federal
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A federal jury convicted U.S. citizen Lu Jianwang of acting as an unregistered foreign agent for China and obstructing justice.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Students age 17 or older can request a distribution of funds when they are enrolled in courses at an accredited institution that accepts federal student aid.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
This issue is especially stark in the U.S., as it is one of the few developed nations where there is no federal, legally mandated paid time off.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
The court pointed to the risks of voter confusion and election administrator difficulties as reasons for federal courts to avoid last-minute changes.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
The law set up the Civil Service Commission to fill thousands of federal government jobs based on applicants' experience and ability, not their political connections.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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