AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMidterm Showdown: The Trump administration sued California, seeking to block counting mail ballots from voters it labels “likely” noncitizens. State officials questioned the security of the password-protected list, which arrived on a thumb drive with the password on a sticky note. The case adds to concerns that Trump’s attacks on election integrity could fuel challenges to November’s results. Rising Costs: September inflation hit 3.7% year over year, driven largely by higher energy prices. Social Security benefits are set to rise 3.6% in 2027, but retirees may find the increase quickly eaten up by household expenses. Iran Escalation: Reports say the U.S. military has drawn up options for strikes on Iranian nuclear and energy sites, including use of the “Mother of All Bombs.” Trump has also said Washington may have gone too far in targeting Iran’s leadership. Crypto Scrutiny: A former White House crypto adviser faces questions over millions of dollars his firm received from Tether while he helped shape stablecoin legislation; he later joined the company. Business and AI: A Wharton survey found 91% of employees at large U.S.-based companies use AI more than weekly, while 28% say it is embedded in core workflows.
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