AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoFederal Courts & Elections: A federal judge blocked a Trump plan that would have let the USPS refuse to carry some New Jersey vote-by-mail ballots, expanding an earlier ruling nationwide and keeping states’ existing mail-voting rules in place ahead of the midterms. D.C. Public Safety: A one-year look at Trump’s National Guard and federal policing push in Washington points to a sharp homicide drop—down about 43.9% in the first half of 2026 versus 2025—according to major-city police data. Local Crime: Prince George’s County police announced charges tied to a multi-jurisdiction organized retail theft ring, alleging hits on more than 100 businesses and over $500,000 in stolen goods. D.C. Legal Drama: The White House has asked DOJ to consider reviving the dropped Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn, after prosecutors said evidence didn’t meet the standard for charging. Community & Culture: Bombas opens its first DC retail store in Georgetown this Friday, with “exclusive Crab Socks” for the first 150 customers. Odds & Ends: Powerball climbed to an estimated $1 billion for tonight’s drawing.
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