GAO Finds Overlap in Federal Cybersecurity Reporting Rules
A July 22 GAO review found potentially overlapping cyber-reporting rules across critical infrastructure, while federal agencies prepare a harmonization plan.
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June Wholesale Prices Fell, but Services Still Rose
U.S. producer prices fell 0.3% in June as goods and energy costs eased, but rising services prices show why household inflation may remain uneven.
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SBA Policy Lets Some Small Businesses Combine Loans Up to $10 Million
A July SBA policy change may let qualifying businesses combine 7(a) and 504 financing, but the 7(a) loan must be approved first and both programs’ rules apply.
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U.S. New-Home Sales Tick Up, but 9.3 Months of Supply Gives Buyers More Leverage
June new-home sales rose modestly, but high inventory, softer prices and builder incentives may give buyers more room to compare and negotiate.
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Trump Urges Senate to Cancel August Recess Over Stalled SAVE America Act
Trump is pressing Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington over the SAVE America Act, but no Senate calendar change or new voting rule is in effect.
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New Jersey Registration Error Puts Election Safeguards Under Scrutiny
New Jersey’s voter-registration software error shows why an improper record needs correction—but does not by itself prove intentional unlawful voting.
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First Circuit Keeps $100,000 H-1B Payment Requirement Blocked for Now
A First Circuit panel refused to reinstate a $100,000 payment requirement for certain new H-1B petitions while the Trump administration appeals.
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DOJ charges two men in alleged $52.7 million tax-credit scheme
A July 21 indictment alleges two men filed 290 false pandemic tax-credit returns, while GAO warns about IRS controls and improper-payment risks.
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House Budget Vote Sets Up Senate Fight Over Iran War Spending
The House approved a budget framework for possible Iran war, farm and election spending, but the July 22 vote did not provide funds or enact policy.
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South Carolina Agreement Speeds Overseas Ballots for August Primary
A Justice Department agreement gives eligible military and overseas voters more time to receive ballots for South Carolina’s August 11 Senate primary.
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States Sue Over FEMA Grant Conditions Tied to Elections and Immigration
A multistate coalition sued in Rhode Island over FEMA and DHS grant conditions linking emergency funding to election rules, immigration enforcement and agency priorities.
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House passes December funding extension; Senate holds next shutdown decision
The House passed H.R. 9770, a proposed extension through December 4, but the Senate has not advanced it before the September 30 funding deadline.
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U.S.-Iran Pause Leaves Strait of Hormuz Shipping Risks Unresolved
U.S.-Iran attacks have paused, but Strait of Hormuz traffic remains restricted as Qatar and Pakistan seek a fragile interim ceasefire framework.
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What the Congo Ebola Infection Means for U.S. Travelers
A U.S. citizen infected with Ebola in Congo has renewed attention on CDC traveler monitoring, the July 13 entry order and U.S. hospital readiness.
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East Coast Thunderstorms Disrupted Thousands of Flights July 21
July 21 thunderstorms triggered FAA ground stops at major East Coast hubs, spreading delays through airline networks and raising key refund questions for travelers.
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Oregon Wildfires Put Smoke and National Firefighting Resources in Focus
Oregon’s Rowe Creek Complex remains only partly contained as Red Flag fire weather, evacuation notices and high national firefighting demand raise safety concerns.
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U.S. Tariffs on 60 Economies Take Effect, With Uneven Price Effects
New U.S. tariffs on goods from 60 economies took effect July 24, but exemptions, shipment timing and court challenges could make the price impact uneven.
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GAO Finds OPM Lost 35% of Staff as Questions Mount Over Federal Capacity
A July 20 GAO review found OPM lost 35% of its staff and warned that missing records limited its assessment of the cuts’ costs and effects.
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DOJ Seeks to Revoke Citizenship in 10 Naturalization Cases
DOJ filed 10 civil denaturalization cases in nine federal districts. Citizenship is not revoked unless a federal court rules for the government.
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White House Orders Smithsonian Signs in Fight Over U.S. History
A July 24 order directs temporary signs and exhibits outside the Smithsonian history museum, while leaving its interior exhibits and leadership unchanged for now.
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FAA Restores Boeing Authority to Certify New 737 MAX and 787 Jets
The FAA restored Boeing’s authority to issue final airworthiness certificates for new 737 MAX and 787 aircraft while keeping federal oversight in place.
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FDA Proposes Drug-Facility Rules to Improve Supply-Chain Visibility
A proposed FDA rule would give regulators more information on distributed drug makers and certain foreign suppliers, but patients and pharmacies see no immediate change.