Illinois DOJ Review of 1,000-Plus Grand-Jury Presentations Raises Oversight Questions
A Chicago federal prosecutor review covers more than 1,000 grand-jury presentations, including selected older cases, but its methods and remedies remain unclear.
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U.S. Tariffs on Canada Add Pressure to Supply Chains
New U.S. duties of 50% on specified Canadian vehicles and dairy products are scheduled for August 19, adding uncertainty for cross-border supply chains.
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Paramount-Warner Merger Stays on Hold as Antitrust Trial Path Emerges
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery cannot close or integrate their proposed merger while 12 states pursue a case moving toward a longer antitrust trial.
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Supreme Court Broadens Firing Power but Preserves Fed Distinction
The Supreme Court expanded presidential control over agencies while allowing Fed Governor Lisa Cook to remain in office during litigation.
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Congress bill targets protection of New Deal murals in federal buildings
A House proposal would require preservation plans and continued public access for federally commissioned art when federal buildings are sold or transferred.
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Three Fed dissents make near-term rate relief less certain
The Fed held rates at 3.5% to 3.75% on July 29, but three officials favored a hike, complicating the outlook for borrowers before September.
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Judge narrows NCAA eligibility order as new five-year model begins
A federal judge preserved an extra-season path for some athletes but said the order does not reopen transfer windows or override pro-contract rules.
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House Intelligence Bill Would Give IC Inspector General New Powers
A House committee advanced a bill that would give the intelligence community’s watchdog new law-enforcement authority. The proposal is not yet law.
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MLB trade deadline arrives with playoff races and labor questions in view
MLB’s Aug. 3 trade deadline ends 40-man-roster trades at 6 p.m. ET, with Tarik Skubal’s move to the Dodgers shaping a crowded playoff market.
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NASA plans three August spacewalks for ISS upgrades
NASA plans three August spacewalks to upgrade International Space Station power, communications, data and docking systems as the station heads toward its planned 2030 transition.
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U.S. Marshals Report More Than 330 Arrests in Sex-Offender Operation
Operation Adam’s Watch produced more than 330 arrests across 37 federal districts, according to the U.S. Marshals Service, mostly on registration-related warrants.
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Dove Fire Grant Shows FEMA Still Works as Reform Debate Continues
FEMA approved a California wildfire grant covering up to 75% of eligible suppression costs as lawmakers debate a broader disaster-aid overhaul.
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SpaceX prepares for first earnings report as a public company
SpaceX will report second-quarter results after the August 4 close, giving investors a first public look at Starlink, launches, AI spending and cash use.
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FTC Sends $2.7 Million in Refunds to Handy Workers
The FTC is mailing 62,893 checks to eligible Handy workers. Here is who may qualify, how to cash the payment and how to avoid refund scams.
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BLM expands Tartar Fire closure across Idaho public lands
BLM expanded a temporary Tartar Fire closure across public lands, roads and trails near Brownlee Reservoir. The order is scheduled through August 24.
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GAO Flags Unfinished Fraud Controls in Medicare and VA Payments
A July GAO review found $23.7 billion in Medicare Advantage payment errors and $608 million in VA Community Care improper or unknown payments.
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States face a January deadline as Medicaid work-rule systems move into implementation
CMS is helping states build Medicaid work-rule systems before January 1, 2027, including data checks, notices and exemption reviews for affected adults.
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Labor Department Clarifies When Remote-Work Travel Must Be Paid
Two Labor Department opinion letters explain when hybrid commutes, pre-shift calls and travel to a first job may count as paid work under federal law.
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U.S. Replaces Expiring Global Tariff With Duties on 60 Economies
New 10% and 12.5% duties took effect July 24 as a temporary global tariff expired, affecting imports from 60 economies with product exemptions.
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Etched Reaches $10.3 Billion Valuation as AI-Chip Rollout Begins
Etched raised $300 million at a $10.3 billion valuation, but the AI-chip startup still must turn early systems and reported demand into repeatable revenue.
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U.S. Shoppers Are Still Spending. The Next Retail-Sales Report Will Show Whether That Holds
June retail sales rose modestly, but gas prices, inflation and online promotions complicate the picture. July data arrive after the August 12 CPI report.
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FDA confirms Class I recall of Medtronic Harmony delivery catheters
The FDA says certain Medtronic Harmony delivery-catheter lots may shed a tip during valve implantation. The implanted valve itself is not recalled.