AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFederal Labor Economics: A new report says the federal minimum wage has effectively hit its lowest purchasing power in 70 years, calling today’s $7.25 floor an “officially a poverty wage” as inflation and costs keep rising. Government Efficiency Aftermath: Even after DOGE’s planned July 4, 2026 shutdown, the Washington Post reports its influence lingers through people and priorities embedded across the executive branch. AI Power Crunch: A new analysis argues the scarcest, most valuable input in the AI buildout isn’t chips or software—it’s grid power connections for data centers worth hundreds of millions. D.C. Legal/Policy: A D.C. appeals court refused Meta’s bid to block disclosure of internal documents in a DC social media dispute, keeping pressure on transparency. Energy & Infrastructure: UAE investor XRG says it has put $85B into U.S. energy assets, while Nepal’s NEA moves to extend hydropower project deadlines via RCOD categories. Public Health: North Carolina continues tracking cyclosporiasis sources as cases rise, urging food and home safety precautions.
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