AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoElection Integrity & Federal Power: Senate Democrats, including Padilla and Schiff, are pushing a 2026 midterm “Election Protection Task Force” plan as Trump allies face scrutiny over foreign interference, misinformation, and federal agents at polling places. Ethics & Insider Trading Fight: At a Senate Finance hearing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Trump’s thousands of stock trades despite Elizabeth Warren’s push for an investigation. Energy & Cost Pressure: Regulators are weighing whether to break up PJM, the nation’s biggest grid operator, as AI-driven data center demand strains supply and drives higher bills. Economy Outlook: The UCLA Anderson Forecast warns Iran-linked oil shocks are now the main inflation risk, with inflation peaking around 4.5%. Health Privacy Clash: ProPublica reports HHS is seeking access to Americans’ medical records tied to RFK Jr.’s autism and vaccine research. Immigration Funding Vote: The Senate begins votes on a bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, with Democrats trying to derail it via amendments. Wildfires: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula faces burn bans and elevated wildfire risk as crews respond to new starts. Defense & War Powers: The House moves to limit Trump’s Iran war powers as tensions continue.
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