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Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
How Foreign Policy Shaped These 3 Critical Midterm Races
Iran, Israel, tariffs and immigration were among voters’ concerns in three key U.S. midterm races. Their effect on vote totals is not established.
- 9 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
What Trump losing power over Congress means for Iran, Ukraine and foreign policy
If Democrats gain control of Congress, Trump could face more scrutiny over the Iran and Ukraine wars, though he would retain broad foreign-policy powers.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
The Iran war didn't make your heating bill this high. Blue-state energy policy did
An October 2026 dispatch blames state policies, not the Iran war, for high heating bills but provides no evidence to establish the cause.
- 9 min
- United States
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
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
EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s new security alliance faces first real-world test deep in South America as troops deploy
Bolivia's defense minister calls the crisis a test for Trump's security alliance as troops deploy. The alliance's role remains unclear.
- 7 min
- Bolivia
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
Military / WarThe Veil
After criticism, Canada's CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'
Canada’s CBC now permits calling the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks terrorism, carving out an exception while keeping its broader terminology policy intact.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
CBC adjusts its 9/11 language guidance after terrorism policy leaked
Canada’s CBC updates style on using “terrorist” for 9/11 after a leaked memo, granting editors more latitude while keeping attribution options.
- 6 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
From military alliance to economic partnership: How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties
Pentagon told to reduce joint drills seen as costly and hostile to North Korea, signaling a turn toward cost-sharing and economic ties with Seoul.
- 7 min
- North Korea
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran looks to ramp up economic alliance with BRICS nations as war with U.S. drags on
Tehran signals plans to enter the BRICS NDB, aiming to ease sanction pressure and expand financing options as tensions with Washington persist.
- 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
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
U.S.-Israel: Iran deal upsets the alliance
Netanyahu rebukes reported U.S.–Iran understanding, straining ties as both sides test red lines on security, sanctions, and regional coordination.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Colorado socialist candidate called 9/11 terror attacks 'inevitable' due to US foreign policy
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros sparks controversy after calling 9/11 and 10/7 “inevitable” due to U.S. and Israeli actions, igniting swift debate.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
A historical feud threatens a key wartime alliance for Ukraine
Warsaw links memorial and justice demands to current support, risking friction in arms transit, grain routes, and refugee logistics via Poland.
- 7 min
- Poland
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
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
Military / WarThe Veil
The End of the U.S.-Israel Alliance
Policy coordination intensifies as war planning vs. Iran meets rising risks, domestic costs, and watchful allies; markets and security on alert.
- 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
‘Nothing adds up’: Veteran German politician tears into Merz’s Russia policy (VIDEO) — RT World News
German opposition figure Sahra Wagenknecht faults CDU leader Merz over Russia policy, citing double standards and economic costs amid NATO-Ukraine tensi...
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Marco Rubio Tell Indians: U.S. Migration Policy Must Be Pro-American
Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses Indian concerns, backing stricter U.S. immigration rules amid talks that may affect visas and family reunificat...
- 7 min
- United States