AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI in Politics: A political ad maker says AI is slashing the cost of attack ads and memes, but “viral” doesn’t guarantee election wins. Elections & Voting Rules: The U.S. Supreme Court backed the Trump administration’s push to let states use voter-verification databases, while California says it won’t participate. China Espionage Case: The FBI arrested Irvine realtor Wanying “Heather” Zhang at LAX, alleging she surveilled Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s son for Chinese officials. Hollywood & Media Business: Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance leadership is set for the merger’s close after a judge cleared a California settlement; Disney also announced another 300 layoffs. California Economy & Deals: J.P. Morgan bought $176.5M in LA-area warehouses; Bank of Hope closed its Manubank unit deal; Total Access Elevator acquired a competitor. Energy & Wildfire Risk: PG&E filed a 10-year plan to underground 5,000 miles of power lines. Public Safety: Two people were killed in a Northridge party shooting near CSUN; Sacramento police investigate the theft of an $80,000 Ben Ali bronze statue. Local Growth: Imperial County selected Advanced Air for Essential Air Service starting Nov. 1.
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