AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMiddle East Escalation: The U.S. launched a new wave of strikes on Iran as Trump moves to reinstate a Strait of Hormuz blockade and a 20% toll, while Iran retaliated against U.S. allies and shipping—raising fears the interim ceasefire is collapsing and global energy markets could get hit again. Diplomacy Under Strain: A Financial Times report says Trump’s overhaul of the State Department has left many ambassador posts unfilled and shifted influence toward political appointees, reshaping how negotiations get handled. Legal Spotlight: Todd Blanche heads into his attorney general confirmation hearing amid scrutiny over loyalty to Trump, DOJ investigations, and handling of major cases including Epstein-related files. Public Health & Travel: U.S. citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo face a 21-day outside-the-country requirement for commercial flights as Ebola concerns grow. Energy Shift: For the first time, solar supplied more U.S. electricity than coal in May, signaling renewables’ continued climb. Economy & Markets: June’s U.S. budget deficit jumped to $120B, driven largely by tariff refund reversals after a Supreme Court ruling. Tech & Industry: IMTS 2026 highlights manufacturing momentum as orders rise and productivity improves, while Nvidia tightens AI-chip sales in Asia amid tougher China export enforcement.
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