AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMade-in-USA Fight: Columbia Law School researchers say Amazon and Walmart’s AI shopping agents suppress “Made in USA” results and mis-handle country-of-origin claims, echoing Lina Khan’s FTC-style concerns about selective enforcement. Homeland Security Tech: The Pentagon is expanding air-defense production deals, while the U.S. Army and National Guard are pushing counter-drone systems like Anduril to strengthen protection against commercial drone threats. Immigration Enforcement: ICE is intensifying airport arrests and courthouse detentions, fueling community fears and prompting calls for clearer rules and oversight. Justice Department Politics: Trump threatens to pull Acting AG Todd Blanche’s nomination amid GOP dissent from Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, turning DOJ confirmation into a party loyalty test. Foreign Policy in Latin America: An unofficial Trump Venezuela adviser reportedly left his role as Peru’s new foreign minister signals closer U.S. ties and renewed cooperation on crime-fighting. Economy & Markets: U.S. growth cools to 1.5% in Q2 as bond yields jump above 5%, raising alarms about borrowing costs and inflation pressure. Disaster Aid Clash: New Jersey and New York Democrats press Trump to reverse FEMA denials tied to the February blizzard. Death Penalty Update: Alabama schedules a nitrogen-hypoxia blocked execution for September via lethal injection after court setbacks.
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