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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ethics expert on taxpayers paying for Trump's new ads
Former U.S. ethics official Christopher Swartz is named in coverage questioning the ads' funding. No payment records or ethics violation are established.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump touts access to 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil in deal he says will slash gas prices
In Washington, Trump says U.S. can tap 65B barrels from Venezuela to cut gas prices; analysts warn legal, logistical hurdles could delay any impact.
- 7 min
- Venezuela
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump's oil and gas stock trades continued during Iran war, filings show
Filings reveal Trump’s oil and gas trades persisted amid the Iran war, raising conflict-of-interest questions and calls for oversight.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump speaks on higher gas prices
In New York, Trump linked rising gasoline costs to efforts to deter Iran’s nuclear ambitions, framing prices as a tradeoff for national security.
- 7 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
JD Vance reveals details of US-Iran deal, addresses whether taxpayer money will go to Tehran
Vance outlines nuclear limits tied to phased sanctions relief, with strict oversight to block taxpayer funds from misuse and focus on reconstruction.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Here’s where U.S. debt may become unsustainable with interest payments triggering a default crisis that even steep tax hikes can’t fix
Policy signal flags rising interest costs and market risk, urging credible fiscal plans as confidence and refinancing conditions grow fragile.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Gavin Newsom Says Americans Paid $10.5 Billion More At The Gas Station Amid Iran War, Asks If That's A 'T
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Americans paid $10.53B more for gas amid Iran war-related volatility, tying price spikes to Trump-era policies.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
JB Pritzker Wants E15 Gas To Bring Down Fuel Prices Amid Iran War, Says Trump 'Looking Out' For Corporate
Gov. JB Pritzker supports year-round E15 in Illinois to curb fuel costs amid Iran war pressures, while criticizing Trump for favoring corporate interests.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
What to know about Trump's tax breaks for tips and overtime when filing state tax returns
NY filers may face different state rules on new federal breaks for tips and overtime, affecting withholding, refunds, and audits for 2025 returns.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Elizabeth Warren Criticizes Trump As Gas Hits $4/Gallon Amid Iran War: 'Prices Are Skyrocketing'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticizes President Trump as U.S. gas reaches $4 per gallon during Iran-related hostilities, spotlighting policy and market risks.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump accounts aren't exactly 'tax-free,' as the president said. Here's how they work
Trump accounts are an investment account for kids, but the funds aren't tax-free. Here's what families need to know.
- 6 min
- United States