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National Archives public research facilities in Chicago and the Bay Area are set to close as soon as Oct. 1, raising concerns about where records will be stored and when they will be accessible again.

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On Aug. 4, 2026, the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) hosted a roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.” The roundtable followed significant discussion in Tribal communities regarding the future of prediction markets and their potential impact on Tribal gaming operations under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA).

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On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published 

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• Read more about Defining and putting into practice tribal digital sovereignty

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