AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBook Bans: A new report says U.S. schools banned nearly 12,000 books in 2025-2026, with PEN America warning that districts are increasingly using AI to flag titles and remove whole swaths. Press Freedom Clash: The White House blocked Politico from traveling on Air Force One, escalating a broader fight over press access after a judge ordered restored credentials. Publishing & Books in Politics: A new book by Sen. Thom Tillis argues his vote confirming Pete Hegseth was his “biggest regret,” adding to the flood of political memoirs shaping the book market. New Releases: Sociologist E.G. Nadeau’s “American Renewal” targets Trump-era politics and offers strategies to strengthen democracy. Industry/Community: The Cherokee Phoenix marks nearly 200 years of publication, continuing to publish in the Cherokee syllabary and record tribal history. Travel Advisors & Perks: ASTA petitions American Express to restore travel-advisor access to cardholder benefits, a move that could affect how trips are booked and managed.
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