GAO Report on Foreign Assistance Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Risks

The GAO released a report highlighting significant risks of fraud, waste, and abuse in U.S. foreign assistance programs. The report identifies systematic weaknesses in agency management of these risks and provides recommendations for improvement, noting that federal agencies still need to address some previously made recommendations.

USPS Business Model Unsustainable, Needs Action, Improve Service

The GAO has released a report highlighting the unsustainable business model of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), noting significant financial losses and declining service performance. The report reiterates previous recommendations for USPS to develop revenue/expense projections and urges Congress to address the level of service expected and its self-sustainability.

CDC Request for Comment on Draft IDLH Value Document for Lewisite

The CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is requesting public comment on a draft Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) Value Profile document for the chemical lewisite. The comment period closes on May 18, 2026.

Endangered Species Permit Applications Received

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has published a notice regarding the receipt of permit applications for activities involving endangered and threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The public has 30 days to comment on these applications.

Hard Empty Capsules From Brazil, China, India, Vietnam: Antidumping Duty Orders Correction

The International Trade Administration has issued a correction to a notice regarding antidumping duty orders on hard empty capsules from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam. This correction amends specific data points within the published notice to ensure accuracy.

Reid v. City Of Oakland - Civil Rights Case Filing

A civil rights case, Reid v. City of Oakland, was filed on January 13, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. A recent filing on March 18, 2026, includes a motion for reconsideration regarding a prior order dismissing the case.

Khan v. San Francisco Health Dept. - Civil Rights Case

This entry details recent filings in the civil rights case Khan v. San Francisco Health Dept. The filings include a stipulation limiting emotional distress claims and a reply in support of a motion for leave to file an amended complaint. The case was filed on December 26, 2024.

Laurie Zimmer v. Ronda Brewer - Appellate Court Opinion

The District Court of Appeal of Florida issued an opinion in the case of Laurie Zimmer v. Ronda Brewer. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, citing Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.315(a). The case involves an appeal from the County Court for Lake County.

Langston v. Langston - Florida District Court of Appeal Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal has issued an opinion in the case of Dominique Christopher Earl Langston v. Brittney Marie Langston. The court affirmed the lower court's decision in this appellate case.

George Robert Lightkep, Jr. v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in George Robert Lightkep, Jr. v. State of Florida. The case, identified by docket number 5D2025-1521, involved an appeal by the defendant against the State of Florida. The appellate court's affirmation means the original ruling stands.