AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAffordability Squeeze: Treasury yields hit levels not seen since 2007, pushing the 10-year to about 4.68% and dragging mortgage rates to roughly 6.75%—a direct hit to homebuyers and anyone financing big purchases. Trump vs. IRS: The government agreed to permanently drop tax claims tied to Trump’s IRS fight, a settlement that could sharply limit future scrutiny of his finances. Election Rules Clash: DOJ testimony about implementing Trump’s mail-voting order is now being challenged in court, with lawyers saying sworn statements don’t match what the government is telling judges. Crypto Policy: Trump ordered regulators to streamline rules for digital assets and payment tech, while separate reporting says a CBDC is still being explored behind closed doors. Foreign Policy Flashpoints: Xi Jinping may visit North Korea soon as a mediator, and the U.S. moved to indict Raúl Castro over the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown. Culture & Courts: The “Peanuts” music owner sued multiple parties, including the Interior Department, alleging illegal use of Vince Guaraldi tunes online and in a video game.
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