AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoD.C. Courts & Elections: The D.C. Circuit temporarily let the U.S. Postal Service move forward with a proposed rule requiring states to verify voter registration data and use ballot barcodes before federal ballots go out, pausing a lower-court block while the case proceeds. National Security: Fresh U.S. airstrikes hit Iran’s Qeshm Island after two U.S. troops were killed in Jordan, with CENTCOM saying another service member is missing and that operations aim to degrade Iran’s threat to commercial shipping. Foreign Policy: Sen. Tammy Duckworth warned China could favor an economic blockade of Taiwan in 2028, potentially using maritime “safety” pretexts to control the strait. Local Governance: D.C. chairs reviewed performance of NGOs operating in the district, directing reporting and oversight. Media & Competition: Oregon and 11 states sued to stop Paramount Skydance’s $110.9B merger with Warner Bros., arguing it would reduce competition and raise prices. Weather & Health: Code Purple/Red air quality alerts returned as wildfire smoke and severe storms threatened the D.C. region.
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