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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 / GovernmentThe Veil
Taiwan passes annual budget after long delay, including drone spending
Legislative Yuan ends record delay, approving 2026 budget with added funds for drones and surveillance, enabling agencies to resume deferred projects.
- 7 min
- Taiwan
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Thune, Trump, Senate conservatives reach deal to set aside budget, SAVE America Act impasse
Late-night deal in Washington pauses budget resolution tied to the SAVE America Act, easing immediate tensions while talks continue.
- 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
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
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
A policy wonk who wants Nancy Pelosi's House seat is unafraid of a fight
The state lawmaker favored to succeed Nancy Pelosi in the House is no stranger to the national spotlight
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Exclusive—Lyndsey Sikes: Why Are States Like New York and California Controlling Abortion Drug Policy in Louisiana?
Until federal regulators restore commonsense safety standards and end the mass mailing of abortion drugs across state lines, Louisiana's women and children rema...
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US trade policy in Africa driven by ‘crisis’ while China seeks engagement – expert
Andrey Maslov says the US has been “forced onto an isolationist path,” including imposing tariffs on African countries
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Some European policymakers welcome U.S. Secretary of State Rubio's warm words, others remain cautious
Rubio's comments at the Munich Security Conference struck a softer tone than Vice President JD Vance's at last year's event.
- 6 min
- Germany