AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMidterm Battleground: With the Nov. 3 election nearing, economic anxiety is shaping campaigns across the Midwest. Trump adviser Kevin Hassett called the economy “the best we’ve ever seen,” even as September job growth was reported at just 29,000 and high costs weigh on consumers. Voting Rights: A federal appeals court sounded skeptical of the Justice Department’s bid to set aside California mail ballots it says may have gone to noncitizens, raising questions about federal authority over state-run elections. Energy and Communities: West Virginia officials offered four sites for a potential nuclear-waste storage and research campus without first consulting local residents, prompting backlash. U.S.-Canada Tensions: Washington accused Canadian officials of trying to influence U.S. politics through meetings with Democrats and anti-tariff campaigns; Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the claims as baseless. Senate Stakes: Maine’s close Senate race could trigger the state’s first ranked-choice count in a general election, potentially delaying the result and drawing national attention to the system.
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