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Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Newly elected Senate Democrats in the spotlight: From the Politics Desk
Kristen Welker examines the first major decision facing incoming Democratic senators in a November 13 edition of From the Politics Desk.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
TIM GRAHAM: The blue wave brought a tidal wave of praise from TV networks
Tim Graham says ABC, CBS and NBC praised Democratic midterm winners, describing their coverage as a “tidal wave of praise.”
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Levin: Alaska ‘Decoy Dan’ an Effort ‘to Steal the United States Senate from the American People’
On Fox News Friday, Levin called an Alaska figure “Decoy Dan” and alleged an effort to “steal” the U.S. Senate.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump pivots away from Ukraine and toward Russia
A supplied account says the administration called Putin “a humanitarian,” but names no speaker or change to Ukraine aid, sanctions or talks.
- 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
Top takeaways from JD Vance town hall: Costly gas, DC corruption, immigration hot takes and the war
JD Vance discussed gas prices, Washington corruption, immigration and the war at a Michigan town hall.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Is the UK safe from Iran?
Tehran warns that those helping the US in its war are a “legitimate target,” raising questions about UK safety without establishing a specific threat.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack, brings them back to the US
A report says the US Air Force returned all bombers at RAF Fairford to the US. The British base was described as a suspected terror attack target.
- 7 min
- United Kingdom
Military / WarThe Veil
JACK CARR: The lesson from FlyDubai is simple. Be ready to save yourself
Carr calls for passenger readiness after a reported cockpit attack on FlyDubai Flight 1073 over Saudi Arabia. Details remain unclear.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
New video of hero passengers from plane attack
A signal located in Jerusalem describes video of Israeli passengers reportedly involved in subduing a FlyDubai co-pilot. No flight details or incident d...
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
UAE Confirms Secret Visit from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
UAE state media confirm Netanyahu visited to meet the UAE president. The visit's date and agenda were not disclosed; no agreement was reported.
- 7 min
- United Arab Emirates
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Small bites from the UN: Canada's wider view, one chaotic rumor and reframing someone else's words
A New York UN roundup touches on Canada's perspective, an unverified rumor and reframed remarks. No policy shift or diplomatic fallout is established.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
White House blocks CNN from covering Trump’s Tennessee trip
CNN was removed from the press pool for President Trump’s Saturday visit to Tennessee, limiting on-the-ground coverage and raising press access concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
In photos: Key takeaways from day one of the UN General Assembly
World leaders opened the UNGA in New York with speeches on wars, aid access, cease-fires, and AI governance, setting the tone for talks this week.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
England’s glassblowing industry under threat from green levies
Rising energy and compliance costs threaten northern glassmakers, spurring calls for targeted relief as London and Manchester weigh policy tweaks.
- 7 min
- United Kingdom
Military / WarThe Veil
What Else Is the Pentagon Hiding From Us?
Report claims four additional service member deaths not publicly tallied, intensifying pressure on Pentagon transparency and casualty reporting
- 6 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s latest branding battle: From the Politics Desk
Kennedy Center-linked Trump branding fight and House GOP defections on an Iran-related vote reveal messaging and policy rifts in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Takeaways from new photos showing damage at U.S. positions from Iranian attacks
Washington review highlights images of structural hits, equipment losses, and air defense gaps as officials assess damage and next steps.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk
Republicans recalibrate inflation and spending rhetoric amid Iran war, weighing security costs against affordability ahead of 2026 races.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Netanyahu threatens Iran from occupied Syrian mountain (VIDEO)
Israeli PM delivers video threat from Mount Hermon, signaling resolve amid regional tensions; move aims at deterrence and may tighten border postures.
- 7 min
- Syria
Military / WarThe Veil
Abbey Gate survivor describes chaos before attack, says pullout was botched from the start
Marine Tyler Vargas-Andrews recounts improvised tactics and breakdowns before the 2021 Kabul attack, renewing scrutiny of evacuation planning.
- 7 min
- Afghanistan
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia is suffering from a slow-motion bank run as the Kremlin scavenges for war funding—and it may start seizing recruits for the military too
Deposit outflows hit Russian banks as the state hunts liquidity, stoking draft fears and policy risks from tighter money to capital controls.
- 8 min
- Russia
World TradeBehind The Veil
Trump trade chief warns Canada walked away from 'the best deal' to trigger 50% U.S. tariffs
USTR Jamieson Greer says Canada left talks on a “best deal,” warning 50% U.S. tariffs could follow, escalating trade tensions and supply chain risks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The Florida primary from hell
Randy Fine defeated Dan Bilzerian in a contentious Florida primary marked by Islamophobia and antisemitism, drawing close watch from Washington.
- 7 min
- United States