AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSenate Leadership Shock: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died at 71 after a “brief and sudden illness,” prompting tributes from Trump, McMaster, and national leaders and immediately raising questions about who fills his seat. South Carolina Replacement Plan: Under state law, Gov. Henry McMaster can appoint an interim successor, while Republicans will hold an expedited special primary (Aug. 11) to choose the nominee for the November ballot. U.S.-Iran Escalation: The U.S. launched new strikes after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran firing missiles at regional allies and warning of further retaliation as negotiations face strain. Foreign Policy Fallout: Iran’s new supreme leader vowed revenge for his father’s death, while leaders across the region weighed the risk of the interim ceasefire collapsing. Tech and Privacy Fight: China warned that some Anthropic Claude Code versions may secretly transmit sensitive user data, urging uninstalling or upgrading. State vs. Big Tech: California and other states seek up to $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict children. Food Security Data Gap: Experts warn Trump’s canceled USDA hunger survey could make it harder to track whether SNAP cuts are increasing hunger. Legal Action on Pandemic Loans: The U.S. filed a False Claims Act case against a cannabis founder over allegedly improper PPP loans and forgiveness.
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