FDA asks infant formula makers to strengthen safeguards after botulism
United States Public Health and Disease Watch – On July 13, FDA asked formula makers for stronger supplier oversight after botulism cases; CDC shares safer prep steps.
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FAA warns thunderstorms could slow flights today—how U.S. travelers can check official airport status (July 23, 2026)
United States Severe Weather and Travel Disruptions – FAA’s July 23 report flags Atlanta, Charlotte, south Florida and Denver. Learn what to check before you go.
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GAO: Fraud-risk and improper-payment gaps persist in VA Community Care, Medicare Advantage
GAO says VA Community Care and Medicare Advantage still lack comprehensive fraud-risk assessments and controls, leaving FY2025 improper-payment estimates exposed.
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DOJ restarts targeted HSR “Second Request” reviews: deal-timeline impact
United States Evening Breaking National Update – DOJ returns to targeted HSR “Second Request” reviews with a model timing agreement to prioritize document production.
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HHS Final Rule Ends Title VI Disparate-Impact Liability; Appendix B Rescinded
United States Evening Courts and Rights Update — HHS OCR finalizes Title VI changes ending disparate-impact liability and rescinds Appendix B, shifting focus to intentional discrimination.
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DOJ S & K Towing settlement highlights SCRA court-order rule for vehicle liens
DOJ settlement dated July 14 resolves SCRA towing-storage lien allegations involving up to 148 vehicles and a $160,000 escrow fund for servicemembers.
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Judges allow Tennessee’s new Memphis map for Aug. 6 primary—what changes next
United States Evening Elections and Democracy Update – Judges denied a pause of Tennessee’s Memphis map for the Aug. 6 primary; the lawsuit continues.
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Groups Sue FDA Over Enforcement Guidance for Unauthorized Vapes, Nicotine Pouches
Groups sued FDA in U.S. District Court in Maryland on July 14 over May 8 enforcement-priorities guidance for unauthorized vapes and nicotine pouches.
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DOJ Updates Religious Liberty Guidance for Federal Agencies
July 23, 2026: DOJ updated religious-liberty guidance for federal agencies on employment accommodations, grants, contracting, rulemaking, and enforcement.
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DOJ ends case for Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women; consent decree terms end
United States Courts Rights and Legal Accountability – A July 23, 2026 final judgment ended the federal CRIPA consent-decree case over Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women.
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EPA proposes rescinding SDWA PFHxS/PFNA/GenX (HFPO-DA) and Hazard Index
EPA’s SDWA proposal would rescind PFHxS, PFNA, GenX (HFPO-DA) and a Hazard Index rule—plus related MCL/MCLG provisions. Comments closed July 20.
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Supreme Court denial of a stay of removal in Okky Ficrada Jaya’s case
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan denied Okky Ficrada Jaya’s stay of removal on July 9, 2026 (No. 26A31). What that means for detainees.
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ED-OCR launches Title VI investigations into 5 medical schools: what to expect
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy: On July 22, OCR opened Title VI investigations into five medical schools. Here’s what happens next.
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Weekly jobless claims hit 187,000—lowest since 1969, DOL says
Weekly initial jobless claims fell to 187,000 for the week ending July 18. Here’s what the data measures—and what it doesn’t.
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Wholesale inflation fell in June as gasoline prices dropped: what PPI signals
United States Prices and Inflation Watch — June PPI fell 0.3%, led by gasoline. Here’s how producer-price changes can hit store costs later.
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Apply for SBA’s $6M Women’s Business Center modernization grants (deadline Aug. 10, 2026)
SBA opened a $6 million Women’s Business Center modernization competition for select states and territories. Applications close Aug. 10, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
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House passes FY2027 defense bill to codify “Department of War”—what changes, what’s next
On July 22, 2026, the House passed H.R. 8800 by 216–212, adding a statutory “Department of War” name restoration. Here’s what changes and what Senate must decide next.
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Trump removes the last EAC commissioners days before 2026 midterms
On July 9, 2026, Trump removed the last confirmed Election Assistance Commission members, leaving the EAC commissioner-free as states prepare for 2026.
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U.S. Supreme Court denies Dennis Sochor’s stay and cert, clearing Florida execution
United States: July 14—U.S. Supreme Court denied Dennis Sochor’s stay request and cert petition, removing the federal stop for Florida’s execution.
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House Oversight releases Leon Black and Doug Band transcripts, NDA demands
United States Congress Oversight and Policy Fights – On July 17, the House Oversight Committee released Leon Black and Doug Band transcripts tied to NDA subpoenas.
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DOJ sues Maryland over Community Trust Act: allegations and what’s next
DOJ filed a July 9, 2026 federal lawsuit against Maryland over its Community Trust Act, alleging limits on ICE detainers and information-sharing. What to watch in court.
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Philadelphia mosque arson: DOJ federal charges and religious-property protections
DOJ says Vincent Lang faces up to 20 years for the alleged July 5 arson at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center—plus what §247 adds.