AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMiddle East Tensions: President Trump says the U.S. is reinstating a naval blockade tied to the Strait of Hormuz and will charge a 20% fee on eligible cargo, calling the U.S. the “guardian” of the route as Iran and the U.S. trade strikes and both sides dispute whether the strait is open. Defense & Shipping: CENTCOM says sea drones were used in a strike on Iran’s Bandar Abbas naval base, aiming to disrupt maintenance and reduce attacks on commercial shipping. Capitol Hill Shake-Up: After Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, Trump urges South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to appoint Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, as interim senator while a special election process gears up. Courts: A federal judge rebukes Trump’s IRS lawsuit as filed for an “improper purpose,” recommending attorney discipline. Politics & Local Power: Florida lawmakers react to Graham’s death; in California, Rep. Mike Levin endorses Encinitas mayoral candidate Rimga Viskanta. Business & Tech: Morgan Stanley expects U.S. stock gains to broaden beyond tech as earnings roll in; SpaceX shares keep sliding near its IPO price. Health: A Massachusetts man was found guilty for helping export electronics to Iran in violation of sanctions; Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta leads a multi-site peanut allergy trial using a microneedle stamp. Environment & Safety: North Carolina leads the nation in snakebite incidents per capita, though fatalities are rare.
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