AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOil & Diplomacy: Oil prices slid sharply as Trump said U.S.-Iran talks would resume and he postponed a planned strike, easing near-term Strait of Hormuz disruption fears—though traders warned optimism could fade fast. Texas Politics & Oversight: Acting U.S. attorney general Todd Blanche formally ended Trump’s $1.8B “anti-weaponization fund” after negotiations with GOP senators, including Texas Sen. John Cornyn, setting up a Senate Judiciary vote. Public Safety Tech Backlash: Flock license plate cameras are expanding across Texas, and so is an anti-surveillance backlash as lawmakers push for warrant requirements and some residents dismantle devices. Agriculture Biosecurity: New World screwworm remains a Texas and New Mexico concern, with USDA tracking dozens of cases and preparing phased reopening steps for cattle trade. Local Impact: A new Central Texas Food Bank facility in Waco aims to reduce stigma with a more “grocery-like” distribution experience and job training support. Crypto & Elections: The crypto industry is pouring nearly $200M into the midterms, pushing Congress toward stablecoin and broader digital-asset rules before August recess. Texas Loss: Former Rep. Kay Granger, a Fort Worth trailblazer and House Appropriations chair, died at 83.
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