Daily Digest — 2026-08-18

Source: Congressional Record (CREC), issue observed 2026-08-18, covering proceedings of 2026-08-17. Published by govinfo 2026-08-18T07:59:23Z; observed by our collector 2026-08-18T08:23:06Z. Total issue size: 46 granule(s).

1.1 Senate

No Senate floor items met the selection thresholds. 4 floor granule(s) are accounted for in the Coverage Statement.

1.2 House of Representatives

legislative

• Expenditure Reports Concerning Official Foreign Travel — This document presents expenditure reports for official foreign travel by Members and employees of the U.S. House of Representatives during the second quarter of 2026, as required by Public Law 95-384. It details costs for trips undertaken between June 13 and June 29, 2026. The reports itemize per diem and transportation expenses for travel to locations including Zambia, Malawi, Cyprus, Spain, France, and Italy.
• In plain terms Expenditure reports detail per diem and transportation costs for official foreign travel by U.S. House personnel to Zambia, Malawi, Cyprus, Spain, France, and Italy, from June 13-29, 2026, as required by Public Law 95-384.
• Included because: CREC-SEL-01 — floor item ≥ threshold floor time (101,069 characters) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: CREC-2026-08-17 / CREC-2026-08-17-pt1-PgH5237-8 (opens in a new tab)

1.3 Recorded Votes

No recorded votes were published in this issue of the Congressional Record.

Source: Congressional Bills (BILLS), text versions published 2026-08-18 to 2026-08-18.

2.1 Counts by Stage

2.2 Bills Listed by Mechanical Rule

Bills below are listed because they matched at least one listing rule; the matching rule is stated per item. All other bill texts are counted above and accounted for in the Coverage Statement.

No bill texts published in this range matched a listing rule; all 9 are accounted for in the Coverage Statement.

Source: Federal Register (FR), issue of 2026-08-18.

3.1 Counts by Document Type

3.2 Rules Published

department of energyexecutivesecurities and exchange commission

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

• Safety Zone; Ohio Street Beach Swim Course, Lake Michigan, Chicago Harbor, Chicago, IL (2026-16805; 33 CFR Part 165) — The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the North Avenue Swim & Triathlon Yo (NASTY) Carb Party event to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during a swim race. Our regulation for marine events within the Coast Guard Great Lakes District identifies the safety zone for this event in Chicago, IL. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or remaining within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated on-scene representative. Action: Notification of enforcement of regulation. Dates: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.932 will be enforced from 6 a.m. through 8 a.m. on August 21, 2026.
• In plain terms The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone at Chicago's Ohio Street Beach Swim Course for the NASTY Carb Party event to ensure safety during the swim race; entry is prohibited without authorization.
• Included because: FR-SEL-01 — document type: final rule (all listed)
• Source: FR-2026-08-18 / 2026-16805 (opens in a new tab)
• Safety Zone; ANCHOR Floating Production Unit (FPU) Outer Continental Shelf Facility, Green Canyon Block 763, Gulf of America (2026-16806; 33 CFR Part 147) — The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone around the ANCHOR Floating Production Unit (FPU), located in Green Canyon Block 763 on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Gulf of America. Establishing a safety zone around the facility will significantly reduce the threat of allisions, collisions, security breaches, oil spills, releases of natural gas, and thereby protect the safety of life, property, and the environment. This rule prohibits entry of vessels into this safety zone unless specifically authorized Commander, Coast Guard Heartland District or their designated representative. Action: Final rule. Dates: This rule is effective September 17, 2026.
• In plain terms The Coast Guard is creating a safety zone around the ANCHOR Floating Production Unit in the Gulf of America to reduce collision threats and protect life, property, and the environment; vessel entry is prohibited without authorization.
• Included because: FR-SEL-01 — document type: final rule (all listed)
• Source: FR-2026-08-18 / 2026-16806 (opens in a new tab)
• Safety Zone; Lake Michigan, Gary, IN (2026-16807; 33 CFR Part 165) — The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on Lake Michigan in Gary, IN. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water air show, drone display, and fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan, or their designated representative. Action: Temporary final rule. Dates: This rule is effective from August 20, 2026 through August 23, 2026.
• In plain terms The Coast Guard is creating a temporary safety zone on Lake Michigan in Gary, IN, to protect people and vessels from hazards of an air show, drone display, and fireworks; entry is prohibited without authorization.
• Included because: FR-SEL-01 — document type: final rule (all listed)
• Source: FR-2026-08-18 / 2026-16807 (opens in a new tab)

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

• Establishing the National Fraud Enforcement Division (2026-16846; 28 CFR Part 0) — This rule amends Part 0 of the Department of Justice's (“Department”) organizational regulations in title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division (“Fraud Division”) and set forth its authorities. Action: Final rule. Dates: Effective August 24, 2026.
• In plain terms This rule amends Department of Justice organizational regulations to create the National Fraud Enforcement Division and outline its authorities.
• Included because: FR-SEL-01 — document type: final rule (all listed)
• Source: FR-2026-08-18 / 2026-16846 (opens in a new tab)

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

• Changes to Delegations (2026-16828; 49 CFR Parts 1011, 1152, and 1244) — In this final rule, the Board is revising its regulations to clarify certain existing delegations of authority and create certain new delegations for the Board's Chief Counsel and Chief of Passenger Rail and Investigations (COPRI). The Board is also creating a new regulation that codifies and expands the Board's grant stamp procedures and is revising certain regulations to make nomenclature changes. Action: Final rule. Dates: This final rule is effective on September 17, 2026.
• In plain terms This final rule revises Board regulations to clarify and create new authority delegations for the Chief Counsel and COPRI, establish grant stamp procedures, and update nomenclature.
• Included because: FR-SEL-01 — document type: final rule (all listed)
• Source: FR-2026-08-18 / 2026-16828 (opens in a new tab)

3.3 Proposed Rules Published

department of energyexecutivesecurities and exchange commission

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

• Anchorages; Bolivar Roads Channel, Galveston, TX (2026-16832; 33 CFR Part 110) — The Coast Guard is proposing to amend the regulation for the Galveston Harbor, Bolivar Roads Channel, Texas Anchorage grounds (the “Bolivar Anchorage”) to institute a 48 hour time limit for anchorage area (A) East. Amending this regulation would align the time limit for anchorage area (A) East with the already established 48 hour time limits for Bolivar Anchorage areas (A), (B) and (C). We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking. Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking. Dates: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before September 17, 2026.
• In plain terms The Coast Guard proposes to amend regulations for Bolivar Anchorage in Galveston, TX, by setting a 48-hour time limit for anchorage area (A) East, aligning it with other areas.
• Included because: FR-SEL-02 — document type: proposed rule (all listed)
• Source: FR-2026-08-18 / 2026-16832 (opens in a new tab)

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

• GENIUS Act Regulations on Payment Stablecoin Issuance, Offer, and Sale (2026-16796; 12 CFR Chapter XV) — The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) proposes to issue regulations to implement section 3 of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act regarding the statutory prohibitions and limitations on payment stablecoin issuance, offer, and sale in the United States. Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). Dates: Comments on the NPRM must be received on or before October 19, 2026.
• In plain terms The Treasury proposes regulations to put into effect section 3 of the GENIUS Act concerning legal restrictions on issuing, offering, and selling payment stablecoins in the United States.
• Included because: FR-SEL-02 — document type: proposed rule (all listed)
• Source: FR-2026-08-18 / 2026-16796 (opens in a new tab)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

• Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes (2026-16795; 14 CFR Part 39) — The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737 -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of nuisance stick shaker activation while accelerating to cruise speed at the top of a climb due to frozen angle of airflow (AOA) sensor vanes. This proposed AD would require installing new external case heaters (ECHs) on the left and right AOA sensors, performing repetitive functional tests and applicable corrective actions, and accomplishing applicable concurrent actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). Dates: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 2, 2026.
• In plain terms The FAA proposes a rule for certain Boeing 737 -300, -400, and -500 airplanes, requiring new external case heaters on angle of airflow sensors and tests to prevent stick shaker activation from frozen vanes.
• Included because: FR-SEL-02 — document type: proposed rule (all listed)
• Source: FR-2026-08-18 / 2026-16795 (opens in a new tab)
• Establishment of Class E Airspace; Trading Bay Production Airport, Trading Bay, AK (2026-16804; 14 CFR Part 71) — This action proposes to establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Trading Bay Production Airport, Trading Bay, AK. This action would support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). Dates: Comments must be received on or before October 2, 2026.
• In plain terms The FAA proposes to create Class E airspace from 700 feet above the surface at Trading Bay Production Airport, AK, to support instrument flight rules operations' safety and management.
• Included because: FR-SEL-02 — document type: proposed rule (all listed)
• Source: FR-2026-08-18 / 2026-16804 (opens in a new tab)

3.4 Notices and Presidential Documents

Notices are summarized only when they match a listing rule; all are counted in 3.1 and in the Coverage Statement. Presidential documents in the FR are always listed.

