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Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Jane Doe says Cornell president appeared to question her allegations in letter to Faculty Senate
A Cornell sexual assault accuser says the university president appeared to question her 2024 allegations in a letter to the Faculty Senate.
- 9 min
- United States
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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
DeSantis endorses Florida GOP slate including Byron Donalds in governor's race
From Washington, DeSantis endorses a Florida GOP slate, elevating Byron Donalds in the 2026 governor’s race and signaling coordinated party strategy.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what the Senate did and didn’t do overnight
Late vote in Washington secures Blanche as Attorney General, but spending and policy packages slip to post-recess talks amid tightened timelines.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Senate passes short-term bill to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections
Senate votes 90–6 to avert a shutdown with a stopgap bill, stabilizing federal operations before midterms; House and president action still needed.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Troy Jackson launches his first general election ad in Maine Senate race, criticizing Susan Collins
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson debuts his first general election ad, highlighting his labor roots and contrasting Sen. Susan Collins’s record as the race i...
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Maine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset
At a Bangor convention, Democrats picked Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate, unifying factions for a high-stakes race against incumbent Susan Collins.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Maine Senate race: Democrats poised to nominate Troy Jackson to challenge Susan Collins
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is poised for the Democratic nod, setting up a 101-day challenge to GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Shenna Bellows drops out of Maine’s Senate race as Troy Jackson builds Democratic support
Maine’s Shenna Bellows ends Senate bid, clearing the path for Troy Jackson, who is rapidly earning Democratic and labor endorsements ahead of key deadli...
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Tim Scott doesn't rule out Darline Graham running for her brother Lindsey's Senate seat: "Why not her?"
In Washington, Tim Scott said “Why not her?” about Darline Graham as a contender for Lindsey Graham’s vacant South Carolina Senate seat.
- 8 min
- United States
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
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Newsom faces criticism for state's stance on trans athletes in girls' sports after SCOTUS ruling
California backs trans athletes in girls’ sports despite a Supreme Court ruling, raising compliance, liability, and school sports governance questions.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
This EU state’s anti-Russian crusade has become a strategic dead end
Policy paper argues Warsaw’s hardline approach ties its EU leverage to Ukraine aid, heightening domestic strain and limiting room in EU decisions.
- 8 min
- Poland
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary carries 2020 echoes: From the Politics Desk
Analysis from Washington: Michigan’s Democratic primary mirrors 2020, spotlighting ideological and generational splits, coalition-building, and turnout.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
4 dead in Kentucky after heavy rain and floods put 12 state roads "out of commission," governor says
Severe storms triggered floods in Kentucky, killing four as at least 12 state roads closed. Rescues, damage checks, and utility repairs are underway.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Underground Railroad museum sues Trump administration alleging it canceled grant on the basis of race
An Underground Railroad museum in upstate New York alleged in a lawsuit Friday that the Trump administration unlawfully terminated its federal grant on...
- 3 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump says Cornyn and Paxton are both electable as he mulls endorsement in Texas Senate race
President Donald Trump told NBC News on Saturday that he’s still mulling a potential endorsement in the competitive Republican primary for a Senate seat in Te...
- 3 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Fact-checking Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history Tuesday night, touting his administration's economic policies and immigration...
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
'You have killed Americans!': Democrats and Trump clash at the State of the Union
Tensions between President Donald Trump and Democrats reached a crescendo during his State of the Union speech on Tuesday night.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
'U-S-A' chants break out in House chamber as US men's hockey gold medalists attend Trump's State of the Union
President Donald Trump invited the U.S. men's gold medal-winning hockey team to the State of the Union address, and those who were able to attended the speech.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Four Supreme Court justices face Trump at State of the Union days after tariffs ruling
Four Supreme Court justices attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union, days after he lambasted them for overturning many of his tariffs.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Who sits where for the State of the Union? See the seating chart for the 2026 address
The highest-ranking officials in Washington will be present for President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night — here's what to know about where t...
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump's Trade Agenda Takes Center Stage As Scott Bessent Prepares For Face-to-Face Talks With China's Vice Premier He Lifeng - Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ), State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF T
Scott Bessent preps for trade talks with China's He Lifeng as groundwork for President Trump's high-stakes April summit in Beijing.
- 6 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
State officials say the Trump administration has been absent on election security
State election officials got an unusual invitation from the Trump administration last week: a late February call about midterm preparations organized by the FBI
- 7 min
- United States