AGP Executive Report

Social Media Fallout: Meta has settled Kentucky’s Breathitt County School District lawsuit over claims that addictive social media features harmed children’s mental health—ending a bellwether case that was headed to trial in California, with financial terms kept under wraps. Broader Legal Wave: The settlement comes after similar deals involving TikTok, Snap, and YouTube, and it’s fueling nearly 6,000 lawsuits nationwide tied to youth mental health. Local Life, Real-Time: Kentucky districts are also rolling out summer meal programs so kids can keep getting fed while school’s out, including Hardin County’s “come get the food” approach. Weekend Watch: A Flood Watch is in effect as widespread showers move in ahead of Memorial Day, with I-65 crashes reported in Hart County. Sports Pulse: Auburn is rolling in the SEC Tournament quarterfinal, and Tennessee softball is headed to the Women’s College World Series again after beating Georgia in a super regional.

Trump Loyalty Test: Acting AG Todd Blanche is at the center of a GOP firestorm over a nearly $1.8B fund meant to compensate Trump allies for alleged political persecution—while critics question whether he’s acting like the president’s personal lawyer. Kentucky Politics: The backlash lands as Kentucky’s Mitch McConnell weighs in, and the broader fight over Trump’s grip on the party keeps spilling into primaries. Memorial Day on a Budget: AAA expects a record 45 million travelers nationwide, but many Kentuckians are choosing cheaper, closer-to-home getaways—parks, museums, and local events—over pricier road trips. Congress vs. Prediction Markets: House Oversight chair James Comer launches a formal investigation into Polymarket and Kalshi, probing how platforms spot insider trading after suspicious trades tied to military events. Meta Settles Kentucky School Case: Meta reached a settlement with Breathitt County School District over claims social media harms youth mental health, avoiding a defense in a case set to go to trial. Bourbon’s Big Bet: Kentucky distillers are eyeing India’s growing whiskey market as trade talks cut tariffs that previously made American bourbon too expensive.

College Sports Buzz: Tennessee softball took a 1-0 lead in its NCAA super regional vs. Georgia, winning 3-1 behind Karlyn Pickens’ strong pitching and a late home-run surge. Kentucky Politics: Meta reached a settlement with Breathitt County Schools over claims its platforms worsen youth mental health—coming just before a June trial. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Louisville’s Main Street two-way conversion is delayed until late summer, even as I-65 closure planning ramps up for major summer traffic impacts on hospital trips. Local Justice: A federal jury sentenced former duPont Manual teacher Brian Hinds to 12 years and 7 months for child pornography charges. Quick Hits: Kentucky’s top OL target reportedly came off the board; and SCHS esports kept rolling with another state championship win.

Massie Fallout: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called Thomas Massie’s primary loss “everything that’s wrong with our politics,” as the Trump-backed Ed Gallrein win reshapes the GOP’s power map heading into November. College Sports Shake-Up: UK is searching for a new leader to run both Champions Blue and athletics as Mitch Barnhart steps down June 30—an attempt to match the faster, more business-driven reality of college sports. Local Growth & Homes: Louisville remodeler High Bridge Development launched a mobile app to help homeowners plan renovations and connect with the company. Sports Business Watch: The Indianapolis 500 is getting a “Rebel Light” activation from American Rebel Light Beer, while UGA’s men’s basketball just landed a record $10M donation from PrizePicks founder Adam Wexler. Policy & Politics Beyond KY: Gaming trade groups urged Congress to curb sports trading on prediction markets, and a civic-assembly experiment in Los Angeles is pushing charter reforms—showing how public input can move from theory to action.

SEC Tournament Shock: LSU’s season ends with a 3-1 loss to Auburn after a fifth-inning throwing error turned a 1-1 tie into a two-run gap, capping a year where the Tigers couldn’t consistently break through. Kentucky Politics: In the biggest Kentucky GOP test, Trump-backed Ed Gallrein ousted Rep. Thomas Massie by nearly 10 points, with Massie’s concession remark about finding Gallrein “in Tel Aviv” fueling fresh debate over Israel and party loyalty. Local Louisville Race: Louisville mayoral primary is set for November: Craig Greenberg leads with 52% over Shameka Parrish-Wright’s ~26%, setting up a high-contrast fight over public safety and affordable housing. Sports Scheduling: Kentucky and Gonzaga agreed to end their hoops series early, leaving a hole in future UK nonconference plans. Aviation Accountability: The NTSB pressed Boeing and the FAA over the failed pylon design in the deadly UPS crash in Louisville.

