AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoAnti-Weaponization Fund: JD Vance and acting AG Todd Blanche faced tough questions over the $1.776B “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” and both refused to rule out payouts for people accused of assaulting law enforcement, including Jan. 6 rioters—while insisting requests will be reviewed case-by-case and “anybody can apply.” Election Pressure: Trump also escalated the Maryland mail-ballot mix-up into a federal probe demand, claiming fraud without evidence, as voters head into runoffs and primaries across states. China-Russia Signal: In a fresh show of alignment, Putin met Xi in China as the two countries marked the 25th anniversary of their friendship treaty—right after Trump’s own China visit. Global Trade for Tech: The U.S. and South Africa held high-level talks in Johannesburg on potential critical-mineral deals, aiming to reduce reliance on China’s supply grip. Culture & Books: “Taiwan Travelogue” won the 2026 International Booker Prize, with translator Lin King sharing the top prize.
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