Brokering Prior Approval Information Collection Extension Request

The Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) published a 60-day notice seeking public comments on extending OMB Control Number 1405-0142 for the Brokering Prior Approval information collection (Form DS-4294). The collection applies to U.S. and foreign persons engaging in ITAR-controlled defense article and defense services brokering. DDTC estimates 170 respondents with a total burden of 340 hours.

Annual Brokering Report Information Collection Extension

The Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) published a 60-day notice seeking public comment on extending OMB approval for the Annual Brokering Report (OMB Control No. 1405-0141). The collection applies to persons engaged in manufacturing, exporting, or temporarily importing defense articles in the United States, with an estimated 1,142 respondents. Comments are due by June 5, 2026.

New Postal Products

The Postal Regulatory Commission published a notice on April 6, 2026, concerning Postal Service filings for competitive negotiated service agreements. The notice identifies multiple dockets (K2025-6, MC2026-185/K2026-185, MC2026-186/K2026-186, MC2026-187/K2026-187) and invites public comment on whether the proposed agreements are consistent with 39 U.S.C. policies. Comments are due April 9, 2026.

Indian Alien Indicted After 100 MPH Chase Causing Fatal Collision

DHS/ICE announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged an arrest detainer with Ohio local authorities for a criminal illegal alien from India. The individual was indicted on vehicular homicide, involuntary manslaughter, and reckless homicide charges after leading police on a high-speed chase that caused a fatal head-on collision killing a pregnant 17-year-old and her unborn child. The defendant is held on a $1 million bond.

Wetland Program Development Grants for State, Tribal, and Local Agencies

EPA Region 10 announced the Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDG) funding opportunity for FY2025, offering up to $275,000 per award with total program funding of $1,857,000. Eligible applicants include state, Tribal, territory, and local government agencies, as well as interstate or intertribal entities seeking to develop or refine wetland protection and restoration programs.

Region 2 Wetland Program Development Grants FY2025

The EPA Region 2 announced Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) offering up to $300,000 per award, with $1,730,000 total program funding for 8 expected awards. Eligible applicants include state, Tribal, territory, and local government agencies, as well as interstate or intertribal entities seeking to develop or refine wetland protection and restoration programs.

NASA Space Weather Research-to-Operations-to-Research Grant (ROSES 2025 B.4)

NASA's Science Mission Directorate amended the deadline for the ROSES 2025 B.4 Space Weather Research-to-Operations-to-Research grant program, pushing the Step-2 proposal due date to April 10, 2026. The amendment affects only those proposers who previously submitted Step-1 proposals and were invited to continue. Step-1 submissions closed on August 26, 2025. This is an administrative deadline adjustment to an existing grant solicitation.

Oregon Leads Multi-State Lawsuit to Block Presidential Executive Order on Mail Ballots

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit on April 3, 2026, joined by 22 other attorneys general and one governor, challenging President Trump's March 31 executive order that would transfer authority over mail ballot distribution to the U.S. Postal Service. The coalition argues the order unconstitutionally centralizes election administration at the federal level and would force states to rapidly overhaul their election systems.

Nagaraj vs Karnataka, BNSS quashing petition, Karnataka HC

Nagaraj vs Karnataka, BNSS quashing petition, Karnataka HC

Nagaraj v. State of Karnataka - Criminal Quashing Petition Under BNSS

The High Court of Karnataka at Dharwad disposed of Criminal Petition No. 105212 of 2025 filed under Section 482 of Cr.PC/Section 528 of BNSS by petitioners Nagaraj S/o Yallappa Koravar and others against the State of Karnataka. The petition sought quashing of criminal proceedings before the Gadag Rural Police Station. Justice Hanchate Sanjeevkumar presided over the matter.