AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVoting Rights: The Justice Department sued to stop California from counting ballots cast by more than 20,000 voters it says may be noncitizens. Voting groups say the move may violate a court order limiting federal interference in state voter rolls. Border Security: Federal agencies imposed temporary drone restrictions within one nautical mile of the U.S.-Mexico border, up to 400 feet above ground. Local Governance: Tempe’s City Council voted to bar police from using automated license-plate readers, with exceptions. Ethics and Spending: Sen. Roger Marshall sought $4.2 million in federal funding for a project to boost water flow to a Kansas wildlife refuge bordering his ranch. Experts said the project could benefit his property; Marshall has also opposed earmarks. Nonprofit Funding: DHS restored federal funding to Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley after suspending it over recordkeeping concerns. The organization received about $16.2 million in grants for fiscal 2024. Federal Budget: The U.S. deficit rose to nearly $2 trillion, as military, safety-net and interest costs outpaced revenue.
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