AGP Executive Report

Health Policy: UK’s NICE expanded access to AbbVie’s ovarian cancer drug Elahere, moving it from trials and private care into NHS funding under a revised cost framework. Education & Disability: A growing push to ban screens in schools is colliding with students’ needs, as families say assistive tech helps kids with dyslexia and other disabilities succeed. National Security & Foreign Policy: Trump’s Iran ceasefire talks look shaky as he seeks changes to a tentative 60-day extension and new nuclear negotiations, with strikes raising fears of collapse. Economy: A Fed Beige Book-style snapshot describes an “E-shaped” economy—luxury spending up at the top while middle- and lower-income households feel squeezed. Agriculture & Biosecurity: USDA confirmed the first U.S. New World screwworm case in decades in South Texas, triggering quarantine and tighter animal movement rules. Trade & Manufacturing: Oklahoma AG sued to block a major aluminum smelter, citing UAE ties and potential harm to cattle interests. Local/Community Health: CMS nursing-home rankings highlight ongoing pressure from an aging population, with many facilities reporting fines/penalties alongside star ratings.

Iran-U.S. Strikes & Markets: Fresh attacks and stalled ceasefire talks pushed oil higher and dragged U.S. and Canadian stocks lower, with investors citing renewed inflation risk. Fed Watch: The Fed’s Beige Book says economic activity is up slightly, but energy costs from the Middle East are still feeding inflation pressures. Inflation Politics: New polling shows Trump’s approval on inflation has fallen sharply across multiple surveys. Trade & Tariffs: The U.S. is proposing forced-labor tariffs of at least 10% on major partners, setting up new fights with Canada, Mexico, the EU and others. Health Care Costs: A new report finds healthcare costs are rising nearly 20% for small and mid-sized employers, squeezing budgets and coverage decisions. Education & Title IX: The U.S. Department of Education warned Colorado’s Jefferson County Public Schools it could face federal enforcement over ongoing Title IX noncompliance. Higher Ed Costs: The University of Memphis voted to raise tuition and mandatory fees for 2026-27. Reproductive Rights: Research highlights how hospital stay policy changes after the 1990s may have shifted female sterilization rates more than earlier civil rights efforts. Local Politics: Rep. Frederica Wilson won’t seek reelection, opening a South Florida House race.

Supreme Court Showdown: The justices race to decide 26 cases this month tied to Trump priorities, including executive-branch firing power, birthright citizenship, and mail-ballot deadlines. Politics & Elections: California’s governor primary remains too close to call, with Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton leading in the state’s top-two system; Katie Porter conceded after finishing fifth. Cost of Living: A new study finds 81% of Americans say summer travel is pricier, with many planning to cut spending or lean on credit cards. Healthcare & Aging: CMS data highlights the scale of long-term care needs, with multiple facilities topping local nursing-home capacity lists across states. Education & Safety: Congress moves to regulate college sports revenue-sharing as lawmakers try to tame a fast-changing athlete pay landscape; meanwhile, Safe Routes to School funding is slated to improve sidewalks and crosswalks for kids in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Trade & Tariffs: The U.S. proposes forced-labor import duties on dozens of economies, while Georgia’s gas tax suspension is set to expire soon.

Public Health Cuts & Outbreak Readiness: Democrats are seizing on reports of hantavirus on a cruise ship and Ebola spreading in Africa, arguing Trump-era cuts to CDC and FDA staffing and funding leave the U.S. less prepared for outbreaks. Health Care Fraud Crackdown: CMS says organized crime has infiltrated parts of Medicare/Medicaid, triggering a six-month freeze on new hospice and home health providers while it targets suspected fraud. School Safety Oversight: Arizona’s JLAC approved special audits on school safety practices and on how the state administers federal child care assistance, after concerns about emergency response and provider oversight. Trade & North America Politics: Canada urged the U.S. and Mexico to renew USMCA for 16 more years, warning uncertainty could be a strategy as Trump floats “51st state” talk. Iran Pressure via Crypto Sanctions: The U.S. sanctioned Iran’s largest crypto exchange Nobitex and three others, alleging they help evade sanctions. Elections & Cost-of-Living: Iowa’s GOP Senate primary pits Ashley Hinson vs. Jim Carlin, both tying the race to affordability and the Iran conflict. Agriculture Under Strain: USDA flagged a new screwworm detection in Mexico near the U.S. border, while Purdue’s ag barometer points to high input costs and Iran-linked uncertainty weighing on farmers.

