AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection Law: The 9th Circuit shut down a GOP challenge to Nevada’s mail-ballot grace period, saying the Supreme Court’s Watson ruling settled the key question and the plaintiffs lacked standing. Courts & Appointments: A divided 2nd Circuit ruled a Trump-picked U.S. attorney in Albany is unlawfully serving and can’t work on an investigation tied to AG Letitia James. White House Power: Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily lets work continue on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom while the court weighs an emergency appeal. Trade & Tariffs: U.S. and Canadian negotiators met in Washington as a midnight deadline neared for threatened 50% tariffs; details of any deal stayed scarce. Retail & Tariff Refunds: Major retailers reported billions in federal tariff refunds, with Walmart leading at $2.9B, as companies keep much of the windfall. Defense & Security: NYPD got first-time authority under the Safer Skies Act to take down unauthorized drones during the U.S. Open, alongside expanded counter-drone staffing. Higher Ed Policy: The Education Department moved to strip the ABA of its federal law-school accreditor status, escalating a fight over federal oversight. Foreign Policy: The U.S. expanded sanctions on Cuba, targeting ICAP officials and multiple state entities.
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