AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Policy: Parkinson’s groups (APDA, Michael J. Fox Foundation, Parkinson’s Foundation) are pushing priorities for the first National Plan to End Parkinson’s as NIH’s public input window closes Aug. 22, with attention also on environmental triggers like paraquat. FDA & Tech in Medicine: Tempus AI won FDA 510(k) clearance for Tempus ECG-PH, its third cleared cardiovascular device, aimed at detecting signs linked to pulmonary hypertension from standard ECGs. Politics: South Carolina’s special Senate runoff Tuesday pits Trump-endorsed Darline Graham against Ralph Norman after no candidate won outright following Lindsey Graham’s death. Trade & Tariffs: Trump says Canada-bound cars and auto parts face 50% tariffs starting Jan. 1, after talks collapsed and tariffs already took effect—raising pressure on border states and consumers. National Security & Campuses: The Pentagon is requiring 30 universities to review Chinese-linked research and partnerships tied to foreign entities of concern. Agriculture & Borders: Mexico resumed live cattle exports to the U.S. after a yearlong halt, starting with controlled shipments through Agua Prieta under USDA protocols. Business & Jobs: Micron opened a 60,000-square-foot training center in Boise to expand semiconductor workforce pathways. Legal & Cannabis: Cannabis MSOs face new class action and RICO claims, while an insurance fight over coverage adds another front.
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