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Feb 26, 2026 OSHA extended OMB approval for formaldehyde standard information collection Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The extension maintained workplace safety reporting requirements while increasing estimated compliance burdens for affected employers.
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- OSHA Extends OMB Approval for Formaldehyde Standard Information Collection — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has extended the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for information collection requirements under the Formaldehyde Standard.
Feb 26, 2026 Wholesale price data showed faster-than-expected inflation in January Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The data signaled continued cost pressure in the economy, shaping the policy environment for households and federal decision-makers.
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- Inflation Concerns as Wholesale Prices Rise — Wholesale prices in the US rose at a faster-than-expected pace in January, with the core producer price index increasing by 0.8%.
Feb 26, 2026 Representative Delia Ramirez pressed for Kristi Noem's resignation and impeachment over immigration enforcement Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The demand escalated legislative scrutiny of DHS leadership and framed immigration enforcement as a matter of institutional accountability.
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- Delia Ramirez Presses for Kristi Noem's Resignation and Impeachment
Feb 26, 2026 The White House released an AI-doctored video falsely depicting Brady Tkachuk insulting Canadians Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The use of fabricated audiovisual content by an official account undermined trust in public communications and normalized state-linked disinformation.
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- AI-Doctored Video of Brady Tkachuk Released by White House — The White House released an AI-doctored video on its official TikTok account, falsely depicting Brady Tkachuk, an Ottawa Senators captain, making derogatory remarks about Canadians.
Feb 26, 2026 The National Archives and Records Administration issued a correction to an Interior records schedule and requested comments on proposed federal records schedules Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The notices affected how federal records are retained or discarded and preserved public input into archival governance.
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- Administrative Correction to Department of the Interior Records Schedule — The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) issued an administrative correction to the Department of the Interior's records schedule DAA-0048-2013-0008.
- National Archives and Records Administration Requests Comments on Records Schedules — The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has published a notice inviting public comments on proposed records schedules from various federal agencies.
Feb 25, 2026 Protect Democracy and plaintiffs filed a class-action lawsuit against DHS over labeling legal observers of immigration raids as domestic terrorists Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The suit challenged retaliation against people documenting state action and defended speech and observation rights around immigration enforcement.
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- Lawsuit filed against DHS for labeling observers as "domestic terrorists" — A federal class-action lawsuit filed by Protect Democracy alleges that DHS agents are retaliating against individuals who lawfully observe and record federal immigration enforcement by labeling them as "domestic
Feb 25, 2026 Border Patrol and immigration officials released a nearly blind Rohingya refugee far from home without notifying his family or lawyer, after which he was found dead Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The case raised grave concerns about the treatment of vulnerable refugees and the duty of care owed by immigration authorities.
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- Investigation into the death of a nearly blind refugee abandoned by US border patrol — An investigation is underway following the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Burmese refugee, who was found dead in Buffalo, New York.
- U.S. Immigration Officials Release Rohingya Refugee Without Notification — U.S.
- Border Patrol drops refugee miles from home — A nearly blind legal refugee from Myanmar was dropped off by Border Patrol agents miles from his home in Buffalo, New York, without notifying his family or lawyer.
Feb 25, 2026 The FCC modified several records systems and launched matching programs tied to Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The changes expanded administrative data-sharing around benefit programs and affected how low-income communications aid is managed.
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- FCC Announces New Computer Matching Program — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a new computer matching program with the Universal Service Administrative Company, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
- FCC Announces New Matching Program for Lifeline and ACP — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a new computer matching program with the Department of Health and Human Services to verify eligibility for the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
- FCC Modifies Affordable Connectivity Program Records System — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a new computer matching program with the Universal Service Administrative Company and the Puerto Rico Department of the Family.
Feb 25, 2026 The FCC finalized 6 GHz unlicensed device rules and sought comment on several information collections Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The actions shaped spectrum access and compliance burdens in communications markets while opening routine regulatory review.
