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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
In photos: China's Xi hardens Taiwan warning as country celebrates week-long National Day holiday
Photos from Beijing as China begins its seven-day National Day holiday after Xi Jinping sharpened Beijing's warning on Taiwan.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
The state of key races 35 days before midterms
A Marist poll reports Democratic leads in Ohio's Senate and governor races 35 days before the midterms. The brief provides no margins or methodology.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
A look inside program giving future Nat Sec experts 5-year head start amid evolving threats: ‘Ready day one’
New program pairs students with U.S. agencies on live policy and AI, aiming a five-year head start for “ready day one” roles starting in 2026.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Would-be Trump killer practiced 100-yard shot day before Pennsylvania assassination attempt, FBI documents show
New FBI filings say Thomas Crooks rehearsed a 100-yard rifle shot a day before the Pennsylvania attempt, underscoring planning and premeditation.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance positions himself as a fighter for family values and a ‘national birthright’
In Dallas, Vice President JD Vance highlighted his young family to frame a values-first agenda and link personal biography to social policy aims.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day
At a Dallas rally, Trump said the Iran war would end after Election Day, framing the conflict as contingent on electoral outcomes to project competence.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Chinese national in blue state charged with illegally voting in federal election under another man's name: DOJ
Yupeng Sun is accused of using another man’s identity to register and vote in the 2024 federal election. Charges were announced in Washington, D.C.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada for 3 days
U.S. delays planned 50% tariffs on Canada for three days, easing near-term pressure as talks intensify and sectors reassess contingency plans.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump's 4th of July fireworks display on National Mall confirmed as largest in history
Washington, D.C. confirms Trump’s Freedom 250 show set a world record with 840,537 fireworks, highlighting scale, logistics, and public debate.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
MORNING GLORY: Senator Susan Collins and the nation’s national defense
At 9 a.m. in Washington, Sen. Susan Collins tests a reconciliation path to advance defense funding as Democrats warn of a pre‑midterm shutdown.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump Moves to Expand Weapons Manufacturing, Strengthen National Defense
U.S. to accelerate weapons manufacturing and defense supply chains as Tehran tensions rise; funding, oversight, exports, and markets in focus.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance reveals Trump lesson guiding Iran deal strategy as Tehran faces 60-day deadline
JD Vance outlines a Trump-inspired, benchmark-based Iran strategy as Tehran faces a 60-day deadline, with possible snap-back penalties for shortfalls.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S.-Iran deal expected to reopen Strait of Hormuz could be signed within days, both sides say
Washington says an MoU to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could be finalized within days, easing tensions and stabilizing energy flows.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump nominates US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence
Former SEC chair and SDNY U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton tapped for DNI, prompting Senate scrutiny over qualifications, oversight, and leadership continuity.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Federal authorities investigate giant ‘8647’ markings on National Mall
Authorities in Washington investigate large ‘8647’ numerals on the National Mall amid debate over protected speech and security concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
New Jersey governor, Democratic senator spend Memorial Day protesting ICE facility
On Memorial Day, Gov. Sherrill and Sen. Kim urged closing Newark’s Delaney Hall ICE site, citing conditions, family impact, and oversight concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Philadelphia will celebrate Ona Judge Day to honor Martha Washington’s enslaved maid who made a daring escape to freedom
City to inaugurate annual observance honoring Ona Judge’s escape from slavery, with education, site remembrances, and community dialogues.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China hosts Iran's top diplomat just days ahead of Trump's high-stakes visit
Beijing receives Iran’s Abbas Araghchi days before Trump’s trip, signaling China’s bid to shape Gulf security, sanctions relief, and energy flows.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump withdraws nomination of hospitality executive to head National Park Service
White House pulls hospitality executive’s nomination to lead the National Park Service, keeping acting leadership in place amid policy uncertainty.
- 6 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump Says Iran Is ‘Begging’ for Deal, Adds 10 Days to Pause of Iranian Energy Plant Bombing
President Trump says Iran is seeking a deal, adding 10 days to a pause on planned strikes against Iranian energy sites, preserving leverage for talks.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warn
Conservationists warn revised EPA guidance could weaken haze rules, reduce park visibility, and spur legal challenges across the United States.
- 7 min
- United States