No notices or presidential documents matched a listing rule.

Source: Public and Private Laws (PLAW) published 2026-08-18.

No laws were published in this range.

Source: United States Courts Opinions (USCOURTS): opinions observed 2026-08-18 by our collector; each opinion states its own issue date beside its listing (how our clocks work).

Completeness disclosure (standing): USCOURTS carries opinions from approximately 140 participating appellate, district, bankruptcy, and national federal courts. Unlike the Congressional Record and the Federal Register, which are the complete official record of their branches, USCOURTS is participation-based and is NOT the complete federal judicial record. Courts post opinions with delay — typically over several days — so a day's digest carries the opinions that became available that day, whatever date each was issued.

5.1 Appellate and National Court Opinions

judicial

Appellate and national court opinions are summarized; district and bankruptcy opinions are counted in 5.2 and in the Coverage Statement.

United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

• SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd., et al v. DOD, et al (No. 25-05367; filed 2026-08-14) — The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded a case involving SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.'s challenge to its designation as a "Chinese military company" by the Secretary of Defense. DJI contested the designation, made under Section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, on due process and Administrative Procedure Act grounds. The court found that the case was not moot despite the Secretary's subsequent publication of a new list including DJI.
• In plain terms The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals partly affirmed, partly reversed, and sent back SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.'s challenge to its "Chinese military company" designation by the Secretary of Defense.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-caDC-25-05367 / USCOURTS-caDC-25-05367-0 (opens in a new tab)

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

• Shaunda Sanders, et al v. Elmington Property Management, LLC, et al (No. 25-12729; filed 2026-08-14) — The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment in a premises liability case where plaintiffs appealed the dismissal of two defendants. The court determined that any error in dismissing the defendants was harmless because a jury had already found against the plaintiffs on their claims against the other two defendants, which involved the same evidence and theories of liability.
• In plain terms The Eleventh Circuit upheld the lower court's judgment, finding that dismissing two defendants in a premises liability case was harmless since a jury already ruled against plaintiffs on similar claims.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca11-25-12729 / USCOURTS-ca11-25-12729-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Dwight Smith, et al v. City of Johns Creek, GA, et al (No. 26-11526; filed 2026-08-14) — The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal for lack of jurisdiction. The appeal concerned a district court's order denying a motion for partial summary judgment and granting a cross-motion for summary judgment. The appellate court determined the district court's order was not a final judgment because claims against other defendants remained pending and it did not qualify for immediate appeal under the collateral-order doctrine.
• In plain terms The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal for lack of jurisdiction, ruling the district court's order was not a complete decision as claims against other defendants remained, and it did not qualify for immediate appeal.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca11-26-11526 / USCOURTS-ca11-26-11526-0 (opens in a new tab)

United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

• Brimer v. Navy (No. 24-01388; filed 2025-12-17) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Merit Systems Protection Board decision denying a veteran's request for corrective action under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998. The court held that 5 U.S.C. § 3304(f) does not apply to veterans already employed by the federal government, based on previous circuit precedent. The petitioner, a current federal employee, had sought a merit promotion.
• In plain terms The Federal Circuit affirmed a Merit Systems Protection Board decision, ruling that 5 U.S.C. § 3304(f) does not apply to federal employees who are veterans seeking merit promotions.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca13-24-01388 / USCOURTS-ca13-24-01388-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Brimer v. Navy (No. 24-01388; filed 2026-08-14) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, sitting en banc, vacated a Merit Systems Protection Board decision regarding a veteran's rights under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998. The court overruled prior precedent, holding that 5 U.S.C. § 3304(f)(1) applies to veteran and preference-eligible candidates regardless of their current federal employment. The case was remanded for the Board to reconsider whether the petitioner was deprived of an opportunity to compete.
• In plain terms The Federal Circuit, sitting as a full court, canceled a Merit Systems Protection Board decision, ruling that 5 U.S.C. § 3304(f)(1) applies to all eligible veterans, sending the case back for reconsideration.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca13-24-01388 / USCOURTS-ca13-24-01388-1 (opens in a new tab)
• Jacki Easlick, LLC v. CJ Emerald (No. 24-01826; filed 2026-08-14) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court's decisions denying Jacki Easlick, LLC's motions for a preliminary injunction and reconsideration. Jacki Easlick had sued AccEncyc US for design patent infringement related to a handbag hanger hook. The appellate court concluded that the district court properly applied the ordinary observer test and did not abuse its discretion.
• In plain terms The Federal Circuit affirmed a district court's denials of Jacki Easlick, LLC's requests for a temporary court order and reconsideration in a design patent infringement case.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca13-24-01826 / USCOURTS-ca13-24-01826-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Jacki Easlick, LLC v. CJ Emerald (No. 24-01826; filed 2026-08-17) — This document issues an erratum for the opinion in Appeal No. 24-1538, 2024-1826, dated August 14, 2026. The erratum directs a change on page 3, footnote 1, replacing the word "permissible" with "impermissible."
• In plain terms This document issues a correction for an opinion dated August 14, 2026, directing a change on page 3, footnote 1, to replace "permissible" with "impermissible."
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca13-24-01826 / USCOURTS-ca13-24-01826-1 (opens in a new tab)
• Cummins v. US (No. 24-02166; filed 2026-08-14) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a class action lawsuit brought by current and retired federal employees. The plaintiffs had asserted claims against the United States for underpayment of salary and retirement benefits. The court found no subject-matter jurisdiction, holding that no money-mandating source of law was identified for salary claims, and retirement benefit claims must follow the Civil Service Reform Act's exclusive review process before the Merit Systems Protection Board.
• In plain terms The Federal Circuit affirmed dismissing a class action by federal employees seeking unpaid salary and retirement benefits, finding no court authority for salary claims and ruling retirement claims must use a specific review process.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca13-24-02166 / USCOURTS-ca13-24-02166-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Nielsen Company (US), LLC v. TVision Insights, Inc. (No. 25-01371; filed 2026-08-14) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision finding certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 11,470,243 unpatentable. The patent owner, The Nielsen Company (US), LLC, had challenged the Board's determination that a scientific publication was analogous prior art. The court concluded that the Board's finding of reasonably pertinent analogous art was supported by substantial evidence and that there was no Administrative Procedure Act violation.
• In plain terms The Federal Circuit affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision finding parts of U.S. Patent No. 11,470,243 unpatentable, ruling that relevant prior art was supported by evidence and legal procedures were followed.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca13-25-01371 / USCOURTS-ca13-25-01371-0 (opens in a new tab)

