AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCHIPS Quantum Push: Quantum stocks jumped after a Wall Street Journal report said the Trump administration is preparing to award $2 billion in CHIPS Act grants, with IBM slated for about $1 billion and startups like Diraq getting $38 million—another sign Washington is betting on quantum to bolster national security and industry. Federal Courts & Claims Fight: Lawmakers are moving to block implementation of Trump’s nearly $1.8B “anti-weaponization” fund, arguing eligibility rules are too vague and could reward political allies. Defense Diplomacy: The Pentagon is “pausing” a decades-old U.S.-Canada defense board, a sharp rebuke aimed at closing the gap between rhetoric and real military capability. Education & Civics: Massachusetts eighth graders are invited to a “We Declare!” video challenge tied to the Declaration of Independence’s 250th anniversary. Cost of Living: Higher fuel prices are nudging Americans toward shorter, local trips over Memorial Day. Local Governance: San Francisco is setting aside $34M to keep residents enrolled in Medi-Cal and CalFresh as new work requirements loom.
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