Massie Fallout: Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie is out after losing his primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, 54.9% to 45.1%, in what’s being called the most expensive House primary ever—Massie vowed he “stirred up something,” while Trump’s purge message kept landing. GOP Power Test: The win adds to a pattern of Trump-backed challengers knocking off Republicans who crossed him, and it’s already sparking talk of what Massie does next, including a possible 2028 White House angle. War Powers Push: In Washington, the Senate advanced an Iran war powers resolution, with GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy voting for it after his own primary loss—showing cracks in support for the Iran fight. Local Life & Culture: Hazard is now “Gig-Ready” as Kinetic expands fiber access to 75%+ of homes, and Frankfort’s Red Barn Summer Theatre is bringing back free pre-show concerts. Sports: LSU survived the SEC Tournament opener, beating Oklahoma 6-2, and moves on to face Auburn.

Kentucky GOP Power Shift: Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in the state’s most expensive House primary, a fresh reminder that loyalty to the president is now the clearest path to winning Republican primaries. U.S. Senate Watch: In the parallel Kentucky Senate race, Andy Barr rode a Trump endorsement and a big campaign push to win the GOP nomination, setting up a November matchup. Local Courts & Families: A federal judge ordered the release of a CPS student’s mom from DHS custody, while her 18-year-old son remains held in Kentucky. Public Safety Update: Maine officials continued investigating a deadly lumber mill fire and explosion that killed a firefighter and left others injured. Sports, Kentucky Style: UK’s SEC Tournament run ended with a Vanderbilt comeback; LSU’s baseball season is now in “win-or-bust” mode at the SEC Tournament, starting against Oklahoma. NCAA Rules: BYU says it’s fine with the NCAA’s five-year eligibility limit as long as the missionary exception still applies.

Kentucky Politics: Tuesday’s primaries are live, and Kentucky’s 4th District is the headline: Rep. Thomas Massie faces Trump-backed Ed Gallrein in what’s being billed as the most expensive House primary ever, with Trump personally escalating the pressure and outside money flooding in as polls show a tight, razor-thin race. National Politics: Across six states, the bigger story is whether Trump’s endorsements still reliably move voters—or whether GOP infighting is finally costing him. Education & Workforce: AG William Tong is suing the U.S. Department of Education over a student-loan rule that could narrow access for professional degree programs, arguing it will worsen workforce shortages. Weather: Kansas was hit by seven tornado reports from May 18, with no injuries or deaths reported. Public Health: Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons were recalled in multiple states over possible salmonella risk. Sports (SEC): The SEC baseball tournament starts in Hoover, Alabama, with Ole Miss jumping on Missouri early as the bracket heats up. Arts & Culture: Voice actor Tom Kane—Yoda and Professor Utonium—died at 64.

Kentucky Politics: With Tuesday’s GOP primary looming, President Trump and allies are turning up the pressure on Rep. Thomas Massie—posting that voters should “put him out of business,” while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth makes a rare campaign stop in Hebron to back Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein and attack Massie as disloyal. Local Business & Jobs: Hazard Community & Technical College helped celebrate the TJ Maxx grand opening in Hazard, with the new store expected to create about 80 jobs. Media Shake-Up: Gray Media finalized its $80M acquisition of WDRB-TV, bringing it under the same ownership as WAVE-TV and naming Jay Hiett as general manager for both. Arts & Culture: Savoy Automobile Museum in Georgia wins its third straight USA Today 10Best title for car lovers. Sports: LSU’s baseball season ends with SEC Tournament stakes in Hoover, while Kentucky voters also head to the polls amid a record-breaking primary spending fight.

Kentucky Politics: The spotlight is on Tuesday’s Kentucky 4th District GOP primary, where Rep. Thomas Massie is fighting for his political life as Donald Trump escalates attacks and outside money pours in—one report says the race is now the most expensive House primary ever, with AIPAC-linked groups and other PACs funding the push against Massie. Sports & Culture: In the background of all that, Kentucky’s sports calendar is getting louder: TBT’s revamped 2026 format puts Louisville alumni vs. Kentucky alumni in a best-of-three starting July 18 in Lexington, with the winner-take-all prize now doubled to $2 million. Local Life: Northern Kentucky’s RC car scene is leveling up too—an upgraded track at England Idlewild Park is drawing racers from across the Tri-State.

Kentucky Politics: Rep. Thomas Massie’s GOP primary fight is heating up as Trump targets him again, while a Trump-aligned group says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will rally for Massie’s challenger Ed Gallrein in Hebron Monday—another sign of how hard the White House is pushing inside the party. Public Safety: Owensboro police say a 43-year-old father was arrested after a 3-year-old was hospitalized for meth exposure; investigators also found meth and alleged attempts to tamper with a drug test. Sports—Softball: Tennessee punched its ticket to a fourth straight NCAA Super Regional, sweeping Virginia and setting up a home series vs. Georgia. Sports—NBA: Lexington’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA MVP for a second straight season, joining an elite list of back-to-back winners. Sports—Horse Racing: Napoleon Solo rebounded to win the Preakness at Laurel Park, with Golden Tempo notably absent.

