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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Top Democrat places hold on Trump administration’s plan to sell heavy bombs to Israel
House Foreign Affairs Democrat places hold on heavy munitions sale, delaying review and prompting scrutiny of use, terms, and humanitarian safeguards.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions to move forward for a third time
Administration petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily reinstate mail-in ballot restrictions for a third time, pressing the emergency docket.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Sen. John Kennedy criticizes the Trump administration’s approach to Putin amid latest peace talks
At Kyiv talks, Sen. John Kennedy challenges GOP, Trump approach to Putin, exposing party rifts as ceasefire terms and U.S. aid debates intensify.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump administration pressuring countries to cut economic ties with Iran
Washington moves to tighten Iran sanctions, warning countries and firms over oil, finance, and energy links as markets and diplomacy brace for fallout.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration calls itself the most transparent. Yet few details of the Iran war have been shared.
Public concern grows in Tehran as U.S. briefings tout success but omit goals, timelines, and costs, complicating oversight and allied planning.
- 6 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Sen. Mark Kelly says Trump administration is "flailing" and "stuck" on Iran
Kelly calls Trump’s Iran approach “flailing” and “stuck” after a reported strike pause, raising questions over U.S. decision-making and deterrence.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration subpoenas NY Times journalists in grand jury leak probe tied to Air Force One report
Grand jury subpoenas target Times sourcing on Air Force One security report, intensifying press–state clash and raising DOJ guideline questions.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration to support heavy tariffs on Russian oil in bid to end Ukraine war, sources say
Bipartisan senators say the Trump administration will back steep tariffs and expanded sanctions on Russian oil to pressure Moscow over Ukraine.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration pledges $150M in aid, deploys Navy warships after deadly Venezuela earthquakes
Trump administration announces $150M aid and Navy deployment to support rescue and relief after deadly Venezuela earthquakes; at least 235 dead.
- 6 min
- Venezuela
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
What will the Trump administration’s relationship with Andy Burnham look like?
As Washington watches, early signals will show if ties with UK Labour’s Andy Burnham skew transactional or tense on security, trade, and urban policy.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US court dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over Los Angeles immigration policy
California appellate court backs Los Angeles in challenge to its immigration policy, ending a Trump-era lawsuit and reinforcing local discretion.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance says Trump administration's key objectives have been reached in US-Iran deal
Vice President JD Vance says a new US–Iran deal has reopened Hormuz shipping, curbed Iran’s nuclear pursuit, and eased energy prices; details pending.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over unfair trade practices
U.S. moves to impose 25% tariff on select Brazilian goods after a Section 301 probe, signaling tougher trade ties; details pending and responses expected.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump responds to NYT article, says it’s ‘very good’ administration is losing legal talent
In New York, Trump praised a NYT report on lawyers leaving government, saying the attrition benefits his agenda, fueling debate on rule-of-law norms.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration is pulling 5,000 troops from Germany
Pentagon officials plan a phased withdrawal of about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, reallocating forces within Europe or to the U.S., pending ally talks.
- 7 min
- Germany
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Navy Secretary John Phelan exits administration during Iran war
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan departs immediately, with no successor named, raising continuity questions as U.S.–Iran hostilities continue.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Newsom administration allegedly knew of $2B California budget error for months: report
Report says Sacramento officials knew of a $2B accounting error for months, raising transparency concerns and complicating California deficit talks.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump Administration Wants Ford, GM To Produce Weapons And Munitions Amid Wars In Iran, Ukraine: Report -
Reports say the Trump Pentagon is engaging Ford and GM to shift lines to munitions and armored components, with impacts from Washington to Ukraine.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Top Energy Democrat probes Trump administration's preparations for Strait of Hormuz closure
Inquiry seeks records on contingency planning, reserves, and coordination as Hormuz disruption drives energy price volatility and supply chain stress.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration engaged in ‘preliminary conversations’ with Iran to end war
Trump says preliminary talks with Tehran were productive, signaling a potential path to cease-fire terms amid reduced risk of immediate strikes.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Underground Railroad museum sues Trump administration alleging it canceled grant on the basis of race
An Underground Railroad museum in upstate New York alleged in a lawsuit Friday that the Trump administration unlawfully terminated its federal grant on...
- 3 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump administration releasing 172 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve as Iran war causes soaring prices
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their h...
- 3 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
FACT FOCUS: The Trump administration is falsely claiming Jimmy Carter was against mail-in voting
President Donald Trump and members of his administration are claiming that former President Jimmy Carter was against the use of mail-in and absentee ballots, ci...
- 2 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
State officials say the Trump administration has been absent on election security
State election officials got an unusual invitation from the Trump administration last week: a late February call about midterm preparations organized by the FBI
- 7 min
- United States