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Military / WarThe Veil
Trump waives broad new Russia sanctions and tariffs under Graham Act, citing national interest
On Oct. 17, 2026, President Trump waived broad new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia under the Graham Act, citing the national interest.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump suspends new Russia sanctions following deal to purchase diesel, citing ‘national interests’
A report says Trump suspended new sanctions passed by Congress against Russia following a diesel purchase deal, citing “national interests.”
- 7 min
- United States
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia strikes Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences, full of workers
A drone set fire to the academy building on Sept. 28. Workers were reported inside, but injuries and the extent of the damage remain unknown.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 7, including woman at Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences
A woman was killed in a daytime strike at Kyiv’s National Academy of Sciences as Russian attacks left at least seven dead across Ukraine.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran war largely ignored at the Republican midterm convention
At the U.S. GOP midterm convention, leaders largely avoided Iran war specifics, favoring domestic themes as Trump and officials offered brief mentions.
- 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
Sen. John Fetterman makes a surprise cameo praising Republicans at the GOP convention
Democrat Sen. John Fetterman lauds Trump and Sen. McCormick in a surprise RNC cameo, elevating debate over the U.S. Steel–Nippon Steel proposal.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Maverick Democratic Senator John Fetterman to appear by video at Trump's Republican convention, reports say
Sen. John Fetterman, a Democrat, is expected to appear by video at Trump’s Republican convention, signaling cross-party outreach on Middle East policy.
- 8 min
- Israel
Military / WarThe Veil
Abdul El-Sayed peppered with questions on Hasan Piker link, fracture with Jewish Dems at Michigan convention
At the Michigan convention, Abdul El-Sayed deflected questions on a Hasan Piker link and a synagogue attack, highlighting rifts with Jewish Democrats.
- 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'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
Marsha Blackburn Wins Tennessee Republican Gubernatorial Nomination
AP and Decision Desk call Blackburn the Republican nominee, reshaping Tennessee’s race and unifying party support ahead of November.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump-backed Ty Masterson wins Republican nomination for Kansas governor
NBC projects Trump-backed Kansas Senate president Ty Masterson as the GOP nominee, setting up a competitive gubernatorial race this fall.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Maine Dems Declare Troy Jackson Winner of Convention for Sen. Primary
Party declaration advances Jackson as Democratic standard-bearer for Maine’s U.S. Senate primary, boosting support ahead of filings and debates.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Waltz warns of Chinese, Russian-fueled ‘national security threat’ looming close to US shores
From Washington, Amb. Mike Waltz flags Chinese and Russian SIGINT sites in Cuba as a growing US security risk near key bases and corridors.
- 6 min
- Cuba
Military / WarThe Veil
Super Typhoon Bavi approaches near Guam with extreme winds posing "imminent danger to life," National Weather Service says
NWS warns of extreme winds and life-threatening conditions as Bavi nears Rota early Monday; Guam and nearby islands face damaging gusts and coastal surge.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
DC settles with left-wing protester who tailed National Guard while playing Darth Vader theme song
Washington, D.C. will pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit by a protester arrested after trailing National Guard troops with amplified music. No admission o...
- 7 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Republican Party to host historic midterm convention in Dallas, Trump announces on Truth Social
Trump says the GOP will host a first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, a two-day summit to spotlight candidates, fundraising, and 2026 messaging.
- 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
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran is not a normal nation you can make deals with. It’s a national security threat
Debate in Washington casts Iran as an ideological actor using proxies, raising scrutiny on sanctions, maritime security, and allied coordination.
- 7 min
- Iran