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.
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House Budget Committee advances Reconciliation 3.0 for FY 2027: election rules and Iran-war aid
House Budget Committee passed FY 2027 budget resolution for ‘Reconciliation 3.0,’ framed around a $95B Iran-war supplemental and SAVE-style voting rules.
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DOJ charges man in Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center arson—what it signals
DOJ filed federal arson charges tied to a July 5 incident at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center, with penalties up to 20 years and a 5-year minimum if convicted.
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DHS/FEMA election-security grant conditions: SAVE checks & 20% holdback
FY 2026 DHS/FEMA HSGP election-security rules require SAVE citizenship checks, 5% manual audits, paper-ballot steps—and a 20% FEMA holdback tied to compliance proof.
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DOJ dismisses Alaska ANWR leasing case after TCJA-violation settlement
DOJ ENRD filed a July 7, 2026 stipulation dismissing Alaska and AIDEA challenges to the 2024 ANWR leasing plan, citing TCJA violations.
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FDA update (July 16): Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell shredded lettuce
FDA and CDC’s July 16 update: 1,644 people reported eating Taco Bell in five states, with 94 hospitalizations and no deaths tied to shredded iceberg lettuce.
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FDA recall: Ola-Ola pounded yam over undeclared milk allergen—check dates
FDA says Fayus Inc. recalled Ola-Ola Pounded Yam because some packages may contain undeclared milk allergen (sodium caseinate). Check Nov 2028–May 2029 dates.
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FAA: Thunderstorms could delay ATL/PHL and Florida hubs — Thu, July 16
FAA’s July 16 daily air traffic report warns thunderstorms could delay flights at ATL, PHL and Florida hubs (MCO, MIA, FLL). Here’s what to check.
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Federal judge ends Edna Mahan consent-decree oversight—what changes next
A federal judge terminated Edna Mahan’s 2021 consent decree on July 15, ending court-supervised federal oversight. DOJ says reforms were sustained—what now?
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IRS says automatic penalty relief starts this summer—who qualifies and what to watch
The IRS says Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) will replace parts of First Time Abate starting summer 2026—here’s who gets automatic relief.
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Fed prohibition order on consent bars Heritage’s ex–chief lending officer—what it means
Federal Reserve issued a July 16, 2026 order on consent against James Burns, Heritage State Bank’s former chief lending officer, tied to appraisal-related misconduct.
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FTC settlement with Caremark aims to cap insulin copays and boost pharmacy transparency—what’s next
The FTC says a proposed consent order with Caremark and Zinc would cap insulin copays and add pricing transparency—public comments come first.