AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFed Independence Under Pressure: Jerome Powell’s tenure ends with inflation still above target and a fight to keep the central bank out of day-to-day politics, even as the Justice Department’s unusual probe tested his resolve. Abortion Access in Court: The Supreme Court preserved telehealth access to mifepristone while Louisiana’s lawsuit continues, keeping the fight alive for Comstock Act limits. Student Loans, New Caps: House lawmakers grilled Education Secretary Linda McMahon over tighter borrowing limits for many graduate programs, as rules tied to last year’s GOP budget law roll out July 1. Housing Stress: Foreclosure filings jumped year over year in April, a sign affordability strain is still working its way through. AI and Trade: The U.S. is pushing an AI policy framework and talks with South Africa on critical minerals—both aimed at reducing dependence on China. Global Flashpoints: Xi warned Taiwan mishandling could trigger “clashes,” while the U.S. weighs whether to move forward on a Taiwan arms package. Local Governance: Spokane’s compost and septic plans collide with capacity limits, and the “Spokane 3” ICE protest trial is set to begin Monday.
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