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

• Guerra Quezada v. USA (No. 25-10372; filed 2026-08-14) — The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of all relief to an uncle and nephew who asserted U.S. citizenship through an ancestor. The court rejected the "constructive-presence doctrine" for citizenship transmission, finding that the statutory physical presence requirements were not met. It also determined that various claims lacked subject matter jurisdiction or administrative exhaustion.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit upheld denying citizenship to an uncle and nephew, rejecting "constructive-presence" because physical presence rules were unmet, and other claims lacked jurisdiction or administrative review.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-10372 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-10372-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Guerra Vasquez v. USA (No. 25-10555; filed 2026-08-14) — The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of all relief to an uncle and nephew who asserted U.S. citizenship through an ancestor. The court rejected the "constructive-presence doctrine" for citizenship transmission, finding that the statutory physical presence requirements were not met. It also determined that various claims lacked subject matter jurisdiction or administrative exhaustion.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit upheld denying citizenship to an uncle and nephew, rejecting "constructive-presence" because physical presence rules were unmet, and other claims lacked jurisdiction or administrative review.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-10555 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-10555-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA v. Crabtree (No. 25-10642; filed 2026-08-17) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted counsel's motion for leave to withdraw in the appeal of Cassandra Crabtree. The court concurred with counsel's assessment that the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review. Accordingly, the appeal was dismissed.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit granted Cassandra Crabtree's lawyer's request to withdraw and dismissed the appeal, agreeing that there were no serious issues to review.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-10642 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-10642-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA v. Rainey (No. 25-11037; filed 2026-08-14) — The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence in a case involving possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The court found that the initial traffic stop was justified by a traffic violation and that reasonable suspicion developed to prolong the stop.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit upheld denying a motion to exclude evidence in a cocaine distribution case, finding the initial traffic stop justified by a traffic violation and reasonable suspicion to prolong it.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-11037 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-11037-0 (opens in a new tab)
• NexPoint v. Highland (No. 25-11185; filed 2026-08-14) — The Fifth Circuit affirmed a bankruptcy court's inherent-power sanction against HCRE Partners, which was ordered to pay $825,940.55 in attorney fees. The court found clear and convincing evidence that HCRE acted in bad faith and abused the judicial process by filing a baseless claim, litigating it frivolously, and attempting to withdraw it to avoid depositions.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit upheld a bankruptcy court order for HCRE Partners to pay $825,940.55 in attorney fees, finding clear evidence they acted in bad faith and abused the judicial process.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-11185 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-11185-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Fornesa v. Enterprise Fin (No. 25-20171; filed 2026-08-14) — The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction due to incomplete diversity of citizenship among the parties. The court also affirmed the denial of a motion to file a third amended complaint, concluding the district court did not abuse its discretion.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit upheld the dismissal of a complaint because the court lacked authority due to incomplete diversity of citizenship and also upheld denying a motion to file a third amended complaint.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-20171 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-20171-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Randel v. Travelers Lloyds of Texas (No. 25-20231; filed 2026-08-17) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s judgment and denied a certification request in an insurance dispute between Randy and Debra Randel and Travelers Lloyds of Texas Insurance Company. The Randels appealed the district court's grant of summary judgment on their prompt-payment claim. The court found that the insurer's requests for additional information were not responded to, precluding a violation of the Prompt Payment Act.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment and denied a certification request in an insurance dispute, finding no Prompt Payment Act violation because the Randels did not respond to information requests.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-20231 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-20231-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Hunter Marine Group v. Gonzalez (No. 25-20584; filed 2026-08-14) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the interpretation of a provision in the Limitation of Liability Act of 1851 concerning "covered small passenger vessels." The court analyzed whether the M/V MS Adalyn, a commercial workboat, fell within an exception to the Act's liability limitations. The court affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the claimants, concluding that the Adalyn was a covered small passenger vessel and thus not subject to the Act's liability limitation.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit affirmed that the M/V MS Adalyn was a "covered small passenger vessel," meaning it was not subject to the Limitation of Liability Act's liability limits.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-20584 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-20584-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Brown v. Wallace (No. 25-30135; filed 2026-08-14) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of qualified immunity to three Baton Rouge Police Department officers in a case involving Ternell Brown's arrest and subsequent strip and body cavity search. The appeals court remanded the case to permit discovery and further proceedings related to the qualified immunity issues.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit upheld denying qualified immunity to three police officers in a case about an arrest and search, sending the case back for more information gathering on immunity issues.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-30135 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-30135-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Folks v. Sainato (No. 25-30456; filed 2026-08-14) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a jury verdict finding Officer Vincenzo Antonio Sainato not liable in a case brought by Jared Folks concerning an investigation into a hit-and-run. Folks had challenged the verdict, arguing insufficient evidence, but the court concluded that a reasonable jury could have reached its conclusions.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit upheld a jury verdict that Officer Vincenzo Antonio Sainato was not liable in a hit-and-run investigation case, finding enough evidence for a reasonable jury to reach that conclusion.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-30456 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-30456-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA v. Butler (No. 25-30629; filed 2026-08-14) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the 92-month prison sentence of Jarmar Butler for possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon. The court concluded that Butler did not demonstrate that his substantial rights were affected by a base offense level calculation or that his non-guidelines sentence was substantively unreasonable.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit upheld Jarmar Butler's 92-month prison sentence for possession of a firearm by a felon, finding his rights were not affected and his non-guidelines sentence was not unreasonable.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-30629 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-30629-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA v. Veliz (No. 25-40503; filed 2026-08-14) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the jury conviction of Salma Galilea Veliz for alien transportation offenses. Veliz had argued the district court improperly limited cross-examination and failed to provide a cautionary instruction regarding accomplice testimony, but the appellate court found no abuse of discretion.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit upheld Salma Galilea Veliz's jury conviction for alien transportation, finding the lower court did not misuse its power by limiting cross-examination or regarding accomplice testimony.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-40503 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-40503-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Flores v. Perez (No. 25-50311; filed 2026-08-14) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of summary judgment on qualified immunity for three Austin Police Department officers. Louis Flores had brought an excessive-force claim against the officers, and the appellate court found genuine disputes of material fact could lead a jury to conclude the officers violated Flores’s constitutional rights.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit upheld denying immediate judgment on qualified immunity for three police officers facing an excessive-force claim, finding a jury could conclude the officers violated constitutional rights.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-50311 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-50311-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Bissell v. Mata (No. 25-50656; filed 2026-08-17) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Tiffany Bissell's claims against employees of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Bissell alleged violations of her Fourteenth Amendment due process rights, including family integrity, relating to the temporary removal of her minor children. The court upheld the district court's finding that Bissell's asserted right to family integrity was not clearly established on these facts and that she failed to demonstrate a violation of her due process rights.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit affirmed dismissing Tiffany Bissell's claims against Texas protective services employees, finding her asserted right to family integrity was not clearly established and she showed no due process violation.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-50656 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-50656-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA v. Brown (No. 25-50728; filed 2026-08-17) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed William Jefferson Brown Jr.'s conviction for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Brown had argued that evidence of the firearm was seized during an unconstitutionally prolonged traffic stop. The court concluded that the traffic stop was not unreasonably prolonged and the subsequent dog sniff was supported by reasonable suspicion.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld William Jefferson Brown Jr.'s conviction for firearm possession, ruling his traffic stop was not too long and the dog sniff had proper cause.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-50728 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-50728-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Lopez-Barrera v. Blanche (No. 25-60302; filed 2026-08-14) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Jose Mauricio Lopez-Barrera's petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision concerning his request for deferral of removal under the Convention Against Torture. The court affirmed the Board's decision, finding no abuse of discretion in procedural rulings and concluding that substantial evidence supported the determination that Lopez-Barrera was not credible and lacked particularized evidence of likely torture.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit denied review of an immigration board decision, upholding the denial of removal deferral to Jose Mauricio Lopez-Barrera, finding he was not credible and lacked specific evidence of likely torture.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-60302 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-60302-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Olibris v. Blanche (No. 25-60322; filed 2026-08-14) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied Peniel Olibris's petition to review a Board of Immigration Appeals order. Olibris, a lawful permanent resident, was deemed removable for illegally exporting firearms to Haiti. The court affirmed the BIA's determination that this conduct fell under 8 U.S.C. § 1227(a)(4)(A)(i), rejecting Olibris's argument that the provision applies only to national security threats and upholding the plain language interpretation of the statute.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit denied review of an immigration board order, upholding Peniel Olibris's removal for illegally exporting firearms and affirming the plain language interpretation of the statute.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-60322 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-60322-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Ademola v. Blanche (No. 25-60475; filed 2026-08-14) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied Adebayo Ademola's petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order. Ademola, a lawful permanent resident, was deemed inadmissible to the United States due to a conviction for false use of a passport. The court concluded that a conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 1543 for false use of a passport constitutes a crime involving moral turpitude, affirming his inadmissibility.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit denied review of an immigration board order, upholding Adebayo Ademola's inadmissibility due to a conviction for false passport use, deemed a crime involving moral failing.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-60475 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-60475-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Cardoza-Bonilla v. Blanche (No. 25-60640; filed 2026-08-17) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals denied in part and dismissed in part Yasmina Marbella Cardoza-Bonilla's petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. Cardoza-Bonilla argued the BIA erred by declining to equitably toll the filing deadline for her motion to reopen. The court affirmed, finding the BIA did not abuse its discretion in concluding she lacked diligence and that it lacked jurisdiction to review the BIA's refusal to reopen proceedings sua sponte.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals partly denied and partly dismissed Yasmina Marbella Cardoza-Bonilla's petition, affirming the Board of Immigration Appeals did not err by not extending her filing deadline.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-25-60640 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-60640-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA v. Metcalf (No. 26-10269; filed 2026-08-14) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's judgment revoking Monica Renee Metcalf's supervised release and imposing a six-month term of imprisonment. Metcalf appealed, challenging the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 3583(g). The court noted that Metcalf correctly acknowledged her challenge was foreclosed by prior Fifth Circuit precedent.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the revocation of Monica Renee Metcalf's supervised release and her six-month prison sentence, noting her constitutional challenge was blocked by prior court rulings.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-26-10269 / USCOURTS-ca5-26-10269-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA v. Morgan (No. 26-30018; filed 2026-08-14) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's revocation of Terrance Morgan's supervised release and the accompanying sentence. Morgan argued the district court erred by not considering a treatment exception, relying on incorrect facts, applying the wrong sentencing guidelines, and denying a continuance. The court concluded the district court implicitly considered and rejected the treatment exception, and found no errors in its factual assessment, guidelines application, or denial of the continuance.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Terrance Morgan's supervised release revocation and sentence, finding the district court made no errors in considering his treatment exception, facts, guidelines, or continuance denial.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-26-30018 / USCOURTS-ca5-26-30018-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA v. Gilmore (No. 26-30063; filed 2026-08-17) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Winston Gilmore's motion for compassionate release. Gilmore argued that extraordinary and compelling reasons warranted his release and that the sentencing factors under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) favored his request. The court concluded that the district court's weighing of the § 3553(a) factors independently supported the judgment, making it unnecessary to consider arguments regarding extraordinary and compelling reasons.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the denial of Winston Gilmore's compassionate release request, concluding the district court's review of sentencing factors independently supported its decision.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-26-30063 / USCOURTS-ca5-26-30063-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Williams v. Town of Clinton (No. 26-30139; filed 2026-08-17) — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of Maurice Williams' federal and state claims against the Town of Clinton and Officer Charles Brown. Williams alleged excessive force, false arrest, and malicious prosecution following his arrest. The court agreed that Officer Brown was entitled to qualified immunity for the excessive force claim and that the false arrest and malicious prosecution claims failed due to a facially valid arrest warrant and probable cause.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of Maurice Williams' claims against the Town of Clinton and Officer Brown, citing qualified immunity for force and valid reasons for arrest.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-26-30139 / USCOURTS-ca5-26-30139-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA v. Davis Reed (No. 26-50066; filed 2026-08-14) — The Fifth Circuit affirmed the 18-month sentence imposed on Aaron Davis Reed following his guilty plea for escape. The court found no clear error in the district court's determination that an earlier factual misunderstanding did not affect the sentence. Reed also failed to demonstrate plain error regarding the addition of a criminal history point.
• In plain terms The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Aaron Davis Reed's 18-month escape sentence, finding no error in the district court's decision or the addition of a criminal history point.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca5-26-50066 / USCOURTS-ca5-26-50066-0 (opens in a new tab)

