AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoD.C. Courts: The D.C. Circuit upheld tax-bribery convictions despite a jury error, while also tossing part of an IAM fund’s $13M liability win—another reminder that local business disputes can turn on appellate procedure. Federal Policy & Business: A Motor Vehicle Modernization Act fight is headed for a House floor vote, with collision shops and unions arguing over whether independent repairers get enough OEM diagnostic and calibration data. Energy & Markets: Chip stocks slid after Samsung’s blowout results still missed expectations, while oil jumped after U.S. strikes on Iran and a revocation of an oil sales permit—signals that geopolitics is still driving costs. Weather & Risk: A severe heatwave across the U.S. and Europe is already killing hundreds and straining hospitals, with many victims reportedly lacking air conditioning. Tech & Space: Axelspace said its GRUS-3 microsatellites launched successfully and first radio signals were received. Local Economy: D.C. Metro reported record ridership around July 4, even as air quality warnings followed fireworks.
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