AI & Markets: Anthropic confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, escalating the AI race with OpenAI and potentially reshaping Wall Street’s next big listing. Economy & Energy: Stocks slipped in Asia and U.S. futures fell as renewed fighting clouded the U.S.-Iran ceasefire; oil jumped on fears around the Strait of Hormuz. Congress & Child Safety: “Trey’s Law” to ban NDAs for child sex abuse victims is moving fast in Congress after bipartisan momentum. Healthcare & Schools: OhioSEE is expanding free eye exams and glasses for young students, aiming to cut follow-up-care gaps. Public Health Abroad (U.S. citizens): Kenya’s court suspended a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility plan, while protests erupted near the proposed site and the U.S. issued a travel advisory. Politics & Education: Ohio’s “Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act” remains stalled in the Senate months after passing the House. Diplomacy: Trump nominated Henry Wooster as the next U.S. ambassador to Kenya. Local Governance: Rep. Raúl Ruiz urged a freeze on local data center projects over power-grid, cost, and public-health risks.

AI & Markets: Anthropic filed with the SEC for a proposed IPO, raising fresh questions about how its AI safety mission will hold up under public-company pressure. Workplace Safety: New OSHA-driven compliance demands are pushing employers to lean harder on centralized safety systems as safety managers face more audits, training, and documentation. Health Costs: West Health warns U.S. healthcare spending is marching toward about one-fifth of the economy, with hospital and clinical services driving much of the growth. Education & Rights: The U.S. Department of Education marked June as Title IX Month and opened a North Carolina investigation tied to allegations about males in girls-only intimate facilities. Ebola Response: A Kenya court suspended a U.S. plan for an Ebola quarantine facility for exposed Americans, after legal challenges and public backlash. Trade & Agriculture: A former USDA economist says China’s soybean purchase commitments may not normalize trade while tariffs and surcharges remain. Local Politics: Pasadena and Altadena voters head into the final day of early in-person voting ahead of Tuesday’s primary. Transportation & Trade War Fallout: Seattle’s port is storing cars meant for elsewhere as Vancouver’s auto terminal strains under trade-war spillover.

Federal Reserve Autonomy: Former Fed chair Jerome Powell used a Boston award speech to warn that removing central bank officials over policy fights would set a dangerous precedent, defending the Fed’s independence as “priceless.” Health & Regulation: Alabama regulators warned clinicians not to prescribe “research-grade” peptides, stressing they’re not FDA-approved and can’t be used to dodge safety and oversight rules. Education Oversight: New York’s education department ordered an Akwesasne school district to stop using “time out boxes” after parent backlash and a state investigation, demanding removals and policy reforms. Workforce & AI: Sen. Mark Kelly said AI is reshaping jobs, the energy grid, and America’s economic future, urging policies so workers aren’t left behind. Politics in Texas: A Democratic campaign photo of Rep. James Talarico eating barbecue is being framed as a rebrand attempt that clashes with his past positions. Clean Energy Jobs: A new report says U.S. clean energy manufacturing is now spread across 825 facilities, supporting about 215,700 jobs and boosting GDP through construction.

Economy & Jobs: A fresh look at the jobs report debate is really about whether consumer spending is sustainable or being propped up by strained finances, with low savings and rising costs still weighing on households. Immigration & Families: Idaho immigrants are facing steep fines tied to staying after deportation orders, raising fears of more disruption for families already under pressure. Childcare Workforce: A new UVM-led study says intensified ICE activity between 2023 and 2025 reduced capacity in formal childcare, hitting enrollment and employment—especially among immigrant women. Health & Maternal Care: Postpartum depression coverage highlights how it can be mistaken for “baby blues,” and why early recognition matters for safety and bonding. Education: Maryland named 14 students as semifinalists for the U.S. Presidential Scholars program. Public Health & FDA: The FDA cited Miami-area Actegy Health after a May 7 device inspection, and also reported an inspection of American Yibao International in Walnut. Climate: UN projections warn the next few years are likely to repeatedly break the Paris warming threshold, bringing more extreme heat and drought risks. Sports & Community: U.S. Soccer opened its new national training center near Atlanta as the World Cup approaches.

