AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoU.S. Senate Shake-Up: Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a “brief and sudden illness,” with a preliminary finding pointing to an aortic dissection tied to heart disease. The Senate reconvenes Monday as flags go half-staff and lawmakers plan tributes, while South Carolina’s governor moves toward a temporary replacement and a special GOP primary is set for Aug. 11. Middle East Escalation: The U.S.-Iran fight keeps widening around the Strait of Hormuz, with new U.S. strikes and Iran firing ballistic missiles at regional targets; flights were disrupted as interceptions were reported. Climate + Heat Crisis: A major heat dome is pushing dangerous temperatures across the West and central U.S., with tens of millions under heat alerts and some places forecast to hit 110+. Tech + Power Demand: Big tech is mapping data center projects near Native American tribal lands, with federal policy and state bills accelerating the buildout—raising concerns about water and electricity strain. Economy Watch: The CBO says the U.S. is paying about $24B a week in debt interest, as total debt tops $39.4T.
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