AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoJobs & Inflation Watch: The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May and kept unemployment at 4.3%, but analysts warn the headline hides labor-market slack and underutilization, with inflation squeezing wages. Nutrition Labels: A new survey finds 79% of Americans check nutrition labels at least sometimes, with calorie count, sugars, protein, and sodium drawing the most attention. Defense Against Drones: The Marine Corps moves to buy 5.56mm anti-drone rounds for standard rifles, while AFRICOM reports successful CURTAIN CALL drone-swarm tests and the Army shows Stryker + mortar + one-way drone training for Pacific scenarios. Iran Tensions: CENTCOM denies Iran fired on U.S. destroyers in the Gulf of Oman after Iranian state media claimed “warning missiles.” Immigration Messaging: A White House-linked satirical site, Aliens.gov, claims local undocumented-immigrant arrests without explaining case outcomes. Cuba Sanctions: Visa and Mastercard are exiting Cuba further as the U.S. expands sanctions, including new moves targeting Cuban entities tied to U.S. leftist groups. Politics & Culture: Sen. Rick Scott pressures Tampa to cancel Kanye West concerts over antisemitic remarks, while UF’s DEI fight spills into a presidential search.
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