DOJ opens Title VI review of Harvard’s China-based financial aid
United States Rights and Public Policy — DOJ’s Civil Rights Division opened a Title VI compliance review of Harvard, citing China-tied aid rules that may exclude U.S. students.
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UN urges the U.S. and Iran to resume negotiations as Gulf strikes raise risk
World Diplomacy Conflict and Security Scan – UN warns renewed Gulf confrontations could derail U.S.-Iran talks and endanger Strait of Hormuz navigation.
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CDC warns of E. coli outbreak tied to frozen GreenWise blueberries—what to do
United States Public Health and Disease Watch – CDC reports 12 E. coli cases tied to frozen GreenWise blueberries; FDA recall covers lot 60401, best by Feb. 9, 2028.
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Sea-Tac thunderstorm ground stop lifted: how to check what’s still delayed
United States Severe Weather and Travel Disruptions – FAA lifted a Sea-Tac thunderstorm ground stop July 16, but NAS Status shows delays can linger. Here’s how to check.
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FCC updates Emergency Alert System rules with new cybersecurity steps
FCC adopted new cybersecurity rules for Emergency Alert System operators and clarified a 60-day effective-date trigger after Federal Register publication.
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U.S. Section 338 Tariffs: 50% Duties on Canadian Auto Imports Start Aug. 19
White House issued a Section 338 proclamation with a 50% extra duty on some Canadian auto imports starting Aug. 19 at 12:01 a.m. ET for Annex II products.
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EPA’s final NSPS for gas and combustion turbines: key dates and NOx limits
EPA’s final NSPS for stationary gas and combustion turbines takes effect Jan. 15, 2026, with new NOx limits and electronic reporting via CEDRI/ERT for covered units.
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GAO: CMS control gaps allow unauthorized ACA Marketplace agent actions
GAO says CMS’s ACA Marketplace still has gaps in consent checks, enrollment-record access, and change notifications—recommendations include stronger verification.
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DOJ settlement: Creative Team to post rights notice after ‘H-1B only’ job ads
DOJ finalized an IER settlement with Creative Team requiring an “If You Have The Right to Work” notice and recruiter training after alleged “H-1B only” ads.
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Mullin Warns CA, NJ, NV, PA: Probes or Funding Threats Over Noncitizen Rolls
DHS chief Markwayne Mullin warned election officials in CA, NJ, NV and PA they could face probes or funding cuts over noncitizen-voter claims.
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DOJ backs Sayreville mosque zoning challenge under RLUIPA “Equal Terms”
On July 13, 2026, DOJ backed a Sayreville mosque zoning lawsuit, arguing the borough’s code fails RLUIPA “Equal Terms” at the permit stage.
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Seventh Circuit grants en banc review, stays AAP injunction
On July 8, the Seventh Circuit ordered en banc reconsideration and stayed a June 8 preliminary injunction blocking Florida AG James Uthmeier’s state case.
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FTC settlement targets RentGrow tenant-screening accuracy—what renters can do
July 9, 2026 FTC settlement requires RentGrow to pay $2.25 million over alleged FCRA accuracy and dispute failures—what renters and landlords should do.
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DOE proposes Process Rule update for appliance efficiency—what it could mean for home costs
DOE opened a proposed update to its appliance “Process Rule” on July 2. Comments are due Aug. 6 after a July 15 webinar—here’s what it could change.
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5th Circuit vacates “90-day” bond-hearing rule for some ICE detainees—what’s next
United States Immigration Borders and Federal Courts – The Fifth Circuit en banc vacated a July 2 ruling requiring bond hearings within 90 days for certain ICE detainees.
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BLS June 2026 CPI shelter update: rent vs OER and mortgage-rate expectations
BLS’s June CPI came out July 14: rent of primary residence rose 0.1% month-to-month and 2.8% yearly; OER rose 0.2% and 3.3%. What that signals next.
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SAVE plan exit starts July 1: avoid default risk and confirm your next payment
If you were in the unlawful SAVE plan, servicers start July 1 notices—then you have 90 days to change plans and avoid 90+ day delinquency reporting.
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U.S. jobs report: what June numbers mean for hiring and unemployment
June’s BLS jobs report: payrolls up 57,000, unemployment at 4.2% (from 4.3%), hourly pay up 13 cents, and participation dips—what it means for job seekers.
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OIG Faults DEA Controls for Medical Registration and MATE Act Training Checks
United States DOJ and Federal Law Enforcement Watch – July 9, 2026 OIG audit says DEA lacks quality checks for registrations and weakly verifies MATE Act training.
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House Judiciary subpoena Philly DA Larry Krasner: records due July 29
House Judiciary set a July 29 production deadline for Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s immigration-related records after a May 4 letter dispute.
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OPM finalizes performance rating overhaul: Aug. 6, 2026 and Jan. 1, 2027
OPM’s July 7 final rule changes federal performance ratings, with standardized distribution starting Aug. 6 and major updates starting Jan. 1, 2027.
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Courts reject DOJ efforts to compel unredacted state voter rolls: What the July dismissals mean for privacy and federal oversight
United States Elections and Voting Rules – Courts dismiss DOJ bids for unredacted voter rolls in West Virginia, New Mexico and Virginia, raising privacy stakes.