AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMidterm Stakes: U.S. officials have warned Middle Eastern allies to prepare for possible renewed strikes on Iran after the Nov. 3 midterms, though President Trump has made no final decision. The Pentagon puts the war bill at $47 billion, sharpening scrutiny of defense spending. Election Integrity: Minnesota prosecutors charged conservative activists James O’Keefe and Cam Higby over alleged attempts to use voters’ identities at polling places; prosecutors say they filmed the encounters but did not cast ballots. Separately, a cyberattack took the Federal Election Commission’s filing system offline for nearly 41 hours, hiding some late campaign spending before it was restored. Israel’s Deadlock: Netanyahu’s Likud leads the count, but neither major bloc appears close to the 61 seats needed for a majority. Arab parties have won a record 19 seats, while Likud’s claims of widespread fraud remain unverified. Malaysia Campaign: UMNO has urged respectful campaigning in next month’s Melaka election and agreed to formal cooperation with PAS and other PN parties, with a joint manifesto planned.**
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