AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInflation Shock (Philippines): Northern Mindanao’s April inflation jumped to 8.2%, up from 4.6% in March, driven by food, fuel, and utilities—transport surged 28.4% as diesel and gasoline spiked, while LPG jumped sharply. FBI vs. Congress (US): FBI Director Kash Patel’s Senate budget hearing turned into a shouting match with Sen. Chris Van Hollen over allegations of excessive drinking and absences; Patel accused Van Hollen of hypocrisy and even cited a campaign-linked “$7,000 bar tab,” while Van Hollen posted his own alcohol screening results and challenged Patel to do the same. Deportations to El Salvador (US/El Salvador): AP reports US deportations to El Salvador nearly doubled in early 2026 (5,033 vs 2,547 in the same period last year) as Bukele positions himself as a deportation ally. Media Power Play (US): CBS News shake-ups continue, with Bari Weiss reportedly pushing to bring Tony Dokoupil into a revamped 60 Minutes. Catholic Life & Mental Health: A personal Catholic reflection ties OCD recovery to therapy, priests, and saints as May’s mental health spotlight grows.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.