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

• Greenbrier Minerals, LLC v. DOWCP (No. 24-02260; filed 2026-08-17) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued an unpublished per curiam opinion in the case of Greenbrier Minerals, LLC v. Director, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor; Carl E. Lilly. Greenbrier Minerals, LLC, petitioned for review of a Benefits Review Board decision that affirmed an Administrative Law Judge's award of black lung benefits. The Fourth Circuit denied the petition for review, concluding that the Benefits Review Board's decision was supported by substantial evidence and was without reversible error.
• In plain terms The Fourth Circuit denied Greenbrier Minerals, LLC's request to review a Benefits Review Board decision that affirmed black lung benefits, finding the Board's decision was supported by enough evidence and had no errors.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca4-24-02260 / USCOURTS-ca4-24-02260-0 (opens in a new tab)
• US v. James Hughes (No. 24-04630; filed 2026-08-17) — The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part and dismissed in part the appeal of James Evan Hughes. Hughes pleaded guilty to distribution of methamphetamine, and his counsel filed an Anders brief questioning the validity of his guilty plea, appeal waiver, and sentence reasonableness. The court concluded that Hughes's guilty plea and appeal waiver were valid, and the challenge to the sentence fell within the scope of his waiver.
• In plain terms The Fourth Circuit partly affirmed and partly dismissed James Evan Hughes's appeal, ruling his guilty plea and waiver of appeal rights were valid, and his sentence challenge fell within that waiver.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca4-24-04630 / USCOURTS-ca4-24-04630-0 (opens in a new tab)
• US v. James Haburn (No. 25-04125; filed 2026-08-17) — The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's judgment in the case of United States v. James Aaron Haburn. Haburn appealed the denial of his motion to suppress a firearm and the calculation of his sentencing guidelines imprisonment range. The court found no reversible error in the district court's determinations regarding the traffic stop, the frisk, or the application of the attempted murder guideline cross-reference.
• In plain terms The Fourth Circuit affirmed James Aaron Haburn's conviction, finding no errors in the district court's denial of his request to exclude a firearm or in his sentencing guidelines calculation.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca4-25-04125 / USCOURTS-ca4-25-04125-0 (opens in a new tab)

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

• RUSOFF, ET AL. V. THE HAPPY GROUP, INC. (No. 24-7706; filed 2026-08-17) — The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court order that certified a class in a deceptive advertising action against The Happy Group, Inc. concerning "pasture raised" egg labels. The panel upheld the exclusion of expert opinion on consumer understanding as unreliable, and found that common issues of materiality and damages could not overcome the lack of class-wide proof of deception. This resulted in the conclusion that common questions of deception did not predominate.
• In plain terms The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a district court order that approved a class-action lawsuit against The Happy Group, Inc. for "pasture raised" egg labels, finding insufficient common proof of deception.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca9-24-7706 / USCOURTS-ca9-24-7706-0 (opens in a new tab)
• CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, ET AL. (No. 25-5137; filed 2026-08-17) — The Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation regarding water service contract conversions under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. The court held that Section 4011(a) of the Act creates a mandatory duty for Reclamation to convert contracts upon request, without discretion to alter terms for environmental mitigation. Therefore, the Bureau was not required to conduct contract-specific environmental review or consultation under NEPA and ESA for these conversions.
• In plain terms The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's water contract conversions, ruling the agency must convert contracts upon request without environmental review under Section 4011(a) of the Act.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca9-25-5137 / USCOURTS-ca9-25-5137-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA V. JACKSON (No. 25-6214; filed 2026-08-17) — The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's order disqualifying Sigal Chattah from supervising prosecutions as the putative Acting United States Attorney for the District of Nevada. The court ruled that the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998's automatic succession applies only to a first assistant who held that position when the vacancy arose, and that the Attorney General cannot bypass this requirement through delegation. The panel dismissed defendants' cross-appeals for lack of appellate jurisdiction.
• In plain terms The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the disqualification of Sigal Chattah as Acting U.S. Attorney, ruling that the Attorney General cannot bypass automatic succession under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca9-25-6214 / USCOURTS-ca9-25-6214-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA V. SALAZAR DEL REAL (No. 25-6223; filed 2026-08-17) — The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's order disqualifying Sigal Chattah from supervising prosecutions as the putative Acting United States Attorney for the District of Nevada. The court ruled that the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998's automatic succession applies only to a first assistant who held that position when the vacancy arose, and that the Attorney General cannot bypass this requirement through delegation. The panel dismissed defendants' cross-appeals for lack of appellate jurisdiction.
• In plain terms The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the disqualification of Sigal Chattah as Acting U.S. Attorney, ruling that the Attorney General cannot bypass automatic succession under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca9-25-6223 / USCOURTS-ca9-25-6223-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA V. ENRIQUEZ (No. 25-6224; filed 2026-08-17) — The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's order disqualifying Sigal Chattah from supervising prosecutions as the putative Acting United States Attorney for the District of Nevada. The court ruled that the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998's automatic succession applies only to a first assistant who held that position when the vacancy arose, and that the Attorney General cannot bypass this requirement through delegation. The panel dismissed defendants' cross-appeals for lack of appellate jurisdiction.
• In plain terms The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the disqualification of Sigal Chattah as Acting U.S. Attorney, ruling that the Attorney General cannot bypass automatic succession under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca9-25-6224 / USCOURTS-ca9-25-6224-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA V. ENRIQUEZ (No. 25-6465; filed 2026-08-17) — The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court order disqualifying Sigal Chattah from supervising prosecutions as the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Nevada. The court held that the Attorney General could not appoint an Acting U.S. Attorney by designating someone as a first assistant to an already-vacant office or by delegating all functions, citing the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 as the exclusive means for temporary appointments. The court also dismissed defendants' cross-appeals challenging the denial of their motions to dismiss indictments due to a lack of appellate jurisdiction.
• In plain terms The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the disqualification of Sigal Chattah as Acting U.S. Attorney, ruling the Attorney General cannot bypass the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998's rules for temporary appointments.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca9-25-6465 / USCOURTS-ca9-25-6465-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA V. JACKSON (No. 25-6470; filed 2026-08-17) — The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court order disqualifying Sigal Chattah from supervising prosecutions as the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Nevada. The court held that the Attorney General could not appoint an Acting U.S. Attorney by designating someone as a first assistant to an already-vacant office or by delegating all functions, citing the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 as the exclusive means for temporary appointments. The court also dismissed defendants' cross-appeals challenging the denial of their motions to dismiss indictments due to a lack of appellate jurisdiction.
• In plain terms The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the disqualification of Sigal Chattah as Acting U.S. Attorney, ruling the Attorney General cannot bypass the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998's rules for temporary appointments.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca9-25-6470 / USCOURTS-ca9-25-6470-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA V. SALAZAR DEL REAL (No. 25-6475; filed 2026-08-17) — The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court order disqualifying Sigal Chattah from supervising prosecutions as the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Nevada. The court held that the Attorney General could not appoint an Acting U.S. Attorney by designating someone as a first assistant to an already-vacant office or by delegating all functions, citing the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 as the exclusive means for temporary appointments. The court also dismissed defendants' cross-appeals challenging the denial of their motions to dismiss indictments due to a lack of appellate jurisdiction.
• In plain terms The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the disqualification of Sigal Chattah as Acting U.S. Attorney, ruling the Attorney General cannot bypass the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998's rules for temporary appointments.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca9-25-6475 / USCOURTS-ca9-25-6475-0 (opens in a new tab)

