whitehouse.gov
United States Directs Section 301 Tariffs in Forced Labor Investigations
A July 23 memorandum directs tariffs on goods from economies found actionable under Section 301, with exemptions and planned textile tariff-rate quotas.
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dhs.gov
WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, and Drug Traffickers
A July 23, 2026, Department of Homeland Security statement described recent ICE arrests involving people convicted of murder, sexual offenses and drug trafficking.
justice.gov
Oklahoma Businessman Waives $120M Bankruptcy Discharge After USTP Investigation Reveals Undisclosed Assets
Michael Ray Friday waived a bankruptcy discharge of more than $120 million after the U.S. Trustee Program found undisclosed income, accounts and expenses in his case.
justice.gov
Extradited Canadian American Woman Pleads Guilty for Role as Organizer of Deadly Alien Smuggling Conspiracy
Stephanie Square pleaded guilty after prosecutors said she organized the attempted river crossing that killed a Romanian family of four and boat pilot Casey Oakes.
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Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors
The Justice Department withdrew subpoenas seeking testimony from three New York Times reporters after a federal judge criticized its handling of the investigation into stories about a Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.
faa.gov
FAA Proposes $50,000 Fine Against Southern Airways Express for Aircraft Weight and Balance Violations
The FAA alleges that Southern Airways Express failed to properly weigh baggage, communicate its weight, complete calculations and document seat positions before an aircraft incident in July 2024.
justice.gov
California Man Indicted in Maine for Sex Trafficking and Related Offenses
A federal grand jury in Maine charged Shawn Bonneau with sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion and wire fraud in a six-count indictment.
home.treasury.gov
Treasury Disrupts Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas Financial Networks
OFAC designated a senior Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood official, three individuals, and three entities accused of supporting Hamas through fundraising and underground banking networks.
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Treasury Takes Largest Action Ever Targeting Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion
OFAC sanctioned more than 50 Mexican individuals and entities linked to CJNG, targeting its leadership, trafficking cells, and illicit finance networks.
dhs.gov
DHS Announces More Than $84 Billion in Civil Fines Issued to Illegal Aliens
DHS says it has issued more than 103,000 civil fines totaling approximately $84 billion to illegal aliens who refuse to leave the United States after final orders of removal.
faa.gov
FAA Advances Digital Departure Clearances for General and Business Aviation
The FAA is moving forward with Mobile Clearance, a digital tool that will let general and business aviation pilots request IFR departure clearances through approved flight applications.
sec.gov
Semisub, Inc.; Jamey Denise Jackson
The SEC filed proposed final judgments against Semisub, Inc. and former principal Jamey Denise Jackson in litigation alleging an offering fraud and misuse of investor funds.
justice.gov
Acting Attorney General Blanche Issues Updated Guidance to Strengthen Federal Religious Liberty Protections
The Department of Justice released updated guidance revising its 2017 Religious Liberty Guidelines and addressing recent Supreme Court decisions, federal employment, contracting, and agency actions.
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House Again Passes Resolution Seeking to Halt Military Action in Iran as Some Republicans Defect
The 214-208 House vote requires congressional approval for the war and comes as lawmakers debate the conflict’s duration, costs and objectives.
sec.gov
Closed Meeting
A Sunshine Act notice lists a closed meeting for July 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The notice was last reviewed or updated on July 23, 2026.
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SEC Announces Roundtable on Preparations for 24-Hour Trading
The Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a Sept. 17, 2026, roundtable on preparations for moving toward 24-hour trading in U.S. equity markets.
justice.gov
Nevada Tax Preparers Indicted for Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and Preparing False Tax Returns for Clients
A federal grand jury indicted three Las Vegas tax preparers over allegations that they prepared and filed false returns claiming fictitious businesses, receipts, expenses and tax credits.
justice.gov
Dallas Laboratory, Owners, and Investors Pay $24M to Resolve COVID-19 Testing Fraud Allegations
Magnolia Diagnostics, its owners, and investors agreed to pay $24 million to resolve allegations involving medically unnecessary respiratory pathogen panel testing billed to Medicare.
sec.gov
Joshua A. Weiss
The SEC says a former Kubient CFO overstated and misrepresented revenue in connection with two public stock offerings. A court entered a final judgment against him on July 8, 2026.
justice.gov
Justice Department Resumes Targeted HSR Merger Review Process
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division is returning to targeted Second Request investigations, publishing a model timing agreement and emphasizing focused merger review.
