AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoJustice Shake-Up: President Trump fired Seattle’s newly appointed U.S. attorney Roger Rogoff less than an hour after he was sworn in, after judges had selected him to fill a vacant post—raising fresh questions about how the administration handles the Senate confirmation process. Fed Watch: In testimony on inflation and central bank independence, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh told lawmakers the Fed aims to restore price stability to its 2% target, while facing pressure over AI’s impact on jobs and whether everyday Americans are being prioritized. Middle East Escalation: The U.S. expanded strikes on Iran, including near Tehran, while Iran retaliated against regional targets and warned of wider conflict; Trump also floated the idea of “wip[ing] out” the IRGC. Israel Aid Rift: More than half of House Democrats, including Massachusetts lawmakers, voted to strip $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel—signaling deepening party splits over Gaza. Trade & Markets: The U.S. moved ahead with 25% tariffs on some Brazilian imports, while the Senate unanimously opposed any clemency for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Tech & Industry: Archer Aviation, BETA Technologies, and Macquarie Capital launched ACES to electrify charging infrastructure for up to 250 U.S. air taxi sites by 2030.
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