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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
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 / 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 / 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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Fact-checking Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history Tuesday night, touting his administration's economic policies and immigration...
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
'You have killed Americans!': Democrats and Trump clash at the State of the Union
Tensions between President Donald Trump and Democrats reached a crescendo during his State of the Union speech on Tuesday night.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
'U-S-A' chants break out in House chamber as US men's hockey gold medalists attend Trump's State of the Union
President Donald Trump invited the U.S. men's gold medal-winning hockey team to the State of the Union address, and those who were able to attended the speech.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Four Supreme Court justices face Trump at State of the Union days after tariffs ruling
Four Supreme Court justices attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union, days after he lambasted them for overturning many of his tariffs.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Who sits where for the State of the Union? See the seating chart for the 2026 address
The highest-ranking officials in Washington will be present for President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night — here's what to know about where t...
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Justice Department swiftly fires lawyer chosen as top federal prosecutor for Virginia office
A lawyer picked by judges to serve as the top federal prosecutor for a Virginia office that pursued cases against foes of President Donald Trump has been swiftl...
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Federal tax dollars subsidize health care plans in ways you may not realize
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the ...
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump's Trade Agenda Takes Center Stage As Scott Bessent Prepares For Face-to-Face Talks With China's Vice Premier He Lifeng - Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ), State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF T
Scott Bessent preps for trade talks with China's He Lifeng as groundwork for President Trump's high-stakes April summit in Beijing.
- 6 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
State officials say the Trump administration has been absent on election security
State election officials got an unusual invitation from the Trump administration last week: a late February call about midterm preparations organized by the FBI
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Federal appeals court upholds Trump mass detention policy for illegal immigrants
Federal appeals court upholds Trump administration mass detention policy allowing illegal immigrants to be held without bond hearings.
- 8 min
- United States