Louisville Community Care: For Lady’s Sake opened a new free period-products pantry in Smoketown, aiming to cut period poverty and shame while expanding distribution into schools and government buildings. Tech & Schools: Snap, YouTube, and TikTok agreed to settle a social media addiction lawsuit brought by a Kentucky school district, while Meta still faces a trial next month. Politics in the Trump Orbit: Trump escalated his pushback against GOP critics, celebrating Sen. Bill Cassidy’s Louisiana primary loss and turning the spotlight on Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie’s race, with Kentucky voters heading into a high-stakes primary. Sports Spotlight: Napoleon Solo won the Preakness at Laurel Park, and Kentucky’s own Dominy is back on the marathon track—winning her first marathon in the UK. Softball Shock: Indiana’s season ended after a second straight elimination-round loss to Virginia in the Knoxville Regional.

Preakness Shockwave: Napoleon Solo surged past Taj Mahal and held off Iron Honor to win the 151st Preakness at Laurel Park, paying $17.80—after a shaky start to the year and with Golden Tempo skipping the race. Louisiana Politics: In a Trump-backed shakeup, Sen. Bill Cassidy lost the GOP Senate primary; Rep. Julia Letlow advanced to a June 27 runoff, setting up another test of Trump’s grip on the party. Weather Watch: Storms moved out, but Sunday heating up follows a round of severe thunderstorm warnings and fast-moving cells across parts of Kentucky and southern Indiana. SEC Baseball Focus: Florida’s regular-season surge sets up its SEC Tournament opener Wednesday, with Kentucky and Vanderbilt in the mix for matchups. Local Spotlight: Louisville City FC and Special Olympics Kentucky launched a new Unified Soccer team, giving athletes a shared, competitive pitch.

Triple Crown Buzz: Golden Tempo is skipping the Preakness, so Saturday’s 151st race at Laurel Park (post around 6:50 p.m. ET) is wide open—Iron Honor is the early favorite, with Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Incredibolt close behind, and the whole event happening away from Pimlico while renovations reshape the tradition. Courtroom Fallout (KY ties): YouTube, TikTok, and Snap have settled a youth social-media addiction lawsuit brought by Breathitt County School District in eastern Kentucky, leaving Meta as the lone defendant headed to trial next month. Public Safety: Prosecutors filed amended murder charges in the death of a Moberly teen, and Kentucky police arrested a suspect in the shooting of Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy. Local Governance: Boone County commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed jail sales tax to fund a new, larger jail—an issue driven by rising out-of-county housing costs. Sports: Auburn’s SEC series loss to Georgia continues the weekend’s shakeups, while NCAA softball regional action keeps rolling across the region.

Local Government & Public Safety: Eminence City Council kicked off its 2027 budget talk with big-ticket plans like a $101,000 police vehicle/tech package and $90,000 in parks upgrades, including a cheaper fix for aging rubber mulch at Coach D Park after a grant request was denied. Traffic & Crashes: Louisville drivers are stuck in major delays crossing the 2nd Street (Clark Memorial) Bridge as downtown roadwork and signal changes ramp up, while Bardstown police are investigating a fatal Highway 245 crash that left one dead and multiple injured. Education & Tech: A Kentucky school district’s social-media addiction lawsuit is already reshaping the national fight—YouTube and Snap have settled ahead of trial, with Meta and TikTok still headed to court. Sports & Community: Kentucky baseball saw a scary basepath collision injury, and the Preakness Stakes is set for Saturday at Laurel Park (Pimlico renovations), with Golden Tempo skipping and Iron Honor listed as the early favorite.

Preakness Stakes Shake-Up: The field for Saturday’s Preakness at Laurel Park is unusually big—14 horses—after Golden Tempo skipped, Silent Tactic was scratched hours before the draw, and Incredibolt was added on a last-minute hunch. Betting Buzz: Iron Honor is the 9-2 morning-line favorite, with Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Incredibolt bunched at 5-1, and post time set for 6:50 p.m. ET. Education Pressure: A new national report says the U.S. is stuck in a “learning recession,” with reading and math still below average in most states. Local Arts & Culture: In Louisville, a multimedia project spotlights immigrant families who keep Kentucky’s horse racing industry running. Misinformation Watch: Ohio’s “aimless driving” law letter is fake—House Bill 626 is about electronic court notifications, not driving. Politics in Motion: Kentucky Republicans are racing to replace Mitch McConnell while trying to stay at arm’s length from him.