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OMB Tightens Compliance With Made in America Procurement Rules

The Office of Management and Budget directed federal agencies to review procurement practices and strengthen compliance with requirements favoring domestically produced goods and materials.

House Oversight Committee Opens Inquiry Into Federal Election Commission Changes

The House Oversight Committee launched an investigation into recent leadership and personnel changes at the Federal Election Commission and their potential impact on election oversight.

EPA Reaches Settlement to Reduce Industrial Air Pollution in Arkansas

The Environmental Protection Agency finalized an agreement requiring industrial facilities in Arkansas to invest in emissions controls to improve air quality and meet federal environmental standards.

FAA Updates Framework for Commercial Drone Operations

The Federal Aviation Administration released new regulatory guidance to support the safe expansion of commercial drone delivery services into U.S. airspace.

Congress Presses Intelligence Officials on Surveillance Law Renewal

Congressional intelligence committees questioned administration officials over the renewal of surveillance authorities and leadership vacancies across intelligence agencies, highlighting debates over national security and civil liberties.

U.S. Financial Regulators Issue New Data Security Guidance for Bank Examinations

The Federal Reserve, FDIC and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released joint guidance on protecting sensitive information during commercial bank examinations.

Justice Department Expands Crackdown on Cartels and Smuggling Networks

Federal prosecutors announced additional convictions and guilty pleas in cases targeting international drug cartels, migrant smuggling organizations and cross-border financial crime.

Federal Reserve Creates Task Forces to Review Long-Term Monetary Policy Framework

The Federal Reserve established five internal task forces to study structural changes affecting monetary policy, interest-rate transmission and the central bank's operating framework over the coming decade.

State Department Advances $600 Million for Global Vaccine Alliance

The State Department is moving forward with a $600 million funding package for Gavi to support immunization programs in lower-income countries despite broader policy changes affecting international health assistance.

Justice Department Moves to Drop Charges Against California Labor Leader

The Justice Department sought dismissal of remaining misdemeanor charges against California union leader David Huerta following his arrest during protests over federal immigration enforcement operations in Los Angeles.

House Passes Bill to Accelerate Alternatives to Animal Testing

The House of Representatives approved bipartisan legislation directing the Food and Drug Administration to phase out mandatory animal testing requirements and expand the use of advanced laboratory and computer-based testing methods.

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan Defends Judicial Independence

Justice Elena Kagan said it is inaccurate to portray the Supreme Court as automatically supporting presidential authority, citing cases in which justices from across the ideological spectrum ruled against executive actions.

Senate Sets Confirmation Hearings for Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche

The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche as lawmakers prepare to examine the administration's leadership choices and Justice Department priorities.

Justice Department Unveils Faster Review Process for Corporate Mergers

The Justice Department's Antitrust Division introduced a revised timing agreement and expedited review process aimed at reducing the cost and duration of merger investigations for companies.

Trump Signs Executive Order to Tighten Defense Supply Chains

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing stronger oversight of defense supply chains and limiting waivers for critical materials sourced from designated foreign countries to bolster domestic manufacturing and national s...

Senate Republicans Face Leadership Challenges Following Lindsey Graham's Death

Republican senators returned to Capitol Hill confronting committee vacancies and a demanding legislative agenda after the death of Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, complicating negotiations on defense funding and election...

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Mail-In Voting Order

The Justice Department asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift lower-court injunctions blocking President Donald Trump's executive order requiring citizenship verification lists and stricter controls for mail-in ballots ahead of the Novembe...

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady as Inflation Risks Persist

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75% at its July meeting, balancing persistent inflation pressures linked to energy prices against continued stability in the U.S. labor market.

Trump says Israel ‘would not survive’ without US

The US president’s remarks preceded a White House meeting that exposed differences over the pace and scope of further military action against Iran.

OpenAI Faces Demands for Full Disclosure After Models Breach Hugging Face

The unprecedented intrusion has exposed weaknesses in artificial-intelligence containment and intensified calls for independent scrutiny of frontier-model testing.

