USDOT Adds $24 Million to Washington Union Station Overhaul Plan
The July 24 funding shifts Washington Union Station toward private financing as repairs, concourse work and a new expansion plan move through federal review.
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FTC Ticket-Limit Case Puts Online Scalping Tactics Under Scrutiny
The FTC’s Elite Events case targets alleged ticket-limit circumvention, but it does not cap resale prices, remove fees or guarantee fans primary-market access.
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Copyright Office opens next round of DMCA exemption requests
Authors, educators, libraries and researchers can seek temporary DMCA exemptions, but new and renewal petitions are due August 24, 2026.
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LA28 Confirms Peacock Theater for Para Powerlifting
LA28 confirmed Peacock Theater for Para Powerlifting in 2028, while goalball will share the downtown venue and more road-event details remain pending.
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House Defense Bill Would Rename Pentagon as Department of War
The House passed H.R. 8800 on July 22, proposing a statutory Department of War name, targeted military pay increases and about $1.15 trillion in authorizations.
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MLB labor talks enter new phase as players seek roster, data protections
The MLBPA’s latest proposals would change rosters, player movement, draft rules and data access as MLB’s salary-cap fight raises lockout risks.
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Iran-Oman Strait Talks Advance as Gulf States Press for Restraint
Iran and Oman have made progress toward safer Strait of Hormuz shipping, but no final deal is in place as Gulf allies press Washington to pause.
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USDOT selects $1.73 billion for 127 U.S. infrastructure projects
The FY 2026 BUILD selections span roads, transit, ports, rail, truck parking and airport access, but recipients still face federal approval steps.
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GAO warns of uneven capacity as FEMA responsibility faces review
A GAO review found wide gaps in state and local disaster capacity as proposed FEMA changes could shift more responsibility to states and territories.
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Federal Voter-Data Fight Intensifies Before 2026 Midterms
DOJ is seeking statewide voter lists as courts block key parts of a proposed federal voter-list and mail-ballot system before the midterms.
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U.S. Job Openings Slipped in June as Hiring Held Steady
U.S. job openings eased to 7.4 million in June while hiring, quits and layoffs stayed broadly stable ahead of Friday’s broader jobs report.
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NPS Sets Aug. 25 as Fee-Free Park Day for 110th Birthday
U.S. citizens and permanent residents can avoid entrance fees at participating NPS sites on Aug. 25, but reservations and other costs may still apply.
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GAO: Canceled TWIC cards may still allow port access
A new GAO report identifies an unresolved risk that canceled TWIC cards could allow access to secure maritime areas and finds gaps in Coast Guard oversight.
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Congress Seeks Skadden Records Over Intel Deal, Ethics Concerns
Three lawmakers asked Skadden for records by August 4 about its Trump administration agreement, federal work and advice to Intel in a Commerce stake deal.
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Federal Medicaid deferrals pressure California and Minnesota
HHS is holding more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments while California and Minnesota document claims flagged for review, with providers facing added scrutiny.
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U.S. factories expand, but orders and supply costs remain uneven
U.S. manufacturing expanded for a seventh month in July, but slower deliveries, higher input prices and weaker June shipments show the recovery remains uneven.
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CPSC plans nationwide overhaul of product-injury tracking
The CPSC is modernizing its 1970s-era injury system to broaden hospital coverage, speed hazard detection and build in stronger privacy safeguards.
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USPS Watchdog Finds Vetting Gaps Despite Screening Improvements
A July 28 USPS watchdog audit found screening records for 96% of sampled recent hires but unresolved gaps in investigations, rehires and discipline.
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Zoox wins federal approval to charge for rides in robotaxis
NHTSA cleared Zoox to seek paid rides in steering-wheel-free robotaxis, but the temporary approval is capped and still requires state and local permissions.
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DOE Drafts National Transmission Needs Study as Electricity Demand Rises
A DOE draft identifies transmission needs tied to data centers, manufacturing and electrification. Public comments are due September 7, 2026.
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DOE opens $65.5 million oil and gas technology competition
DOE is seeking applications for up to 16 cost-shared oil and gas technology projects, with full proposals due September 22, 2026.
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What the FTC’s Kochava order means for location-data privacy
A June 25 court filing restricts Kochava’s handling of sensitive location data and requires specific consent, deletion, access and supplier safeguards.