AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFederal Reserve Watch: Ahead of Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting, Friday’s May jobs report is set to test whether inflation concerns are now outweighing worries about hiring, with economists expecting 85,000 jobs added and unemployment holding at 4.3%. U.S. Senate & Immigration: Senate Republicans passed an immigration enforcement bill after weeks of internal fights, including efforts tied to a White House “ballroom” and disputes over an “anti-weaponization” DOJ fund. Kansas Politics: Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas was among six GOP senators who broke with Trump to block the White House ballroom plan without explicit congressional approval. Kansas City World Cup Prep: Kansas City police secured a $17 million federal grant for World Cup security, including overtime, equipment, and IT support for operations across venues. Topeka/State Infrastructure: A WIBW report flags a 68% jump in crashes on Highway 24 between Meriden and Detlor during a Shawnee County road project, raising safety concerns for drivers and workers. Local Health: Stormont Vail infectious-disease specialist says World Cup crowds in Kansas City are unlikely to trigger rare outbreaks like Ebola, but common respiratory and stomach viruses remain the bigger risk. International Spotlight (Kansas City): Algeria pulled off a surprise win over the Netherlands in a World Cup warm-up, setting the stage for Algeria’s opener against Argentina in Kansas City.
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