Trump Accounts are open: What families should know about the $1,000 benefit
Trump Accounts can now receive contributions, but the $1,000 Treasury deposit has strict eligibility rules, an IRS election process and long-term limits.
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Frozen Blueberry E. coli Outbreak Reaches 12 Cases in Two States
Publix recalled all lots of four GreenWise frozen-berry products as FDA and CDC investigate 12 E. coli cases, four hospitalizations and no deaths.
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Proposed DOJ settlement targets Arkansas paper mill pollution
A proposed Domtar settlement would require a $1.5 million penalty and at least $2.6 million in pollution-control work. Court approval is pending.
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FAA awards $1.776 billion in airport grants across 46 states
The FAA awarded $1.776 billion for airport infrastructure in 46 states, funding runways, taxiways, drainage, terminals and safety systems.
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Senate moves toward contempt action after Fauci refuses COVID questions
A Senate committee is expected to vote during the week of August 3 on contempt action after Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times.
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Ticketmaster antitrust case enters public review and post-trial fight
The DOJ’s proposed eight-year Ticketmaster decree is open for public comment while Live Nation challenges a separate jury verdict. No refunds are automatic.
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White House tightens defense-material waiver rules for 2027
Executive Order 14415 will require tougher mitigation plans for some defense-material waivers starting January 1, 2027, while agencies prepare broader supply-chain rules.
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CMS will use shorter surveys for some nursing homes starting Sept. 8
CMS will begin shorter routine surveys for some high-performing nursing homes on September 8, but complaints and safety concerns can still trigger traditional inspections.
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How USA Swimming will choose its 2026-27 National Junior Team
USA Swimming has set the rules and deadlines for its 2026-27 National Junior Team, including which swims count and when families must check results.
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Senate defense bill stalls amid Iran war-powers dispute
A failed Senate vote left the FY2027 defense authorization bill stalled amid a dispute over Iran war powers, military policy and congressional oversight.
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NIH asks public how to reward research that can be replicated
NIH is seeking public input on ways to reward rigorous, reusable biomedical research, but the request does not change current grant or promotion rules.
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FCC’s August 17 Deadline Targets Easier Closed-Caption Controls
By August 17, 2026, covered device makers and pay-TV distributors must make closed-caption display settings easier for viewers to find and use.
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Former Missouri Officer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison
Former Northwoods officer Samuel Davis received a 10-year federal sentence after convictions over force against a handcuffed man and efforts to mislead investigators.
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Federal trucking relief remains as Oregon wildfires disrupt routes
A temporary federal hours-of-service waiver remains available for wildfire-response trucking as closures and smoke complicate travel on Oregon’s I-84.
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ArcBest cuts jobs, plans 10 freight-terminal closures
ArcBest plans to cut about 2% of its workforce, close 10 ABF Freight service centers and retire one Vaux product while consolidating brands.
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Trump administration plans broad overhaul of Head Start rules
A planned Head Start overhaul could shift authority to states and local programs, but current federal standards remain in effect until formal rulemaking is complete.
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Trump’s Utah monument rollback starts a new public-lands fight
Trump’s July 13 proclamations shrink two Utah monuments and set a September 11 path toward possible leasing, mining claims and new access plans.
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UK Clarifies Narrow Restriction on U.S. Porcine Offal
Great Britain clarified that certain U.S. porcine offal products remain barred after Iowa’s disease case, while non-offal pork remains eligible.
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EPA Weighs Temporary Coal-Ash Permits as States Seek More Control
EPA is considering temporary coal-ash permit coverage while states pursue approved programs, but the notice changes no current requirements. Comments are due Oct. 13.
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Federal Apprenticeships Expand Into Defense, Telecom and Tech
A $162 million Labor Department program will expand registered apprenticeships. Here is how the credential differs from licenses and certificates.
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TSMC’s $265 Billion U.S. Plan Faces Its Next Test
TSMC’s new U.S. commitment expands Arizona’s chipmaking plans, but the supply-chain test is how much capacity reaches production, yields and shipments.
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Copyright Office submits proposed fee changes to Congress
A proposed Copyright Office fee schedule could raise many service costs in fall 2026 while keeping the lower-cost Single Application for eligible creators.