Press releases

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with TS Banking Group, Inc. and TS Contrarian Bancshares, Inc.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with TS Banking Group, Inc. and TS Contrarian Bancshares, Inc.

CFTC to Stay Self-Certified Contract on 24/7 Trading for Crude Oil Futures

Department of War Announces Awards $86 Million Joint Laser Weapon System Agreements to Scale Directed Energy Capabilities

The War Department announced the award of two Joint Laser Weapon System Other Transaction Authority agreements to advance the United States' next-generation cruise missile and unmanned aerial system (UAS) defense architecture.

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

In the week ending July 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 215,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 215,000 to 217,000. The 4-week moving average was 218,750, a decrease of 3,750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 500 from 222,000 to 222,500.

RentGrow to Pay $2.25 Million to Settle FTC Allegations the Company Violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act and FTC Act

FTC alleges tenant screening company violated the FCRA’s requirements, including by reporting duplicate records and by failing to disclose sources of data RentGrow, a provider of consumer reports for tenant screening, will be required to pay $2.25 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the company violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), including by failing to use reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of its reports, and the FTC Act. View Press Release

BLM Timber Sales Generate $10.7 Million, Support American Jobs in Second Quarter

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management generated more than $10.7 million in revenue from timber sales during the second quarter of 2026, supporting American jobs and increasing domestic timber supply. During the quarter, the BLM sold about 41 million board feet of timber across 1,500 acres in Oregon and California. That amount of lumber is enough to build nearly 2,600 homes and supports local economies and well-paying jobs in logging, milling, and construction. The quarterly results come as recently confirmed BLM Director Steve Pearce visited western Oregon to meet with BLM employees, industry partners, and local mills about the BLM’s timber program and the work happening to support domestic timber production. “This was such an important trip for me to take,” Pearce said. “It was great to see Americans doing real work on the ground. These folks are part of a crucial industry that is helping rebuild the economy from the ground up.” The BLM plans to hold six timber sales in July 2026 to offer 31 million board feet of timber across almost 835 acres. More information about BLM’s timber plans and results can be found at the BLM Timber Sale Page . The BLM manages 58 million acres of forests—including 2.4 million acres in western Oregon—of some of the most productive forests in the world, and is committed to supplying a reliable, secure, and resilient domestic supply of timber. BLM forestry supports economic security, reduces risks from wildfire, conserves fish and wildlife habitat, and decreases costs of energy production. Local communities rely on jobs that come from BLM forests, and timber from public land feeds local industry. More than 20% of BLM-managed lands are forest and woodland ecosystems. The BLM ensures the health and resilience of these public forest lands as well as the availability of traditional forest products, such as timber.

Project Reaches Next Milestone as BLM Issues Right-of-Way Grant Offers for Dry Creek Trona Mine

Home Info Press Releases Press Releases The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

USDA Celebrates One Year Anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, Delivers Final ‘Farmers First’ Program Improvements

(Washington, D.C., July 8, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant improvements to its disaster assistance and commodity loan programs as outlined in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to celebrate the one-year anniversary of President Donald J.

NRC Proposes Major Modernization of Environmental Review Process

USDA Requests Comments on Beef Grade Standards

Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage . USDA Requests Comments on Beef Grade Standards Notice to Trade The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today that it is seeking input from the public and stakeholders on how the U.S. Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef may be updated to better serve the needs of industry, large volume food buyers and modern consumers. Since the last update to the Beef Grading Standards have been implemented beef production and quality assessment methods have changed significantly, as have consumer preferences. As such, USDA requests comments including data, recommendations, and other information from stakeholders so that the Beef Grading Standards can incorporate necessary updates to maintain relevance and meet consumer needs. The official Request for Information is available here: Federal Register - United States Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef AMS develops and maintains official grade standards for beef carcasses, which measure factors such as meat yield, fat covering, ribeye area, degrees of marbling and carcass defects such as dark cutting beef and blood splash. The standards are applied to determine the quality of the product, and are not a reflection of wholesomeness, which is determined by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) prior to the grading process. Beef producers, packers, wholesalers, food manufacturers, food service operators, food retailers, and consumers rely on USDA’s voluntary beef grading services to ensure that requirements are met for quality and other factors. USDA grading offers an independent third-party opinion on product quality based on the USDA requirements to help producers market their products and assures buyers that the quality meets or exceeds those standards. For more information, contact Chad Nelson at chad.nelson2@usda.gov or at (402) 281-4704. ### USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Find Your Path at the Bureau of Land Management in Oregon and Washington

Home Info Press Releases Press Releases The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, June 16-17, 2026

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, June 16-17, 2026