08/19/2026

U.S. Sanctions Target Digital Asset Exchanges, Individual and Firms Linked to Iranian Financial Activity

The United States has imposed sanctions on six entities and one individual, including two digital asset exchanges. These measures target networks identified as facilitating financial activities for the Iranian government. The State Department also announced a reward program for information related to certain Iranian financial mechanisms.

Aug 19

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Intervention on Mail-in Voting; Issues New Orders on Birthright Citizenship and 'Birth Tourism'

Aug 19

US Officials Report Progress on Strait of Hormuz Shipments Amid Oil Price Fluctuations

Aug 19

Trump Signs Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship

Aug 19

Government Prioritizes Job Creation in Public Contract Bidding

Companies seeking government contracts will now receive higher scores for creating new jobs for young people. This policy shift places job creation as a primary factor in the bidding process, potentially altering how firms approach social value commitments.

Aug 19

Single Individuals Face Increased Household Costs

Aug 19

Chinese Robotics Companies Expand Presence in UK Retail Sector

Aug 19

Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC Director

The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This appointment marks the agency's first permanent leader in over a year, establishing a new head for the public health institution.

Aug 19

Deworming and Scabies Medications Marketed as Cancer Treatments

Aug 19

New Mexico Judge Imposes Child Safety Measures on Meta Platforms

Aug 19

Families Sue Social Media Companies After Teen Suicides

Four families have filed lawsuits against major social media companies, including Meta and TikTok. They allege the platforms' designs and features contributed to the suicides of their teenage children. The legal actions cite escalating harms experienced by the teens through their use of these services.

Aug 19

Trump Appeals Ruling on IRS Lawsuit Regarding Tax Information Release

Aug 19

Federal Funding for Migrant Children's Legal Aid Expires

Aug 19

States Reconsider 'Sell By' Dates on Food Packaging

Aug 19

Hamas Agrees to Proposed Framework for Gaza Disarmament and Israeli Withdrawal

Aug 19

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Review on Defamation, Immigration, and Data Access Cases

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to review multiple rulings, including an $83.3 million defamation judgment against President Trump. Other petitions address immigration detention policies and discovery orders related to the Department of Government Efficiency.

Aug 19

Senate Advances Russia Sanctions, Confirms Nominees

Aug 19

Hormone Therapy for Menopause: Re-evaluation of Treatment Guidelines

Aug 19