AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDefense Funding Fight: Sen. Patty Murray signaled Democrats won’t back Pete Hegseth’s $87B+ Iran-war supplemental, warning against “rubber-stamping” more spending without a plan. Courts & Federal Power: The D.C. Circuit upheld HHS authority tied to 340B rebate plans, a win for federal regulators in drug-pricing oversight. Election Integrity & Voting Access: A D.C. Circuit ruling backed USPS authority in a mail-ballot dispute tied to citizenship checks, keeping the pressure on states’ voter-roll practices. ICE Enforcement: DHS reported issuing about $84B in civil fines to illegal immigrants, collecting roughly $1.2B so far, as ICE highlights arrests of people it says are serious criminals. Local Governance: D.C. is seeking public participation on boards and committees, while other cities push community safety events like National Night Out. Policy & Economy: A new antitrust enforcement report argues the U.S. has swung ideologically, harming competition and consumers. Trade: Trump’s new Canada tariffs face possible court challenges, with experts saying the legal footing may be tougher than critics assume.
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