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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Lauren Sánchez Bezos sparks backlash with ‘inappropriate’ plunging dress at state dinner
Lauren Sánchez Bezos faced criticism over her plunging-neckline dress at a White House state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Former Pentagon AI chief warns Flock cameras could create 'China-like surveillance state' in the US
Mark Beall cautions that widespread Flock ALPR use without strict guardrails and court oversight could steer the U.S. toward a surveillance state.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump loses bid to transfer New York hush money case to federal court
A federal judge rejected Trump’s bid to move the hush money case to federal court, keeping the Manhattan prosecution on track in New York state court.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Chinese national in blue state charged with illegally voting in federal election under another man's name: DOJ
Yupeng Sun is accused of using another man’s identity to register and vote in the 2024 federal election. Charges were announced in Washington, D.C.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Recount puts Trump-backed challenger in the lead of Indiana state Senate primary
Paula Copenhaver edges incumbent in Indiana GOP Senate primary after recount; lead is provisional pending canvass and potential legal review.
- 7 min
- United States
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
US state mistakenly let hundreds of non-citizens vote — RT World News
Gov. Mikie Sherrill says a software error registered thousands, enabling nearly 400 to vote; officials probe voter systems amid election security scrutiny.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Federal panel signals it could support permanent fencing around White House park known for protests
Federal advisers in Washington indicate openness to permanent fencing at Lafayette Square, setting up design reviews and debate over protest access.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Declassified Intelligence Records: China ‘Compromised’ at Least 18 State Voter Rolls
White House releases files alleging China accessed at least 18 U.S. state voter databases, spurring inquiries from election and intelligence officials.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
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 / GovernmentThe Veil
Federal judge says Trump’s broad Jan. 6 pardon doesn’t apply to DC pipe bomb suspect
Washington judge rules Trump’s broad Jan. 6 pardon statement doesn’t apply to suspect in DNC/RNC pipe bombs, keeping the criminal case on track.
- 7 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Newsom faces criticism for state's stance on trans athletes in girls' sports after SCOTUS ruling
California backs trans athletes in girls’ sports despite a Supreme Court ruling, raising compliance, liability, and school sports governance questions.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
This EU state’s anti-Russian crusade has become a strategic dead end
Policy paper argues Warsaw’s hardline approach ties its EU leverage to Ukraine aid, heightening domestic strain and limiting room in EU decisions.
- 8 min
- Poland
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
State Department congratulates Keiko Fujimori as Peru's president-elect following razor-thin vote count
State Department congratulates Fujimori after razor-thin July 1 runoff, signaling early validation as Peru faces legal reviews, protests, and market tests.
- 7 min
- Peru
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump admin backs Bolivia state of emergency as leftist ex-leader's loyalists fracture nation
Washington supports Bolivia’s conservative government amid a state of emergency, as clashes and blockades grow and rights concerns rise.
- 7 min
- Bolivia
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
4 dead in Kentucky after heavy rain and floods put 12 state roads "out of commission," governor says
Severe storms triggered floods in Kentucky, killing four as at least 12 state roads closed. Rescues, damage checks, and utility repairs are underway.
- 8 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
Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis
President Rodrigo Paz announces emergency to restore mobility and protect services as protests over rising costs disrupt transport and supplies.
- 7 min
- Bolivia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump names James M. McDonald to lead powerful New York federal prosecutor's office
President Trump names James M. McDonald to head New York’s SDNY, a key post overseeing Wall Street, corruption, and national security cases, pending Sen...
- 7 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Top Trump agency purges over 20 suspected China-linked products from federal marketplace
U.S. SBA delists 20+ products tied to Beijing-based sourcing amid origin concerns, advising reviews of active orders as compliance checks proceed.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Federal authorities investigate giant ‘8647’ markings on National Mall
Authorities in Washington investigate large ‘8647’ numerals on the National Mall amid debate over protected speech and security concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
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
Blue state governor roasted as ‘arsonist’ putting out her own fire as she blames outside agitators at 'siege'
GOP’s Alex Zdan blames Gov. Mikie Sherrill for Newark facility unrest as she cites outside agitators, intensifying scrutiny of detention oversight.
- 7 min
- USA