Supreme Court takes up Jouppi v. Alaska forfeiture fight over beer
The Supreme Court granted cert in Jouppi v. Alaska (No. 25-246) over a plane seizure tied to a six-pack of beer and the Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause.
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House passes $95B reconciliation framework for Iran war, farm aid, voting
House GOP passed H.Con.Res. 113 on July 22, 2026, 216–214, setting a $95B reconciliation path for Iran war, farm aid and election changes.
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Keystone Pipeline CWA settlement proposed: $26,867,789 penalty + $40M work
DOJ and EPA filed a proposed Clean Water Act consent decree over a Dec. 7, 2022 Keystone rupture in Kansas. Comments run July 15–Aug. 14.
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OSHA proposes $343,797 after excavation collapse hospitalized worker—what to do next
OSHA proposed $343,797 after an Alvin, Texas excavation collapse hospitalized a worker. Here’s the 15-working-day enforcement timeline and dispute options.
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FDA revokes Orange B and proposes Citrus Red No. 2 revocation
FDA issued a final order for Orange B and proposed revoking Citrus Red No. 2; Orange B’s listing ends Sept. 8, 2026, and comments close Aug. 24, 2026.
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OPM suitability rule: post-appointment conduct changes take effect July 30
OPM’s final 5 CFR part 731 rule takes effect July 30, 2026, giving OPM a formal path for employee suitability actions based on post-appointment conduct.
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FTC Seeks Comment on Proposed AI ‘Suppression of Accuracy’ Policy—Deadline July 31
United States Technology Privacy and Federal Regulation – The FTC opened public comments on a proposed AI “suppression of accuracy” policy; deadline is July 31, 2026.
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EPA proposes extending PFOA/PFOS drinking-water deadlines to 2031—what changes
EPA’s proposal keeps April 2024 PFAS drinking-water limits for PFOA and PFOS but would let eligible systems request a two-year compliance extension to 2031.
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DOJ Religious Liberty Commission draft report moves to virtual final review
Public comments on DOJ’s Religious Liberty Commission draft closed July 13. Next: a virtual meeting to review input and finalize the report.
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House passes H.R. 9770 stopgap through Dec. 4—what changes next
United States Breaking National Politics – House passed H.R. 9770 on July 21, funding agencies through Dec. 4. The Senate could rewrite it, including grant provisions.
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July 14, 2026 D.C. Circuit vacates USPS voting case; PRC is first forum
D.C. Circuit vacated a district court ruling in State of New York v. Trump on July 14. Some USPS mail-service election challenges must start at the PRC.
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GAO: How DOD funded southern border operations totaling $2.64B in obligations
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending – GAO says Pentagon southern border support hit $2.64B in obligated costs as of March 31, 2026.
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DOJ Arrests San José State Grad in ‘False Information and Hoaxes’ Case
DOJ says it arrested San José State grad Ziheng “Tony” Fang over alleged bathroom hoax threats tied to campus email/text alerts. What’s next in court?
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House Oversight grills Smithsonian on “rewriting history” claims—what next
On July 21, 2026, House Oversight questioned Smithsonian officials after a July 4 White House report alleged “activist ideology.” What Congress can do next.
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Wildfire smoke air-quality alerts across the Midwest and East: what to do tonight
Wildfire smoke has pushed air quality into unhealthy ranges across parts of the U.S. Tonight: check AirNow often, limit time outdoors, and protect lungs—especially if you’re at risk.
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FERC Orders CAISO and SPP to File Joint Report on Western “Seams” Coordination by Sept. 30
U.S. power-grid oversight: FERC ordered CAISO and SPP to file a joint “seams” coordination report by Sept. 30, 2026, with 30-day comments after filing.
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FDA: Cyclospora iceberg lettuce probe updates after false-positive result
FDA says an earlier lab finding in its 5-state cyclospora iceberg lettuce probe was a false positive. Here’s what shoppers should do now.
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FEMA HSGP election-security holdback: SAVE checks and 2026 midterm stakes
FEMA’s FY 2026 HSGP notice links a 20% holdback to SAVE-based citizenship checks for voters and election workers—and cites a June 22 court carve-out.
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U.S.-Jordan reciprocal trade agreement announced July 21: impact on exporters
July 21: White House and USTR announce a U.S.-Jordan reciprocal trade deal promising duty-free access and less customs and licensing friction for U.S. exporters.
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DOJ monitors Arizona polls July 21 primary—how voters can report issues
DOJ is monitoring Maricopa, Apache and Pima for Arizona’s July 21 primary—and tells voters how to report federal voting-rights issues through Nov. 3, 2026.
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Federal court ends Edna Mahan consent decree oversight—what changes
The D.N.J. terminated the 2021 Edna Mahan Correctional Facility consent decree on file July 15, 2026—DOJ announced the end July 16. Here’s what shifts.
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WHD recovers $500,256 for 6 San Diego deli workers—file wage complaints
WHD says it recovered $500,256 in back wages for six San Diego deli workers. Here’s what FLSA violations were found and how to file a complaint.