AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDOJ Leadership Shake-Up: The Senate confirmed former Trump lawyer Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general in a 50–49 vote, with Democrats and some Republicans warning the Justice Department could be politicized. Drug Pricing Push: Congress advanced the INSULIN Act to cap private-insurance insulin costs at $35 a month and target FDA citizen-petition tactics that can delay cheaper generics and biosimilars. Elections & Power: Lawmakers are moving toward giving Trump broad tariff authority, while debate continues over how the administration may shape the midterms. Iran Tensions at Hormuz: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only on Tehran’s terms, as U.S. and regional diplomacy tries to set up a “safe” shipping route. Wildfire Crisis: Utah hit 505,000+ acres burned for the second time ever, though monsoons could slow fires. Immigration Detention Scrutiny: Protesters rallied at Delaney Hall in Newark after reported detainee deaths, as New Jersey’s attorney general investigates GEO Group. Energy & Jobs: NASA highlighted Idaho National Laboratory’s role in nuclear power for space, while a Massachusetts pension fund reported record gains.
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