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

• Batista Reyes v. Paul (No. 23-00461; filed 2026-08-17) — The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the district court's summary judgment in favor of Robert Paul and remanded the case for further proceedings. Luis Batista-Reyes had sued Paul, a former police sergeant, alleging malicious prosecution and fabrication of evidence under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The court concluded that Batista-Reyes presented sufficient admissible evidence to create material factual disputes.
• In plain terms The Second Circuit Court reversed summary judgment for Robert Paul and sent the case back, finding Luis Batista-Reyes presented enough evidence to show factual disagreements in his suit against Paul.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca2-23-00461 / USCOURTS-ca2-23-00461-0 (opens in a new tab)

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

• Roy West v. USA (No. 25-01660; filed 2026-08-14) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a Rule 60(b)(6) motion for relief from judgment. The petitioner, convicted of murder-for-hire, alleged an Apprendi violation related to his life sentence, arguing the jury was not instructed on the "death results" enhancement. The court held that, even if the prior judgment were vacated, the underlying claim for relief would be barred by the one-year statute of limitations for 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motions, with no grounds for tolling.
• In plain terms The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the denial of Roy West's request for judgment relief, stating his claim for an Apprendi violation related to his life sentence was too late due to a one-year deadline.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca6-25-01660 / USCOURTS-ca6-25-01660-0 (opens in a new tab)
• American Freedom Law Center v. Dana Nessel, et al (No. 25-01684; filed 2026-08-14) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by the American Freedom Law Center against Michigan state officials. The plaintiff alleged that a joint press release, which referenced a third party's listing of "hate groups," harmed its reputation and chilled its First Amendment rights. The court affirmed the district court's finding that the plaintiff failed to establish Article III standing to sue, concluding it did not demonstrate a cognizable injury.
• In plain terms The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of the American Freedom Law Center's lawsuit against Michigan officials, ruling the center failed to show it had a legal right to sue.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca6-25-01684 / USCOURTS-ca6-25-01684-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA v. Tianna Barber (No. 25-03245; filed 2026-08-14) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed Tianna Barber's conviction and sentence for drug offenses. Barber challenged the district court's admission of certain evidence and its calculation of her Sentencing Guidelines range. The court concluded that the district court committed no error in these matters.
• In plain terms The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Tianna Barber's drug conviction and sentence, finding the district court made no errors in admitting evidence or calculating her sentencing guidelines.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca6-25-03245 / USCOURTS-ca6-25-03245-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA v. Quantrese Brazzell (No. 25-05578; filed 2026-08-14) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed Quantrese Brazzell's conviction on narcotics and firearm charges. Brazzell challenged the validity of a vehicle search and the introduction of jail call recordings at trial. The court upheld the denial of the motion to suppress, finding that evidence would have been inevitably discovered during an inventory search, and affirmed the admission of the jail call recordings.
• In plain terms The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Quantrese Brazzell's narcotics and firearm conviction, affirming the vehicle search and the use of jail call recordings as evidence.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca6-25-05578 / USCOURTS-ca6-25-05578-0 (opens in a new tab)

United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

• United States v. Clements (No. 24-02171; filed 2026-08-17) — The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed an appeal by Kevin Dwight Clements, who argued against the district court's denial of a pretrial motion to dismiss a criminal charge and challenged the admissibility of certain testimony. The court determined that Clements lacked standing to challenge the denial of his pretrial motion concerning a firearm possession charge because that specific charge was dismissed after the trial, resulting in no conviction or sentence for that count. The court also rejected challenges to a firearm possession statute for felons based on precedent and affirmed the admissibility of testimony under Federal Rule of Evidence 413(a).
• In plain terms The Tenth Circuit addressed Kevin Dwight Clements' appeal, finding he lacked a legal right to challenge a dismissed firearm possession charge, rejecting statutory challenges, and affirming testimony admissibility.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca10-24-02171 / USCOURTS-ca10-24-02171-0 (opens in a new tab)
• United States v. Williams (No. 25-03067; filed 2026-08-17) — The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's sentence that included conditions of supervised release requiring Edwin Williams, Jr., to contribute to the cost of court-ordered medical treatment. The court first ruled that Williams's challenge to the statutory authority for these payment conditions was ripe for judicial review. The court then held that 18 U.S.C. § 3583(d) grants sentencing courts discretion to impose such special conditions of supervised release, provided they meet the statutory requirements.
• In plain terms The Tenth Circuit affirmed Edwin Williams, Jr.'s sentence, which requires payment for court-ordered medical treatment during supervised release, ruling the challenge ready for review and allowed by 18 U.S.C. § 3583(d).
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca10-25-03067 / USCOURTS-ca10-25-03067-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Barrientos v. Baltazar (No. 26-01254; filed 2026-08-17) — The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the appellants' unopposed motion to voluntarily dismiss their appeal. The court ordered that each party shall bear its own costs.
• In plain terms The Tenth Circuit granted the appellants' request to dismiss their appeal, ordering that each party will pay their own costs.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca10-26-01254 / USCOURTS-ca10-26-01254-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Aguirre Hernandez v. Valdez, et al (No. 26-01277; filed 2026-08-17) — The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the appellants' unopposed motion for voluntary dismissal. The court consequently dismissed the appeal.
• In plain terms The Tenth Circuit granted the appellants' request for voluntary dismissal and subsequently dismissed the appeal.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca10-26-01277 / USCOURTS-ca10-26-01277-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Merchan-Pacheo v. Mullin, et al (No. 26-01278; filed 2026-08-17) — The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the appellants' unopposed motion to voluntarily dismiss their appeal. The order specifies that costs are to be allocated in accordance with the parties' agreement, or each party shall bear its own costs if no agreement exists.
• In plain terms The Tenth Circuit granted the appellants' request to dismiss their appeal, stating that costs will be paid as the parties agree, or each party will pay their own.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca10-26-01278 / USCOURTS-ca10-26-01278-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Daryani v. Anda-Ybarra, et al (No. 26-02127; filed 2026-08-17) — The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the appellants' motion for voluntary dismissal of the appeal. The motion noted that the appellee had been released from custody and a forwarding address was unavailable. The court consequently dismissed the appeal.
• In plain terms The Tenth Circuit granted the appellants' motion to dismiss their appeal, which was then dismissed, because the appellee had been released from custody with no forwarding address.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca10-26-02127 / USCOURTS-ca10-26-02127-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Emrit v. Carpenter, et al (No. 26-04097; filed 2026-08-17) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued an order in the case of Emrit v. Carpenter, et al. The court dismissed the appeal for lack of prosecution, citing Tenth Circuit Rule 42.1. This order serves as the mandate of the court.
• In plain terms The Tenth Circuit dismissed the appeal in Emrit v. Carpenter for not moving forward with the case, as per Tenth Circuit Rule 42.1.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca10-26-04097 / USCOURTS-ca10-26-04097-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Miller v. Mitchell (No. 26-06038; filed 2026-08-17) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued an order and judgment affirming the district court's dismissal of Marquise Miller's complaint against Magistrate Judge Suzanne Mitchell. Miller had appealed the dismissal of his pro se complaint, which asserted Judge Mitchell lacked authority to order his attendance at a discovery conference. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's finding that Judge Mitchell was entitled to absolute judicial immunity for her judicial acts.
• In plain terms The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Marquise Miller's complaint against Magistrate Judge Suzanne Mitchell, finding Judge Mitchell had complete protection from lawsuits for her judicial acts.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca10-26-06038 / USCOURTS-ca10-26-06038-0 (opens in a new tab)
• In re: Alsheref (No. 26-06122; filed 2026-08-17) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued an order in the matter of Mohamed Nader Alsheref. Alsheref, who had filed a petition for writ of mandamus, submitted an unopposed motion to dismiss his petition as moot. This motion stated that the district court had granted his habeas corpus petition and ordered his release, and the Court of Appeals granted his motion to dismiss the mandamus petition.
• In plain terms The Tenth Circuit granted Mohamed Nader Alsheref's request to dismiss his petition for an order to a lower court because the district court had already ordered his release.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca10-26-06122 / USCOURTS-ca10-26-06122-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Mabany v. Blanche (No. 26-09568; filed 2026-08-17) — The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Cicilia Daniel Apace Mabany's petition for review. The court determined it lacked jurisdiction because there was no final order of removal, as the matter was still pending before the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• In plain terms The Tenth Circuit Court dismissed Cicilia Daniel Apace Mabany's petition because it lacked authority due to no final removal order, as the case was still before the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca10-26-09568 / USCOURTS-ca10-26-09568-0 (opens in a new tab)

