AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCapital Politics: Sen. John Cornyn flexed against President Trump by holding up ambassador nominees until more than $270 million for PEPFAR was released, a rare move that comes after Cornyn lost his own GOP primary. Foreign Policy Rift: A Reuters report says Democratic support for Israel is eroding as Gaza and the Iran war strain party unity, with more Democrats backing limits on aid than in past years. Florida Executions: Florida carried out two lethal injections in one day—former police officer James Duckett and 80-year-old Dominick Occhicone—marking the first double execution in more than 60 years and the first in nearly a decade for two on the same day. Local Governance & Cost of Living: Miami-Dade commissioners face a November vote on an independent pay review for county commissioners, while a separate property-tax amendment fight threatens major cuts to services if approved. Elections & Schools: Leon County School Board approved a tentative 2026-27 budget in a 4-1 vote, and sample ballots are being mailed ahead of the Aug. 18 primary. Immigration Fallout: South Florida’s Haitian community is bracing as TPS ends, with job and stability fears rising.
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