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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Judge strikes down DOJ's policy of reviewing state voter rolls, saying it would "run roughshod over longstanding laws"

A federal judge rejected a DOJ plan to check state voter rolls against immigration databases, saying it would “run roughshod over longstanding laws.”

  • 7 min
  • United States

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

Households will pay more for energy because of Trump's policy changes

A claim projects thousands in added household energy costs through 2040 but gives no policy details, source or method for the estimate.

  • 6 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 / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump’s ‘Tanker‑for‑Tanker’ Policy Escalates: U.S. Strikes 3 IRGC Oil Tankers After Iran Targets 2 Warships

Washington expands ‘tanker-for-tanker’ policy, hitting three IRGC-linked oil vessels after Iran targeted two U.S. warships, raising Gulf maritime risks.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

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

Carville says one democratic socialist's 'lunacy of the highest level' policy could haunt swing state Dems

From Washington, James Carville says far-left primary victories in MI and WI—and a “lunacy-level” policy—could alienate moderates ahead of November.

  • 7 min
  • United States

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

New York Times calls University of California's 'test-blind' admissions policy a 'terrible' mistake

New York Times Editorial Board calls UC’s test-blind admissions a mistake, pressuring Regents to revisit testing as 2027 planning begins.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Complaint seeks answers on Scouting America's transgender policy after Pentagon deal

Filing in Washington asks Pentagon to disclose terms of its deal with Scouting America and any gender identity limits tied to Defense partnerships.

  • 7 min
  • United States

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

Trump's personal feuds with allies from Italy to Israel reveal how personality drives his foreign policy

Public spats from Italy to Israel show how Trump’s personal frictions shape U.S. messaging, adding diplomatic risk as partners gauge reliability.

  • 7 min
  • Israel

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

Steyer’s exit from the California governor’s race could spell bad news for climate policy

Steyer’s withdrawal narrows the field to Becerra and Hilton, raising concerns over climate ambition and investment certainty in California.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

House passes Ukraine aid bill in another GOP rebuke of Trump’s foreign policy

U.S. House approves Ukraine aid, signaling GOP defiance of Trump and support for Kyiv; Senate outcome uncertain but diplomatic impact grows.

  • 6 min
  • Ukraine

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