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.
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Religious Liberty Commission Comments Expose a Church-State Split
A federal commission is reviewing comments on a draft report that seeks broader religious protections while raising questions about church-state neutrality.
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Judge Temporarily Pauses USCIS Work-Permit Restrictions for Asylum Seekers and TPS Holders
A Massachusetts federal judge temporarily paused four USCIS actions affecting some asylum seekers and TPS holders, while leaving the $100 annual fee in place.
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New Federal Loan Limits Are Now in Effect for Graduate Students and Parents
Federal loan limits changed July 1 for graduate students, professional programs and Parent PLUS borrowers. Some continuing students may keep older rules.
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Fed warns inflation is rising again ahead of July rate meeting
The Federal Reserve says inflation accelerated as energy, food and tariff pressures weigh on households before its July 28-29 policy meeting.
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Gas prices are above $4. What it could mean for groceries and school costs
Gas prices are above $4 nationally as crude oil tops $100, adding pressure to household budgets and raising questions about grocery and school costs.
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June State Jobs Data Show an Uneven Labor Market
June state data show an uneven labor market: Texas led payroll gains, West Virginia lost jobs, and unemployment rates moved differently across the country.
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June CPI Fell as Gasoline Dropped, but Groceries Stayed Higher
U.S. consumer prices fell in June as energy costs dropped, but grocery and electricity prices remained above year-earlier levels, limiting relief for many households.
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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.