HUD Housing Proposal Would Let Local Agencies Add Work Requirements and Term Limits
A proposed HUD rule would give some local housing agencies and owners the option to add work requirements or time limits for certain rental-assistance households.
DHS Asylum Work-Permit Proposal Would Reshape When Applicants Can Work
A DHS proposal would change when asylum applicants can seek work authorization, adding a longer waiting period and new eligibility requirements.
EPA Watchlist Puts Microplastics Closer to Possible Drinking-Water Rules
EPA’s draft contaminant list does not create new drinking-water limits, but it moves microplastics and pharmaceuticals further into the federal review process.
EPA Refrigerant Rollback Puts Grocery Costs and Climate Rules in the Same Fight
The EPA says loosening refrigerant rules will lower costs, while critics warn the rollback could undercut climate goals and disrupt business planning.
Education Accountability Rule Could Change How Colleges Report Student Outcomes
A proposed Education Department rule would put new attention on tuition, earnings, Workforce Pell, and how colleges report program value.
EPA Refrigerant Rollback Puts Grocery Costs and Climate Rules in Conflict
EPA’s refrigerant rule changes put a technical climate regulation into a practical fight over grocery costs, equipment upgrades, and how fast businesses should move away from HFCs.
Redistricting Rush Throws Southern Primaries Into Confusion After Voting Rights Ruling
A fast-moving redistricting scramble is forcing voters and election officials to deal with suspended contests, possible do-overs and new congressional lines during the 2026 primary season.