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24 results for “state of the union”
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
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
TIM GRAHAM: The blue wave brought a tidal wave of praise from TV networks
Tim Graham says ABC, CBS and NBC praised Democratic midterm winners, describing their coverage as a “tidal wave of praise.”
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Putin confirms date for trilateral Ukraine talks — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Vladimir Putin said a new round of Russia-US-Ukraine negotiations will begin next week in Abu Dhabi, according to RT.
- 7 min
- United Arab Emirates
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Musk saw the light on Ukraine too late – Medvedev — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says Musk cannot escape responsibility for Starlink's alleged use in strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Putin meets with Iranian security chief — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Talks with Mohsen Rezaei covered regional security and a proposed gas pipeline connection, according to RT. No agreement was reported.
- 8 min
- Russia
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
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
Attack of the clones: Alaska has a “black PR” moment — RT World News
Trump accuses Democrats of recruiting a namesake candidate in an Alaska Senate race. The supplied description provides no evidence for the claim.
- 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
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Why is voting important? Beyond the basics of what makes your midterm election vote matters so much
Midterm votes can shape control of Congress, governorships and ballot measures, even when the president is not on the ballot.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US state issues arrest warrant for Raul Castro — RT World News
RT reports a Florida arrest warrant for former Cuban President Raul Castro tied to a 1996 plane shootdown. Court and enforcement details remain unclear.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine could strip critical workers of draft exemptions – PM — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
RT reports that Ukraine's PM raised possible limits on critical-worker draft exemptions amid alleged employer abuses. No decision or start date was iden...
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
‘Cockroaches’ are back in the streets: Here is why India faces a new wave of protests — RT India
Protesters demand India's chief election commissioner's resignation as RT India reports detentions and internet cuts. The scale of the restrictions rema...
- 7 min
- India
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Dems demanding Venezuela brief face State Dept fury as senators leave town without answers
Democrats seek a briefing on a Venezuela oil deal reportedly giving the Pentagon a NABEP stake as senators leave town amid State Department pushback.
- 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
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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Where things stand after Iran's new pitch for a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran signals de-escalation for sanctions relief and security guarantees as UN and Europeans shape steps; markets watch for verification and timing.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The Hague Group: South Africa Leads Coalition Against U.S./Israel’s “Unilateral Bullying” of the ICC
Coalition challenges U.S.-Israel pressure on the ICC, urging states and civil society to defend the Court’s independence during UN week in New York.
- 8 min
- Netherlands
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Live Updates: Iran warns "geography of the war" would expand in response to any new U.S. assault
Tehran cautions the conflict’s scope may expand if the U.S. launches new attacks, signaling regional risks to security, energy routes, and stability.
- 6 min
- Iran
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
Putin pauses strikes on Kiev — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Russia halts strikes on Kyiv for three days as U.S. intermediaries explore de-escalation; Ukraine gives no reciprocal pledge, risks remain.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
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