This Week in Tribal Affairs — Washington (#24, 2026) Federal Register issues repatriation notices; Penn Museum identifies connections to Mohegan Tribe; Congressional bills address tribal consultation, economic opportunities, and water rights.
This Week in ICT & Cybersecurity — Washington (#24, 2026) Executive action on post-quantum cryptography; FCC adopts rules on broadband data collection; White House signs quantum innovation order; FCC schedules open meeting for network modernization; Senate, House advance ICT supply chain bills.
This Week in Mining — Washington (#24, 2026) MSHA finalizes rule changes for conveyor belts, DPM limits, blacksmith shops, flame safety lamps; West Virginia mining amendments approved; new safety petitions filed; Army opens bases for critical mineral production; Senate bill targets permitting reforms.
This Week in Manufacturing — Washington (#24, 2026) White House issues new quantum industry strategy; EPA revokes 2024 rubber tire emissions rules; CPSC maintains lead limits; major ITC actions on battery materials; CITRIC acid CVD prelim from Canada.
This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#24, 2026) Multiple Congressional bills address disability rights, reproductive health, child welfare; upcoming House committee hearings span veteran care, sanctuary policies; media assesses housing crisis and retirement reforms.
This Week in Oil & Gas — Washington (#24, 2026) BLM proposed overhaul to oil and gas leasing rules; EPA extends comment period on air toxics rule; FERC opens environmental review for Colorado gas pipeline expansion; BLM proposes changes to royalty rules for lost gas; major LNG, pipeline, and financial reporting notices issued.
This Week in Utilities & Power — Washington (#24, 2026) FERC initiates Section 206 proceedings into all major U.S. grid operator tariffs; EPA proposes major NEPA procedural updates; White House advances quantum security.