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

• USA v. Jose Torres (No. 23-02916; filed 2026-08-17) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued an opinion affirming the conviction and sentence of Jose Torres for violations of the Mann Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2422(a). Torres was convicted of knowingly persuading, inducing, and enticing four women to travel from out of state to New Jersey to engage in prostitution. The court found sufficient evidence to sustain the convictions, rejected arguments that the statute was unconstitutionally vague as applied, and concluded that the district court properly revoked Torres's right to self-representation.
• In plain terms The Third Circuit affirmed Jose Torres's conviction and sentence for violating the Mann Act, finding enough evidence, rejecting claims the statute was vague, and ruling his right to self-representation was properly withdrawn.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca3-23-02916 / USCOURTS-ca3-23-02916-0 (opens in a new tab)
• USA v. Jose Tavares (No. 25-01489; filed 2026-08-17) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of Jose Tavares for conspiracy to obtain COVID-19 unemployment benefits by fraud. Tavares challenged the district court's decision to admit his proffered statements, arguing that his opening statement did not trigger the waiver provision in his proffer agreement. The court held that defense counsel's opening statement, which advanced a factual theory inconsistent with Tavares's admissions, properly allowed for the introduction of those statements.
• In plain terms The Third Circuit affirmed Jose Tavares's conviction and sentence for COVID-19 unemployment fraud, ruling his lawyer's opening statement, inconsistent with Tavares's admissions, properly allowed his previous statements to be used.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca3-25-01489 / USCOURTS-ca3-25-01489-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Sara Slattery v. Main Line Health Inc, et al (No. 25-02396; filed 2026-08-17) — The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Main Line Health. Dr. Sara Slattery had sued for religious discrimination under Title VII and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, alleging denial of a religious exemption to a COVID-19 vaccination policy. The court concluded that Main Line Health established undue hardship and upheld the district court's exclusion of Dr. Slattery's expert testimony.
• In plain terms The Third Circuit Court affirmed summary judgment for Main Line Health in Dr. Sara Slattery's religious discrimination suit, concluding the health provider showed undue hardship and upholding exclusion of expert testimony.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-17)
• Source: USCOURTS-ca3-25-02396 / USCOURTS-ca3-25-02396-0 (opens in a new tab)

United States Court of International Trade

• Tianjin Magnesium International Co., Ltd. et al v. United States (No. 1:25-cv-00002; filed 2026-03-13) — The United States Court of International Trade issued an opinion and order on March 13, 2026, concerning an antidumping duty administrative review for pure magnesium from the People's Republic of China. The court sustained in part and remanded in part the U.S. Department of Commerce's final results. While finding Commerce's explanation for selecting Türkiye as a primary surrogate country adequate, the court noted errors in Commerce's assessment of Bulgaria's production.
• In plain terms On March 13, 2026, the Court of International Trade partly upheld and partly sent back Commerce's antidumping review for Chinese magnesium, finding errors in Bulgaria's production assessment.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-02 — national court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-cit-1_25-cv-00002 / USCOURTS-cit-1_25-cv-00002-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Tianjin Magnesium International Co., Ltd. et al v. United States (No. 1:25-cv-00002; filed 2026-08-14) — The United States Court of International Trade issued an opinion on August 14, 2026, denying the plaintiffs' motion for reconsideration. The motion concerned the court's March 13, 2026 opinion and order regarding an antidumping duty administrative review. The court found that the plaintiffs' arguments for reconsideration were based on a misreading of the prior opinion's distinction between production and export data.
• In plain terms On August 14, 2026, the Court of International Trade denied a request to reconsider its March 13, 2026 opinion on an antidumping review, citing the plaintiffs' misreading of data.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-02 — national court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-cit-1_25-cv-00002 / USCOURTS-cit-1_25-cv-00002-1 (opens in a new tab)
• Camel Group Co., Ltd. v. United States et al (No. 1:25-cv-00022; filed 2026-08-14) — The United States Court of International Trade issued an opinion and order on August 14, 2026, granting in part and denying in part Camel Group Co., Ltd.'s motion for judgment on the agency record. The court remanded the determination of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force concerning the company's request for removal from a list under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. This action addresses the company's challenge to the denial of its removal request.
• In plain terms On August 14, 2026, the Court of International Trade partly granted Camel Group Co., Ltd.'s motion, sending back its request to be removed from a Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force list.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-02 — national court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-14)
• Source: USCOURTS-cit-1_25-cv-00022 / USCOURTS-cit-1_25-cv-00022-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Axle of Dearborn, Inc. v. Department of Commerce et al (No. 1:25-cv-00091; filed 2025-07-28) — The U.S. Court of International Trade denied Axle of Dearborn, Inc.'s motion for a preliminary injunction against the President's rescission of the de minimis exemption for goods from China. The court determined that relief for the plaintiff was already addressed in a separate, related case, V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. United States, where an injunction had been issued and subsequently stayed pending appeal. Consequently, the court stayed the remainder of the current case pending final resolution of the V.O.S. Selections, Inc. appeal.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-02 — national court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-13)
• Source: USCOURTS-cit-1_25-cv-00091 / USCOURTS-cit-1_25-cv-00091-0 (opens in a new tab)
• Axle of Dearborn, Inc. v. Department of Commerce et al (No. 1:25-cv-00091; filed 2026-08-13) — The U.S. Court of International Trade denied Axle of Dearborn, Inc.'s motion for partial summary judgment and granted summary judgment to the defendants on Counts I and II of the plaintiff's complaint. The court found that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the President's rescission of the de minimis exemption because the exemption creates a "privilege" that can be nullified or voided. Additionally, the court concluded that the Administrative Procedure Act does not apply to the ministerial agency actions implementing the President's directive.
• Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-02 — national court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-08-13)
• Source: USCOURTS-cit-1_25-cv-00091 / USCOURTS-cit-1_25-cv-00091-1 (opens in a new tab)

5.2 Counts by Court Category

Archive-window disclosure (rule USCOURTS-FETCH-01): 30058 USCOURTS package(s) have been listed in delta syncs but fell outside the 7-day archive window and were not fetched (global running count across all syncs, not limited to this date).

Official press releases and statements the agencies themselves date on 2026-08-18 (sources listed in the source guide). These are the agencies' own announcements — official advocacy, quoted and attributed, not findings of this digest. Agency web content can be edited or removed without notice; captures and hashes are preserved per the provenance policy.

