This Week in Defense — Washington (#19, 2026)
Coast Guard announces joint R&D agreement on directed-energy vessel systems; Air Force plans KC-46A squadron EIS; White House affirms maritime and nuclear energy priorities.
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This Week in Foreign Affairs — Washington (#19, 2026)
U.S. signs tech deal with Sweden; Treasury extends AGOA, redesignates Gabon; OFAC sanctions new Iran-linked entities; Indiana bans foreign adversaries from land ownership; new nuclear strategy advances.
This Week in Environment — Washington (#19, 2026)
EPA reverses refrigerant rules; DOI announces new EIS for Alaska oil development; NOAA posts coral reef conservation scoping; major Federal Register permit updates; Trump signs Sloan Canyon Conservation Act; new timber and aquatic nuisance bills in House.
This Week in Finance — Washington (#19, 2026)
Trump signs orders on financial integrity and fintech innovation; OCC preempts state escrow laws; NCUA issues rules on stablecoins; major SEC regulatory proposals; new Congressional bills on fraud and payment regulation.
This Week in Healthcare — Washington (#19, 2026)
Congress advances mental health bills; transparency and PBM reforms cleared; states act on chronic disease, dental care, substance abuse, and senior housing; AI in Medicaid fraud escalates.
This Week in Fisheries — Washington (#19, 2026)
NMFS finalizes 2026 West Coast salmon fisheries rule; ICCAT mobulid ray ban in Atlantic HMS; Alaskan Pacific cod HAL closure; SeaShare permitted for PSD distribution; new Puerto Rico FMP amendment open for comment.
This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#19, 2026)
US publishes sweeping Workforce Pell regulations; NSF proposes IUCRC reporting updates; Blue Origin announces $600M FL expansion; Indiana signs land ownership, higher ed security bills.