August 10, 2026 · Public Services, Science & Humanitarian Impact

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NOAA Ends All Support for the Arctic Report Card, the 20-Year Climate Record It Has Published Since 2006

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration told the authors of the Arctic Report Card on Aug. 10, 2026 that it was ending all agency support for the publication, effective immediately. Rick Thoman, lead editor...

July 20, 2026 · Executive Power & Institutional Control

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Vought’s Grant Overhaul Draws Nearly 497,000 Comments and Litigation Threats as OMB Aims to Finalize It by Oct. 1

The Office of Management and Budget’s proposed rule replacing its “uniform guidance” for federal grants drew 496,769 public comments before the 45-day window closed July 13, 2026, Roll Call reported on July 20. The rule...