CFTC Press Releases

• CFTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rule Changes for Commodity Pool Operator and Commodity Trading Advisor Registration (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)

CISA Cybersecurity Advisories

• CISA Adds Four Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)
• CISA Malcolm (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)
• Siemens Simcenter Nastran (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)

DEA Updates (email)

• National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
• National Substance Use Primary Prevention Month and Upcoming Events — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)

Defense News Releases

• Army Develops Ultra-Light Vehicle for Changing Battlefields (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Dev Test (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• One War Department Unit Takes Next Step in Legacy of Innovation (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• USS Essex Hosts Tiger Cruise on Return to San Diego (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• United Nations Command Pays Tribute to Fallen Soldiers During 50th Commemoration of Attack (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)

DHS News Releases

• ICE Lodges Detainer for Illegal Alien Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run in North Carolina (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Sexual Predators, Thieves, and Other Dangerous Criminal Illegal Aliens (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)

Election Assistance Commission (email)

• August 2026 Newsletter: EAC Updates and Events — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)

FAA Updates (email)

• Comment period extension - Draft AIP Handbook, Order 5100.38E (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
• InFO 26013, Requirements for Aircraft to be Equipped with 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
• US Federal Aviation Administration - Suspected Unapproved Parts Notification (UPN) Posting — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)

FDA Email Updates (email)

• FDA MedWatch - Early Alert: Convenience Kit Issue from Becton Dickinson — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
• FDA MedWatch - Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 fl. oz / 200 mL by Henkel Corp. — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
• FDA Seeks Public Feedback to Inform Regulatory Approach for Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
• Grand Central Bakery Recalls Potato Sourdough Bread Due to Possible Foreign Object (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
• Hardie’s Fresh Foods Recalls Jalapenos Because of Possible Health Risk (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
• L-Nutra Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Prolon Brand Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
• Recall of Jalapeno Avocado Dressing Because of Possible Health Risk (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
• The Hampton Grocers, Inc . Recalls It’s 8 Ounce Packages of “Lacnola Lactation Granola” Because of Possible Health Risk (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
• UPDATED: Oma's Pride Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe (6 Lb Bag) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified

FDA Press Announcements

• FDA Seeks Public Feedback to Inform Regulatory Approach for Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)

FEMA Press Releases

• FEMA Announces $7.4 million for State, Territory Dam Safety Programs (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Mukluk Fire in Alaska (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)

FSIS Recalls and Public Health Alerts (email)

• Export Information Update — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)

GAO Reports & Testimonies

• Defense Health Care: DOD Should Assess Its Needs for Managing Potential Brain Health Effects from Weapons Blast Exposures (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)

IRS Newswire (email)

• IR-2026-92: IRS, Security Summit remind tax pros they need a Written Information Security Plan to protect client data (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
• Tax Tip 2026-63: The top 5 tips for extension filers — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)

Justice Department News (email)

• EOIR BIA Decision - Aug. 18, 2026 — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
• OIG Criminal or Civil Cases Update — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)

Justice Press Releases

• 17 Iranians Charged with Conducting Massive Cyber Theft Campaign on Behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Other Iranian Entities (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Justice Department to Conduct Election Monitoring in Florida and Wyoming Primary Elections (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• New York City Man Charged with Federal Hate Crimes for Attack at Manhattan Synagogue (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Prolific Chinese Money Launderer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Laundering Drug Trafficking Proceeds Following Homeland Security Task Force Investigation (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Arrest Warrants Issued for Six Current and Former MPD Members of the Fifth District for Overtime Fraud (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Baltimore Felon Sentenced for Drug-Trafficking and Firearm Possession Charges (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Bolivar, Missouri Woman Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Boston Woman Sentenced for Role in Bank Fraud Ring (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Bronx Man Charged With Federal Hate Crimes For Attack At Manhattan Synagogue (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Cabot Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Colebrook Man Sentenced to Nearly Seven Years in Prison for Role in Fentanyl Trafficking Organization (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Columbus registered sex offender sentenced to 22 years in prison for child pornography crimes (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• D.C. Woman Found Guilty in Fatal Stabbing (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• DOJ’s Office of Violence Against Women awards $2.3 million to Seattle-area non-profits and Muckleshoot Tribe to provide services to abuse survivors (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Evansville Felon Linked to Fatal Highway 41 Crash Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing 41 Firearms (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Fairfield County man sentenced to prison for receiving child pornography (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Federal Jury Finds New Braunfels Man Guilty of Trafficking Thousands of Firearms to Mexico (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Former Durango Middle School Teacher Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Production Of Child Pornography, Coercion And Enticement Charges (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Former Law Enforcement Officer Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Crime (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Former Senior NIAID Official Pleads Guilty to Charges Connected to Concealing Federal Records During COVID-19 Pandemic (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Former U.S. Marine from Massachusetts Charged with Possession of Child Pornography (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Georgia Businessman Charged with $24 Million Bank Fraud (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Hartford, Vermont Man Sentenced to 24 Months’ Imprisonment for Possession of Unregistered Silencer (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Home Healthcare Company and its Owner Pay $1.2M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Loans (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Honduran National Sentenced to Two Years for Immigration Crimes (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• ID Logistics US, Inc. Agrees To Pay $2.36 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to a Paycheck Protection Program Loan (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Jury Convicts Kansas City Woman for Fraud Related to Social Security Administration Benefits (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Kanawha County Woman Sentenced to Prison and Ordered to Pay Restitution for Wire Fraud (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Clean Air Act Reports (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Lakeside Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Lakeville Man is 23rd Defendant to be Sentenced in Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Leaders And Members Of Bronx Gang “Dub City” Sentenced For Multiple Shootings, Racketeering, Narcotics, Fraud, And Firearms Offenses (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Lowell Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing and Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Luzerne County Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Drug Trafficking And Firearms Violations (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Man Charged in Federal Court With Robbing Victim at Gunpoint During Facebook Marketplace Meeting in Chicago (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Manhattan Man Charged With Distributing Narcotics That Caused The Death Of Resident At Transitional Facility (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Mankato Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Pornography (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Maryland Man Arrested for Illicit Sexual Conduct with 12-Year-Old Delaware Resident (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Massachusetts Resident Sentenced in Attempt to Assassinate Cabinet Member Nominee at the U.S. Capitol (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Massachusetts Woman Sentenced To 24 Months In Prison For Trafficking In Stolen Human Remains (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Memphis Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Multiple Armed Business Robberies (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Mexican National Sentenced to Prison for Role in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Nash County Career Offender Draws 15‑Year Federal Prison Sentence (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• New Orleans Felon Sentenced on Federal Drug and Firearm Charges (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Ohio Man and Texas Woman Sentenced Collectively to More Than 56 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Offenses (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Owner of Two Restaurants to Plead Guilty to Employment Tax Scheme (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Pensacola Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun & Drug Crimes (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Pittsburgh Man Sentenced for Deposit of Stolen and Altered U.S. Treasury Check (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Previously convicted sex offender sentenced to life in prison for sexually exploiting two minors (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Project Safe Schools initiative debuts as U.S. Attorney moves against Forney ISD and former educators for reporting failures (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Prolific Chinese Money Launderer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Laundering Drug Trafficking Proceeds Following Homeland Security Task Force Investigation (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Repeat Felon Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Firearm Offense (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Robbery Spree Defendant Sentenced to 180 Months for Series of BB Gun Holdups Targeting Service Workers (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• San Antonio Man Sentenced to 256 Months’ Imprisonment for Role in the Production of Child Pornography (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Savannah man sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Second Suspect In August 2025 Mount Vernon Gunpoint Robbery Located In Poconos, Arrested, And Charged (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Senior Director Of Operations Charged With Insider Trading (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Sex Trafficking (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Tallahassee Man Indicted for Possession of a Machine Gun & Postal Crimes (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Tri-Cities Man Found Guilty of Large-Scale Fentanyl Trafficking (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Two Massachusetts Men Indicted for Armed Bank Robberies (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• U.S. Attorney’s Office and U.S. Marshals Service Announce More than 600 Arrests in Northern Ohio Violent Crime Crackdown (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• United States and State of Illinois File Complaint in Intervention in False Claims Act Lawsuit Against Chicago-Area Medical Practice and Billing Company for Allegedly Submitting Fraudulent Medicare an (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Ute Mountain Ute “Medicine Man” Sentenced To Life In Prison After Multiple Sex Assault Convictions (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Vestal Company and Owner to Pay $130,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Waterbury Man Charged with Fentanyl Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• West Monroe Man Convicted on Multiple Federal Drug and Firearms Charges (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
• Wilmington Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Possession of Two Firearms as a Felon (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Wyoming U.S. Attorney’s Office and Department of Justice work to ensure election integrity (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.

