AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPentagon Free-Speech Clash: A retired lieutenant colonel says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s push to silence Sen. Mark Kelly is part of a broader effort to “muzzle” military retirees, even as a judge temporarily blocked attempts to cut Kelly’s rank and pension. Election Integrity Fight: The Trump administration is running millions of voter registrations through DHS databases to check eligibility, critics warn it could wrongly flag and purge valid voters before November. Healthcare Costs: New reporting argues hospital consolidation is driving up prices, with ultrasound and doctor-visit costs higher in hospitals than in independent offices. Housing Pressure: A new analysis finds 65% of U.S. households can’t afford a newly built home at current prices and mortgage rates. Energy Court Battle: Appeals court weighs whether an “energy emergency” justified keeping the J.H. Campbell coal plant open past its planned closure. D.C. Public Safety: Ahead of America 250, officials plan a major surge of National Guard and Park Police patrols.
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