AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLocal Courts: A D.C. court-appointed lawyer, David P. Hayes, was arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse of a disabled client, with allegations that he exploited her during a custody case while promising help. Election & Courts: The D.C. Circuit upheld a federal judge’s decision that Trump’s mail-voting order can’t be blocked yet, setting up more legal fights as the Supreme Court weighs in. Postal Service & Voting Access: With midterms approaching, Democrats and election officials are pressing concerns about whether the Postal Service can process ballots fast enough, while Trump seeks more control over mail balloting. Healthcare Capacity: MedStar Washington Hospital Center closed 11 postpartum beds at a unit that delivers about a third of D.C. babies, raising questions about diversion and staffing. Consumer Safety: The FDA says Lidl recalled Eridanous shortbread cookies sold in D.C. and multiple states due to undeclared allergens. Public Safety & Fraud: New York AG Letitia James and other attorneys general urged the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Customer” rules to curb illegal robocalls.
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