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Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
How Foreign Policy Shaped These 3 Critical Midterm Races
Iran, Israel, tariffs and immigration were among voters’ concerns in three key U.S. midterm races. Their effect on vote totals is not established.
- 9 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
What Trump losing power over Congress means for Iran, Ukraine and foreign policy
If Democrats gain control of Congress, Trump could face more scrutiny over the Iran and Ukraine wars, though he would retain broad foreign-policy powers.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
CA POST EDITORIAL BOARD: Vote Hilton for California governor over establishment hack Becerra for real change
The editorial board backs Hilton over Xavier Becerra, citing his campaign positions on gas taxes, housing, homelessness and fentanyl.
- 9 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
How to Not Change Your Mind
A dispatch dated October 28, 2026, asks why people hold on to beliefs even when they’re wrong about the Iran war or other issues.
- 9 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Will Ousting Netanyahu Change Anything for Palestinians? Diana Buttu on Upcoming Israeli Elections
Israel's first parliamentary vote since Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack and the assault on Gaza raises questions about policy toward Palestinians.
- 7 min
- Israel
Military / WarBehind The Veil
The Iran war didn't make your heating bill this high. Blue-state energy policy did
An October 2026 dispatch blames state policies, not the Iran war, for high heating bills but provides no evidence to establish the cause.
- 9 min
- United States
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
Navy official breaks down how drones have changed modern warfare
In a speech last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined a vision for the U.S. military that calls for greater use of drones.
- 7 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko changes jersey to honor late father killed in bear attack
The supplied account says Kuzmenko chose No. 62 to match his father's reported age when he died in a bear attack during a fishing trip.
- 7 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
Protesters of Xi's policies push for change in earshot of White House visit with Trump
Demonstrators in Washington rallied within earshot of Trump’s meeting with Xi, spotlighting rights, trade, and security concerns alongside formal talks.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran Security Chief Warns Trump: ‘The Straits Have Changed’ — ‘Damage Control Won’t Stop What’s Coming’
From Tehran, Iran’s security chief says deterrence at key maritime chokepoints has changed, signaling potential escalation for Gulf shipping and oil flows.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
SEAL who killed bin Laden recalls 9/11 moment that changed his life: ‘Welcome to my world’
In a Germany interview, SEAL Rob O’Neill recounts seeing 9/11 and early bin Laden attribution that later tied to the raid he joined.
- 7 min
- Germany
Military / WarBehind The Veil
9/11 changed the U.S.; Can we change back?
On the 25th anniversary, a New York dispatch weighs whether the U.S. can unwind post‑9/11 norms and pursue oversight, transparency, and balanced security.
- 8 min
- United States
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
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
Michigan Democrat awkwardly pivots to circumcision during heated Fox News debate on child sex changes
Abdul El-Sayed shifts debate on youth trans policy to circumcision during heated Fox News segment in Washington, drawing rapid online reaction.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran proves that it might change its military leaders, but it’s not changing strategy
Tehran consolidates command under Mojtaba Khamenei while maintaining its regional posture, boosting deterrence and proxy coordination, analysts say.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Western regime change wars led to Spain’s migrant crisis – Russian deputy FM (VIDEO) — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Deputy FM Grushko says regime change in Iraq, Syria, and Libya fueled terrorism and migration pressures behind Spain’s Ceuta crisis, per RT video.
- 7 min
- Spain
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Carville says one democratic socialist's 'lunacy of the highest level' policy could haunt swing state Dems
From Washington, James Carville says far-left primary victories in MI and WI—and a “lunacy-level” policy—could alienate moderates ahead of November.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iranian Attacks Need Not Change the Gulf’s AI Ambitions
Analysts in Kyiv outline Ukraine-tested resilience—decentralized systems, rapid repairs, and cross-border failover—to keep Gulf AI online under threat.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Environment / ClimateThe Veil
Climate change stokes shark bites Down Under
Australian authorities link rising shark bites to warming seas and prey shifts, coordinating advisories, surveillance, and seasonal closures.
- 7 min
- Australia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
New York Times calls University of California's 'test-blind' admissions policy a 'terrible' mistake
New York Times Editorial Board calls UC’s test-blind admissions a mistake, pressuring Regents to revisit testing as 2027 planning begins.
- 7 min
- United States