AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFederal Politics: President Trump formally nominated Todd Blanche as attorney general, setting up a tough Senate confirmation fight after backlash over a proposed “anti-weaponisation” fund and Blanche’s push to reshape DOJ priorities. Immigration Enforcement: ICE leadership says it’s preparing what it calls its largest deployment to New York City, after state limits on local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Courts & Immigration: A federal judge blocked Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee as an unlawful tax, a win for states and employers that rely on skilled foreign workers. North Carolina Accountability: The NC House Oversight Committee asked the Mecklenburg County DA to pursue a criminal review of every DSS employee involved in the death of 6-year-old Dominique Moody. Local Governance/Data Centers: Charlotte council approved a five-month data center moratorium while weighing neighborhood impacts and how state law limits what can be changed. Economy & Jobs: Amazon and Corning announced a multibillion-dollar fiber supply deal tied to expanding Corning manufacturing in North Carolina and creating 1,000 advanced manufacturing jobs. Public Health/Policy: A new global study finds sugar-sweetened beverage taxes are spreading, driven more by obesity and diabetes burdens than by drink consumption rates. Culture & Education: Colleges are stepping back from Pride Month amid heightened scrutiny and neutrality policies, including reports of deleted Pride posts at UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC Greensboro.
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