AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSupreme Court & Federal Governance: In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom to keep moving forward, saying a preservation group likely lacked standing—while Chief Justice John Roberts warned the project is “likely unlawful” without congressional approval. Congress & Budget Watch: The House returned from recess with a short agenda focused on passing a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown before the end of September. Election Law & Voting Access: A federal judge in Boston kept blocking key USPS mail-ballot requirements, rejecting the Trump administration’s reading of the Supreme Court’s mail-voting win ahead of the midterms. Media & Transparency: The Treasury Department denied press credentials for some journalists covering a G20 finance meeting in North Carolina, drawing fresh scrutiny of access rules. Tech, Kids & Consumer Protection: Kentucky announced a proposed $358 million multistate settlement with Meta over child-safety claims tied to Instagram and Facebook. D.C. Legal Community: Two D.C. litigation firms announced major attorney hires, underscoring continued momentum in Washington’s legal market. Local Culture: DC JazzFest returns Sept. 2-6, spotlighting the “future of jazz” with major local and international acts.
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