AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS Political Shock: Trump’s “revenge tour” hits Kentucky today as he tries to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie, a longtime GOP thorn tied to fights over Iran policy, Israel aid, and the release of Jeffrey Epstein files—after Trump already knocked down other internal critics, including Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy. USVI Trade Pressure: Delegate Stacey Plaskett says her office is in active talks with the U.S. Coast Guard and Puerto Rico Ports Authority over Water Spirit Freight’s San Juan docking restrictions, warning of knock-on disruption for goods moving between St. Croix, St. Thomas, Tortola and San Juan. Territorial Tech & Privacy: The FBI is seeking up to $36M for nationwide access to automated license plate reader data, including coverage that explicitly lists the U.S. Virgin Islands. Finance Rules: The OCC finalized a rule preempting state escrow-interest requirements, potentially changing what banks pay on mortgage escrow accounts in multiple states and territories. Local Workforce Tension: Yachting workers in the VI are voicing frustration over alleged discriminatory hiring and work-permit pressure that they say keeps qualified locals out.
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