AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMinnesota Senate: Democrats picked progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan as their nominee, beating Rep. Angie Craig, and she’ll face GOP nominee Michele Tafoya after Tafoya won her primary—another high-stakes fight over Israel and party direction. South Carolina GOP Senate: Darline Graham and Ralph Norman advanced to an Aug. 25 runoff for Lindsey Graham’s seat, setting up a key test for the state’s GOP coalition. Wisconsin primaries: Fred Clark won the Dem nod for WI-7, while Republicans chose Michael Alfonso; in WI-6, GOP Majority Whip Tom Emmer cruised to a big primary win. Maternity care access: A March of Dimes report says over 34% of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, with recent closures forcing longer travel and raising risk. Public safety funding: DOJ’s Byrne JAG grants awarded nearly $290M to help states, locals, and tribes fight violent crime. Defense procurement fight: GAO backed the Army’s corrective move in a $251M Amentum order protest. Foreign policy & conflict: Pentagon review says U.S. strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians in 2025. Climate: NOAA reports July was the hottest month on record in the U.S.
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