This Week in Mining — Washington (#3, 2026) Forest Service finalizes oil and gas rule for national forests; BOEM seeks input on Alaska OCS mineral leasing; OSM confirms rule rescissions; CEQ launches NEPA tech pilot
This Week in Foreign Affairs — Washington (#3, 2026) Trump declares national emergency on Cuba; new sanctions actions and nonproliferation measures; State Department issues foreign assistance rules; arms sales to Singapore and Iraq; ICC national emergency extended.
This Week in Manufacturing — Washington (#3, 2026) CMS seeks comment on new Made in America PPE/medicine rules; AD/CVD orders issued for critical packaging materials; ITC reviews injury for light-walled tube; White House launches digital NEPA reviews.
This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#3, 2026) Deporting Fraudsters Act advances in House; Congressional hearings set on disability, religious freedom, and indigenous health; media coverage focuses on mass deportation, aid compliance.