AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoU.S.-China Diplomacy: Trump says his Xi meeting was “very productive,” while Xi promises “new strategic guidance,” as the AI label “super intelligence” takes center stage. Ukraine Support: Zelenskyy says Trump pressed China to use influence over Moscow and discusses a possible three-way U.S.-Ukraine-Russia technical meeting. Cost of Living: Social Security’s next COLA is expected to be the biggest hike since 2023, with diesel prices also surging and hitting schools, farmers, and food banks. Defense & Tech: GAO projects Navy shipyard modernization could top $200B; the Air Force begins independent flights of Anduril’s FQ-44A Fury; and the Pentagon can label Anthropic a supply-chain risk after a court ruling. Elections & Policy: Supreme Court restores Trump administration’s mass voter verification database, while Indiana’s 9th District voter guide spotlights competing plans on affordability and healthcare. Business & Courts: Crocs sues Five Below over $7 clogs and charms; McDonald’s rolls out a $8.5B franchise modernization plan that may bring AI ordering. Workforce & Education: Forsyth Tech becomes the first NC college approved for Workforce Pell programs, expanding short-term training for high-demand jobs.
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