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.
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EPA extends proposed coal ash (CCR) permit-comment window through July 29
EPA says it will accept comments on a proposed federal coal-ash (CCR) permit framework for utilities through July 29, 2026. Here’s what to know.
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H-1B willful violator list update effective July 1, 2026: what it changes
DOL’s Wage and Hour Division says the updated H-1B willful violator list is effective July 1, 2026. Here’s what the designation triggers for hiring.
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Gas and diesel prices: latest EIA/AAA fuel averages for drivers and freight
EIA: regular gas $3.777 (-$0.054 WoW) and diesel $4.578 (-$0.090), latest week through 07/06/26. AAA: $3.882/$4.877 as of 7/11/26.
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SBA Doubles 7(a)+504 Cap to $10 Million for Main Street Deals (July 4)
United States – SBA says qualifying borrowers can now combine 7(a) and 504 for up to $10M in SBA-backed financing, effective July 4, 2026, announced July 7.
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Trump ousts EAC commissioners—what changes before the 2026 midterms
The White House confirmed Trump dismissed the remaining EAC commissioners, raising questions for election testing, HAVA grants, and next steps.
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Eleventh Circuit rejects Florida ‘salary-for-speech,’ keeps Stop WOKE block
July 7, 2026: the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction barring Florida from enforcing Stop W.O.K.E. higher-ed classroom limits while the case proceeds.
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EPA opens comment on draft TSCA peer-review documents for five chemicals
EPA opened public comment and independent TSCA peer review for draft technical support documents on five chemicals. Written input due July 23.