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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazilian presidential election, as Trump-backed candidates continue red wave
An Oct. 5, 2026, report says Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro defeated President Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil's presidential election.
- 7 min
- Brazil
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s new security alliance faces first real-world test deep in South America as troops deploy
Bolivia's defense minister calls the crisis a test for Trump's security alliance as troops deploy. The alliance's role remains unclear.
- 7 min
- Bolivia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Senate passes Protect College Sports Act with decisive vote
The Senate approved the Protect College Sports Act in a 77–22 vote, reflecting bipartisan support for the measure.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Former Navy intelligence officer reacts to first U.S. strikes in Iran after weeks of relative calm
Analyst calls the Iran strikes a calibrated deterrent move, warning of miscalculation risks and urging clear signals to allies and adversaries.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Russia's Putin visits Japan-claimed islands for first time; Tokyo protests
Putin makes first trip to Iturup in the Kurils, prompting a swift diplomatic protest from Tokyo and raising concerns over strained Russia–Japan ties.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Francesca Hong Releases First Statement After Primary Defeat
After an upset gubernatorial primary defeat, Hong addresses supporters, signals next steps, and weighs unity moves in key battleground Wisconsin.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Colombia’s New President Faces His First Major Test
Days after taking office, de la Espriella faces his first test as a major earthquake prompts nationwide rescue efforts and infrastructure checks.
- 7 min
- Colombia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
New CDC director is confirmed, giving agency its first permanent leader in a year
U.S. Senate approves Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC, ending a year without a permanent chief and setting direction on reforms and preparedness.
- 6 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Why Trump's new tariff blitz is very different this time round
Sweeping tariffs on 60 partners, including EU, China and UK, spur volatility fears, legal questions and potential retaliation as details emerge.
- 7 min
- United Kingdom
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
New round of strikes targeting Iran underway, U.S. officials say
U.S. officials say a 10th straight night of strikes on Iranian targets is underway near Tehran, signaling a sustained retaliatory campaign.
- 7 min
- Iran
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 / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump's championing of debunked vote conspiracies casts shadow over midterms
Reuters: Trump to repeat 2020 fraud allegations in national address, raising misinformation risks and pressures on election systems before midterms.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
WATCH: Obama, Harris advisor warns ‘betrayed’ Black voters could be Texas Senate candidate's kryptonite
Obama-Harris ally cautions that disillusioned Black voters could hurt James Talarico’s Texas Senate bid, intensifying scrutiny of outreach and messaging.
- 6 min
- United States
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
Senate rejects measure to restrict Trump's Iran war powers as key Republicans shift votes
Key Republicans shifted to block limits on Trump’s Iran authority, preserving executive latitude amid tensions and internal Senate divisions.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to join Kushner and Witkoff for new round of Iran negotiations
Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for backchannel U.S.–Iran negotiations on sanctions relief, de‑escalation, and oil flow assurances.
- 7 min
- Switzerland
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Pratt's lead over Raman further erodes in new L.A. mayoral race results as voters await California governor's race news
New tallies show Spencer Pratt’s edge over Nithya Raman shrinking as late ballots are processed; officials expect more updates in coming days.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Wyoming GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Voted Against MAGA’s Illegal Immigration Crackdown
From Washington: Eric Barlow’s record shows votes against hardline immigration measures, spotlighting GOP primary rifts on enforcement strategy.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California’s race for governor and other key primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues
Millions of ballots still being processed in Sacramento and statewide keep governor and down-ballot primaries unresolved under top-two rules.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
House Democrats fail to fracture GOP support for Trump's Iran strategy in war powers vote
House Republicans stopped a Democratic resolution to limit Trump’s authority on Iran, keeping executive leverage intact and signaling a firm U.S. stance.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance gets a chance to woo Iowa GOP voters ahead of 2028 in a campaign stop with congressman
Vice President JD Vance will visit Iowa with a congressman to test messages, build alliances, and gauge donors and activists for a 2028 bid.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump speaks with Putin, says he isn't sure whether Ukraine war or Iran war will end first
Trump discussed the Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin, saying he’s unsure which will end first as opaque high-level contacts continue.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Senate Republicans block Democrats' attempt to force Cuba war powers vote
Republicans halt Democrats’ push to force a Cuba war powers vote, spotlighting a battle over executive authority and Congress’s role under the WPR.
- 7 min
- United States