AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoImmigration Enforcement: The Trump administration launched its first major H-1B visa fraud investigation, with the Labor Department inspector general saying subpoenas have already started and fraud is tied to trafficking and worker displacement. Legal & Professional Regulation: The Supreme Court ruled banks can’t blacklist advocates by putting names on the IBA Caution List over negligence claims; only bar councils can discipline lawyers. Health Insurance Costs: A new report highlights how some insurers use copay accumulator programs to keep copay assistance meant to lower specialty drug costs, leaving patients to hit higher out-of-pocket maximums. DC Pop Culture: Otakon 2026 added Yōko Ueda and Nozomi Shimakura as guests, underscoring the District’s ongoing role as a hub for anime and East Asian media events. Tech for Travelers: D-Link rolled out a 5G Wi‑Fi 6 mobile hotspot with an 8000mAh battery aimed at on-the-go connectivity. Local Housing (Massachusetts, not DC): Newburyport Bank recognized graduates with scholarships tied to college and skilled trades, while the state awarded $6.5M for the Newburyport Crossings project.
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