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Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump bluntly tells JD Vance to shift focus from Iran to targeting 'corruption and crime' at home
Trump urged JD Vance to shift focus from the Iran war to corruption and crime in Democratic-controlled areas; no specific measures were outlined.
- 10 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump says he doesn’t disagree with Vance that Iran war fueled GOP losses
Trump says he does not disagree with JD Vance's assessment that the Iran war helped fuel Republicans' sweeping midterm losses.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Midterms 2026 election results and latest updates: Mississippi votes still being counted in Senate nail-biter after Democrats take control of Congress
Democrats take control of Congress in the 2026 midterms as votes are still counted in Mississippi's close Senate race. Trump distances himself from GOP...
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump stands by Hegseth after election losses, but other Republicans want him out
After election losses, Trump stands by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as some Republicans seek his exit amid backlash over the war with Iran.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should stay after midterm losses, sources say
Sources say Trump has asked advisers whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his job after midterm losses. No decision was reported.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump’s foes abroad question whether midterm loss will weaken or embolden him
Foreign opponents consider whether major Republican midterm losses will constrain Trump's foreign policy or prompt a more assertive response.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Iran Strikes and Israel Aid Cuts Shake Up Election Day
Strikes involving Iran and Israel aid cuts may factor into U.S. midterm voters' decisions, but any effect on ballots remains unmeasured.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
As Trump brags about U.S. oil and gas company profits, his stocks gained millions during Iran war
Congressional Democrats say Trump bought millions in oil and gas stocks during the Iran war; his holdings reportedly gained millions.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
South Africa braces for loss of US trade benefits — RT Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is seeking markets in China and India amid uncertainty over its US AGOA trade benefits.
- 8 min
- South Africa
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump: Iran Regime ‘Getting Weaker and Weaker by the Day’
Trump says Iran’s regime is weakening amid tensions and economic strain. Tehran’s response could sway regional risk, markets, and deterrence signals.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
U.S. and Canada trade war intensifies with new tariffs
Washington announces 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after talks collapse, prompting swift retaliation plans and market, supply chain volatility.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Darline Graham’s primary challenge and Trump shifts to ‘low-keying’ it with Iran: Morning Rundown
Darline Graham enters a tough GOP primary as Trump adopts a quieter Iran posture, testing whether disciplined messaging can move voters and de-escalate.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what the Senate did and didn’t do overnight
Late vote in Washington secures Blanche as Attorney General, but spending and policy packages slip to post-recess talks amid tightened timelines.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Rep. Haley Stevens on Israel, the Democratic Party and PAC money
In Jerusalem, Rep. Haley Stevens discusses Israel policy, PAC donations, and Democratic Party debates as her Senate primary intensifies.
- 8 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Iran and Oman propose fee plan for Strait of Hormuz, sources say
Proposal would formalize joint stewardship with transit fees, raising legal and market questions as shipping, energy players assess impacts.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
4 dead in Kentucky after heavy rain and floods put 12 state roads "out of commission," governor says
Severe storms triggered floods in Kentucky, killing four as at least 12 state roads closed. Rescues, damage checks, and utility repairs are underway.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump and Iranian president sign 60-day truce
Leaders announce a 60‑day pause to enable direct talks on enrichment limits, inspections, and regional security, with verification central to progress.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Live updating Pennsylvania 2026 primary election results for governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. House
Real-time results for Pennsylvania’s 2026 primaries for governor, lieutenant governor, and all U.S. House seats, with ongoing returns and analysis.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
China and U.S. agree Hormuz should not be ‘militarized,’ Rubio says
President Donald Trump discussed the Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during a summit with President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Mar
- 3 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
George H.W. Bush Won His Middle East War and Still Lost At Home
Beyond The Veil examines why wartime success can’t offset voter concern over prices, wages, and domestic stewardship in election outcomes.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Iran unswayed by Trump's 48-hour deadline and threats to 'obliterate' energy infrastructure
Iran refuses Trump’s deadline, warns of retaliation on Gulf energy and desalination sites as markets, shipping, and insurers brace for disruption.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump says Cornyn and Paxton are both electable as he mulls endorsement in Texas Senate race
President Donald Trump told NBC News on Saturday that he’s still mulling a potential endorsement in the competitive Republican primary for a Senate seat in Te...
- 3 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
'You have killed Americans!': Democrats and Trump clash at the State of the Union
Tensions between President Donald Trump and Democrats reached a crescendo during his State of the Union speech on Tuesday night.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
America has a very expensive promises problem — and the bill is coming due
U.S. debt crisis reaches $38.5 trillion with interest payments exceeding $1 trillion annually, making deficit reduction mathematically impossible through policy...
- 6 min
- United States