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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to hear California mail-in ballot appeal
The DOJ asks the Supreme Court to hear a California mail-in ballot appeal and separately challenges the dismissal of an Alaska Senate election lawsuit.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Alaska officials ask judge to deny Trump administration’s ‘impossible’ demand to set aside Senate ballots
Alaska officials asked a federal judge to permanently dismiss a Trump administration lawsuit seeking to set aside Senate ballots.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Judge orders Trump administration to stop threatening election officials with criminal charges
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to stop threatening or intimidating election officials with criminal charges.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration accelerates criminal probe into Alaska Senate race
Reuters reports the administration has intensified criminal and civil inquiries tied to allegations involving Democrats in an Alaska Senate race.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump administration may let more Russian diesel onto market, energy secretary tells CNBC
The energy secretary says the US may allow more Russian diesel onto the market, but analysts expect the small shipments to have little effect on prices.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration offers mixed messages on limits to Ukraine's Starshield access
Recent efforts to throttle Ukraine's satellite access have prompted conflicting explanations from Trump administration officials and allies.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Senators push the Trump administration to act swiftly on Russian sanctions to help Ukraine
Bipartisan Senate leaders in Washington urged the Trump administration on Oct. 7, 2026, to move quickly on Russian sanctions intended to help Ukraine.
- 7 min
- United States
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