AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoD.C. Courts & Federal Oversight: A D.C. judge dismissed a felony vandalism case tied to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, dealing a blow to prosecutors after the Trump-linked saga drew national attention. Congress & Elections: The Senate is racing to finish major items before August recess, with election integrity and nominations on the list and crypto regulation (the “Clarity Act”) getting renewed push. Gun Policy Fight: Senate Democrats led by Dick Durbin warned the ATF against a proposed rule that would broaden “safe harbor” protections for interstate firearm transport beyond what Congress intended. Local Governance: D.C. voters are weighing a foie gras ban ballot initiative this fall, as absentee-ballot deadlines for an Aug. 25 runoff primary near. Public Safety & Health: A D.C. Bar-related DOJ lawsuit is sparking “McCarthyism” accusations, while Medicaid cuts elsewhere are fueling disability-rights pressure aimed at Washington.
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