House Appropriations clean CR would fund through Dec. 4, 2026—what changes
United States Congress and Budget Watch—House Appropriations plans a “clean” CR to fund government through Dec. 4, 2026 and reshape the FY27 calendar.
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EPA proposes two-year PFOA/PFOS compliance extension; comments due July 20
EPA proposes a two-year compliance extension for some drinking-water systems’ PFOA/PFOS MCLs, moving the deadline to April 26, 2031. Comments due July 20.
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U.S.–Iran escalation near Hormuz: renewed port blockade raises shipping risks
July 14–18, 2026 saw renewed U.S.–Iran strikes plus a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, tightening Hormuz shipping and raising insurance and oil-flow risks.
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FAA: Thunderstorms could delay flights at ATL, Florida hubs and more Friday
United States Severe Weather and Travel Disruptions – FAA’s July 17 report lists hubs where thunderstorms may delay flights; here’s what to check now.
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Wildfire smoke alerts spread again—how to use AirNow’s Fire & Smoke Map
Wildfire smoke is again triggering unhealthy air alerts across parts of the U.S. Here’s what to check now, who’s at higher risk, and what to do.
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FERC Orders CAISO and SPP to File Western Seams Report by Sept. 30, 2026
FERC’s July 16 order requires CAISO and SPP to submit a joint “Western seams” coordination report by Sept. 30, 2026—then opens 30 days for comments.
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Student loan repayment changes take effect July 1, 2026: What borrowers need to know now
New federal student-loan repayment options begin July 1, 2026. Here’s what to check on StudentAid.gov before your first payment updates.
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GAO: Login.gov needs partner timeframes for reported technical fixes
July 15, 2026 GAO report says GSA hasn’t set mutually agreed timeframes with agencies using Login.gov to fix reported technical issues—hurting reliability and anti-fraud controls.
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DOJ files proposed consent decree after 2022 Keystone spill in Kansas
DOJ and EPA filed a proposed Clean Water Act consent decree tied to a Dec. 7, 2022 Keystone rupture in Kansas; comments run July 15–Aug. 14.
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Courts Limit DOJ Demands for States’ Voter Data—What Mullin’s SAVE Push Means
On July 17, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned states that skipping SAVE could bring fines, penalties or prison. Courts have limited DOJ access to voter data.
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White House declassifies election-interference materials: what’s new, what’s unproven
United States Evening White House and Congress Update — July 17 declassified intelligence cites election vulnerabilities and foreign interest, but independent reporting says it doesn’t prove past vote changes.
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DOJ settlement: towing company to pay $160,000 over SCRA auctions without court orders
U.S. DOJ says S & K Towing auctioned up to 148 servicemembers’ vehicles without SCRA court orders. Settlement includes $160,000 escrow and new DMDC checks.
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OSHA cites FleetPride after worker asphyxiation—what workers can do
OSHA says it cited FleetPride for 16 serious and 3 other-than-serious violations after an employee asphyxiated inspecting a tanker trailer. $264,380 proposed.
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Groups Sue FDA Over Enforcement Policy for Unauthorized Vapes and Pouches
Pediatricians and public health groups sued FDA on July 14, 2026 over May 8 guidance they say leaves some unauthorized ENDS and nicotine pouches on shelves.
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EPA Seeks Public Comment on Potential Interim CCR Permitting Approach (Deadline July 29)
EPA is asking for public comment on a potential interim federal coal-ash (CCR) permitting approach. Deadline: July 29, 2026.
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FTC orders Rollins to stop enforcing noncompetes—what the deadlines require
FTC finalized a consent order against Rollins on June 22, 2026, covering more than 18,000 workers and requiring employee notices and compliance reports.
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June 2026 housing starts rise, permits fall: Census/HUD pipeline signals
June 2026 housing starts rose to a 1.427M SAAR pace while permits fell to 1.367M—an early pipeline signal for future construction.
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FTC settlement: Hopper to pay $35M over fees—what to check before booking
The FTC says Hopper’s travel app added Tip and VIP Support fees without express consent. Before you book, review default add-ons on checkout.
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GAO: HealthCare.gov safeguards may not stop unauthorized agent/broker changes—what to do
GAO says CMS safeguards on HealthCare.gov don’t fully stop unauthorized agent/broker actions. Here’s what to verify in your account now.
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EyePoint to Pay $4.657M to Resolve DOJ Kickback Claims on DEXYCU
DOJ says EyePoint will pay $4,657,463.18 to resolve False Claims Act allegations tied to DEXYCU kickbacks (2019–Mar. 1, 2023) and a five-year HHS-OIG CIA.
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House Administration rolls out 2026 Congressional Election Observer Program training
On July 15, House Administration released 2026 election-observer training and set a Subcommittee on Elections hearing on access under 52 U.S.C. § 21083a.
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From complaints to indictment: DOJ charges 8 men in UFC Freedom 250 plot
July 9, 2026: DOJ says a grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging eight men in an alleged UFC Freedom 250 White House plot plan.