AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S.-Iraq Diplomacy: President Trump welcomed Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, signaling Washington expects Baghdad to crack down on Iran-backed armed groups tied to the Popular Mobilization Forces, with the White House also touting closer ties and expanded oil and business opportunities. Offshore Energy & Local Control: BOEM moved forward with an American Samoa ocean mineral lease plan, but the governor holds the only formal 60-day review role before the final notice—despite tens of thousands of public comments opposing the timeline. Agritourism in the DMV: Montgomery County farms are turning visitors into revenue, from animal encounters and events to farm-made goods, helping preserve farmland while meeting demand for a quieter, rural escape. AI + Local Journalism: A new AI startup is funding statehouse reporting by hiring local journalists and feeding their work into a model for corporate subscribers—an uneasy mix of media and tech. Energy Policy in Congress: House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie announced a full committee markup of 29 bills, including grid, transmission, pipeline safety, and AI data center cost measures. Consumer Watch: Retail sales cooled in June as shoppers spent less on gasoline, even as overall prices eased.
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