DOJ: Samuel Davis Sentenced to 10 Years After Turning Off Body-Worn Camera
July 23, 2026: DOJ says Samuel Davis, 28, turned off a body-worn camera before assaulting a handcuffed man in 2023, leading to a 10-year sentence.
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Senate HELP postpones CDC vote for Erica Schwartz—what changes next
Senate HELP had set an executive-session vote on CDC nominee Dr. Erica Schwartz for July 23, but the committee delayed it—next week is the key step.
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Supreme Court docket: Mahmoud Khalil seeks extra time to file cert in detention/removal habeas-jurisdiction dispute
A procedural docket request asks to extend Mahmoud Khalil’s cert filing deadline from Aug. 20 to Sept. 21 in a detention/removal habeas dispute.
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CBO: US deficit hit $1.4T in first nine months of FY2026 as net interest rises
CBO says the FY2026 deficit reached $1.4T in nine months, widening as outlays outpaced revenues—and net interest rose $98B, adding future pressure.
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White House Section 338 proclamation adds 50% duty on some Canadian auto imports (Aug. 19)
A July 20 White House Section 338 proclamation adds a 50% duty on certain Canadian motor-vehicle imports effective Aug. 19 at 12:01 a.m. ET.
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FCC modernizes EAS/WEA alert security—what changes, what stays local
FCC adopted new EAS/WEA security rules on June 25, released June 29, and corrected effective-date wording July 2—for phone alerts and WEA delivery.
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FTC final order halts TruHeight kids’ height claims—what the order requires
July 15, 2026: The FTC’s final order against TruHeight (Vanilla Chip LLC) restricts “clinical tests prove” kids’ height claims unless the Order’s strict human-clinical evidence standard is met.
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Wisconsin case asks court to count late mail ballots via provisional voting
Plaintiffs in Dane County ask for an emergency order allowing late-received absentee voters to cast provisional ballots in person.
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GAO: Regulators’ decennial banking burden reviews lack follow-through
GAO says federal banking agencies’ decennial reviews meant to cut paperwork burdens often don’t show clear, documented follow-through to rule changes.
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What DOL’s new FLSA opinion letter says about paying for commuter travel during the workday
DOL’s July 22, 2026 opinion letter says optional mid-day home-to-office travel can be ordinary commuting—not paid work time under the FLSA.
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ED eliminates CTE MOA Guidelines in Title VI rules—effective July 23, 2026
ED/OCR says a final rule rescinds CTE “Methods of Administration” Guidelines in Appendix B to Title VI rules—effective July 23, 2026—without ending OCR enforcement.
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EPA proposes to loosen “minor” air permit notice/comment—comments due Aug. 21
EPA’s July 1 proposal would remove the federal minimum for public notice and comment in SIP-based “minor” air NSR permits. Comments due Aug. 21, 2026.
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FTC seeks comments on “suppression of AI accuracy” under Section 5
The FTC opened a comment period on a proposed policy statement about “suppression of accuracy” in AI. Federal Register notice: July 7, 2026; comments due July 31.
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SBA seeks proposals for $9M SCALE supply-chain grants: Aug. 7 deadline
SBA is seeking proposals for $9 million in SCALE supply-chain grants, including about 20 awards up to $500,000. Deadline: Aug. 7, 4 p.m. ET.
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Freddie Mac: 30-year mortgage rate rises to 6.58%—what higher costs mean
Freddie Mac’s PMMS for the week ending July 23 shows the 30-year fixed rate averaging 6.58%—up from 6.55—tightening affordability for buyers and refinancers.
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Student loan defaults are rising after pandemic protections ended—what “default” means
AP reports a surge of federal student-loan borrowers entering default after pandemic protections ended. Here’s what “default” means for budgets.
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States Sue to Block DHS/FEMA Grant Conditions Tied to Election Administration
More than 24 states sued over HSGP conditions tied to paper ballots, a 5% post-election manual audit, and SAVE citizenship checks—threatening a 20% holdback.
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Supreme Court to review whether Washington can regulate private ICE facility
GEO Group asked the Supreme Court on July 10, 2026 to challenge Washington’s HB 1470 health/safety rules for a private ICE site. Response due Aug. 17.
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PHMSA advisory bulletin targets DIMP risk evaluations—July 13 guidance
PHMSA’s July 13, 2026 advisory bulletin (Federal Register 2026-14071) urges gas distributors to tighten DIMP risk evaluations for threats and leaks.
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DOJ: Man pleads guilty after damaging Chabad-Lubavitch HQ entrance
DOJ says Dan Sohail pleaded guilty May 13, 2026, after ramming the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters entrance in Brooklyn on Jan. 28.
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GAO: IIJA/IRA $33.6B Pending, about $17.8B Canceled—Grant Timing Watch
July 22 GAO review finds EPA, DOT, Interior and NTIA obligated most IIJA/IRA funding—but left about $17.8B canceled and $33.6B pending.
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DOJ’s Trade Fraud Task Force Tops $1B—Recoveries, Charges, What’s Next
DOJ says its Trade Fraud Task Force hit $1B+ in recoveries, penalties, forfeitures, and charged losses since Aug. 2025. Here’s what to watch next.