DOJ ends McNair race/national-origin quotas: what changes for 2027–28
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy – DOJ says McNair reserved seats by race/national origin; settlement requires new 2027–28 admissions rules.
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FTC and states’ Deere right-to-repair settlement: what changes for independent farm repair
FTC and states secured a Deere right-to-repair settlement. Deere must share diagnostic repair software resources with farmers and independents for 10 years.
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Freddie Mac PMMS: 30-year fixed averages 6.49% (week ending July 9)
Freddie Mac’s PMMS for the week ending July 9 shows the 30-year fixed averaging 6.49% (up from 6.43%)—plus the 15-year move and what to watch next.
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IRS Working Families Tax Cuts Updated July 1: How 2025 Filing May Change
IRS updated Working Families Tax Cuts guidance July 1, 2026. If you filed for 2025, some changes may be retroactive—review eligibility and W-4.
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Supreme Court blocks Trump from firing Fed Lisa Cook—for now
On June 29, 2026, SCOTUS denied a stay keeping Fed Gov. Lisa Cook in office while her removal challenge continues—requiring notice and a chance to respond.
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GAO Spotlights 988 Lifeline Capacity Gaps—Deadlines for Text/Chat Service
United States Fresh Federal Documents and Draft Reports – GAO’s July 1, 2026 review finds 988 performance varies by calls vs. text/chat, with 2026–2027 targets ahead.
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DOJ subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One security story: what’s next
DOJ has reportedly subpoenaed New York Times journalists tied to Air Force One security reporting, seeking grand-jury testimony in Manhattan next Wednesday.
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GAO flags 24 priority-open recommendations for DOE—nuclear, cleanup, energy
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending – GAO: DOE has 270 open recommendations, including 24 “priority open,” covering nuclear, cleanup, energy.
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DOJ Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Policies: What Comes Next in Court
DOJ says Maryland’s Community Trust Act blocks local police from helping ICE, and asks a judge to stop enforcement while the case proceeds.
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Senate Judiciary sets Todd Blanche AG hearing for July 15–16
The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled confirmation hearings for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on July 15 and 16, while disputing DOJ oversight responses.
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CPSC recall: Conair/Cuisinart metal bristle grill brushes can detach
CPSC says Conair/Cuisinart metal wire grill brushes can shed bristles that pose an ingestion hazard. Stop using, discard, and request a refund or credit.
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CDC MMWR: Two U.S. Virgin Islands hotel outbreaks—why cases were missed
CDC’s July 2 MMWR describes two hotel-linked Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks in the U.S. Virgin Islands, with delayed case detection after travel.
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FAA NASStatus Shows July 10 Thunderstorm Ground-Stop Signals for Travelers
Friday, July 10 thunderstorm delays showed up as ground-stop and delay signals on FAA’s NASStatus—here’s how to read the alerts before and after you travel.
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Supreme Court limits Apple v. Epic review—Question 1 on civil contempt
On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court granted cert in Apple v. Epic, but limited review to “Question 1” on civil contempt and how specific an injunction must be.
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RentGrow settlement: $2.25M FTC—what renters and landlords should do
FTC says RentGrow mishandled disputed tenant-screening data; $2.25M settlement highlights FCRA dispute rights when rental access depends on reports.
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Supreme Court curbs Hawaii consent rule for concealed carry: Wolford v. Lopez
United States Evening Courts and Rights Update: In Wolford v. Lopez, the Supreme Court struck down Hawaii’s “express owner consent” rule for concealed carry.
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DOJ, EPA advance Chemours PFAS settlement: comments June 29–July 29
DOJ and EPA say a proposed PFAS consent decree with Chemours is in federal public comment, June 29–July 29, for sites in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey.
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Judge blocks Trump mail-voting EO for federal voter lists and USPS steps (23 states + D.C.)
June 25 federal ruling blocks Trump EO 14399 Sections 2–3 on “Confirmed Citizen Lists” and USPS mail-ballot rules for 23 states + D.C. in 2026.
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CDC/FDA July 6 update: Infant botulism cases linked to recalled Nara formula
July 6 federal update: CDC and FDA report 4 infant botulism cases linked to recalled Nara powdered formula. Stop using it and watch symptoms.
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1st Circuit Denies Calvary Chapel Belfast Bid to Pause UMaine Hutchinson Center Sale
On June 30, 2026, the 1st Circuit refused to pause UMaine’s Hutchinson Center sale after Calvary Chapel claimed anti-religious bias in Belfast, Maine.
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DOJ sues Virginia over “assault firearm” purchase ban—relief sought in court
DOJ filed suit July 1, 2026 challenging Virginia’s SB 749 “assault firearm” purchase/sale ban, asking an E.D. Va. judge to block enforcement.
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DHS final rule updates alien registration evidence—effective June 29, 2026
DHS/USCIS’s final rule effective June 29, 2026 updates what counts as “evidence of registration” under 8 CFR Part 264—here’s the practical impact and timeline.