Immigration & Childcare: New research says intensified ICE enforcement from 2023 to 2025 reshaped the childcare workforce, cutting capacity as centers reduced enrollment, closed classrooms, or shut down—hurting immigrant women’s jobs and families’ access to care. Immigration Enforcement Spotlight: On MS NOW, Symone Sanders called ICE agents “monsters” while discussing detention conditions and alleged due-process violations. Trump Health Update: White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella says President Trump is in “excellent health” and “fully fit,” citing improved leg swelling and bruised hands explained as minor soft-tissue irritation from aspirin therapy. Tariff Refunds: After the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s broad tariff authority, U.S. businesses can seek refunds; the administration says it will appeal, potentially slowing payouts. China Influence Case: Arcadia, Calif.’s former mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal Chinese government agent, renewing local fears about Beijing’s reach. Local Tech & Water: U-M is pushing ahead with a Ypsilanti data center plan despite local opposition and a moratorium restricting water/sewer use for such facilities. Health & Schools: WHO chief Tedros visited Congo’s Ebola epicenter in Bunia, urging community trust and safe burials as cases outpace response. Markets: Gold is set for a pivotal week as investors watch major U.S. economic releases that could steer Fed expectations.

Immigration & Childcare: New research says intensified ICE enforcement from 2023–2025 reshaped the childcare workforce, cutting capacity as centers reduced enrollment, closed classrooms, or shut down—hurting families who rely on stable care. Telehealth Access: REMEVi Health launched a nationwide bilingual (English/Spanish) telehealth platform offering GLP-1 weight-loss care and provider-prescribed injectable therapies across all 50 states. Community Health: UPMC Northwest held a free community health fair with bloodwork, A1C and blood pressure screenings, plus referrals for abnormal results. Trump Health Scrutiny: The White House released details from Trump’s latest exam, with his physician saying he’s in “excellent health” and “fully fit,” while questions about age and sharpness persist. USMCA Auto Rules: U.S. negotiators want North American auto content raised to 82% for preferential treatment, with 50% produced in the U.S., and no Canada-counting in the totals. Ebola Monitoring: Tarrant County public health is monitoring travelers returning from Ebola-affected parts of east and central Africa; officials say community risk remains low. Education Policy: Critics warn the Trump administration’s move to dissolve the Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition could leave millions of English learners with weaker support and protections.

Immigration & Childcare: New research says intensified ICE enforcement between 2023 and 2025 shrank the formal childcare workforce, cutting capacity and hitting immigrant women hardest—raising stakes for working families. Courts & Schools: In Iowa, the former head of the state’s largest school district was sentenced to two years after pleading guilty to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms. Public Health: The EMA recommended next season’s COVID vaccines target the XFG variant, aligning with the U.S. FDA panel. Health Care Access: CVS is restoring coverage for Eli Lilly’s Zepbound and adding Lilly’s new obesity pill Foundayo to its formulary, while Walmart expands virtual care by adding Teladoc to its Better Care Services platform. Education Funding: The Education Department finalized Workforce Pell rules, projecting major early enrollment in short-term training programs. Local Health Alert: Pennsylvania warned of possible measles exposure at a Kohl’s store in East Lampeter Township. Youth Mental Health: Creative Visions named winners of its #CreateConnectCare awards, spotlighting youth creators building classroom support. Summer Plans: Memorial Day kicks off the unofficial start of summer, with more 3-day weekends ahead.

Ebola & Border Rules: The U.S., Mexico and Canada announced aligned Ebola travel measures for World Cup arrivals, while Canada warned fans that a FIFA ticket isn’t a visa and entry still depends on proper documents. Economy Watch: Moody’s Mark Zandi said the U.S. economy is “struggling” and recession risks are rising, as inflation stays hot and growth slows. Iran Tensions: Oil prices dipped on hopes for a U.S.-Iran framework deal, but the Strait of Hormuz fight remains a major risk for prices and jobs. Public Health Policy: A Kenya court suspended a U.S. plan for an Ebola quarantine facility for Americans after legal challenges. Justice & Oversight: Former U.S. attorney general Pam Bondi is set to testify in a closed House Oversight hearing tied to Epstein files, with survivors pressing for answers. Hiring & Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection launched June recruitment events for border security and mission support roles. Local Education Wins: Immokalee teachers earned master’s degrees in educational leadership, aiming to move into assistant principal roles.

