AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSupreme Court, Elections: In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court let states count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day as long as they’re postmarked by then—upholding Mississippi’s postmark-and-grace-period approach and dealing a blow to Trump-backed efforts to force a hard receipt deadline. Supreme Court, Presidential Power: The court also expanded Trump’s ability to fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning a decades-old limit—while blocking him from firing Fed governor Lisa Cook for now. Health Care, LGBTQ: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi reversed course on covering two PrEP medications (Descovy and Apretude) after a complaint and public pressure, even as the insurer faced scrutiny tied to “alternate lifestyles” remarks. Environment, Data Centers: Trump’s Justice Department moved to dismiss a NAACP Clean Air Act lawsuit targeting xAI’s data center near Memphis, arguing the case could threaten national security. Public Safety: Jackson police arrested two men tied to a triple homicide that killed a 2-year-old toddler along with her mother and aunt. Local/Community: The Rotary Club of Murray’s free summer concert series brings back the Wheelhouse Rousters to Murray’s Central Park. Business/Industry: Cal-Maine Foods reached an agreement with DOJ and 17 state attorneys general over claims tied to egg pricing and compliance measures.
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