, affecting approximately 3,000 retail and corporate employees.