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Midterms 2026 election results and latest updates: Mississippi votes still being counted in Senate nail-biter after Democrats take control of Congress

Democrats take control of Congress in the 2026 midterms as votes are still counted in Mississippi's close Senate race. Trump distances himself from GOP...

  • 9 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar accuse DOJ of violating judge's orders to follow protocols to protect her rights as member of Congress

Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar allege the DOJ violated a judge's orders on protocols meant to protect her rights as a member of Congress.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, a move some lawmakers called illegal

President Trump seeks to void nearly $1B approved by Congress, drawing bipartisan legal concerns and potential court and appropriations challenges.

  • 8 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

With broad bipartisan support, Congress is about to give Trump ‘unchecked authority’ to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on top trading partners

Bipartisan bill would let Trump levy tariffs up to 100% swiftly, shifting trade power to the White House as markets and allies brace for fallout.

  • 8 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Congress fails to restrict Trump’s Iran war powers — RT World News

Washington senators voted down a measure to limit Trump’s Iran war authority, preserving executive latitude amid partisan divides and Mideast tensions.

  • 7 min
  • United States

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

Thune says Congress should have a say in Iran deal as GOP unease grows

Sen. John Thune says Congress should weigh in on a U.S.–Iran deal amid GOP concerns over sanctions relief, verification, and durable approval.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump's relationship with Israel's Netanyahu tested over Iran war

Strains emerge between Washington and Jerusalem on Iran timelines, red lines, and talks as hostilities and signaling intensify in Jerusalem and Iran.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

Russia opens door to ‘new relationship’ with U.S. as Putin wrestles with Ukraine deadlock

At SPIEF in St. Petersburg, Putin hints at a possible U.S.–Russia reset amid Ukraine stalemate, testing diplomacy while military pressure persists.

  • 7 min
  • Russia

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump warns college sports could be ‘lost forever’ as committee pushes changes, Congress urged to act

President Donald Trump pressures Congress to overhaul college sports, warning the system could be "lost forever" as a White House committee proposes lim

  • 3 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Palestinian soccer boss refuses to shake hands with Israeli counterpart at FIFA Congress

Jibril Rajoub declined Basim Sheikh Suliman’s handshake at the May 2 FIFA Congress, spotlighting geopolitical tensions and potential policy ripple effects.

  • 7 min
  • Israel

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Can King Charles save the ever-fracturing ‘special relationship’ after Trump anger at Starmer over Iran war?

UK leans on royal soft power as Charles visits the US to ease Trump–Starmer tensions over Iran and protect security, trade, and alliance coordination.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Two Democratic reps call for Swalwell to exit Congress as controversy swirls around his bid for CA governor

In Sacramento, two House Democrats call on Eric Swalwell to resign and exit the California governor race amid new sexual assault allegations.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in US trade relations with China

The Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs has added a wrinkle to already complicated U.S.-China relations

  • 5 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

DHS shutdown begins as funding expires without a deal in Congress

It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement poli...

  • 6 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump vows voter ID requirements for the midterms, 'whether approved by Congress or not'

President Donald Trump said in social media posts on Friday that he would issue an executive order to require voters to show identification in the midterm elect...

  • 6 min
  • United States