AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWhite House Court Fight: A D.C. appeals court blocked Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom construction, saying above-ground work can’t proceed without congressional approval, while allowing underground work to continue. Fed Independence Clash: Reuters reports Trump is moving forward with an attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook after the Supreme Court refused to let him remove her. AG Confirmation Push: GOP Sen. Cassidy cleared Todd Blanche’s path to confirmation for attorney general after signaling he’ll vote yes, despite other GOP holdouts. Immigration Policy: The State Department launched a Dominican Republic pilot requiring some immigrant visa applicants to post a bond tied to “public charge” risk. Economy Watch: July job growth missed expectations as the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs and labor force participation fell, complicating the outlook for rates. Foreign Policy & Sanctions: The U.S. sanctioned Cuba over alleged military cooperation with Russia, China and Iran, and the Senate passed a Russia-and-Iran sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham. Tech & Safety: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is leading a cross-industry AI safety effort focused on risks to critical infrastructure.
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