AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDOJ Leadership: Senate Republicans confirmed Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general, as the Justice Department continues its push on voting-related efforts and election interference claims. Local Politics & Courts: A federal judge rejected the SPLC’s bid to toss the Trump administration’s fraud case, calling the group’s “vindictive” prosecution argument insufficient and criticizing the heated legal rhetoric. Public Safety: Alabama’s Geneva County circuit clerk Ashley Powell was arrested on ethics charges tied to using her office for personal gain, including more than $93,000 in public funds. AI & Energy Debate: Rep. Terri Sewell backed a temporary pause on large AI data center construction while Congress writes federal safeguards, citing water, energy, and community impacts. Health Watch: A rare “flesh-eating” bacteria outbreak in Louisiana has killed five this year, with officials urging caution around warm coastal waters and raw shellfish. Sports & Community: Alabama football kicked off fall camp with a new defensive-line focus on size and physicality, while Montgomery-area fans also got a reminder of the Aug. 11 Hale County GOP primary.
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