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- FCC Finalizes Rules for Unlicensed Use of 6 GHz Band — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted rules allowing unlicensed geofenced variable power (GVP) devices to operate in the 6 GHz band.
- FCC Seeks Comments on Information Collection — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice inviting public comments on its information collection practices under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
- FCC Seeks Comments on Information Collection to Reduce Paperwork Burden — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice inviting public comments on proposed information collections aimed at reducing paperwork burdens, particularly for small businesses.
Feb 25, 2026 The FDA announced OMB approvals and sought comment on several drug, feed, biologics, and tobacco information collections Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The notices affected compliance costs and oversight across food, drug, and tobacco sectors that shape public health markets.
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- FDA Announces OMB Approvals for Information Collections — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of several information collections by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
- FDA Draft Guidance on Individualized Therapies for Genetic Conditions — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the availability of a draft guidance document titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies That Target
- FDA Seeks Comments on Biological Product Deviation Reporting — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a public comment period for proposed information collection on reporting deviations in biological products and human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based
Feb 25, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security remained in a partial shutdown that disrupted services and worker pay Corroborated Economic Structure
The shutdown impaired public services and showed how budget conflict can impose economic harm on workers and service users alike.
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- DHS shutdown impacts federal services — The Department of Homeland Security has been partially shut down since February 14th, affecting services such as TSA PreCheck and Global Entry.
Feb 25, 2026 A federal judge barred the Justice Department from searching a Washington Post reporter's seized devices Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The ruling protected press independence and limited executive access to journalistic materials in a national security investigation.
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- Judge blocks DoJ from searching Washington Post reporter’s seized devices — A federal judge has prohibited the Department of Justice from searching electronic devices seized from Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson.
Feb 25, 2026 The Department of Justice sued UCLA over alleged antisemitism tied to campus protest conditions Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The lawsuit used federal institutional power against a public university and intensified pressure on campuses over protest governance.
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- US Justice Department sues UCLA over alleged antisemitism — The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), alleging that the university created a hostile work environment for Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff.
Feb 25, 2026 House Democrats opened inquiries into Gail Slater's ouster and DOJ handling of Epstein files Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The inquiries used oversight tools to probe political interference in antitrust enforcement and possible withholding of sensitive records.
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- House Democrats open inquiry into ouster of US antitrust chief Gail Slater — House Democrats, led by Jamie Raskin and Jerry Nadler, have initiated an inquiry into the forced resignation of Gail Slater, the former head of the antitrust division.
- House Oversight Committee Launches Investigation into DoJ's Handling of Epstein Files — On Tuesday, Democrats on the House oversight and government reform committee announced an investigation into whether the Department of Justice (DoJ) withheld materials related to allegations against Donald Trump in the
Feb 25, 2026 House Oversight Republicans deposed Bill and Hillary Clinton in closed-door Epstein-related proceedings that were disrupted by a leaked photo Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The depositions and breach of hearing rules highlighted both Congress's investigative power and the erosion of procedural discipline in oversight.
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- Bill and Hillary Clinton Deposition with House Oversight Committee — Bill and Hillary Clinton participated in a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
- Hillary Clinton Deposition Disrupted by Unauthorized Photo Leak — During a closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton demanded press access after Rep.
- Hillary Clinton testifies before House Oversight Committee — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified via video before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee regarding her knowledge of investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Feb 25, 2026 The FCC modified several Privacy Act systems of records Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The changes expanded or updated government data-sharing rules and affected how communications-related personal records are managed.
Supporting reports
- FCC Modifies System of Records Under Privacy Act — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced modifications to its system of records, FCC/WCB-6, USAC Customer Relationship Management, under the Privacy Act of 1974.
- — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced modifications to its system of records, FCC-2, under the Privacy Act of 1974.
- — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced modifications to its Financial Operations Information System (FOIS) records, effective February 25, 2026.
