Wildfire smoke alerts spread Midwest to Northeast—protect your lungs with AQI
Wildfire smoke is spreading from the Midwest to the Northeast this week. Here’s how to track AQI/PM2.5 and protect sensitive lungs through Thursday.
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GAO: DOE may narrow nuclear waste cleanup options too early in planning
GAO report released July 2 says DOE’s “mission need” reviews may steer nuclear cleanup toward specific options—potentially raising costs and delaying work.
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FTC seeks public comment on proposed AI “accuracy suppression” policy
FTC has published a Federal Register notice on an AI “accuracy suppression” policy statement under the FTC Act. Comments due July 31, 2026.
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Supreme Court denies stay of execution for Dennis Sochor, clearing path
On July 14, 2026, the Supreme Court denied Dennis Sochor’s stay request and cert petition, clearing the way for Florida’s execution.
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White House grants 2-year HON deadline exemption for annexed chemical plants
The White House issued a July 13, 2026 proclamation granting a 2-year EPA HON compliance exemption for annexed chemical facilities, shifting key deadlines.
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DOJ and 17 AGs seek Tunney Act approval for egg price benchmark settlement
DOJ and 17 state AGs filed proposed Tunney Act settlements June 30 to stop alleged egg benchmark bidding that they say can lift wholesale costs.
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DOL OIG launches H-1B/PERM fraud & trafficking investigation; workers urged to report
DOL OIG says it launched an H-1B and PERM fraud and human-trafficking investigation and is urging workers to report tips confidentially.
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FDA Import Alert 99-52 and FSMA 801(q) import certification: what to know
United States—FDA’s Import Alert 99-52 (DWPE) ties border detention/refusal for certain foods from Indonesia to FSMA 801(q) import certification, starting Oct. 31, 2025.
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Amish vaccine exemption fight: 2nd Circuit upholds NY religious ban
June 30, 2026: The Second Circuit affirmed dismissal in Miller v. McDonald, letting New York bar religious vaccine exemptions for school.
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DOE’s proposed Process Rule update: how future appliance standards may change
United States Energy Environment and Federal Rules – DOE proposes updating its appliance “Process Rule.” Comments due Aug 6; webinar July 15.
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USCIS posts July 10 I-9/E-Verify update extending Haiti TPS work to July 24
USCIS posted July 10 I-9/E-Verify guidance extending Haiti TPS work authorization through July 24; other TPS countries shift to July 17.
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June CPI cools as gasoline drops—what changed for household budgets
United States Prices and Inflation Watch – June’s headline CPI fell 0.4% as energy and gasoline dropped sharply, while core prices stayed flat m/m.
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GAO Says SBA’s Feb. 2026 7(a)/504 Citizenship Updates Count as CRA ‘Rules’
GAO says SBA’s Feb. 2026 policy and procedural notices for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans are CRA “rules,” affecting eligibility checks and oversight stakes.
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June CPI shelter and rent cooled—why it may shift mortgage expectations
June CPI data showed smaller shelter inflation, including OER and rent of primary residence. Here’s what that could mean for mortgage-rate expectations.
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Supreme Court justices tell Congress security threats are rising as they seek more funding
Barrett and Kagan urged House appropriators on July 14 to back the Supreme Court’s FY 2027 security request, including a $14.6M protective-services expansion.
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Watson decision: What it changes for 2026 mail-ballot deadlines
June 29, 2026’s Watson v. RNC ruling limits a strict “received by Election Day” push—states may count postmarked ballots within their receipt window.
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DOJ Religious Liberty Commission draft comment period closes July 13—what to watch next
United States Religion Government and Civil Rights – DOJ says the Religious Liberty Commission’s 224-page draft comment period closed Monday, July 13, 2026.
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GAO: VA Disability Benefits Modernization, AI Pose Accuracy Risks—What VA Must Fix Next
GAO says VA’s disability-claims tech modernization could speed decisions, but oversight gaps—plus generative-AI transparency/accountability risks—could undercut accuracy.
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Former deputy U.S. marshal sentenced for assault on a shackled federal prisoner
Joshua Firmin was sentenced to 45 months after DOJ says he assaulted a shackled federal prisoner and falsified a use-of-force report.
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United States: OMB M-26-10 adds monthly IT contract transparency (July 10 cycle)
OMB memo M-26-10 creates CIO-led monthly IT contract reporting, with the next report due July 10 for June 1–June 30. It requires vendor utilization/pricing disclosures.
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Fifth Circuit vacates 90-day immigration detention bond rule for en banc review—what it changes for due process now
The Fifth Circuit vacated a July 2, 2026 90-day bond-hearing rule for some immigration detainees after en banc review was granted July 10.
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DOJ letters warn states: criminal risk over noncitizens on federal rolls
DOJ’s Civil Rights Division sent letters July 7 to state election officials, asking for a five-day compliance explanation on noncitizens in federal votes.