AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRussia and Ukraine: President Donald Trump waived additional tariffs and sanctions on major buyers of Russian oil, a move that gives India temporary relief and drew criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky said U.S. and Ukrainian negotiating teams may meet next week. Federal Finances: The U.S. deficit reached nearly $2 trillion in fiscal 2026. Net interest costs hit $1.05 trillion—about $2.9 billion a day—as debt climbed to $40 trillion. Election Battles: With midterms nearing, the Justice Department’s challenge to California mail ballots is raising concerns about federal pressure on election officials. Campaigns are also sharpening around affordability and control of Congress. Omar Investigation: Federal agents seized Rep. Ilhan Omar’s phone and subpoenaed relatives as part of an investigation into her immigration paperwork; her attorneys are seeking the return of seized property. Iran Conflict: U.S. Central Command says roughly 97% of ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz without being hit, though an Iranian projectile struck a container ship that later sank. AI Power Demand: The government is offering up to $4.4 billion in loans to restart three closed nuclear plants, supplying electricity amid rising demand from data centers.
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