This Week in Defense — Washington (#25, 2026) DoD advance notice on PCB acquisition restrictions; Homeland Security creates ANCHOR-CI advisory body; FAA airworthiness directives issued; new CBP data requirements; NDAA advances in House.
This Week in Environment — Washington (#25, 2026) NEPA process reforms announced; EPA addresses repair regulations; NOAA issues new Atlantic cod management rule; FWS advances bird habitat restoration and reporting; legislative activity targets illegal fishing, habitat studies, and conservation programs.
This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#25, 2026) White House suspends Morocco phosphate fertilizer duties; USDA finalizes guidelines for regenerative biofuel feedstocks; EPA opens RFI for crop desiccation alternatives; USDA actions on dairy and livestock data; USDA supports smaller meatpackers
This Week in Finance — Washington (#25, 2026) FDIC proposes major deposit insurance assessment overhaul; sweeping changes to disclosure rules; SEC acts on SIP fee structure; key credit reporting reforms advance in House; new federal consultation launches.
This Week in Foreign Affairs — Washington (#25, 2026) Trump declares emergency, suspends duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer; State Dept. revises authority for treaty negotiation; OFAC sanctions action targets Sudan-related entities; Dept. of Ed. proposes deregulation of international education; Commerce launches sunset reviews on trade orders
This Week in Fisheries — Washington (#25, 2026) NMFS revises Atlantic cod management; Pacific sardine harvest limits proposed; U.S. continues Vietnam fish fillet duties; EFP request for sardine research; SEDAR public meetings scheduled; new Congressional bills target fisheries.
This Week in Healthcare — Washington (#25, 2026) NIH launches massive integrated health database; Multiple House bills address healthcare access, provider training, and mental health parity; Senior care fraud bill introduced; Dental health expansion placed on calendar.