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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump and Iran agree on one thing. The US election calendar isn't driving their decisions on the war
In Washington, Trump and Iranian officials agree that the U.S. election calendar is not driving their decisions about the seven-month-old war.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Spain's PM Sanchez calls snap election after housing crisis protests
Pedro Sánchez calls a snap election amid housing protests, with more than 1,000 tents set up at Madrid's Puerta del Sol.
- 7 min
- Spain
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazilian presidential election, as Trump-backed candidates continue red wave
An Oct. 5, 2026, report says Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro defeated President Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil's presidential election.
- 7 min
- Brazil
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Lula or Bolsonaro: Wall Street braces for two wildly different results in Brazil election
A supplied report says Wall Street is preparing for different market reactions to Brazil’s presidential election but provides no specific forecasts.
- 7 min
- Brazil
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
JPMorgan lays out the investing playbook for 3 midterm-election scenarios
JPMorgan views gridlock as relatively benign for markets, citing fewer sweeping policy changes. Details of its other two scenarios were not provided.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Modi Faces Protest Threat Over Election Commission Scandal
Opposition parties and the Cockroach movement are preparing to march in New Delhi over alleged Election Commission bias. No date has been announced.
- 8 min
- India
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Dem House candidate settles years-long $55K debt fight with former mother-in-law weeks before election
Bob Brooks resolves years-long $55K dispute with ex–mother-in-law weeks before 2026 election, easing legal risk but inviting scrutiny in final stretch.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran Security Chief Warns Trump: ‘The Straits Have Changed’ — ‘Damage Control Won’t Stop What’s Coming’
From Tehran, Iran’s security chief says deterrence at key maritime chokepoints has changed, signaling potential escalation for Gulf shipping and oil flows.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day
At a Dallas rally, Trump said the Iran war would end after Election Day, framing the conflict as contingent on electoral outcomes to project competence.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Netanyahu rejects claim he was warned ahead of Oct. 7, as 2023 attack fuels pre-election furor
Israeli PM rejects report of UAE advance warning on 2023 attack, sparking pre-election scrutiny over accountability, intelligence and regional ties.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
AfD set for landslide victory in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt election – exit polls — RT World News
Exit polls put AfD near 44.5% in Saxony-Anhalt, signaling a decisive lead with implications for coalition talks, national strategy, and EU-facing policy...
- 7 min
- Germany
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Former Pentagon AI chief warns Flock cameras could create 'China-like surveillance state' in the US
Mark Beall cautions that widespread Flock ALPR use without strict guardrails and court oversight could steer the U.S. toward a surveillance state.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump criticizes NBC over election comment as Treasury denies some NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters G20 credentials
In New York, Trump criticized NBC while Treasury denied G20 credentials to NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters, raising press access concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
CIA chief was in Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO and encourage cutting off Iran
CIA director visited Moscow to warn against any attack on NATO territory and urge Russia to cut channels aiding Iran amid tense regional risks.
- 6 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Kremlin reveals why CIA chief visited Moscow — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Peskov says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met security services in a standard inter-agency contact, not with Putin, with no policy outcomes announced.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Chinese national in blue state charged with illegally voting in federal election under another man's name: DOJ
Yupeng Sun is accused of using another man’s identity to register and vote in the 2024 federal election. Charges were announced in Washington, D.C.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine’s ex-defense chief calls on Zelensky to lift election ban
Mikhail Fedorov calls on President Zelensky to lift the wartime election ban, intensifying debate over legitimacy, security, and timing in Kyiv.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Wired for War: Why is the UK protecting Israeli election meddlers? — RT World News
London declines to disclose details on BlackCore’s alleged election meddling, citing ties with Israel, stirring debate on security and accountability.
- 6 min
- United Kingdom
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Graham replacement hopefuls make final pitches before special election: Iran war, DSA, Flock cams and more
Candidates to replace Sen. Graham spar over Iran policy, Flock cameras, AI data centers, and the filibuster as South Carolina voters weigh priorities.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Zelensky would lose presidential election – poll — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
RT cites a Socis poll indicating Zelensky would currently lose a presidential race amid wartime fatigue and economic strain across Ukraine.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Chicago teachers union boss vows to push petitions for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s re-election
CTU president Stacy Davis Gates will gather petitions to place Mayor Brandon Johnson on the 2026 ballot, signaling coordinated labor support in Chicago.
- 7 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Troy Jackson launches his first general election ad in Maine Senate race, criticizing Susan Collins
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson debuts his first general election ad, highlighting his labor roots and contrasting Sen. Susan Collins’s record as the race i...
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump's election integrity speech: 7 takeaways every American should know
Trump alleges China stole 220M voter files, urges Senate to pass SAVE America Act with voter ID and tighter election security standards.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
DOUG SCHOEN: Trump put 2026 election officials on notice. Now he needs a clear agenda
In Washington, Trump flagged China, Russia, Iran, N. Korea on 2026 threats, pressing officials to prepare and calling for a clear security agenda.
- 7 min
- China