AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoWhite House Ballroom Fight: A divided D.C. appeals court ordered Trump’s team to stop building a $400M White House ballroom, saying Congress hasn’t approved it; Trump vowed to appeal to the Supreme Court. Senate Shutdown Watch: The Senate is scrambling to finish votes before a five-week recess, with Farm Bill progress stalled and lawmakers trying to line up spending, college sports, and Todd Blanche’s AG nomination. Russia/Iran Sanctions: The Senate passed Lindsey Graham’s sweeping Russia sanctions bill, with major tariff threats for countries buying Russian energy, and it now heads to the House. Birthright Citizenship Push: Trump signed new executive orders targeting “birth tourism” and tightening birthright citizenship rules, setting up likely legal challenges. Economy & Work: New reporting highlights a cooling labor market and job losses, while another analysis argues young-worker shortages could ease later this century. Immigration & Courts: Two Indiana women sued the federal government over Jan. 6 prosecutions, seeking at least $1M each. Foreign Policy Flashpoints: U.S. plans $1B security aid for Colombia’s new president; Iran-Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz routes continue amid broader regional tensions.
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