AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoU.S. Midterms: Rising fuel costs are becoming a major liability for Donald Trump, with gas prices above $4 a gallon for a record 169 days and his approval rating falling to 31%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Corporate Power and Politics: A potential SpaceX–Tesla merger could draw years of scrutiny over national security, China exposure and possible congressional investigations if Democrats win the House. Government Accountability: The Philippine Supreme Court struck down parts of recent national budgets as unconstitutional, prompting a lawmaker to call for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his Cabinet to be held accountable. In Hungary, former central bank governor György Matolcsy was detained over suspected financial crimes linked to a scandal involving public assets. Israel’s Election: Benny Gantz has withdrawn from the October 27 race, with his party polling below the threshold for a single Knesset seat. India’s Political Climate: Home Minister Amit Shah attacked Rahul Gandhi as opposition protests over alleged electoral-roll irregularities continued. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, meanwhile, called for reforms to global institutions and said India should have a larger role in a changing world order.
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