Cyclospora Outbreak Tests U.S. Food-Safety Response
The FDA says 1,947 people in nine states reported Cyclospora illness after Taco Bell exposure as a lettuce recall continues without a confirmed positive product test.
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CMS Will End Part D Premium Stabilization After 2026
CMS will end a temporary premium stabilization program for stand-alone Medicare Part D plans after 2026. Final 2027 plan premiums are expected in September.
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Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment at Senate COVID Hearing
Anthony Fauci declined to answer senators’ questions at a July 29 hearing, leaving the Senate inquiry open without a confirmed contempt vote or referral.
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U.S. Consumer Confidence Slips as Gas Prices Rise Again
U.S. consumer confidence fell in July as national gasoline and diesel prices climbed, signaling household concern without proving that consumer spending has slowed.
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Pentagon Separates 4 U.S. Deaths From Iran War Tally
The Pentagon moved four U.S. deaths from renewed Iran fighting into a separate overseas-operations category, making the conflict’s total harder to track.
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U.S. tariffs on 60 economies take effect over forced-labor findings
New U.S. tariffs on imports from 60 economies are active, but rates, exemptions, existing tariffs and future textile quotas vary by product and country.
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Education Department Removes Title VI Disparate-Impact Rules
A new Education Department rule narrows when unequal school outcomes can support federal Title VI enforcement, while intentional discrimination remains prohibited.
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GAO Warns DOE Oversight Changes Could Affect $65.5B in Projects
A new GAO report says DOE and NNSA changes affecting major lab and nuclear-site projects could weaken cost oversight before measurable results are available.
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Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill After Zelenskyy Visits Capitol
The Senate advanced a proposed Russia sanctions package in an 86-12 procedural vote as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy watched from the gallery.
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TSMC’s $100 Billion U.S. Expansion Tests Chip Supply-Chain Reshoring
TSMC’s planned $265 billion U.S. investment would add advanced-chip capacity in Arizona, but packaging, materials, suppliers and workers remain key gaps.
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SBA Expands Palantir Fraud Review Across Pandemic Loan Programs
The SBA is expanding its Palantir partnership to flag suspected pandemic-loan fraud, but past referral errors show why human review and data quality still matter.
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EPA Sends Two California Marine Waivers to Congress for Review
EPA sent two California marine-emissions waiver decisions to Congress for possible review, but the action does not repeal rules affecting ports and vessels.
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EIA: Residential Electricity Prices Rose in 45 States Through May
Preliminary EIA data show residential electricity rates rose in 45 states and D.C. through May 2026, while household bills still depend on usage.
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U.S. Investigation Could Turn Google’s EU Fine Into a Trade Fight
A European Commission fine against Google has prompted a U.S. trade investigation and tariff warning, but no tariff has been imposed.
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Lawsuit Claims EEOC Paused Federal Workers’ Class Complaints
AFGE and two correctional officers sued the EEOC over an alleged pause affecting federal workplace discrimination class complaints.
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Judge orders ICE to release witness in Houston shooting
A federal judge ordered ICE to release Houston shooting witness Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego within 48 hours, citing Fifth Amendment due-process protections.
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House Panel Advances 10 Bills to Shift Education Programs to Other Agencies
A House committee advanced 10 bills that could move selected education programs to Labor, Treasury and HHS, but the proposals have not changed federal law.
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Medicare’s New ACCESS Program Offers Low-Cost Chronic-Care Support, but Only to Original Medicare Enrollees
CMS’s new ACCESS pilot offers some Original Medicare patients technology-supported chronic-care help, but costs, eligibility and local availability vary.
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More Americans Are Applying for Credit, but Rejections Rose Slightly in June
New York Fed data show more Americans sought credit in June, while reported rejections edged up and 34% said they might need $2,000 for an emergency.
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NLRB Reopens Debate Over Health-Care Union Bargaining Units
The NLRB is reviewing how advanced-practice providers at hospitals and clinics may be grouped for union representation, with briefs due July 29 and Aug. 12.
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MAGA Inc. reports $400.6 million reserve before 2026 midterms
MAGA Inc. reported $400.6 million in cash on hand through June 30, giving a Trump-aligned hybrid PAC major potential for independent 2026 spending.
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DOJ Watchdog Finds Fleet Oversight Gaps, Including Years-Old Vehicle Recalls and Overdue Maintenance
A DOJ inspector general audit found years-old safety recalls and overdue maintenance among sampled vehicles in a federal fleet program covering about 88 vehicles.