AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMiddle East Escalation: The U.S. and Iran traded strikes again as the Hormuz fight intensified, with reports of bridges, energy and other infrastructure hit and Iran warning of an “all-out offensive” if attacks continue. Kuwait Retaliation Fallout: Kuwait said it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones and reported fires and damage at oil and desalination-linked facilities after Iranian attacks. Hong Kong Policy Shift: The U.S. let its Hong Kong national emergency expire, but said other parts of the executive order remain, leaving special status not restored. Wildfire Smoke Tariffs: President Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke, escalating a dispute as U.S. lawmakers criticized Canada’s fire response. California Jobs: California’s unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in June, with job gains led by private education and health services. AI Safety for Kids: Common Sense Media says Google’s AI Overviews pose “unacceptable risk” to children and can’t be turned off. Local Governance & Health Access: Indiana is set to expand rural broadband to about 123,000 homes and businesses under BEAD, while California telemedicine rules still block some out-of-state follow-ups.
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