AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWhite House Press Crackdown: Trump barred CNN, MSNBC’s MS NOW, and Politico from White House access, with reporters saying badges were revoked and vowing legal action over First Amendment rights. Election Security in California: Gov. Newsom signed the Protect Our Polls Act (SB 884), aiming to stop voter intimidation and limit federal arrests near polling places. Health Research Funding Fight: Politico reports Trump wants a new board to steer NIH grant decisions, putting political appointees closer to funding calls. Infant Formula Fallout: Colorado reached a settlement with Abbott over alleged contamination and misrepresentation tied to taxpayer-funded formula purchases. Midterms Pressure Points: Iowa Republicans pushed turnout at a Faith and Freedom Coalition banquet, while Sen. Chuck Grassley urged emergency action on diesel prices as costs squeeze farmers. Foreign Policy & Security: The U.S. issued West Asia travel warnings amid Houthi attacks, and the U.S. approved a $2.68B Ukraine air-defense upgrade. Global Power Moves: Turkey quietly revoked Bank Mellat’s Istanbul license, a move framed as a blow to Iranian financial access.
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