The latest news and resources from Duke Government Relations.
The DC Digest-June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026
- Congress Returns from Recess, Expected Floor Action
- OMB Issues Proposal to Revise Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance
- Senator Warren Requests GAO Investigation Into Education Department Layoffs
- Bill Pulte Named Acting National Intelligence Director
- Hearings This Week
The DC Digest-May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
- FY 27 NDAA Text Released
- NASA Announces Realignment to Accelerate Mission Delivery
- USCIS Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances
- Bipartisan Bill “Protect College Sports Act” Introduced in Senate
- New Appointees to STIB Board, NIST Director Confirmed
- Gabbard Steps Down as National Intelligence Director
- Post of the Week!
The Duke Digest-May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
- Resilience and Optimism at Duke’s 2026 Research Summit
- Oral GLP-1s Without Fasting or Reduced Efficacy
- Where Does Learning First Take Place in the Brain?
- And Much More…
The DC Digest-May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
- Appropriations Update
- NIH Director Testifies in Senate on Proposed FY27 Budget
- Moolenaar, Banks Introduce New Legislation to Restrict Research Collaboration with China
- Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Reaches Consensus on Accreditation
- FAFSA Completion Rate Sets Record
- Associations Raise Concerns About Slow Processing of DACA Renewals
- Post of the Week!
The Duke Digest-May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
- Extreme Heat Is Rising. What Are Duke Researchers Learning About Its Impacts?
- Study Reveals Precise Way To Rewire Brain Circuits And Boost Stress Resilience
- Forbes Names Duke Among ‘Best Employers for New Grads’ in 2026
- And Much More…
The DC Digest-May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
- CNSF Writes Letter Urging Confirmation Hearing for NSF Director
- Department of Education Releases Final Workforce Pell Grant Regulation
- States Sue Trump Administration Over Grad Loan Limits
- Second Week of Negotiated Rulemaking on Accreditation Underway
- Hearings This Week
The DC Digest-May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
- Appropriations Update
- NSB Releases Annual Report on State of U.S. Science and Engineering
- Defense Health Research Consortium Sends Letter in Support of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
- Student Aid Alliance Urges Secretary McMahon to Support Federal Student Aid
- NIH Budget Hearing Next Week
- Post of the Week!
The Duke Digest-May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
- Congrats, Class of 2026!
- A Rare Childhood Disease Finally Mapped
- Introducing Dr. David Zaas, New Duke Health System CEO
- And Much More…
The DC Digest-May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
- Congress Returns from Recess, Markups Continue
- Lawsuit to Stop Department of Education Restructuring Can Move Forward
The DC Digest-May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026
- Professional Groups Prepare to Challenge New Graduate Loan Limits in Court
- Department of Homeland Security Finalizes Regulation Eliminating Duration of Status
- Associations Urge State Department to Accelerate Student Visa Processing
- Education Secretary Linda McMahon to Testify on Department of Education Budget
- Post of the Week!