BEYOND THE VEIL

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24 results for “defense policy”

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

How Foreign Policy Shaped These 3 Critical Midterm Races

Iran, Israel, tariffs and immigration were among voters’ concerns in three key U.S. midterm races. Their effect on vote totals is not established.

  • 9 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

How Far Can Russia Probe NATO’s Collective Defense?

Latvia’s president says Putin’s appetite for risk is growing, raising questions about whether Russia could probe NATO’s collective defense.

  • 7 min
  • Latvia

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Ukraine lost $1.2 bn to defense fraud and waste in one year – NYT — RT World News

Secret audits reportedly cite $1.2bn lost to defense fraud, waste, and mismanagement in 2024, raising oversight concerns for Kyiv and Western donors.

  • 7 min
  • Ukraine

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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil

Palantir CEO Alex Karp backs ousted Ukraine defense minister's new defense tech startup

Ex-Ukrainian defense minister Fedorov launches a wartime tech venture to turn battlefield lessons into software, sensing, and decision tools.

  • 7 min
  • Ukraine

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’

From Jerusalem, Israel’s Israel Katz cautions Turkey against “dangerous adventures” in Syria, signaling firm defense of Israeli interests as tensions rise.

  • 7 min
  • Israel

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Ukraine's fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for elections despite war with Russia

Mykhailo Fedorov calls for national elections despite war, reviving debate on legitimacy, logistics, and security as Kyiv faces internal and external pr...

  • 7 min
  • Ukraine

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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil

Fired Ukrainian defense minister says Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia

Fired Ukrainian defense minister says drones, EW, and rapid tech adaptation will shape the conflict, signaling shifts in strategy and industry impacts.

  • 8 min
  • Russia

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Ousted Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov on the war with Russia

Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov speaks in Moscow, shaping perceptions on battlefield momentum, alliances, and Kyiv’s defense leadership.

  • 7 min
  • Russia

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

Zelensky dismisses another defense minister — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Ukraine’s Zelensky dismisses Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov after six months, signaling a broader wartime reshuffle watched by allies and rivals.

  • 7 min
  • Ukraine

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

Trump heading to NATO summit amid tensions over defense spending, Iran war

President Trump travels to Ankara for a NATO summit as allies press U.S. commitments, Washington pushes higher defense outlays, and Iran risks loom.

  • 6 min
  • Turkey

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Israel to occupy parts of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely – defense minister — RT World News

Defense chief Israel Katz says IDF will hold current positions as a security measure, signaling a harder policy amid regional tensions and scrutiny.

  • 7 min
  • Israel

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

MORNING GLORY: Senator Susan Collins and the nation’s national defense

At 9 a.m. in Washington, Sen. Susan Collins tests a reconciliation path to advance defense funding as Democrats warn of a pre‑midterm shutdown.

  • 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

Trump Moves to Expand Weapons Manufacturing, Strengthen National Defense

U.S. to accelerate weapons manufacturing and defense supply chains as Tehran tensions rise; funding, oversight, exports, and markets in focus.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump invokes Defense Production Act to boost weapons manufacturing as Iran war intensifies concerns

President Trump triggers the Defense Production Act to speed munitions manufacturing as Iran-related tensions rise, prioritizing materials and contracts.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

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