AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrump vs. his own party: Senate Republicans abruptly shelved a major ICE funding vote after a revolt over a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund tied to Jan. 6—leaving the roughly $70 billion budget package delayed until next month and blowing past Trump’s June 1 push. Voter-roll fight: Federal judges in Maine and Wisconsin tossed DOJ lawsuits seeking expanded voter registration data, calling the requests improper and “half-hearted,” as the administration presses similar cases in multiple states. Nebraska immigration spotlight: Omaha’s Catholic community is dealing with a deacon beloved by local clergy and Guatemalan families—now under an ankle monitor and frequent federal home visits. Local governance: Otoe County paused permits for a new data center for up to a year, signaling more resistance ahead. Rural pressure: A new push highlights how small water systems struggle with costs and compliance, while Iowa’s renewable fuels groups urge faster action on Summit Carbon pipeline permits.
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