AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoImmigration Courts: A Biden-appointed judge in Manhattan struck down Trump’s immigrant visa suspension for nationals of 75 countries, saying the policy was “contrary to law” and Rubio exceeded statutory authority—setting up likely appeals and renewed scrutiny of the administration’s immigration crackdown. Trade & Tariffs: The U.S. moved ahead with 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods after talks collapsed, and Canada vowed “dollar for dollar” retaliation, escalating a fresh U.S.-Canada tariff fight. Foreign Policy & Iran: Iran condemned new U.S. sanctions as an “assertion of extraterritorial sovereignty,” while Trump framed the Iran conflict as a “little detour” tied to nuclear threats. Defense Sales: The State Department approved Italy’s purchase of APKWS-II guidance kits to counter drones, a $364 million deal. Health & Food Safety: Alfalfa sprouts are linked to a multi-state Salmonella/E. coli outbreak spanning 15 states, with CDC reporting dozens of cases and hospitalizations. Local & Civic: Arizona’s first voter roll audit using the federal SAVE system flagged 30 non-citizens out of 193,506 registrations, after which officials moved to cancel records. Sports: Serena Williams received a U.S. Open mixed doubles wild card with Carlos Alcaraz for her return. Politics & Loss: Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the first woman to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate, died at 94.
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