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Attorney General Pam Bondi directed a U.S. Attorney to present evidence to a grand jury on the intelligence community’s assessment of Russia’s involvement in the 2016 U.S. election. (WSJ.)
The Department of Homeland Security on Friday posted grant notices stating that it would deny funds to states or cities that boycott Israeli companies. On Monday, it posted a new version of the grant notices that did not include the anti-boycott provision. (Reuters.)
Some federal judges have expressed that they will no longer give deference to routine assertions from the government in light of recent conduct from DOJ attorneys. “High deference is out; trust but verify is in,” said Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui (D.D.C.) (NYT.)
Amanda Teuscher discussed the recent rise in FOIA denials, delays, and office closures and how this trend weakens the public’s check on executive branch corruption and waste. (Just Security.)
Pending Interim Order Applications Involving the U.S. Government in the Supreme Court
National Institutes of Health, et al. v. American Public Health Association, et al.: Government filed application on July 24 to stay district court order that prevented the National Institutes of Health from canceling grants that, according to the administration, are related to DEI and “gender ideology.” APHA respondents filed response in opposition to government’s application for a stay. Government filed reply in support of application for a stay.