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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says deportations were ‘too tough’ and hurt him during the midterms
In a CBS “60 Minutes” interview, Trump said deportations hurt him in the midterms and expressed interest in an immigration deal with Democrats.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The moment Donald Trump blew the midterms
Democratic pollster David Shor points to high youth turnout and the Iran War as factors in Republicans' defeat.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Did Israel lose the midterms?
The account says the Iran war cost Republicans control of Congress, but identifies no specific political setback for Israel or Netanyahu.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump launches Iran strikes hours before midterms despite saying he wouldn't
Trump reportedly launched strikes against Iran despite an earlier assurance. Strike sites, damage and the claimed pre-midterm timing remain unclear.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Don’t Read Too Much Into These Midterms
Anger over the Iran war may matter in the 2026 midterms, but it does not necessarily mean voters want a return to pre-Trump politics.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Travelers face sticker shock on airfare, gas prices as midterms approach
Days before the U.S. midterms, some travelers face sticker shock over airfares and gas prices. The report links high fares to Trump's Iran war.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran reportedly fortifies nuclear sites as it prepares for possible U.S. strikes after midterms
Iran is reportedly fortifying nuclear sites ahead of possible U.S. strikes after the midterms. The sites and work are unspecified; no strike decision is...
- 6 min
- Saudi Arabia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Treasury yields steady as Trump strikes diplomatic tone on Iran ahead of midterms
US Treasury yields were largely unchanged Friday as investors weighed Trump's diplomatic comments on Iran ahead of the midterm elections.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
US has lost or sustained damage to 81 military aircraft worth up to $3.3 billion in Iran war, congressional report says
A congressional report says 81 US military aircraft were lost or damaged in the Iran war, with an estimated value of up to $3.3 billion.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump, campaigning in Ohio, says the midterms will bring a ‘big surprise’
At a rally in Vandalia, Trump backed Republicans in competitive Ohio Senate and governor races and predicted a 'big surprise' in the midterms.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
The state of key races 35 days before midterms
A Marist poll reports Democratic leads in Ohio's Senate and governor races 35 days before the midterms. The brief provides no margins or methodology.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Are the midterms dictating Trump’s Iran strategy?
A Sept. 29 report asks whether U.S. midterms are influencing Trump's Iran strategy after he rejected a ceasefire proposal from Tehran.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Liz Peek: America — don’t vote for crazy over normal in the midterms
Liz Peek argues that Trump's war with Iran and rising gas prices should not sway midterm voters toward candidates she considers outside the mainstream.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran ‘miscalculating’ by betting on midterms after 3-hour talks, Trump officials warn
After three hours of talks, Trump officials warned Iran not to assume rising gas prices or US midterms would weaken his position in nuclear negotiations.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump prepares to bomb Iran after midterms – WSJ
WSJ reports Trump rebuffed an Iranian ceasefire and may resume strikes after U.S. midterms, raising risks for Gulf security, energy routes, and markets.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump faces pressure as midterms inch closer
White House revokes some journalists’ access, sparking legal threats and oversight calls as midterm campaigning accelerates in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. to spend $2 billion to $3 billion per month on Iran war, Congressional Budget Office says
Congressional Budget Office estimates ongoing Iran-related military spending at $2–$3B per month, totaling $38B, shaping budget and oversight talks.
- 6 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran War could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
CBO reports $38B spent Feb. 28–Aug. 1 on Iran war operations, averaging $2B monthly, informing budget debates as conflict continues into late Q3 2026.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000-per-adult plan requires congressional authorization, centering fiscal and legislative debate in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midterms
CBS reports Iranian missiles hit a U.S. jet base in Jordan; damage unconfirmed. Incident heightens regional risk as Washington weighs response.
- 7 min
- Jordan
Military / WarThe Veil
From Iron Dome to Abraham Accords: Congressional trips helped shape 15 years of US-Israel cooperation
From Iron Dome to the Abraham Accords, congressional trips informed funding, intel sharing, and defense planning as policymakers revisit aid and strategy.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump's championing of debunked vote conspiracies casts shadow over midterms
Reuters: Trump to repeat 2020 fraud allegations in national address, raising misinformation risks and pressures on election systems before midterms.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump-endorsed congressional candidate pledges entire $174K salary to wounded Iraq War veteran's family
Trump-endorsed New York hopeful Anthony Constantino pledges his entire congressional pay to an Iraq War veteran’s family, spotlighting service and ethics.
- 6 min
- Iraq
Military / WarThe Veil
Republicans grapple with how much to have Trump on the campaign trail for the midterms
Trump’s approval rating is sinking amid high prices and the war with Iran, but he’s still the best at turning out the base voters Republicans need for t
- 3 min
- Iran