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Where things stand after Iran's new pitch for a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran signals de-escalation for sanctions relief and security guarantees as UN and Europeans shape steps; markets watch for verification and timing.
- 8 min
- Iran
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Iran says choice on reopening Hormuz ‘rests with the United States’ after deal offer
Tehran signals shipping could resume if Washington accepts its framework, putting pressure on US diplomacy as energy and freight risks mount.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The Hague Group: South Africa Leads Coalition Against U.S./Israel’s “Unilateral Bullying” of the ICC
Coalition challenges U.S.-Israel pressure on the ICC, urging states and civil society to defend the Court’s independence during UN week in New York.
- 8 min
- Netherlands
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The United Nations looks broken. Is it?
World leaders meet in New York to tackle security, humanitarian strain, and reform, with outcomes judged on implementable frameworks over grand statements.
- 8 min
- United States
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The great local government shake-up
Ministers halt devolution deals and boundary changes, delaying governance reforms as reviews continue and councils await next steps.
- 8 min
- England
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JONATHAN TURLEY: Talarico brings a touch of Trotsky to the Texas Senate race
Turley spotlights resurfaced video of James Talarico criticizing capitalism as tied to White supremacy, sparking national debate late in the Texas race.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump: Iran Regime ‘Getting Weaker and Weaker by the Day’
Trump says Iran’s regime is weakening amid tensions and economic strain. Tehran’s response could sway regional risk, markets, and deterrence signals.
- 7 min
- Iran
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Freedom 250 Grand Prix attendees talk about American pride in the midst of historic event
Fans celebrate motorsport and the U.S. semiquincentennial as President Trump takes a ceremonial lap at the Washington, D.C. event.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Beshear says U.S. needs to "fix the darn government," including abolishing Electoral College
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls to “fix the darn government,” urging Electoral College abolition amid 2026 races and election policy debates.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what the Senate did and didn’t do overnight
Late vote in Washington secures Blanche as Attorney General, but spending and policy packages slip to post-recess talks amid tightened timelines.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Senate passes short-term bill to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections
Senate votes 90–6 to avert a shutdown with a stopgap bill, stabilizing federal operations before midterms; House and president action still needed.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Rep. Haley Stevens on Israel, the Democratic Party and PAC money
In Jerusalem, Rep. Haley Stevens discusses Israel policy, PAC donations, and Democratic Party debates as her Senate primary intensifies.
- 8 min
- Israel
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Trump takes in Jennifer Hudson's incredible national anthem performance before World Cup final
Donald Trump observed Jennifer Hudson’s praised anthem before Spain-Argentina World Cup final in Madrid, highlighting soft-power and sports diplomacy.
- 8 min
- Spain
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Bill Maher admits he could vote for JD Vance, warns 'cowardly' Democrats face socialist takeover
In Washington, Maher says he may back JD Vance in 2028 if Democrats embrace DSA-aligned policies, warning party leaders against a socialist shift.
- 8 min
- United States
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Minnesota governor mobilizes National Guard to battle wildfires in northern part of state
Gov. Tim Walz activates Guard to support firefighting with helicopters, manpower, and logistics as smoke, evacuations, and shifting winds challenge crews.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Watch Live: Donald Trump Visits the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library
Donald Trump speaks at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, with remarks set for 19:01 UTC on July 1, 2026.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary carries 2020 echoes: From the Politics Desk
Analysis from Washington: Michigan’s Democratic primary mirrors 2020, spotlighting ideological and generational splits, coalition-building, and turnout.
- 8 min
- United States
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Ex-Pentagon official says UAP files reveal 'treasure trove' of intelligence dating back to the 1940s
Luis Elizondo says newly surfaced U.S. documents show decades of serious UAP tracking and policy work dating to the 1940s in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
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Dr. Sebastian Gorka: 'America Is Back in the Business of Counterterrorism'
Deputy Assistant to President Donald Trump Dr. Sebastian Gorka shared that "America is back in the business of counterterrorism."
- 3 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Germany learns the cost of provoking Trump
Friedrich Merz’s comments on ‘humiliated’ US have unleashed the president’s wrath
- 3 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Underground Railroad museum sues Trump administration alleging it canceled grant on the basis of race
An Underground Railroad museum in upstate New York alleged in a lawsuit Friday that the Trump administration unlawfully terminated its federal grant on...
- 3 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Stephen A Smith blasts Trump for Army-Navy executive order: 'Who the hell does he think he is?'
Sports host Stephen A. Smith questions Trump’s Army–Navy executive order, sparking debate on presidential influence in sports and media governance.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
From Vietnam to Iran, War Is the Reason Americans Don’t Trust Their Government
Presidents cannot ignore the long-term costs of dismissing the truth in pursuit of national security.
- 3 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Dem senators in the hot seat as Republicans rip their DHS vote amid terror threats: 'Under attack'
Government shutdown FEMA remains unfunded on Friday as Senator Adam Schiff said Republicans rejected a proposal to advance the country's emergency funding — a...
- 3 min
- United States