Immigration court backlog falls as mega hearings drive more no-shows
EOIR says the immigration-court backlog is falling, but larger hearing blocks, shorter notice and rising no-shows are increasing in-absentia removal orders.
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New federal student-loan limits take effect for 2026-27
New federal rules now limit some graduate and Parent PLUS borrowing, end new Grad PLUS loans and create new repayment options for affected borrowers.
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Religious Liberty Commission Draft Keeps Pressure on Johnson Amendment
A federal commission recommended repealing the Johnson Amendment, but the tax restriction remains in force for churches and religious nonprofits.
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U.S. measles cases surpass 2025 total as outbreaks continue
CDC data show 2,371 confirmed U.S. measles cases in 2026, already above 2025’s total, as outbreaks and lower vaccination coverage raise back-to-school concerns.
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Home prices remain near records as U.S. sales slow
June sales slowed as the median existing-home price hit a record, giving some buyers more negotiating room without easing monthly housing costs.
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U.S. population growth slows as net migration falls sharply
Census estimates show the U.S. population reached 341.8 million in 2025, while a historic drop in net international migration cut annual growth to 0.5%.
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Student-loan defaults surged as borrowers face new repayment rules
Federal data show about 9 million borrowers in default, while AP finds roughly 9.5 million. New plans offer options, but default risks remain.
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NLRB certifies Hachette workers’ union after 388-130 vote
The NLRB certified Washington-Baltimore News Guild Local 32035 for a defined Hachette unit, starting preparation for first-contract bargaining.
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Supreme Court removes ceiling on coordinated party spending
The June 30 ruling lets parties spend without the former caps alongside federal candidates, but direct contribution limits and disclosure rules remain.
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Federal deficit reaches $1.4 trillion through June as funding fight nears
CBO estimates the federal deficit reached $1.4 trillion through June as senators unveiled a proposal to keep agencies funded through Dec. 11.
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FDA links recalled lettuce supplier to 1,947-case Cyclospora outbreak
The FDA says recalled iceberg lettuce reached food-service customers in 28 states as a Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell exposures remains ongoing.
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DOJ watchdog says DEA medical-registration controls leave gaps
A DOJ inspector-general audit found gaps in DEA renewal reviews, practitioner investigations and verification of required opioid-treatment training.
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FAA Extends O’Hare Flight Limits Through October 2027
The FAA will keep Chicago O’Hare’s 2,708-daily-operation limit in place through October 30, 2027, as construction continues at the major hub.
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Seventh Circuit upholds Illinois assault-weapons ban as Supreme Court review looms
A divided Seventh Circuit restored Illinois’ assault-weapons restrictions, leaving the law enforceable as the Supreme Court prepares to hear related cases.
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U.S. tariffs on Brazil test agricultural and industrial supply chains
A 25% U.S. surcharge on selected Brazilian imports is in force, while exemptions and a separate 12.5% forced-labor tariff complicate supply-chain planning.
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Senate funding deal puts federal grant control at center of fight
A proposed Senate stopgap could avert a shutdown and delay political review of competitive grants, but the deadline, final text and House response remain unsettled.
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Paramount-Warner merger delayed as antitrust case heads toward trial
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will remain separate as 12 states challenge the proposed merger, delaying any closing or integration into 2027.
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Schedule Policy/Career puts presidential control against civil-service protections
OPM’s July 23 guidance makes Schedule Policy/Career operational, while a pending lawsuit challenges whether it weakens protections Congress created.
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Trump Order Targets Smithsonian’s Public Space With New Signs
Executive Order 14416 directs agencies to pursue signs and temporary exhibits near the National Museum of American History, but not to take over its galleries.
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SEC and Big Ten Back College Sports Bill as Senate Deadline Nears
The SEC and Big Ten now support a revised college-sports bill, reviving its Senate prospects while major questions about payments and enforcement remain.
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Dodgers Acquire Tarik Skubal From Tigers Before MLB Deadline
The Dodgers acquired two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from Detroit for three prospects as MLB’s Aug. 3 deadline approaches.
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Toyota, Lexus and Subaru EV Recall Notices Begin Mailing Monday
NHTSA says notices for 20,991 Toyota, Lexus and Subaru EVs are expected to begin mailing August 3 after a recall over possible loss of drive power.