AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSupreme Court & Elections: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled states can count mail ballots received after Election Day if they’re postmarked by Election Day, a decision that keeps many D.C. and state rules intact ahead of the 2026 midterms. Federal Agencies & Oversight: In a separate ruling, the Court expanded President Trump’s power by allowing him to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, while blocking him from removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook—raising fresh questions about how independent agencies operate. Energy & Grid Security (D.C. focus): House Energy and Commerce leaders advanced and celebrated a package of bills aimed at hardening the electric grid and improving cybersecurity, including the SECURE Grid Act and rural utility cyber support, with more committee markup scheduled. Local Governance & Ethics: A D.C. ethics dispute is in the spotlight, with claims of conflict in an ethics case involving the city’s ethics counsel and a DOJ attorney. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Coverage also highlights D.C.-area operational planning, including Metro summer Red Line closure tracking, plus broader infrastructure and utility reliability concerns.
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