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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Lauren Sánchez Bezos sparks backlash with ‘inappropriate’ plunging dress at state dinner
Lauren Sánchez Bezos faced criticism over her plunging-neckline dress at a White House state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- 7 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
Former Pentagon AI chief warns Flock cameras could create 'China-like surveillance state' in the US
Mark Beall cautions that widespread Flock ALPR use without strict guardrails and court oversight could steer the U.S. toward a surveillance state.
- 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
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
JONATHAN TURLEY: Talarico brings a touch of Trotsky to the Texas Senate race
Turley spotlights resurfaced video of James Talarico criticizing capitalism as tied to White supremacy, sparking national debate late in the Texas race.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California Supreme Court hears arguments over sheriff's seizure of ballots
Justices hear arguments on whether Riverside County must return seized ballots, testing sheriff authority versus voter privacy and chain-of-custody rules.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Putin warns of ‘catastrophic scenario’ for Ukraine
After Kyiv strikes economic targets, Putin signals potential retaliation and pressure on infrastructure and energy routes, raising regional risk.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
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
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
Recount puts Trump-backed challenger in the lead of Indiana state Senate primary
Paula Copenhaver edges incumbent in Indiana GOP Senate primary after recount; lead is provisional pending canvass and potential legal review.
- 7 min
- United States
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
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
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of assisting Iran with satellite imagery of U.S. bases in Middle East
From Washington, Zelenskyy alleges Russia shares satellite data with Iran on U.S. bases in the Middle East, raising force protection and policy stakes.
- 7 min
- Middle East
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian museum warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump directs signs outside the National Museum of American History warning of “inaccurate” exhibits, raising autonomy and oversight questions.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump orders signage warning visitors of ‘inaccurate information’ at Smithsonian
White House directs warning signs at Smithsonian museum entrances, challenging curatorial independence and likely prompting legal and institutional push...
- 8 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S. launches 13th straight night of strikes on Iran
Washington confirms continued strikes on Iran-linked assets, aiming at deterrence as regional risks and potential proxy reprisals grow.
- 6 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US state mistakenly let hundreds of non-citizens vote — RT World News
Gov. Mikie Sherrill says a software error registered thousands, enabling nearly 400 to vote; officials probe voter systems amid election security scrutiny.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
New round of strikes targeting Iran underway, U.S. officials say
U.S. officials say a 10th straight night of strikes on Iranian targets is underway near Tehran, signaling a sustained retaliatory campaign.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump: Canada Will Be Tariffed for Costs of Smoke Pollution Blanketing U.S.
From Washington, Trump signals possible tariffs to recoup U.S. economic losses from Canadian wildfire smoke, raising U.S.–Canada trade tensions.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Declassified Intelligence Records: China ‘Compromised’ at Least 18 State Voter Rolls
White House releases files alleging China accessed at least 18 U.S. state voter databases, spurring inquiries from election and intelligence officials.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump's championing of debunked vote conspiracies casts shadow over midterms
Reuters: Trump to repeat 2020 fraud allegations in national address, raising misinformation risks and pressures on election systems before midterms.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S. announces more strikes on Iran over Strait of Hormuz
U.S. plans follow-on strikes and a 20% “safe passage” fee to pressure Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, raising shipping and energy market risks.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Minnesota governor mobilizes National Guard to battle wildfires in northern part of state
Gov. Tim Walz activates Guard to support firefighting with helicopters, manpower, and logistics as smoke, evacuations, and shifting winds challenge crews.
- 8 min
- United States