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24 results for “government shutdown”
Military / WarThe Veil
France faces a fresh budget battle that threatens to topple another government as debt costs spiral
Rising debt costs and a fractious Assembly raise the stakes as France readies its finance bill, with OAT volatility and a confidence test looming.
- 7 min
- France
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The great local government shake-up
Ministers halt devolution deals and boundary changes, delaying governance reforms as reviews continue and councils await next steps.
- 8 min
- England
Military / WarThe Veil
Saudi Arabia’s shutdown of key pipeline limits oil flow as Yemen hits back against Houthis
Saudi Arabia closes a critical oil pipeline after a drone strike reportedly launched from Iraq, raising regional energy security and market risks.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Military / WarThe Veil
Stars and Stripes shows how government‑funded journalism can work – if it’s free to report the truth
Pentagon oversight moves spur alarm over limits on Stars and Stripes’ independent reporting, raising questions on transparency and government-funded media.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China-linked hackers infiltrated US government networks before FBI takedown
FBI seizes QTFY domains after intrusions at U.S. agencies and DOE labs, with data stolen from 300+ orgs; action announced in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Beshear says U.S. needs to "fix the darn government," including abolishing Electoral College
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls to “fix the darn government,” urging Electoral College abolition amid 2026 races and election policy debates.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Senate passes short-term bill to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections
Senate votes 90–6 to avert a shutdown with a stopgap bill, stabilizing federal operations before midterms; House and president action still needed.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Explosive drone forces shutdown at major German airport serving NATO, Ukraine flights
Leipzig/Halle Airport shut down after an explosive drone was found near a Ukrainian aircraft. No injuries reported; probe explores possible hybrid attack.
- 7 min
- Germany
Military / WarThe Veil
Colorado River reservoirs hit record lows as government threatens major cuts
Washington warns sweeping water cuts as Lake Mead and Lake Powell hit record lows, with basin states deadlocked and unilateral federal action possible.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Meta’s woes deepen in India as child abuse ads on Instagram draw government ire
Government scrutiny in India intensifies after child abuse–linked ads on Instagram, raising probes into Meta’s safety, liability, and ad systems.
- 7 min
- India
Military / WarThe Veil
Yemen's Houthis kill 16 government troops; cargo ship reports attack in Red Sea
Clashes near Hodeidah left 16 government troops dead as a cargo vessel reported an attack off the Red Sea coast, raising risks for regional shipping.
- 7 min
- Yemen
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Yemen's Houthis kill 16 government troops; British agency reports attack on cargo ship in Red Sea
Houthi clashes near Hodeidah kill 16 government troops; UK agency reports attack on a cargo vessel off the coast, raising shipping and aid risks.
- 7 min
- Yemen
Military / WarThe Veil
U.K. defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn’t willing to spend enough on the military
John Healey quits in London, citing inadequate defense funding, raising questions on U.K. readiness, budgets, and NATO commitments as a successor is sou...
- 7 min
- United Kingdom
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Despite deadly Washington implosion, chemical industry poised to see less government oversight
Paper mill implosion and hazmat evacuations expose safety gaps as U.S. regulators weigh easing rules for chemical and heavy industry.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says Iran's government is in a "state of collapse," but analysts see evolution, not fractures
As Trump pushes for a deal with an Iranian regime he portrays as deeply fractured, analysts say power in Tehran may be shifting, but that doesn't mean d
- 3 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran hangs 3 people over involvement in anti-government protests
Iran hanged three people tied to anti-government protests, reports say, as judiciary-led crackdowns intensify following regional conflict.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government
At least four Iranian nationals linked to Iran’s government lose U.S. visas or residency, signaling tighter entry rules and likely legal, diplomatic pus...
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine says Russia is helping Iran, and a shutdown record is eclipsed: Weekend Rundown
Kyiv alleges Moscow shared Saudi-based U.S. airfield imagery before Iran strike as a U.S. shutdown record falls, spotlighting policy bandwidth limits.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
From Vietnam to Iran, War Is the Reason Americans Don’t Trust Their Government
Presidents cannot ignore the long-term costs of dismissing the truth in pursuit of national security.
- 3 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Schiff, Booker deflect on shutdown blame amid terror concerns, thousands of DHS workers without pay
Senators Adam Schiff and Cory Booker defended Democrats amid the DHS shutdown as terror attacks in Michigan and Virginia raise security concerns during...
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Elon Musk's xAI Tools Under Fire From US Government Over Safety And Reliability Concerns - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Elon Musk's xAI faces federal scrutiny over the safety and reliability of its AI tools as the Pentagon selects its Grok chatbot for classified use.
- 5 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
DHS shutdown looms over Mar-a-Lago shooting as unpaid Secret Service agents neutralize armed suspect
Unpaid Secret Service agents foiled alleged Trump assassination plot at Mar-a-Lago when Austin Martin, 21, allegedly entered secure perimeter with shotgun durin...
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
FedEx Sues US Government Over Trump Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling, Wants A 'Full Refund' - FedEx (NYSE:FDX)
FedEx Corp sues US government for illegal tariffs imposed by Trump. Other companies like Costco have also filed lawsuits for refunds.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
UK government to unseal former ambassador Mandelson documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein probe
Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as UK government prepares to release documents about his U.S. ambassador appointment in ear...
- 6 min
- United Kingdom