AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S. Senate Confirmation: Sen. Bill Cassidy says his deciding vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general was “almost” a no, after intense 48 hours and concerns tied to an IRS tax immunity deal for Trump and his family; Blanche ultimately cleared a 50-49 vote with Maine’s Susan Collins and Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski voting no. Maine Crime/Community: A Damariscotta woman, Bethany Hancock, was found dead in Biscay Pond after being reported missing; officials say the death isn’t considered suspicious and the investigation continues. ICE Body Cameras: ICE says it will equip every field officer and agent with body cameras by end of August, while facing renewed scrutiny after fatal shootings in Maine and Texas and questions about when footage is released. Maine Politics: Democrats continue backing Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson despite a report alleging he fathered children with his second cousin, with lawmakers saying they haven’t seen the claims. Education Policy: The Trump administration is expanding state control of federal education dollars via waivers, including Vermont, Maine, and others.
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