AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHousing & DC policy: Mayor Muriel Bowser says new legislation could be coming to protect affordable housing and modernize eviction and short-term rental rules, including a 60-day eviction case hearing timeline and clearer authority for D.C. police to remove guests who overstay. Courts & housing enforcement: D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb sued two Northwest landlords over alleged extreme disrepair and failure to reimburse the District after a September 2024 gas explosion displaced tenants. National economy: The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law overnight after Congress sent it without Trump’s signature, aiming to speed housing reviews and limit certain investor activity. Federal finance: A report says the IRS modernization push was reversed after Trump and DOGE actions, with major staffing losses and a rougher tax season for millions. DC landmark & tourism: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained again for additional repairs after algae and peeling paint, disappointing July 4 visitors. Local business pulse: D.C. neared record tourism levels for July 4 festivities, boosting optimism for hotels, restaurants, and bars. Sports & local economy: Brewers lefty Kyle Harrison went on the 15-day injured list with forearm tightness. Markets: Fed minutes show officials split on whether inflation will cool or stay elevated, with AI investment cited as a potential pressure point.
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