AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDefense & Tech: The U.S. Army is expanding its $750 million UAS Marketplace, letting operational units pick drones, payloads, and software faster instead of waiting for one centralized solution. Trade Deadline: Canada’s PM Mark Carney says he expects to speak with President Trump before Wednesday’s tariff deadline as negotiators meet in Washington to avert new 50% levies. Critical Minerals: American Samoa pushes back on Trump’s critical-minerals push, warning the federal push will likely redirect investment elsewhere. Middle East Tensions: Iran says it may shift to “fully offensive” action around the Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy fails, as the U.S. and Iran face a looming ceasefire framework deadline. Economy & Energy: Exxon and Chevron profits more than doubled amid Hormuz-linked oil spikes, even as U.S. retail data and consumer pressure keep markets cautious. Immigration: North Carolina and other states highlight K-1 fiancé visa impacts as processing backlogs ripple into local housing and services. Local & Weather: Hurricane Lala batters Hawaii with flooding and outages. Courts & Platforms: Meta faces a major federal trial over claims its platforms harmed children.
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