AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStudent Debt Crisis: A new AP look finds record federal student loan defaults: about 9.5 million borrowers—roughly 1 in 5—are now in default after pandemic-era payment pauses ended, with advocates warning of growing hardship and potential wage or Social Security garnishment. South Carolina Politics: The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham has triggered a scramble over who replaces him, with reports saying Senate Republicans face a “legislative train wreck” as they juggle major spending fights, while Trump pushes Graham’s sister, Darline Graham-Nordone, to run for the full term. Foreign Policy: Graham’s last push—bipartisan Russia sanctions targeting major oil and gas purchasers—has gained momentum, with lawmakers saying it could help squeeze Russia’s war funding. Food Safety: Taylor Farms’ shredded iceberg lettuce recall tied to possible cyclospora contamination is expanding across 27 states, urging consumers to throw out affected products. Data Privacy: South Carolina will receive $280,000 from a multistate 23andMe settlement over a 2023 genetic data breach affecting more than 80,000 state residents. Energy & Environment: SC landowners are asking for reconsideration of the PSC-approved Canadys natural gas plant, arguing environmental impacts weren’t properly weighed.
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