AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMidterms & the economy: A new NBC News poll shows President Trump’s approval at 41% and 55% of voters saying his policies have hurt the economy, with gas prices tied to the Iran war driving frustration as early voting ramps up. Gas prices in North Carolina: GasBuddy reports the lowest midgrade price in Vance County at $4.19 for the week ending Sept. 12, while the state average for midgrade sits at $4.35. Trump campaign strategy in NC: Republicans are debating whether Trump helps or hurts in competitive districts after he rallied in Gastonia for Senate candidate Michael Whatley, while some GOP candidates quietly downplayed Trump on their websites. FBI & AI claims: FBI Director Kash Patel says the bureau increased its AI use by 605% and used it to help prevent school shootings, including in North Carolina—sparking debate over what the figure means and how AI is being used. Local law enforcement: A Cary police chase ended with a wanted man’s arrest after a domestic disturbance call, though police said there was no evidence of assault at the scene. Courts & public records: A North Carolina Judicial Branch shift to cloud storage is criticized as moving public court history into profit-driven, paywalled systems.
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