AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoIndyCar in D.C.: The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is underway on a 1.7-mile National Mall street course, with about 250,000 expected to attend and NASA Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman set to ride the pace car. Local Politics & Public Space: The race has already sparked sharp resident backlash over bumpy streets and the use of public space, with critics mocking the Trump-backed spectacle. Court Watch: The Supreme Court temporarily allowed Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom construction to continue while legal challenges play out. Trade War: Canada and the U.S. trade talks collapsed and both sides moved to matching 50% tariffs, with Prime Minister Mark Carney calling it an “economic attack” and vowing “dollar for dollar” retaliation. Marijuana Policy: In D.C., DEA rescheduling briefs are now public, with the government arguing opposing experts should get little weight. Culture & Community: A Jamaican psychological thriller, “Stew Peas,” is premiering in the Washington area with Embassy of Jamaica support.
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