AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWhite House & Courts: AG Todd Blanche defended a White House ban on CNN, MSNBC and Politico access, saying credentials are a “privilege … not a right,” as litigation continues. Press Freedom: ICE/Homeland Security Investigations used secret administrative subpoenas to obtain Minnesota journalist Georgia Fort’s phone records without a judge-approved warrant, a press group says. Energy & Environment: Trump rolled back Biden-era fuel economy rules, easing CAFE requirements to about 1% annual gains (aiming for 34.9 mpg by 2031). Middle East Markets: Trump signaled possible Iran sanctions relief tied to nuclear concessions, helping drive a sharp crude drop. Trade: The U.S. and China agreed to reduce tariffs on $60B of goods after Xi’s visit. Tech & Privacy: Google was hit with a €403M EU privacy fine over historical location-data practices. Health & Science: FDA approved new treatments including Lilly’s Olumiant for pediatric severe alopecia areata and AbbVie’s JUVMO for Parkinson’s. Local Watch: Indiana’s DEI fight is moving into classrooms as school board elections approach. Sports/Community: A body was found on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus near the Alma Mater statue; police said no ongoing threat.
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