AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIran Talks & Hormuz Tensions: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says a deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz could come “today or tomorrow,” while Qatar reports diplomatic efforts are ongoing and a vessel was hit in the strait amid mixed signals. Michigan Primary Watch: Democrats head to the polls Aug. 4 in a high-stakes Senate race between Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed, a contest that could shape the party’s Senate hopes. Epstein Files Fallout: In a Senate debate, Seth Moulton pressed Sen. Ed Markey over Markey’s name appearing in newly released Epstein-related Justice Department files; Markey denies knowing Epstein. Trade & Tariffs: Canada-U.S. trade talks ramp up in Washington as the Aug. 19 tariff deadline nears, while Oregon economists estimate Trump tariffs worsened the state’s slowdown and contributed to a $442 million budget hit. Diplomatic Footprint: The Trump administration plans to close five smaller U.S. consulates/mission posts in Africa, Asia and the Western Hemisphere, citing savings. Economy & Markets: Japan’s weak yen is flagged as a potential disruptor for Hawaiʻi tourism, and McDonald’s U.S. sales growth slows as execution issues undercut its value push. Politics & Appointments: A Senate committee advances Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination after written assurances about the anti-weaponization fund.
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