AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCourts & Voting Rights: The 9th Circuit tossed a GOP challenge to Nevada’s mail-ballot grace period, ending a fight that hinged on whether late ballots could still be counted after the Supreme Court’s Watson ruling. Justice Dept & Appointments: A divided 2nd Circuit ruled a Trump-picked U.S. attorney in Albany was unlawfully appointed and can’t help investigate New York AG Letitia James, with DOJ signaling it will push the issue to the Supreme Court. Health & Consumer Safety: Only 15% of eligible Americans say they’ve discussed lung-cancer screening with doctors, while food recalls keep piling up this summer. Law School Oversight: The Education Department moved to strip the ABA of its federal accreditor role, escalating a clash that could affect student loans and bar access. Public Safety & Community: Liberty Dogs held its first leash-passing ceremony pairing veterans with shelter dogs for a PTSD service-dog program. Tech & Payments: Walmart is rolling out Tap to Pay starting Aug. 24 at select stores, aiming for nationwide coverage by end of 2026. Culture & Rights: A lawsuit targets Oura’s sleep-tracking claims, alleging the company oversells what its ring can measure. Defense & History: Navy officials are reportedly weighing renaming a new aircraft carrier originally set to honor Doris Miller, a move sparking backlash.
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