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24 results for “revenge of the nerds”
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Articles of impeachment against Hegseth introduced in the House as GOP criticism over the Iran war mounts after midterm rout
The filing follows Republican midterm losses and growing GOP criticism of the Iran war. Trump has continued to praise his defense secretary.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Bank of England hikes for the first time since the Iran war, lifting interest rate to 4%
A supplied headline reports the first hike since the Iran war, but the accompanying photo caption describes a rate cut. The decision remains unverified.
- 7 min
- United Kingdom
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
America saw the blue wave coming — but drastically underestimated the extent of the Dem tsunami
Democrats reportedly win both chambers in a bigger-than-expected wave; James Talarico beats Ken Paxton and Gina Hinojosa unseats Greg Abbott.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Prediction market traders now see nearly 75% chance of Democrats winning the Senate
One day before the 2026 U.S. midterms, Kalshi traders priced Democrats' chance of Senate control at 74%. The figure is not a poll or vote count.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The Biggest October Surprise of All
A retrospective on the 1962 standoff over Soviet missiles in Cuba, the deal that averted war and its lasting impact on U.S. presidential leadership.
- 7 min
- Cuba
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
These Senate races may help determine the fate of Social Security
Senators elected in November 2026 will be in office when Social Security's retirement trust fund is projected to run out in 2032. Payments would not end...
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Inside the breakdown of Trump’s $1.5 trillion Pentagon plan
A deal remains possible, but frustration over Iran and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is hindering Trump's push as the midterms approach.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The ugliest political ad of 2026 (so far)
An editorial headline calls Vivek Ramaswamy's latest attack ad unusually harsh. The ad's script, target and impact are not detailed.
- 7 min
- United States
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Pinkerton: Pope Leo Attacks the Root of Left-Wing Radicalism in France
A truncated description frames Pope Leo's reported actions as a challenge to France's revolutionary left but does not identify the actions.
- 7 min
- France
Military / WarThe Veil
How September 11 accelerated the end of American hegemony — RT World News
RT World News argues from New York that post-9/11 wars, surveillance, and overreach sped a shift to a constrained, multipolar order for the U.S.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
The impact of Trump’s crusade against Canada
Rising U.S. pressure on trade, borders, and resources strains U.S.–Canada ties, jolting supply chains and politics ahead of the U.S. campaign season.
- 7 min
- Canada
Military / WarThe Veil
Pentagon officials mulling the firing of military newspaper Stars and Stripes publisher
Officials in Washington may remove publisher Max Lederer before retirement, raising questions about press autonomy and stability at the military paper.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
On the ground in Kyiv after latest wave of Russian strikes
Russia’s overnight drone attack hit Kyiv homes and infrastructure, killing 16 and injuring around 40 as fires, power cuts, and rescues continued.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran war forces America to confront the strategic cost of deterring China
USS George Washington to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln in Mideast, trimming visible Pacific presence and testing deterrence signals near China.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump threatens to ‘bomb the sh*t out of’ Oman
U.S. President Trump’s threat against Oman raises tensions as Muscat and Tehran pursue talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz maritime flows.
- 7 min
- Oman
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine launches hundreds of drones into Russia in one of the largest aerial attacks of the war
Hundreds of Ukrainian drones targeted deep sites in Russia, igniting a Moscow-region logistics hub and disrupting transport amid intense air defenses.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia
Ukraine launched a major drone barrage across Russia, killing at least six and disrupting services in Moscow as air defenses engaged multiple regions.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ousted Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov on the war with Russia
Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov speaks in Moscow, shaping perceptions on battlefield momentum, alliances, and Kyiv’s defense leadership.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
‘Revenge is inevitable’: Iran ramps up propaganda war with violent billboards
State-linked media deploy violent billboards and AI visuals to signal resolve and shape perceptions in Iran, Washington, and the region.
- 8 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Who controls the Strait of Hormuz right now? Here's what the ship traffic actually shows
Live AIS data shows fewer transits, longer loiters, and rerouting as insurers hike war-risk premiums and naval forces shape ship behavior.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Is the US running out of missiles?
U.S. missile inventories face pressure during Iran ops, with resupply timelines, industry capacity, and funding debates shaping near-term options.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration calls itself the most transparent. Yet few details of the Iran war have been shared.
Public concern grows in Tehran as U.S. briefings tout success but omit goals, timelines, and costs, complicating oversight and allied planning.
- 6 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil pipelines around the Strait of Hormuz won't end the threat Iran poses to Middle East crude exports
Analysts say new Hormuz-bypass pipelines reduce risk but leave exports exposed to sabotage, cyber threats, and chokepoints amid ongoing Gulf tensions.
- 7 min
- Iran