AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoImmigration & Border Enforcement: The U.S. Senate passed a roughly $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill after weeks of delays, sending it to the House next week; the marathon vote also exposed GOP rifts over Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. Surveillance Powers: The Senate blocked extending a key intelligence surveillance program tied to FISA after backlash over Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, pushing a new attempt to next week. Ukraine Aid: The House passed a new Ukraine aid package, setting up a Senate showdown over military financing and sanctions. White House/AI: A long-running dispute with AI firm Anthropic appears to be easing as the company prepares for an IPO, though the Pentagon’s supply-chain blacklist fight continues in court. Cuba Pressure: The U.S. imposed fresh sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and others, as Cuba reports worsening blackouts and shortages and new payment limits hit Visa and Mastercard use. Texas Education: Texas education officials are set to vote on proposals expanding Christianity in classrooms, including revised social studies standards and a required reading list. Voting Rights: The Supreme Court left Alabama’s congressional map in place despite findings it discriminates against Black voters, narrowing options for minority voters nationwide.
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