AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCuba Pressure Campaign: CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s surprise Havana visit is being read as Washington turning up the heat as Cuba reels from rolling blackouts and fuel shortages; the meeting was confirmed by Cuba and photos were released, while U.S. Justice officials also say an indictment of former President Raúl Castro over the 1990s “Brothers to the Rescue” shootdowns is being considered. Legal Fallout in Wyoming: In a Senate confirmation fight, three federal judges dismissed all nine felony cases against interim U.S. Attorney Darin Smith, staying the order until May 20 for a possible appeal. Coast Guard Search: In Fort Pierce, authorities seized a sailboat tied to the missing wife case of Brian Hooker’s “Soulmate,” as the search continues. Trans Health Policy: Texas Children’s Hospital agreed to create the first U.S. “detransition clinic” under a settlement with Texas AG Ken Paxton, including firing physicians and paying $10 million. Online Safety Push: Meta, Alphabet, TikTok and Snap CEOs were invited back to Capitol Hill to testify on children’s online safety. Gun & Voting Battles: Virginia’s new “assault firearm” ban faces immediate lawsuits, while election reform fights continue across states.
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