AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoD.C. Fourth of July Security: Mayor Muriel Bowser and interim MPD Chief Jeff Carroll say this year’s America 250 fireworks on the National Mall will run longer than usual, with “TSA-style” security and a major National Special Security Event designation. Supreme Court & Voting Rules: The Court ruled states can count mail ballots received after Election Day if they’re postmarked by Election Day, a win for voter access that undercuts GOP efforts to tighten rules. Supreme Court & Agency Independence: In a split set of rulings, the Court blocked Trump’s attempt to remove Fed Gov. Lisa Cook for now, while upholding Trump’s power to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter—raising fresh questions about independent agencies. Federal Grants for Nonprofits: FEMA announced $300M in FY 2026 nonprofit security grants for faith-based and other nonprofits to harden against terrorism and targeted violence. D.C. Ethics Fight: A former interim U.S. attorney is urging a D.C. federal judge to disqualify the District’s ethics counsel, alleging conflicts in an ethics case. America 250 Politics: Coverage also highlights how the Democratic Socialists of America are pushing leftward politics, with DSA-linked candidates’ momentum drawing attention ahead of the next election cycle.
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