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Diplomacy / TreatiesThe Veil
Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he's keeping the most pressing matters at a distance
The secretary of state's 31st trip abroad raises questions about competing priorities, but the account offers no evidence that he is avoiding other matt...
- 7 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
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere
Washington shifts its final Pacific carrier to prioritize Iran and the Western Hemisphere, leaving a temporary gap in Asia’s deterrence posture.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran war leaves US allies in Asia less defended – NYT
Report says Washington shifted missile interceptors to the Mideast, leaving Indo-Pacific partners worried about thinner air and missile defense.
- 7 min
- United States
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
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
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
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
Global SummitsThe Veil
Defense spending, China in Asia and lessons from Ukraine: Takeways from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue
Defense chiefs weighed China’s posture, spending, and Ukraine lessons, eyeing maritime security, industry capacity, and rules to guide regional deterrence.
- 7 min
- Singapore
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s China policy is nearly the exact opposite of what everyone expected
As Trump heads to China, attention and resources are being shifted from Asia to yet another war in the Middle East.
- 3 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran’s new ‘atomic bomb’: How US policy pushed Iran over the brink
After decades of sanctions, and then an open war, Tehran has forced Washington to the table on its terms
- 3 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leader
Escalation near Iran diverts U.S. assets and attention from the Indo‑Pacific, testing dual-theater management and summit optics as allies watch closely.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed as renewed tensions test a fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire
Futures signal a mixed Asia open as crude rises on renewed Iran–U.S. strains; energy and defense may lead while transport and cyclicals face pressure.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher as investors assess mixed messaging on Iran war
Regional futures point up as traders weigh threats and negotiation hints on Iran; gains fragile with energy, defense and FX likely to diverge.
- 7 min
- Iran