AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWashington: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called a Republican impeachment push a “political spectacle,” defending military operations in Iran and elsewhere. The House could vote this week on charges that include acting without congressional approval; President Trump praised Hegseth’s defense. Election Watch: Early voting in Melaka reached 94.75% among eligible security personnel and spouses, nearing the Election Commission’s 95% target ahead of Saturday’s state election, where 79 candidates are competing. South Africa: The ANC won about 31% in local elections, while more than 100 municipalities face coalition talks, signaling a continued shift away from its long-held dominance. Public Pay: President Cyril Ramaphosa approved raises of 3.5% for ministers and lawmakers and 4% for judges, effective April 2026. Israel: The new Knesset was sworn in, but efforts to form a government remain stalled amid political deadlock. AI and Lobbying: Anthropic has hired more U.K. political veterans and retained a lobbying firm as debate grows over tighter AI rules.
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