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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
Trump Endorses Netanyahu: 'Has Been Strong, Brave, and Brilliant'
President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection, calling him “strong, brave, and brilliant.”
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Alaska's Sullivan and Peltola clash over Iran and high prices in testy Senate debate
Sullivan and Peltola debated Iran and high consumer prices in a televised exchange. The account provides no detailed policy proposals.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China Sanctions Paraguay and Belize for Recognizing Taiwan
Beijing sanctioned ministers from Paraguay and Belize over their countries’ recognition of Taiwan. The sanctions’ terms and practical effects remain unc...
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Judge strikes down DOJ's policy of reviewing state voter rolls, saying it would "run roughshod over longstanding laws"
A federal judge rejected a DOJ plan to check state voter rolls against immigration databases, saying it would “run roughshod over longstanding laws.”
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
El-Sayed and Rogers spar over Iran and Trump, and toss insults, in Michigan Senate debate
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers sparred over Iran and Trump and traded insults during a Michigan Senate debate.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash over Trump and seniority in Maine’s first Senate debate
In their first Senate debate, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clashed over Donald Trump and whether Collins’s seniority is an advantage.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Households will pay more for energy because of Trump's policy changes
A claim projects thousands in added household energy costs through 2040 but gives no policy details, source or method for the estimate.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine and Russia target energy infrastructure in strikes despite Trump
Russia and Ukraine hit each other’s energy assets on Sept. 15, defying a touted pause. Ongoing strikes risk blackouts and strain grid security.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Only China, India, and Russia Can End the Iran War
U.S. signals de-escalation may rely on Beijing, New Delhi, and Moscow, citing their channels to Tehran as energy and shipping risks mount.
- 7 min
- India
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Hillary Clinton: 'I hate' Trump and Netanyahu's governments but love America and Israel
In D.C., Hillary Clinton says she hates Trump and Netanyahu governments but affirms love for America and Israel, separating leaders from nations.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran threatens tankers near Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes
Washington confirms strikes on Iranian naval assets as Iran warns oil tankers near Bahrain and Kuwait, heightening Gulf shipping risk.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships
Crude rises in early Monday trade as reciprocal US-Iran vessel strikes heighten maritime risk, boosting supply risk premiums and volatility in Asia.
- 7 min
- Singapore
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump’s ‘Tanker‑for‑Tanker’ Policy Escalates: U.S. Strikes 3 IRGC Oil Tankers After Iran Targets 2 Warships
Washington expands ‘tanker-for-tanker’ policy, hitting three IRGC-linked oil vessels after Iran targeted two U.S. warships, raising Gulf maritime risks.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Russia and India expanding industrial cooperation – Moscow — RT India
Moscow signals readiness to share technology with India, widening cooperation in manufacturing, energy equipment, and transport; details pending.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Threats to civilian ships and aircraft constitute ‘state terrorism’ – Putin
In Moscow, Putin condemned attacks or threats against Russian ships and aircraft as “state terrorism,” signaling tougher security and policy responses.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Send your questions for Richard Engel on Ukraine and more
Submit questions for Richard Engel in Kyiv on the deadly warehouse strike, air defenses, logistics, and what to expect in the coming weeks.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
After criticism, Canada's CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'
Canada’s CBC now permits calling the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks terrorism, carving out an exception while keeping its broader terminology policy intact.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
CBC adjusts its 9/11 language guidance after terrorism policy leaked
Canada’s CBC updates style on using “terrorist” for 9/11 after a leaked memo, granting editors more latitude while keeping attribution options.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israel and America Agree on Gaza’s New Leader
Washington and Jerusalem align behind Ali Shaath for Gaza’s post-conflict leadership, eyeing technocratic stability amid uncertain local reception.
- 7 min
- Palestine
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia and Ukraine exchange 103 POWs – MOD
Moscow confirms a reciprocal exchange of 103 prisoners each, mediated by the UAE, marking a significant humanitarian move amid ongoing hostilities.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
A timeline of Trump's threats and backtracks against Iran
CBS charts Trump’s threats toward Iran and later reversals, and how Tehran reads the mixed signals for deterrence, energy risks, and diplomacy.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia and Ukraine Are Mutually Shutting Down the Black Sea
Strikes on ports and vessels are curbing traffic and grain flows, raising insurance costs and risks as both sides contest sea lanes.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Fragile ceasefire between U.S. and Iran
Trump signals a pause in U.S. strikes as talks explore limited de-escalation; details, verification, and sanctions scope remain unclear.
- 7 min
- Iran