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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
Military / WarThe Veil
What Trump losing power over Congress means for Iran, Ukraine and foreign policy
If Democrats gain control of Congress, Trump could face more scrutiny over the Iran and Ukraine wars, though he would retain broad foreign-policy powers.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
The Iran war didn't make your heating bill this high. Blue-state energy policy did
An October 2026 dispatch blames state policies, not the Iran war, for high heating bills but provides no evidence to establish the cause.
- 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
Military / WarThe Veil
Treasury sanctions operation targets Iran's auto, rail industries in latest economic attack
A U.S. Treasury sanctions move targets Iran's auto and rail sectors. The account does not identify specific targets, exemptions or effective dates.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran Risks U.S. Ties With China
U.S. plans tougher Iran sanctions, including secondary measures, risking strains with Beijing and market volatility across energy and finance.
- 7 min
- United States
World TradeBehind The Veil
AMB GORDON SONDLAND: Canada doesn't need Europe. It needs a new economic deal with America
Ex-U.S. envoy Gordon Sondland calls for a North American focused deal, stressing energy, manufacturing, and secure supply chains over EU ties.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. sanctions Iranian airlines in aim to tighten economic squeeze as war spreads, oil rises
Washington blacklists remaining Iranian carriers, tightening compliance and raising energy risk as regional conflict widens and oil prices climb.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran warns of ‘more painful’ response to U.S. attacks as economic pressure mounts
Tehran signals quicker, harsher responses to U.S. attacks as sanctions and war pressures bite, raising risks for Gulf shipping and regional stability.
- 7 min
- Iran
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
Trump turns to a dual economic and military approach in latest attempt to squeeze Iran
White House pivots to tighter sanctions and deterrent deployments targeting Tehran, raising Gulf uncertainty and testing alliances.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
After criticism, Canada's CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'
Canada’s CBC now permits calling the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks terrorism, carving out an exception while keeping its broader terminology policy intact.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
‘Goods Are Not Coming In’: Tehran Braces for Unrest as Trump Intensifies Economic Offensive
Iran warns “goods are not coming in” as tighter US measures curb trade, fuel shortages, and price spikes, with security on alert in Tehran.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
CBC adjusts its 9/11 language guidance after terrorism policy leaked
Canada’s CBC updates style on using “terrorist” for 9/11 after a leaked memo, granting editors more latitude while keeping attribution options.
- 6 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
H. R. McMaster says economic pressure on Iran will "make a big difference" as war hits 6-month mark
H.R. McMaster says tighter U.S. economic pressure will bite as new sanctions spur bank de-risking, risking trade finance and remittance disruptions.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
From military alliance to economic partnership: How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties
Pentagon told to reduce joint drills seen as costly and hostile to North Korea, signaling a turn toward cost-sharing and economic ties with Seoul.
- 7 min
- North Korea
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. threatens to hit Iran's trade partners with secondary economic sanctions
Washington signals tougher measures targeting firms and banks aiding Iranian commerce, raising compliance risks across energy, shipping, and finance.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran: ‘Any Country’ Joining U.S. ‘Economic Onslaught’ Deemed ‘Act of War’
Iran says any country backing expanded U.S. economic measures will be treated as committing an act of war, raising risks for allies and markets.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Treasury Secretary to announce Iran sanctions as Tehran dismisses economic warfare threat
U.S. Treasury to announce sweeping Iran sanctions; Tehran dismisses move as economic warfare. Markets eye energy volatility and compliance risks.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump Prepares to Put Economic Pressure on Iran
U.S. plans tougher sanctions and enforcement aimed at Iran’s revenue, risking market ripples and asymmetric responses amid ongoing military tensions.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump administration pressuring countries to cut economic ties with Iran
Washington moves to tighten Iran sanctions, warning countries and firms over oil, finance, and energy links as markets and diplomacy brace for fallout.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Bessent says U.S. likely won't restart large-scale Iran combat as it steps up economic pressure
Washington signals stepped-up sanctions and enforcement on Iran, lowering odds of renewed large-scale U.S. combat while keeping tensions contained.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persists
Abu Dhabi suspends transactions with Tehran, cutting a key Gulf lifeline and straining Iran’s liquidity, logistics, and imports as security risks rise.
- 7 min
- United Arab Emirates