Supreme Court & Labor: The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that “last-mile” delivery workers can qualify for the Federal Arbitration Act’s transportation-worker exemption, even without crossing state lines, clearing the way for a Flowers Foods distributor misclassification case to proceed in court. Education Funding Pressure: Chalkbeat analysis says more than half of the nation’s 50 largest school districts face cuts or deficits this year, with rising costs and enrollment declines squeezing budgets. Health & Ebola Response: Administration officials say Americans who contract Ebola will be sent to Europe for treatment, not brought back to the U.S., as the U.S. expands quarantine and biocontainment plans tied to the outbreak. Courts & Public Safety: The Supreme Court declined to review a former state police lieutenant’s fraud conviction, with a possible early release date discussed in federal court. Local Fire Readiness: Ypsilanti Fire Department earned a top-tier Insurance Services Office rating (a “2”), reflecting strong communications, training, and risk-reduction efforts. Tech & Finance: TD says its AI agent can complete mortgage applications in minutes, cutting processing time from about 15 hours. Business & Trade: A new Trans-Border Risk Assessment and Certification system (TBRAC) aims to help foreign firms and U.S. communities spot landing risks before entering the U.S. market.

Ebola Response: The Trump administration says Americans exposed to Ebola abroad will be sent to a new Kenya facility for quarantine and treatment, aiming to avoid long medical evacuations to the U.S. Public Health Policy: A House push would expand dementia provider training and reauthorize school-based health centers, targeting earlier intervention and care access gaps. Healthcare Costs & Waste: A new report highlights how administrative complexity, poor coordination, fraud, and low-value care drive massive waste in the U.S. system—adding to the country’s debt burden. State Budget Watch: New York lawmakers passed a $268.5B budget after an eight-week delay, rolling back parts of climate targets and tightening limits on local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Workforce & Care Economy: In New Jersey, home health and personal care aides remain the state’s biggest occupation, underscoring how long-term care demand is reshaping local jobs and wages. Trade & Negotiations: Canada’s U.S. talks are inching forward ahead of a key CUSMA review, with competitiveness and red-tape cuts on the agenda. Demographics: New projections suggest white Americans could fall below 50% of the population by 2050, intensifying debate over immigration and public services.

Ebola Response: The U.S. is setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola, with officials saying it would isolate and monitor people at risk as travel restrictions tighten. Public Health & Safety: OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HazCom) rules keep getting attention, with training, labeling, and safety data sheets central to protecting workers—especially in healthcare. Medicaid Fraud Crackdown: Vice President JD Vance highlighted a Minnesota case where a Medicaid-reimbursed caretaker allegedly provided no services to a vulnerable elderly patient, underscoring the administration’s push to target fraud. Food Security Fraud: A new investigation alleges SNAP and food-bank supplies are being shipped overseas and sold for profit, leaving some communities without the food meant for them. Education Policy: Wisconsin districts are preparing for a statewide cellphone ban during instruction time, with local options on how strict to be. College Sports Funding: Albany State University reported $279,332 in women’s basketball spending in 2024, far below the state average. Workplace/Healthcare Access: A CDC update shows young Americans still drive many urgent care visits, with doctors warning that skipping primary care can be risky. Sports Business: The NWSL is wrestling with how to scale commercialization without losing its identity as it grows into a major enterprise.

USMNT World Cup Roster: Mauricio Pochettino named a 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup, keeping stars like Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie, with half the team new to the tournament. Armenia-U.S. Partnership: Armenia and the United States signed a charter for a comprehensive strategic partnership, tying cooperation to TRIPP and deals on AI, semiconductors and energy security. Middle East Shock to Europe: The ECB warned Iran-war fallout could dent euro-zone growth, lift borrowing costs and strain public budgets if energy stress persists. Iran “Hit List” Planning: The U.S. reportedly drew up harder-to-find targets in case fighting resumes, shifting from “easy” strikes to deeper, dispersed sites. Canada Defence Push: CANSEC is booming as Ottawa ramps up military rebuilding, while a new report says trade diversification beyond the U.S. is improving—but unevenly, with some cities pulling ahead. China Carbon Metrics: China’s updated carbon accounting reportedly “erased” about half of prior emissions-growth estimates from 2020 to 2025. Economy Messaging: Trump’s economic chief Kevin Hassett says Americans are “spending more on everything,” framing it as resilience despite Iran-driven price pressure.