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Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, a move some lawmakers called illegal
President Trump seeks to void nearly $1B approved by Congress, drawing bipartisan legal concerns and potential court and appropriations challenges.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
What Else Is the Pentagon Hiding From Us?
Report claims four additional service member deaths not publicly tallied, intensifying pressure on Pentagon transparency and casualty reporting
- 6 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
UN probe finds US likely committed Iran war crimes
UN report cites strikes on a school and sports center, urging transparent inquiries, accountability, and reparations as scrutiny intensifies in Washington.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. to spend $2 billion to $3 billion per month on Iran war, Congressional Budget Office says
Congressional Budget Office estimates ongoing Iran-related military spending at $2–$3B per month, totaling $38B, shaping budget and oversight talks.
- 6 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran War could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
CBO reports $38B spent Feb. 28–Aug. 1 on Iran war operations, averaging $2B monthly, informing budget debates as conflict continues into late Q3 2026.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000-per-adult plan requires congressional authorization, centering fiscal and legislative debate in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Escalating US-Iran attacks drive oil above $100
Oil surged past $100 amid escalating US-Iran attacks, spiking diesel to a record and pressuring transport costs as Washington weighs response options.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships
Crude rises in early Monday trade as reciprocal US-Iran vessel strikes heighten maritime risk, boosting supply risk premiums and volatility in Asia.
- 7 min
- Singapore
Military / WarThe Veil
US Military Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers
Pentagon says precise, limited strikes targeted Iran-linked oil vessels, framed as retaliation amid rising maritime security tensions.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Rebuilding bridges: the US lifts sanctions on Syria
Washington ends Syria sanctions, aiming to spur rebuilding, trade, and aid. Markets eye logistics, cement, power, and telecoms amid cautious oversight.
- 7 min
- Syria
Military / WarThe Veil
Is the US military losing its resiliency?
Observers in Washington scrutinize Pentagon leadership and messaging gaps, weighing impacts on readiness, morale, and alliance confidence.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition
Washington investigates a Sept. 4 Iran wedding strike as analysis points to a US-made weapon, raising questions on targeting and arms custody.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Nigeria confirms US troop withdrawal — RT Africa
Abuja says US forces will exit as kidnappings and militant attacks surge, raising concerns over intelligence support and regional security impacts.
- 8 min
- Nigeria
Military / WarThe Veil
US strikes Iran as generals warn of prolonging war
Washington confirms limited strikes in Iran, aiming deterrence amid rising tensions. Tehran vows to respond, raising risks of tit-for-tat escalation.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
US strikes Iran for first time in a month
Washington confirms strikes near Strait of Hormuz; IRGC reports military and civilian casualties and vows retaliation amid shipping risk concerns.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
US court backs Anthropic over Pentagon — RT World News
Washington court restores Anthropic’s federal contracting access, ruling DoD acted unlawfully over the firm’s military-use restrictions.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Canada threatens to cut electricity to US
Premier Doug Ford signals Ontario could limit electricity exports and critical minerals if U.S. trade actions escalate, raising cross‑border risks.
- 7 min
- Canada
Military / WarThe Veil
ICC head decries US sanctions — RT World News
ICC President Tomoko Akane says US sanctions on ICC officials risk undermining international justice cooperation and judicial independence.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The Iran war’s mental toll on US sailors
Crew cite fatigue, anxiety, and limited counseling access amid Iran-related operations, raising readiness and retention concerns in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Israel can afford to lose US aid
Policy circles weigh whether to cut aid as Israel signals it can cope, testing US leverage, regional perceptions, and defense supply chains.
- 8 min
- Israel
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran’s new demands for US complicate Hormuz deal
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz stays shut until the US ends the war and pays compensation, heightening energy and shipping risks as talks stall.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
With broad bipartisan support, Congress is about to give Trump ‘unchecked authority’ to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on top trading partners
Bipartisan bill would let Trump levy tariffs up to 100% swiftly, shifting trade power to the White House as markets and allies brace for fallout.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
From Iron Dome to Abraham Accords: Congressional trips helped shape 15 years of US-Israel cooperation
From Iron Dome to the Abraham Accords, congressional trips informed funding, intel sharing, and defense planning as policymakers revisit aid and strategy.
- 7 min
- Israel
Military / WarThe Veil
Is the US running out of missiles?
U.S. missile inventories face pressure during Iran ops, with resupply timelines, industry capacity, and funding debates shaping near-term options.
- 7 min
- United States