AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoU.S.–Iran Escalation: CENTCOM says it will resume blockading Iranian ports Tuesday as Trump reinstates a Strait of Hormuz blockade and a 20% cargo toll, while Iran’s foreign minister warns the U.S. actions jeopardize regional peace and insists Iran will remain the “guardian” of the waterway. Hollywood Merger Fight: California and 11 other states sued to block Paramount Skydance’s $110B Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, arguing it would “extinguish competition” and reduce quality and choices. Senate Shake-Up in South Carolina: Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to finish Lindsey Graham’s term, making her the first woman U.S. senator from SC. Meta Under Pressure: Four states estimate up to $1.4T in penalties against Meta over claims Facebook/Instagram were designed to addict children. Immigration Enforcement Scrutiny: An ICE officer fatally shot a motorist in Maine, with advocates and lawmakers questioning the circumstances amid broader crackdown concerns. Retail/Influencer Commerce: TikTok Shop data highlights Nortiv 8 as the fastest-growing U.S. shoe brand, surging past QVC’s footwear business. AI & Media Policy: EU pushes social media age limits for kids under 13, adding pressure on platforms’ safety claims. Health/Pharma: FDA approved LEQEMBI IQLIK (lecanemab-irmb) as an at-home initiation dose for early Alzheimer’s disease.
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