Federal Judges Question DOJ Credibility in Trump Administration Cases
A ProPublica review and federal court records show judges demanding sworn, verified evidence from Justice Department lawyers in cases affecting executive power.
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The Fed’s July 28-29 Meeting: What a Rate Decision Could Mean for Borrowers and Savers
The Fed’s July 28-29 meeting is weighing inflation, growth and credit conditions. The July 29 decision could affect borrowing costs, savings yields and markets.
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India Faces New 10% U.S. Tariff as Trade Talks Continue
World India – A new additional U.S. tariff on eligible Indian goods took effect July 24, while exemptions, textiles and trade talks remain unresolved.
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GAO Finds FAA, TSA Gaps in Aviation Cybersecurity Oversight
A July 16 GAO audit found open FAA and TSA oversight gaps involving cybersecurity roles, monitoring and budget tracking—not a reported attack on aircraft controls.
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NASA-Backed Servicing Spacecraft Begins Yearlong Trip to Orbit
NASA-supported spacecraft launched July 21 and is beginning a yearlong trip to test whether aging communications satellites can be serviced instead of replaced.
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U.S. Agencies Warn Russian State Hackers Are Targeting Weak Routers
U.S. agencies say Russian FSB-linked actors are exploiting exposed routers and legacy network protocols across critical infrastructure sectors.
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IRS Begins Automatic Tax Penalty Relief for Eligible Taxpayers This Summer
The IRS is rolling out automatic penalty relief for taxpayers with strong compliance histories, but unpaid tax, interest and noncovered penalties still remain due.
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CPSC Rule Would Remove Obsolete Infant-Product Provisions
A CPSC direct final rule would remove obsolete provisions for infant bouncer seats and stationary activity centers while keeping newer safety standards in force.
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FDA Posts Nationwide Recall of Papaverine Injection After Visible Particles Found
The FDA posted a nationwide recall for one lot of papaverine injection after visible glass or paraformaldehyde particles were found in the prescription drug.
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Medicaid Fraud Referrals Vary Widely Across States, HHS Watchdog Says
A new HHS-OIG evaluation found Medicaid managed-care fraud-referral deadlines range from one day to 270 days, with uneven training, enforcement and feedback.
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Trump Administration Finalizes ESA Rules for Threatened Species, Habitat
The Fish and Wildlife Service finalized July 17 rules changing future threatened-species protections and critical-habitat exclusions nationwide.
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DOE Gives SPP Emergency Backup Tools During Heat Emergency
A temporary federal order gives Southwest Power Pool more tools to manage heat-driven demand across its 17-state footprint through August 3.
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Trump Expands Voluntary AI Pledge as Power-Bill Questions Remain
A voluntary pledge asks AI data centers and utilities to absorb related power costs, but enforceable tariffs and state decisions will determine household impact.
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ICE Proposes $776 Million No-Bid Extension for Fort Bliss Detention Camp
ICE is proposing a $776 million no-bid extension for Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss, raising national questions about detention costs, oversight and care.
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Education Department takes FERPA action against two school districts
Federal officials are pursuing different actions against Maryland and Michigan school districts over parent access to student records involving gender identity.
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HHS Defers $1.07 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California, Minnesota
HHS is temporarily withholding $1.07 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota while states document claims federal officials labeled high risk.
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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.