AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWhite House Power Struggle: A D.C. appeals court upheld a halt to Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, saying above-ground work can’t proceed without Congress’s approval, while allowing limited below-ground construction as the administration weighs a Supreme Court appeal. Russia Sanctions Push: The Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act with overwhelming bipartisan support, targeting Russian leaders, banks, and the “shadow fleet,” and authorizing steep tariff pressure on major Russian energy buyers as it heads to the House. Immigration Detention Fight: Sen. Katie Britt unveiled a bill to expand federal detention authority when deportation can’t happen right away, aiming to close limits tied to the Zadvydas v. Davis ruling. Texas Senate Race Under Scrutiny: New polling shows Democrat James Talarico leading Ken Paxton in a tight Texas U.S. Senate race, while voter-registration allegations from major outlets cloud both campaigns. Economy Hits Trump Ahead of Midterms: July job growth missed expectations as employers cut 23,000 jobs and revisions slashed prior months, with the unemployment rate falling mainly because people left the labor market. Arctic Defense Drills: U.S. Northern Command staged layered Arctic operations in Alaska, integrating fighters, long-range fires, radar, and Arctic-trained troops to counter high-end threats. California Housing Reality Check: A new analysis finds Californians typically become homeowners at 47—well later than the national average—driven by high prices, mortgage rates, and slow homebuilding.
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