AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMiddle East Diplomacy: Trump says Israel and Hezbollah agreed to dial back fighting after heated calls with Netanyahu, while Iran’s stance on talks remains disputed and oil markets react to the uncertainty. US Foreign Policy: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to tell lawmakers the administration has reshaped foreign assistance toward trade, investment, and partnerships tied to US interests. US Domestic Politics: The Justice Department pauses work on Trump’s $1.776bn “anti-weaponization” fund after a judge blocks it, as Republicans press for oversight and court scrutiny looms. Fed Independence: Jerome Powell warns that politicizing the Federal Reserve would erode public trust, citing threats to the Fed’s independence. Europe Rule of Law: Hungary’s new PM Péter Magyar vows constitutional changes to remove Orbán-era appointees, including the president, as the EU unlocks frozen funds. Latin America Elections: Colombia’s far-right Abelardo de la Espriella wins the first round and heads to a runoff amid fraud and foreign interference claims. Asia Trade: India and the US say they’re near-completing the first tranche of a trade deal after tariff fallout from court rulings. Governance & Courts: Sri Lanka’s CEA refers a coal pollution complaint to a parliamentary review, while a Philippine Senate session turns into a standoff over no-show lawmakers and even turned-off aircon/Wi‑Fi.
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