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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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
How political debates became high-risk and low-reward in the viral era
Half of U.S. Senate races and a third of gubernatorial races in 2026 will have no debate between major-party candidates.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Takeaways from Michigan and Kansas Senate debates
Among the final major debates of the 2026 midterms, Wednesday's Michigan and Kansas Senate events offered a study in contrasts.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Wisconsin governor candidates tangle over the economy, Trump and the 2020 election in tense debate
David Crowley and Tom Tiffany debated the economy, Trump and the 2020 election in the race to succeed Gov. Tony Evers.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton face off in fiery final Kansas Senate debate
Incumbent Roger Marshall and challenger Adam Hamilton met Wednesday for their second and final debate as the Kansas Senate race nears its end.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Alaska's Sullivan and Peltola clash over Iran and high prices in testy Senate debate
Sullivan and Peltola debated Iran and high consumer prices in a televised exchange. The account provides no detailed policy proposals.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ossoff says he has "zero interest in running for president" in heated Georgia Senate debate with Collins
During a debate with Republican Mike Collins, Sen. Jon Ossoff said he had “zero interest” in running for president. The two also sparred over the 2020 e...
- 7 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
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash over Trump and seniority in Maine’s first Senate debate
In their first Senate debate, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clashed over Donald Trump and whether Collins’s seniority is an advantage.
- 8 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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume but diplomacy not over yet, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says
Iran’s foreign minister says the country is fully prepared if fighting with the US resumes, while stressing that diplomacy is not over.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Foreign leader on Putin’s doorstep sounds alarm over Iran fueling Moscow’s war machine
Edgars Rinkēvičs says Iranian drones bolster Russia in Ukraine, urging tighter allied sanctions, maritime interdiction, and intel sharing.
- 7 min
- United States
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
Michigan Democrat awkwardly pivots to circumcision during heated Fox News debate on child sex changes
Abdul El-Sayed shifts debate on youth trans policy to circumcision during heated Fox News segment in Washington, drawing rapid online reaction.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran’s president blames foreign pressure as expert warns regime's economy nears breaking point
Reports from Tehran show rising shoplifting of staples as an expert warns the regime’s finances near collapse, amid inflation, shortages, and unrest risk.
- 7 min
- Iran
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
New York Times calls University of California's 'test-blind' admissions policy a 'terrible' mistake
New York Times Editorial Board calls UC’s test-blind admissions a mistake, pressuring Regents to revisit testing as 2027 planning begins.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Complaint seeks answers on Scouting America's transgender policy after Pentagon deal
Filing in Washington asks Pentagon to disclose terms of its deal with Scouting America and any gender identity limits tied to Defense partnerships.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US court dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over Los Angeles immigration policy
California appellate court backs Los Angeles in challenge to its immigration policy, ending a Trump-era lawsuit and reinforcing local discretion.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump's personal feuds with allies from Italy to Israel reveal how personality drives his foreign policy
Public spats from Italy to Israel show how Trump’s personal frictions shape U.S. messaging, adding diplomatic risk as partners gauge reliability.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Steyer’s exit from the California governor’s race could spell bad news for climate policy
Steyer’s withdrawal narrows the field to Becerra and Hilton, raising concerns over climate ambition and investment certainty in California.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
NYT panel debates whether Graham Platner is a ‘dirtbag’ or Democrats’ answer to Trump-era politics
Washington panel weighs whether Platner’s hard-edged Senate bid is savvy post‑Trump strategy or alienating persona politics with 2026 stakes.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
House passes Ukraine aid bill in another GOP rebuke of Trump’s foreign policy
U.S. House approves Ukraine aid, signaling GOP defiance of Trump and support for Kyiv; Senate outcome uncertain but diplomatic impact grows.
- 6 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
‘Nothing adds up’: Veteran German politician tears into Merz’s Russia policy (VIDEO) — RT World News
German opposition figure Sahra Wagenknecht faults CDU leader Merz over Russia policy, citing double standards and economic costs amid NATO-Ukraine tensi...
- 7 min
- Russia