Feb 25, 2026 Donald Trump posted racist remarks telling Representatives Omar and Tlaib to go back where they came from Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The posts used a major political platform to stigmatize elected critics and distort democratic debate through racialized messaging.
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- Trump’s Racist Remarks Against Reps. Omar and Tlaib — On February 25, 2026, Trump made racist comments on Truth Social targeting Democratic Reps.
Feb 25, 2026 The Trump administration withheld $259 million in Medicaid funds from Minnesota Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The funding freeze used federal spending power to pressure a state government and threatened access to health services for vulnerable residents.
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- Federal government freezes $259.5 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota — Vice President JD Vance announced a temporary halt to $259.5 million in federal Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota, citing fraud concerns.
- Medicaid Payments Withheld from Minnesota — Vice President JD Vance announced on February 25, 2026, that the Trump administration would withhold $259 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota.
- Administration withholds Medicaid funds from Minnesota — The Trump administration announced it would withhold $259 million in Medicaid funds from Minnesota, claiming the state has not adequately protected taxpayers from fraud.
Feb 24, 2026 Aliya Rahman and Representative Al Green were arrested or removed after silent protest during the State of the Union Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The arrest and ejection showed security power being used against symbolic dissent in one of the country's most visible civic forums.
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- Disabled Woman Arrested During State of the Union — On February 24, 2026, Aliya Rahman, a guest of Rep.
- Rep. Al Green Ejected During State of the Union — During Trump's State of the Union address on February 24, 2026, Democratic Rep.
- Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union address — During the State of the Union address, Rep.
Feb 24, 2026 The CDC opened comment periods on several public health data collection projects Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The notices shaped how federal health programs gather evidence for funding, surveillance, and performance oversight.
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- CDC Seeks Public Comment on Data Collection Project — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a public comment period for a proposed data collection project aimed at improving performance measurement and monitoring by CDC programs.
- CDC Seeks Public Comment on National Firefighter Registry for Cancer — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a notice inviting public comment on the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer.
- CDC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Data Collection — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a notice inviting public comment on a proposed information collection project aimed at improving the National Health Care Surveys.
Feb 24, 2026 The EPA repealed 2024 amendments to hazardous air pollutant standards for coal- and oil-fired power plants Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The repeal weakened pollution controls and showed regulatory rollback that shifted costs from industry to public health and the environment.
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- EPA Repeals 2024 Amendments to Emission Standards for Coal- and Oil-Fired EGUs
Feb 24, 2026 The EPA sought comment on chemical data reporting renewal Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The renewal maintained a core reporting system that supports federal oversight of chemical risks and industrial compliance.
Supporting reports
- EPA Solicits Comments on Chemical Data Reporting Renewal — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed renewal of the Information Collection Request (ICR) for Chemical Data Reporting under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Feb 24, 2026 The FCC announced a matching program with Michigan to verify Lifeline and ACP eligibility Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The program used cross-agency data to police benefit eligibility and affected access to subsidized communications services.
Supporting reports
- FCC Announces New Matching Program for Lifeline and ACP — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a new computer matching program with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to verify eligibility for the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program
Feb 24, 2026 The FDA renewed its Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee and sought comment on supplement manufacturing rules Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The actions preserved expert input into drug regulation and updated compliance expectations for supplement manufacturers.
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- FDA Renews Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has renewed the Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee for an additional two years, extending its charter until March 3, 2028.
- FDA Seeks Comments on Dietary Supplement Manufacturing Practices — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a public comment period for proposed information collection related to current good manufacturing practices (CGMP) for dietary supplements.
Feb 24, 2026 House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress lacked support to codify Trump's tariffs Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The statement underscored that the president's tariff agenda lacked legislative backing, reinforcing Congress's formal role in trade law.
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- House Speaker acknowledges lack of Congressional support for tariffs — House Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged that there is no appetite in Congress for the tariffs Trump is proposing, indicating a challenge in finding consensus on the issue.