AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMidterms & Cash Pledge: At the GOP’s Dallas convention, President Trump promised a “Trump dividend” of $5,000 to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans keep Congress, urging supporters to “pretend” he’s on the ballot; he gave no funding plan, but estimates put the price tag above $1 trillion. Iran War & Energy Pressure: Trump again said the Iran conflict would end after the November vote, as fighting around the Strait of Hormuz disrupts shipping and keeps oil above $100; Iran also accused the U.S. of “economic terrorism” with new sanctions on Iranian airlines. Immigration Enforcement Funding: Indiana State Police is seeking nearly $30M in federal help for surveillance and tools to work with federal immigration authorities. Tech & Security: U.S. prosecutors opened their criminal case against Huawei in Brooklyn, alleging theft, fraud, sanctions violations, and racketeering. AI Policy Clash: The U.S. alleges Chinese AI firms used large-scale distillation to extract capabilities from American models, while OpenAI is pushing Congress for mandatory national AI safety rules. Sports Governance: The SEC’s fight with LSU over eligibility is heating up, with lawmakers blasting the league’s threat to expel the school.
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