AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSupreme Court Showdown: The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to let construction continue on a $400 million White House ballroom after lower courts said Congress approval was needed, setting up a fast legal fight over presidential power and historic-site rules. Retail & Cost of Living: U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the first decline in nine months, adding pressure as households already face stubborn price highs. Energy Grid Boom: Battery storage is surging—57.6 gigawatt-hours installed in 2025 (a record), and 3.3 gigawatts added in Q1 2026—highlighting how quickly the grid is adapting to new demand. Local Public Safety: Pasadena’s police chief brought a gang-violence turnaround to a Chicago conference, while West Virginia extended a state of emergency in 12 flood-hit counties through mid-September. Politics & Courts: A federal court upheld Trump’s move scrapping the de minimis duty-free rule for goods under $800, and the White House is also pressing for new drone tariffs. Aviation Incident: U.S. investigators said a loose fan blade from a Boeing 737 engine shattered a Ryanair window in Greece, injuring a passenger.
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