AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoD.C. Medical Examiner: Sen. Lindsey Graham’s office says the District of Columbia’s chief medical examiner found his preliminary cause of death was an aortic dissection tied to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with the death certificate still pending toxicology and microscopic testing. National Politics: President Trump ordered U.S. flags lowered to half-staff in Graham’s honor through July 18, as tributes poured in and attention turned to South Carolina’s process for a temporary replacement and a special primary. Local Governance: The D.C. Council will hold a public hearing on a bill that could pave the way for commercial autonomous vehicles and robotaxis, including permit rules and plans for first-responder interactions. Election Pressure: A federal letter from DOJ’s civil rights lead to state election officials is drawing pushback, with critics saying it’s an attempt to intimidate officials over noncitizen voting enforcement. Health Policy: New filings show ACA insurers in the District and other states seeking double-digit premium increases for 2027 as enrollment continues to sag.
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