AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoD.C. Planning Fight: The National Capital Planning Commission asked for more details on President Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch near the Lincoln Memorial, focusing on air-travel navigation impacts, height justification, lighting, and traffic as public concerns mount. Energy & Data Centers: D.C. is seeking “intervenor” status on a data center application, signaling the city wants a formal seat at the table as power and permitting pressures grow. AI & National Security: House lawmakers held a hearing on positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities, while another letter pressed the FBI and PCAST for answers on alleged foreign influence campaigns aimed at slowing U.S. AI and data center buildout. Clean Energy Oversight: A GAO finding backed claims that the Energy Department violated spending law by steering clean-energy R&D funds toward priorities favored by Secretary Chris Wright. College Sports Policy: Senators heard testimony on the Protect College Sports Act amid warnings that women’s and Olympic programs are being cut as schools struggle with football and basketball spending. Local Industry & Trades: NAWIC highlighted support networks for women in construction and trades, emphasizing education and inclusion.
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