AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWhite House Security Incident: A gunman opened fire near the White House Saturday evening; U.S. Secret Service agents killed the suspect in a shootout, and a bystander was also struck. President Donald Trump was inside the White House and was not harmed. Reports identified the suspect as Nasire Best, 21, of Maryland, with authorities citing a violent history and mental health concerns. Iran/Markets Pressure: Trump says an Iran ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is “largely negotiated,” keeping attention on the conflict’s ripple effects—especially gas prices, which are hitting Memorial Day levels not seen in four years. Maryland Business & Jobs: Piedmont Airlines’ MRO pipeline is paying off for two Maryland brothers, while a Maryland small-business program (Business Boost) is helping entrepreneurs move from roadside sales to restaurants. Local Life: Taco Bell’s Baltimore-area approval process continues amid resident traffic-safety concerns, and Whole Foods issued a minestrone soup recall in multiple states including Maryland.
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