AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFed Watch: The Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3.5%–3.75% for a fifth straight meeting, while three officials dissented and warned inflation risks could resurface. Middle East Tensions: New U.S. sanctions target Iran-linked entities accused of extorting ships at the Strait of Hormuz as Iran blocks the lane and the U.S. threatens stronger action after attacks on U.S. forces. Diplomacy: The U.S. is reportedly considering delaying or blocking France’s next ambassador after French public criticism of human-rights issues. Elections & Federal Power: Sen. Tammy Duckworth and allies demand answers on whether armed federal agents could be deployed at polling sites in the 2026 midterms. State Politics & Cost of Living: Florida’s SNAP enrollment keeps falling after federal work-requirement changes, with hundreds of thousands losing benefits. Public Safety/Local Courts: A federal judge struck down Johnston, Rhode Island’s eminent-domain land seizure for a public safety complex. Rankings: U.S. News ranks Louisiana near the bottom and Michigan in the bottom tier. Energy/Jobs: Virginia could become the last early-voting state in 2028 under a proposed DNC calendar.
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