AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoKids Act & Privacy: The U.S. House passed the KIDS Internet and Digital Safety Act, but critics say it effectively pushes age-gating/age verification that could force platforms to collect sensitive ID data and increase privacy risk for everyone. Drug Enforcement (Ireland): Cork police seized about €592,000 in drugs in a Cobh operation—€108,000 cannabis and €484,000 cocaine—leading to charges and a court appearance. Drug Enforcement (U.S.): Kentucky authorities say five people were charged after a meth investigation turned up meth, fentanyl, and marijuana during a Paducah-area search. Court Case (U.K.): A Clements man in Maryland faces charges after deputies allege he swallowed suspected cocaine during a traffic stop and was later found with more cocaine. Driving Under the Influence (U.K.): West Mercia Police report a Mercedes driver was arrested after allegedly inhaling laughing gas and testing positive for cannabis, with reminders that drug-driving carries serious penalties. Politics & Cannabis Lobbying (U.S.): Major cannabis firms reportedly donated millions to Trump-aligned super PACs, highlighting a growing lobbying push alongside broader GOP outreach. Rescheduling Fight (U.S.): MMJ International claims the DEA blocked its participation in a rescheduling hearing, then a DEA scientist testified on a factual gap MMJ says should have been addressed.
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