AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElection Overhaul: Trump ousted the remaining Election Assistance Commission members, leaving the federal elections agency leaderless just before the 2026 midterms. Homeland Security Meets Voting: DHS says states must adopt “election security” rules to get FEMA counterterror grants, including citizenship verification and hand-marked paper ballots. Homelessness Funding Fight: Washington state AG Nick Brown sued to block new HUD homelessness rules that would cut long-term housing dollars and disrupt placements for thousands. Iran Escalation: The U.S. launched new airstrikes; Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks hitting U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, raising fears the ceasefire is slipping. Treasury Sanctions: OFAC targeted Iranian financier Ali Ansari and shadow exchange houses tied to Mojtaba Khamenei’s network. Local Watch: Seattle braces for major I-5 closures this weekend, while Seattle Center debates a makeover after World Cup crowds. Housing Costs: Home prices hit a June record median of $440,600 as sales cool. Tech & Security: UK researchers warn OpenAI’s newest model may share cyber jailbreak weaknesses seen in prior export-control cases.
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