AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoU.S.-Iran Escalation: The U.S. expanded strikes on Iran early Friday, hitting more bridges and collapsing a tower at a key port as the interim ceasefire collapses and both sides trade attacks tied to control of the Strait of Hormuz. Maritime Pressure: CENTCOM says U.S. forces boarded a commercial vessel attempting to breach a blockade and redirected others, signaling selective enforcement while keeping most navigation open. Election Integrity Fight: Trump’s primetime address renewed claims of election vulnerabilities and foreign interference; Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called the allegations debunked, while West Virginia’s secretary of state said no credible threats were identified. Voter Rolls Controversy: A DHS review cited about 278,000 noncitizens on federal voter rolls, fueling renewed debate over citizenship verification and roll maintenance. State Corrections Staffing: Vermont corrections faces major staffing shortages, with security vacancies around 20% and overcrowding pressures at women’s facilities. Defense & Tech: U.S. approved an $80.1M Switchblade drone sale to Greece and backed Army-Auriga work on electromagnetic weapons to counter drone swarms. Wildfire Smoke: Canadian wildfire smoke pushed hazardous air into U.S. cities, including New York and Chicago, prompting mask and stay-indoor warnings.
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