Court appoints Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle—then Trump fires him
The Western District of Washington appointed Roger Scott Rogoff as U.S. attorney on July 15. Hours later, Trump fired him, reigniting a removal-vs-vacancy power fight.
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White House orders Section 232 talks on aircraft imports—180-day update
The July 9 Section 232 proclamation orders Commerce and USTR to negotiate aircraft-import agreements and report progress within 180 days.
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SEC OIG questions $5,463.31 in Enforcement penalty contractor billing; response due Aug. 17, 2026
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending – SEC OIG flags $5,463.31 in contractor billing support issues tied to Enforcement disgorgement and penalty work.
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Shutdown risk rises in Congress’s budget fight as lawmakers weigh a short-term fix
New reporting and a July 13 Senate Democrats letter warn a short-term CR debate may still leave disruption risks near Sept. 30.
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ESA “harm” rule reversed: What changes after Interior, NOAA rescind definition
United States Federal Policy and Agency Actions – Interior and NOAA rescind ESA “harm” definition, changing consultation and permitting guidance ahead of Sept. 14.
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DOJ closes Title VI review of Minnesota capacity grant after statute repeal
On July 7, 2026, DOJ closed a Title VI review of Minnesota’s MDH “Capacity Strengthening Initiative” after the state ended a program DOJ said used race and national origin.
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DOE emergency orders for PJM hot-weather reliability: dispatch and last resort
DOE issued emergency orders for PJM on June 30, 2026—dispatch authority runs to July 3 (extended to July 6) and last-resort backup runs to July 7.
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FDA letter urges tighter infant formula supplier oversight after July 13
United States Food Drug and Consumer Safety – On July 13, FDA asked infant formula makers to tighten supplier oversight and move faster when safety signals appear.
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DOE Order 202-26-35 for PJM grid reliability: what to watch (July 14–21)
DOE Order 202-26-35 is in effect July 14–21 for PJM reliability during the heat peak, directing unit dispatch and authorizing backup power as needed.
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DOJ election pressure raises questions on armed federal agents at polls, noncitizen voting
DOJ is spotlighting election compliance ahead of major votes, with questions over armed federal agents near polls and noncitizen-related voter-record rules.
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Supreme Court limits “clear and convincing” border standard for some LPRs
In Blanche v. Lau (No. 25–429), decided June 23, the Supreme Court vacated a “clear and convincing” border rule for some returning green-card holders.
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Education Dept delays Section 117 foreign disclosures; July 31 deadline
Education delayed a Section 117 foreign-disclosure rollout: July 15 lists 92 foreign entities, and July 31 submissions are due under Federal Student Aid’s timetable.
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Judge dismisses DOJ bid for unredacted New Mexico voter rolls (with prejudice)
A federal judge dismissed DOJ’s bid to get unredacted New Mexico voter-registration records on July 14, 2026, ruling the demand letter was defective.
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Fourth Circuit upholds dismissal of South Carolina’s OSHA penalty-rule bid—what it means
June 24, 2026: The Fourth Circuit affirmed dismissal of South Carolina’s APA bid to attack OSHA’s 2016 penalty-alignment rule as time-barred.
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4th Circuit remands prison Ramadan diet case in Roberts v. Engelke
The Fourth Circuit ruled the district court used the wrong qualified-immunity standard for a Ramadan/kosher-diet Free Exercise claim, and sent it back.
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First Circuit rejects Maine religious-school exemption; remand for injunction
On July 2, 2026, the First Circuit ruled that Maine can require religious schools taking tuition aid to follow the MHRA—except it ordered an injunction for Crosspoint.
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Title IX enforcement roundup: OCR ends ‘Title IX Month’ with investigations and a warning letter
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy – On July 1, 2026, OCR’s end-of-June “Title IX Month” recap cites new probes, actions, and a final warning letter.
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White House launches GOLD EAGLE to speed AI cyber patching—what changes now
On July 14, the White House launched GOLD EAGLE, an AI-focused vulnerability clearinghouse. Here’s what it’s meant to do—and July/August deadlines.
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June inflation cooled—but core and shelter still matter for household budgets
June CPI cooled mainly as gasoline prices fell, but core stayed flat and shelter rose—so many household bills may not feel big relief yet.
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U.S. jobs report: What the June 2026 Employment Situation says about hiring, unemployment, and wages—and what to watch next
United States Jobs and Hiring Watch – June’s report shows modest payroll growth (+57,000), unemployment at 4.2%, and a dip in participation.
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Supreme Court knocks out coordinated party spending limits—what 2026 committees must watch
June 30’s NRSC v. FEC ruling struck down coordinated party expenditure limits. Here’s what changes for 2026 committees—and the July filing dates.
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DOJ sues California over “Glock Ban” and handgun roster—what the complaint says and what happens next
On July 1, DOJ sued California over its new “Glock Ban” and handgun “Roster,” seeking court orders to halt enforcement—here’s what the complaint alleges.