States 2026

• A Cyclosporiasis outbreak has been reported across 17 states, with 145 confirmed cases of the gastrointestinal disease caused by the Cyclospora parasite. • The CDC has issued an alert to health care workers to ensure rapid diagnosis and proper response, as the infection spreads via contaminated food or water. • This outbreak is critical for infection prevention and control (IPC) teams to manage, as timely identification is necessary to protect patients and contain the spread.

• The U.S. Department of Justice seized more than 1,000 internet domains used for the unauthorized streaming of FIFA World Cup Finals matches. • The operation took place across three separate actions, including the seizure of nearly 400 sites by the end of last month, to combat violations of U.S. copyright law. • This crackdown aims to protect intellectual property rights and disrupt illegal broadcasting networks that undermine official tournament partnerships.

• The CDC, FDA, and state and local health departments are investigating multiple outbreaks of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis across several U.S. states in 2026. • Authorities are working to identify the specific sources of the infections, though they warn that the actual number of cases is likely higher than reported due to frequent underdiagnosis. • This health advisory provides critical guidance to clinicians, laboratorians, and public health departments to improve the recognition, diagnosis, and reporting of the parasite.

• Congress has returned from recess to prioritize bipartisan healthcare legislation, specifically targeting prior authorization reform and the expansion of remote patient monitoring. • Key legislative goals include extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits to maintain insurance affordability for millions of Americans. • Regulatory updates from CMS and the FDA introduce critical changes to 340B drug pricing policies and hospital outpatient payment systems.

• The CDC, FDA, and local health departments are investigating multistate outbreaks of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis across the U.S. in 2026. • Officials are working to identify the specific food or water sources causing the infections, noting that the actual number of cases is likely higher due to underreporting. • This health advisory provides critical guidance to clinicians and laboratorians to improve the recognition, diagnosis, and reporting of the parasite.

• The EEOC has released its draft Strategic Plan for FY2026-2030, which prioritizes internal organizational improvements over new policy changes. • The U.S. Senate is currently preparing to confirm Keith Sonderling as the new Secretary of Labor. • The June 2026 jobs report indicates a cooling labor market, with payroll gains falling significantly below expectations.

• The Supreme Court addressed critical election and redistricting issues in cases including Malliotakis v. Williams, LULAC v. Abbott, and Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections. • Rulings on redistricting cases from New York and Texas indicate that state legislators maintain significant leeway to pursue partisan advantages when drawing district lines. • In the Bost case, the Court examined the legal standing of political candidates to challenge state laws governing the administration of elections.