Nvidia Reportedly Takes Vast Texas Data-Centre Lease to Underwrite AI Expansion

The chipmaker is said to be the tenant behind a lease worth up to 50.2 billion dollars at Hut 8’s one-gigawatt Beacon Point campus, a structure that has renewed concern over circular AI financing.

General Services Administration Accelerates Federal Property Consolidation

The General Services Administration expanded efforts to consolidate federal office space and dispose of underused government buildings to reduce operating costs.

White House Correspondents' Dinner Draws Attention After Trump's Address

The annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner drew renewed scrutiny after President Donald Trump delivered a sharply partisan speech criticizing political opponents and news organizations.

Trump Orders Reforms at the Smithsonian Institution

President Donald Trump signed an executive action aimed at strengthening leadership accountability and exhibition standards at the Smithsonian Institution.

FBI Expands Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing Nationwide

The Federal Bureau of Investigation strengthened information-sharing channels with state and local agencies to improve responses to cyberattacks targeting public infrastructure and election systems.

Agriculture Department Provides Emergency Aid for Weather-Affected Farmers

The Department of Agriculture announced financial assistance and crop insurance support for farmers affected by severe weather and climate-related agricultural losses.

HUD Unveils Housing Affordability and Zoning Reform Strategy

The Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed incentives for local governments to streamline housing approvals and expand affordable residential development.

Health Department Launches National Preventive Care Initiative

The Department of Health and Human Services introduced a nationwide campaign promoting preventive healthcare and community wellness programs to reduce chronic disease.

Small Business Administration Expands Financing for Manufacturers

The Small Business Administration introduced low-interest lending programs to help manufacturers adapt to changing global trade conditions and supply chain shifts.

Labor Department Expands Manufacturing Workforce Training

The Department of Labor awarded new grants to vocational institutions to prepare workers for careers in semiconductor production and advanced manufacturing.

EPA Finalizes New Emissions Standards for Heavy Vehicles and Industry

The Environmental Protection Agency adopted stricter emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles and industrial manufacturers while providing phased compliance timelines.

NASA Advances Artemis Preparations After Successful Systems Testing

NASA completed key evaluations of crew vehicle systems and launch integration procedures as preparations continue for future Artemis lunar missions.

Transportation Department Boosts Funding for Rail and Bridge Projects

The Department of Transportation approved additional infrastructure funding to accelerate high-speed rail development and replace aging interstate bridges across the country.

FAA Rolls Out Next-Generation Air Traffic Control Systems

The Federal Aviation Administration introduced upgraded digital routing and radar technologies at major airports to improve safety and reduce delays across the national aviation network.

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Federal Judicial Nominees

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved several appellate court nominees along party-line votes, continuing the administration's effort to reshape the federal judiciary.

Homeland Security Expands Northern Border Operations

The Department of Homeland Security deployed additional personnel and surveillance technology along the northern border to strengthen efforts against cross-border criminal activity.

Congress Passes War Powers Resolution on Iran With Republican Support

Four Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in the House to approve a symbolic war powers resolution seeking to limit unauthorized U.S. military action involving Iran.

Department of Energy Funds Advanced Nuclear Reactor Development

The Department of Energy announced new funding for advanced nuclear reactor projects to support long-term grid reliability and growing electricity demand from industry and data centers.

Treasury Tightens Foreign Investment Screening Guidance

The Treasury Department issued updated guidance for national security reviews of foreign investments involving critical infrastructure and sensitive technologies.

FCC Proposes Tougher Cybersecurity Rules for Telecom and Cloud Providers

The Federal Communications Commission proposed new cybersecurity standards requiring telecommunications companies and cloud providers to strengthen defenses against espionage and cyber threats targeting critical communications networks.

State Department Expands Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Cooperation

The Department of State increased diplomatic engagement with Indo-Pacific partners to strengthen maritime security cooperation and support open regional trade routes.