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  • August 07, 2026

    1st Circ. Agrees Feds Can't Block Climate, Infrastructure Funds

    The First Circuit on Friday endorsed a Rhode Island federal court's decision requiring the Trump administration to unfreeze congressionally approved funding for infrastructure, agriculture, climate and other initiatives, saying conservation nonprofits are likely to succeed on their claim that the funding cuts were unlawful.

  • August 07, 2026

    Trump Needs Congress' OK To Build Ballroom, DC Circ. Says

    A split D.C. Circuit on Friday backed a district judge's block on President Donald Trump's construction of a new White House ballroom, saying Congress had not "ceded unfettered authority to the executive branch to dramatically redesign, reshape and reconstruct the White House — the People's House — to fit a particular president's desires."

  • August 07, 2026

    Dow, Huntsman Cut $20M Deal To End Price-Fixing Suit

    Dow Chemical Co. and Huntsman have agreed to pay a combined $20 million to settle claims they colluded with other businesses to manipulate the prices of chemicals used to make polyurethane, according to recent court filings.

  • August 07, 2026

    Oklahoma Tribe Wins Bid To Void Federal Drilling Approvals

    A district court judge has vacated approvals for oil and gas drilling permits on land belonging to the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, saying that, despite the U.S. Department of the Interior's claims that the licenses are moot, a live controversy still exists and the federal agency doesn't address any environmental analysis for the authorizations.

  • August 07, 2026

    Judge Says Park Signage Suit Will Continue During Appeal

    A Massachusetts judge won't pause a district court's deadlines pending the outcome of a First Circuit appeal in a dispute over a decision to remove information about climate change, slavery and Indigenous history from National Park Service sites, saying the harm to the plaintiffs outweighs any harm to the defendants.

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