AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAttorney General Fight: The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general in a 50-49 vote, with Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposing and Bill Cassidy casting the deciding vote, after concerns about DOJ independence and past handling of sensitive matters. War Powers Clash: Senate Democrats led by John Hickenlooper introduced a resolution to force an end to unauthorized U.S. military involvement against Iran, aiming to compel Congress to rein in executive action. Iran Pressure Campaign: The Treasury announced new sanctions targeting crypto exchanges and firms accused of laundering billions tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, as the conflict enters its sixth month. Courts vs Trump: A federal appeals court blocked Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, saying Congress—not the executive—must approve it. Cybersecurity & AI: Top U.S. officials warned AI-driven attacks mean the government and private sector must harden defenses now, not after incidents. Trade & Tariffs: Congress is moving toward broad bipartisan tariff authority that could let Trump impose up to 100% tariffs, after courts blocked earlier trade-war moves. College Sports: The Protect College Sports Act stalled and missed a Senate vote, with leaders promising action when the chamber returns in September. Health Update: Hunter Biden said Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread “into his bones and further.”
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