White House science blueprint puts AI, industry and missions at center
A new White House science blueprint calls for more AI-driven research, flexible grants and industry partnerships, but agencies and Congress must still act.
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Trump Plans White House Meeting With Zelensky as Ukraine Policy Faces New Test
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are scheduled to meet at the White House Tuesday as U.S. Ukraine policy faces scrutiny.
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DOJ Says Some Federal Workers May Download TikTok on Official Devices
A July 16, 2026, Justice Department opinion says some federal workers may install TikTok on official devices, but agency rules still control access.
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GAO Finds Fraud-Risk Gaps Across $1.1 Trillion in Federal Programs
A July 23 GAO review found that 15 of 20 major state-administered federal programs lacked documented evidence of fully assessing and prioritizing fraud risks.
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White House Tightens Defense-Material Waiver Rules
A July 20 executive order will make Defense Department waivers for covered foreign materials harder to obtain beginning January 1, 2027.
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Wisconsin lawsuit tests guidance on replacing returned absentee ballots
Three Wisconsin voters are challenging guidance that blocks most replacement of returned absentee ballots after candidates leave the primary race.
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FERC Presses PJM for Grid Reforms as Data-Center Demand Grows
FERC is pressing PJM to change grid governance by September as data-center demand and broader supply pressures raise reliability and electricity-cost questions.
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FDA Links Recalled Eggs to Salmonella Outbreak in 17 States
The FDA and CDC report 98 illnesses in 17 states and 26 hospitalizations in a Salmonella investigation linked in part to recalled Midwest Poultry Services eggs.
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U.S. Measles Cases Surpass All of 2025, CDC Data Show
CDC reports 2,318 confirmed U.S. measles cases as of July 23, already above 2025’s full-year total, while wastewater data offer an additional warning signal.
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Appeals Court Leaves Trump Mail-Voting Order Blocked in 23 States
The First Circuit left key Trump mail-voting and citizenship-list provisions blocked in 23 states and Washington, D.C., as the 2026 election case continues.
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U.S. Sets August 19 Start for 50% Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods
New duties on selected Canadian goods are scheduled to begin August 19, with U.S. shoppers and businesses watching costs, exemptions and trade talks.
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EEOC Proposes Ending Recurring Race and Sex Workforce Reports
The EEOC voted 2-1 to propose ending recurring demographic reports, but current filing rules remain in effect while the agency takes public comments.
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Education Department Removes Title VI Disparate-Impact Rules
A July 23 federal rule removes Title VI disparate-impact provisions for federally funded education programs while keeping protections against intentional discrimination.
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FDA expands Cyclospora outbreak to nine states as lettuce recall continues
The FDA reports 1,947 illnesses and at least 98 hospitalizations as officials investigate recalled iceberg lettuce linked to a nine-state Cyclospora outbreak.
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FCC Revises Broadband Labels, Raising Questions About Fee Visibility
The FCC revised nationwide broadband-label rules, preserving core disclosures while giving providers more flexibility that could make pass-through fees harder to compare.
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EPA Extends Nationwide Fuel Waiver Through August 8: What Drivers Need to Know
EPA’s nationwide fuel waiver runs through August 8, widening supply flexibility for 9%-15% ethanol gasoline while leaving E15 availability and pump prices uncertain.
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New DHS Rule Would Cap Many Student and Exchange Visits at Four Years
A DHS rule would replace duration-of-status admissions with fixed end dates for many students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists starting September 15.
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USDA Forecasts: Food Prices Still Expected to Climb in 2026—Budget Takeaways
USDA’s ERS updated its food-price outlook on July 24. It expects groceries and dining out to rise again in 2026 and stay pressured into 2027.
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BLS earnings update: Q2 2026 median usual weekly pay +4.6%—job seekers
United States Jobs and Hiring Watch – BLS reports Q2 2026 median usual weekly pay hit $1,251, up 4.6% from a year ago. Here’s how to use it when negotiating.
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June CPI report: Inflation cooled, but core and gasoline still matter for budgets
June CPI-U fell 0.4% in June on gasoline/energy drops, while core (less food & energy) was flat. Here’s what that means for budgets.
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Federal Register: DHS IIRIRA waiver for Tucson-sector barrier/road work
July 21, 2026 DHS waiver lets barrier/road construction proceed in a Tucson Sector border segment—bypassing multiple federal environmental and historic-preservation requirements.
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U.S. Section 301 forced-labor tariffs start July 24: exemptions, TRQ
White House and USTR finalized Section 301 forced-labor “responsive action” for 60 economies. Exemptions and a textile TRQ apply starting July 24.