AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoU.S.-Iran Pressure Campaign: With the Iran war hitting six months, Trump signals a shift toward heavier economic pressure and sanctions, even as concerns grow about depleted U.S. munitions and readiness. Canada Feud Escalates: Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America” sparks backlash across the border and online, with MapQuest refusing to comply and Canada’s leaders pushing back. Immigration & Enforcement: New York’s ban on local police doing federal immigration work (287(g)) takes effect and is immediately challenged in court; the U.S. also deported 57 people to Haiti amid rising scrutiny. Middle East Energy & Markets: The Strait of Hormuz remains a key risk point as Gulf exports recover, while the U.S. weighs major, legally risky long-term access to Venezuelan oil fields. Space & Science: Artemis II astronauts received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, and Trump called into the ISS from NASA Mission Control. Tech & Security: The State Department designated an Italy-based hacker collective as a global terrorist group tied to left-wing extremist networks. Travel & Costs: AAA warns U.S. gas prices are poised to top $4 a gallon in August as the Iran war keeps pressure on fuel markets.
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