AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEthics & Courts: A Trump-appointed federal appeals judge reportedly ran a Washington public affairs firm after taking the bench, raising fresh questions about judicial conflicts. Federal Watch: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool fight keeps escalating: PolitiFact details Trump’s shifting claims while DOJ says faulty renovation—not vandalism—caused damage. Defense & Public Safety: DHS awarded a $1.5B counter-drone contract to 12 companies, aiming to streamline how agencies detect and mitigate drone threats. Energy & Industry: Lufthansa Technik broke ground on a second Philippines widebody MRO site to handle rising heavy-check demand. Biotech & Health: Lineage Cell Therapeutics posted Q2 results and advanced its allogeneic cell therapy pipeline; Oculis also reported Q2 progress in neuro-ophthalmology. Local Business: Rev’d Fitness opens its first D.C. studio in Navy Yard on Aug. 8. Workforce Funding: Missouri opened its Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant for 2026–27 to help adults cover training costs.
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