AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIran Sanctions Push: The U.S. Treasury unveiled “Operation Economic Outcast,” expanding secondary sanctions and designating nearly 60 Iran-linked entities, with Scott Bessent warning no country or company is exempt. Trade War Fallout: Canada is weighing power-export retaliation as Trump’s 50% tariffs hit, while Ottawa vows “dollar-for-dollar” counter-tariffs starting Sept. 8. Immigration & Public Safety: A DHS watchdog says fentanyl investigations and seizures fell after immigration enforcement priorities pulled agents away. Elections & Voting Rules: USPS proposed new mail-in ballot verification steps, adding barcode-linked voter info and a federal portal, pending court action. Courts & Accountability: A Pennsylvania aide was sentenced to 4–8 years for forging signatures on 2022 U.S. House nominating petitions. Sports: Presidents Cup automatic qualifiers for Team USA were finalized, led by Scottie Scheffler. Local Power Rights: Georgia Power’s use of eminent domain is drawing fresh backlash over private land seizures.
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