AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAnti-Dynasty Push: The Philippines House cleared the second reading of the Anti-Political Dynasty Act, aiming to stop relatives from running or holding office in the same locality—an effort backed by the 1987 Constitution and President Marcos Jr.’s priorities. Louisiana Primary Rules: In the U.S., Louisiana lawmakers are one step from letting major parties exclude “no-party” voters from primaries, with a bill now awaiting final Senate action. Oregon Rematch: Oregon’s governor race is set for a Kotek-Drazan rematch after both won their primaries, shifting the tone from 2022’s three-way fight to a tighter two-candidate showdown. Nepal House & Courts: Nepal’s parliament pressed the government on healthcare, disaster response, landless people, and even Ebola risk, while the Supreme Court’s senior-most justice took a 20-day leave amid a chief justice appointment row. Press Freedom Clash: Nepal’s communications minister insisted the government won’t control the press, even as tensions over political rhetoric keep bubbling. U.S.-Cuba Legal Shock: The U.S. indicted Raúl Castro and others in a Miami case tied to the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown, drawing fast reactions from South Florida leaders. Global Security: Russia and China condemned Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile shield plan as destabilizing.
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