NASA News Releases

• APOD: 2026 August 18 – Perseids from Perseus (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)
• Lala Batters Hawaii (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)
• NASA Glenn’s Legacy Forged Through Decades of Flight Research (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)
• NASA Student Aviation Challenge Focuses on Nation’s Infrastructure (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)
• NASA’s B777 Gets New Coat of Paint (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)
• NASA’s LRO Images Falcon 9 Crater on Moon, Learns New Details (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)

SEC Press Releases

• SEC Charges Former Executives With Fraud in Connection With $1.9 Billion Collapse of Subprime Auto Lender Tricolor (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)
• SEC Proposes New Regulation Crypto Assets (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)

SSA Press Releases (email)

• 5 Social Security YouTube Videos Everyone Should See Today (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified

Treasury Press Releases (email)

• IRS Auctions — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
• OFAC SDN List Update: International Criminal Court-related Designations; Venezuela-related Designation; Issuance of International Criminal Court-related General License (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
• U.S. Department of the Treasury Daily Treasury Bill Rates Update — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
• U.S. Department of the Treasury Daily Treasury Long-Term Rates Update — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
• U.S. Department of the Treasury Daily Treasury Real Long-Term Rates Update — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
• U.S. Department of the Treasury Daily Treasury Real Yield Curve Rates Update — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
• U.S. Department of the Treasury Daily Treasury Yield Curve Rates Update — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)

U.S. Attorneys News (email)

• A Texas Inmate was Sentenced to 10 Years’ Imprisonment for Attempting to Sex Traffick a Female Victim from Utah (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
• Costa Rican National Sentenced to 20 Years for Leading a Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and Fentanyl following Homeland Security Task Force Investigation (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
• Fountain Hills Man Pleads Guilty to Investment Fraud Schemes, Agrees to Pay Restitution to Victims (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
• Gaston County “Fence” Sentenced for Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
• Repeat offender sentenced to eleven years in prison for distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing a firearm (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
• Two Arrested in Years-Long Scheme to Smuggle Protected Reptiles Across U.S.-Mexico Border (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified

U.S. Courts News

• From Fellows to Mentors: Alumni Share Lasting Lessons from Courts with the Next Generation (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)

USCIS Updates (email)

• USCIS Issues Guidance on Making Public Charge Inadmissibility Determination (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified

USDA News (email)

• USDA Daily Radio Newsline - 08/18/2026 — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
• USDA Weekly Features Package - 08/18/2026 — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
• USDA acts to remove roadless rule restrictions that exacerbate rising wildfire risk — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)

VA News Releases

• 2027 Unbroken Spirit Veteran Program applications are open (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)
• A Veteran and VA social worker’s case for VA Health Chat (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)
• Upcoming VA Careers events you won’t want to miss (opens in a new tab) — dated 2026-08-18 by the agency
• Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
• Source: agency newsroom (above) · independent archive (opens in a new tab)

38 release(s) above arrived through more than one ingestion channel and are each listed once, marked "Corroborated" in place. Every arrival is captured, hashed, and counted in the Coverage Statement — the merge is presentation, not omission.

Also observed this day, not listed above: 21 release(s) the agencies date on other days (feed backfill from newly activated sources). Excluded under AGENCYPR-EX-01; counted in the Coverage Statement; captures preserved.

Roll-call votes the chambers themselves record on 2026-08-18, in vote-number order. Every recorded vote in the window is listed: selection is by existence, not by importance, and no rule here prefers one question over another. Tallies and member positions come from the chamber's own published vote record, captured and hashed like every other source. This is the chambers' vote record itself; section 1.3 lists the Congressional Record granules in which votes were printed.

No recorded votes dated this day were observed.

What the chambers did with individual measures on 2026-08-18, as the Library of Congress's own bill-status record states it. Every action in the ingestion window is listed, in bill-designation order: selection is by existence, not by importance, and no rule here prefers one measure over another. Section 2 lists the text of bills published this day; this section lists what happened to them.

Publication lag: the record dates an action by the day the chamber took it and publishes it the following morning, so this section fills in after the day it describes has ended — the same lag the judicial section carries, and it is restated under Known gaps.

No bill actions dated this day were observed.

Source: the Executive Office of the President, as published on whitehouse.gov and observed 2026-08-18. These are the President's own instruments — executive orders, proclamations, memoranda — carried here as the White House published them, days before the Federal Register compiles them into section 3.

Register (GUIDE §2): titles are the publisher's words and appear verbatim; any prose of ours about them is attributed, exactly as it is for agency releases. This section states what the White House published, never whether it was significant.

9.1 Executive Orders

No executive orders were observed this day.

9.2 Proclamations

• Temporary Suspension of Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States with Respect to Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, and Motor Vehicles (opens in a new tab) — This Presidential Proclamation temporarily suspends additional ad valorem duties previously imposed on certain imports from Canada, specifically for alcoholic beverages, dairy, and motor vehicles. These duties were enacted based on findings of Canadian discrimination against U.S. commerce, as outlined in prior proclamations. The suspension is effective for three days, moving the duties' re-imposition date from August 19, 2026, to August 22, 2026, a determination made in consideration of ongoing negotiations and Canada's expressed commitment to address the issues.
• In plain terms This Presidential Proclamation suspends additional value-based taxes on Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy, and motor vehicles for three days, moving the re-imposition date from August 19, 2026, to August 22, 2026.
• Published by the White House 2026-08-18
• Included because: PRESACT-SEL-02 — presidential proclamation published by the White House (all listed)
• independent archive (opens in a new tab)

9.3 Presidential Memoranda

No presidential memoranda were observed this day.

9.4 Other Presidential Actions

No other presidential actions were observed this day.

9.5 Nominations and Appointments

No nominations and appointments were observed this day.

This section is mandatory and appears in every digest, including days with no publications. It accounts for every package observed on this digest day (GUIDE §3, observation-day filing); each package's own date may differ and is stated where it does. "Excluded" always names the mechanical rule; there are no unexplained omissions.

Sync summary: BILLS: completed 2026-08-20T17:50:35Z · CREC: completed 2026-08-20T17:50:34Z · FR: completed 2026-08-20T17:50:36Z · PLAW: completed 2026-08-20T17:50:38Z · USCOURTS: completed 2026-08-20T17:50:37Z; last watermarks as listed in the header.

Exclusion rules applied today:

• CREC-EX-01: floor granule below floor-time threshold — 25 item(s)
• CREC-EX-02: extensions/daily-digest sections (counted) — 20 item(s)
• FR-EX-01: notices counted, not individually summarized — 65 item(s)
• USCOURTS-EX-01: district court opinions counted, not individually summarized — 1443 item(s)
• USCOURTS-EX-02: bankruptcy court opinions counted, not individually summarized — 7 item(s)
• AGENCYPR-EX-01: release dated outside this day by the agency (feed backfill / newly activated source) — counted, not listed — 21 item(s)

Source graphics: 24 graphic(s) flagged across today's documents: 24 content graphic(s) (equations, forms, maps, annex pages) and 0 boilerplate (signatures/seals, excluded by rule FR-GPH-01). Of the content graphics, 0 were analyzed via vision pass (vision pass not yet implemented) and 0 embedded above; the remainder are viewable in the cited source PDFs.

Known gaps: 22 package(s) were not fetched and are not covered above; courts post opinions with delay; opinions filed on this date may appear in later syncs.

Verification: any item above can be checked against its source in one click via its govinfo link. Totals in this table are reproducible from the stored extraction records for 2026-08-18.

Selection rules, summarization prompts, and thresholds are versioned in this repository and identified by the pipeline version in the header (06a4b12). Editorial principles — primary sources only, opinion-agnostic prose, mechanical party-blind selection, full coverage accounting — are defined in GUIDE.md §2. Ruleset in effect: prompt version 2; plain-language version 2. To reproduce this digest: re-run the report stage against the extracted records for 2026-08-18; no upstream re-fetch is required (GUIDE.md §5).

Filing note (2026-08-06, standing): digests from 2026-08-06 file govinfo packages under their day of first observation — FAPD's three clocks are explained in the FAQ. The Federal Register files under its cover date, on which it is legally published. Digests before 2026-08-06 filed by each document's own date; the two Congressional Record issues observed 2026-08-04/05 (proceedings of 08-03/08-04) fell between the freeze and this change and appear in no digest — disclosed here, not backfilled.

"In plain terms" lines are model-generated restatements of the stored summaries, derived only from the summary text shown beside them; items without one had no usable restatement. ALL-CAPS source headings are case-normalized for display; original casing is preserved at the source link. Term definitions above are static, repo-versioned prose.

License: this digest's compilation and prose are CC BY 4.0 (opens in a new tab) (credit "FAPD — Free Agentic Publication Digester"); quoted official government text is public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105).