AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup Politics: FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun’s one-game red-card suspension after a call from President Trump to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, letting the U.S. forward play the Round of 16 vs. Belgium—an unusually fast disciplinary flip that drew Belgium’s outrage. NATO Pressure: NATO leaders head to an Ankara summit as Trump pushes Europe to boost defense spending and take more responsibility, with transatlantic friction tied to the Iran war and U.S. troop review plans. Iran Funeral Fallout: In Tehran, massive crowds prepare for Ali Khamenei’s procession after two days of mourning; his successor Mojtaba stayed out of public view, while mourners’ chants and threats keep the U.S.-Iran conflict front and center. U.S. Heat & Safety: A record-breaking heat wave has killed at least 19 people in New Jersey, with officials warning many deaths occurred in homes without air conditioning. Local Emergency: West Virginia declared a state of emergency over a fire at the Peoples Cartage facility near Parkersburg, with air monitoring and a secure perimeter in place. Iowa Elections: New polling shows Iowa’s open-seat U.S. Senate race is tight, with Democrat Rob Sand leading for governor while the Senate contest splits between Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek.
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