AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoU.S.-Iran Tensions: Trump says the U.S. is “taking over” the Strait of Hormuz as Iran rejects any U.S. role and warns cooperation would be “an act of war,” while fresh strikes and counterstrikes keep oil markets jumpy. Foreign Policy & Courts: The Trump administration is moving to isolate the International Criminal Court, weighing tools like travel bans, visa revocations, sanctions, and diplomatic pressure. Crime & Justice: In Southern Texas, Aaron Reitz was sworn in as U.S. Attorney, promising a hard line on violent crime, trafficking, corruption, and fraud. Cyber & Congress: Lawmakers are racing toward August recess on AI security and a stalled surveillance authority fight. Energy & Costs: Virginia became the first state to tax data-center electricity use, adding to growing backlash over power bills and local impacts from the AI buildout. Climate & Health: A major heat wave is pushing dangerous temperatures across much of the Mountain West and Plains, with record highs possible. Native Communities: Big tech is mapping dozens of data-center projects near or on tribal lands, raising concerns about water, power, and permitting pressures. Politics: The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham at 71 is already reshaping South Carolina’s Senate-seat scramble and broader Trump-era alliances.
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