The vice president continues to guide the federal effort to address fraud nationwide. The Department of Labor and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have announced a…
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Education and Labor Departments Launch State Assessment Grant Competition
Federal agencies announce FY 2026 program to support state testing and accountability systems. The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year 2026 competition…
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Senate Advances Measure to Ban Legislative Pay During Government Shutdowns
Senator Kennedy proposed the rule change after the longest full and partial government shutdowns in the nation’s history. The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to move a resolution forward…
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FCC Suspends Fraudsters from USF Programs
Agency cites fraud convictions tied to E-Rate funding for schools and libraries. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) suspended seven convicted criminals from participating in Universal Service Fund (USF)…
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Senate Adopts Immigration Enforcement Funding Resolution
The upper chamber of Congress conducted a vote-a-rama over Wednesday night. The U.S. Senate passed a resolution that provides the framework to pass a filibuster-proof bill to fund…
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President Trump Orders FDA to Expedite Psychedelic Drug Reviews
Ibogaine compounds have been studied as potential therapies for treating mental health. President Donald Trump ordered the Food and Drug Administration to expedite and prioritize reviews of research…
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Education and Labor Departments Launch Joint Grant Competitions
The programs focus on teacher development and literacy through coordinated federal efforts. The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor announced fiscal year 2026 grant competitions for programs supporting…
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CMS Moves to Phase Out Fax Machines and Snail Mail
Administrator Oz said that old standards for data sharing were not on par with current technological advances. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is simplifying their…
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Energy Department Relocating to New Headquarters in D.C.
Agencies cite cost savings and consolidation as federal real estate plans shift The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to relocate its headquarters from the James V.…
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VA Announces Grant Opportunity for Community-Based Suicide Prevention
Community organizations are invited to apply through the Fox grant program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a $112 million funding opportunity for organizations providing suicide prevention…
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