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20 results for “policy debate”

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

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

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

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

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Complaint seeks answers on Scouting America's transgender policy after Pentagon deal

Filing in Washington asks Pentagon to disclose terms of its deal with Scouting America and any gender identity limits tied to Defense partnerships.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

US court dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over Los Angeles immigration policy

California appellate court backs Los Angeles in challenge to its immigration policy, ending a Trump-era lawsuit and reinforcing local discretion.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump's personal feuds with allies from Italy to Israel reveal how personality drives his foreign policy

Public spats from Italy to Israel show how Trump’s personal frictions shape U.S. messaging, adding diplomatic risk as partners gauge reliability.

  • 7 min
  • Israel

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Steyer’s exit from the California governor’s race could spell bad news for climate policy

Steyer’s withdrawal narrows the field to Becerra and Hilton, raising concerns over climate ambition and investment certainty in California.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

NYT panel debates whether Graham Platner is a ‘dirtbag’ or Democrats’ answer to Trump-era politics

Washington panel weighs whether Platner’s hard-edged Senate bid is savvy post‑Trump strategy or alienating persona politics with 2026 stakes.

  • 8 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

House passes Ukraine aid bill in another GOP rebuke of Trump’s foreign policy

U.S. House approves Ukraine aid, signaling GOP defiance of Trump and support for Kyiv; Senate outcome uncertain but diplomatic impact grows.

  • 6 min
  • Ukraine

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

‘Nothing adds up’: Veteran German politician tears into Merz’s Russia policy (VIDEO) — RT World News

German opposition figure Sahra Wagenknecht faults CDU leader Merz over Russia policy, citing double standards and economic costs amid NATO-Ukraine tensi...

  • 7 min
  • Russia

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

California governor candidates tangle over immigration, homelessness in tense debate

The seven top candidates in California’s race for governor sparred at a tense debate Wednesday, throwing criticisms at one another over a litany of issu

  • 3 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Watch Live: Candidates face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate ahead of June 2 primary

Top contenders debate governance, affordability, and public safety ahead of California’s June 2 primary, with stakes high as early voting opens.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

After war of words on Iran, Pope Leo says he's not interested in a debate with Trump

Vatican signals de-escalation as Pope Leo XIV says he won’t debate President Trump, cooling a media spat tied to Iran-focused narratives.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

What Would an Abundance Foreign Policy Look Like?

In New York on March 23, 2026, at approximately 4:01 a.m. UTC, a policy forum titled “What Would an Abundance Foreign Policy Look Like?” convened across...

  • 8 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

A policy wonk who wants Nancy Pelosi's House seat is unafraid of a fight

The state lawmaker favored to succeed Nancy Pelosi in the House is no stranger to the national spotlight

  • 6 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Exclusive—Lyndsey Sikes: Why Are States Like New York and California Controlling Abortion Drug Policy in Louisiana?

Until federal regulators restore commonsense safety standards and end the mass mailing of abortion drugs across state lines, Louisiana's women and children rema...

  • 6 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

US trade policy in Africa driven by ‘crisis’ while China seeks engagement – expert

Andrey Maslov says the US has been “forced onto an isolationist path,” including imposing tariffs on African countries

  • 6 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

Federal appeals court upholds Trump mass detention policy for illegal immigrants

Federal appeals court upholds Trump administration mass detention policy allowing illegal immigrants to be held without bond hearings.

  • 8 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

India's central bank keeps policy rates steady at 5.25% as U.S., EU trade deals ease growth concerns

Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the policy rate to remain unchanged at 5.25%.

  • 8 min
  • India