AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFBI Showdown: FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen turned a routine budget hearing into a shouting match over alleged excessive drinking—Patel called the claims “unequivocally, categorically false,” sued The Atlantic for $250 million, and even agreed to take an alcohol screening test on camera after Van Hollen challenged him. El Salvador-U.S. Ties: In parallel, U.S. Undersecretary Caleb Orr visited San Salvador to push energy and infrastructure cooperation, pitching El Salvador as a growing investment and technology hub. Local Life & Safety: The Historic Center of San Salvador rolled out a free road-safety simulation for children, with the “Road Safety Simulation Mat” running through May 14. Business Momentum: El Salvador’s micro and small businesses reportedly grew 93% (2020–2024), tied to more formal registrations and improved security. Regional Migration: The Dominican Republic agreed to temporarily accept some U.S.-deported third-country nationals—excluding Haitians and unaccompanied minors—under the “Shield of the Americas” framework.
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