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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran’s president strikes a defiant tone at U.N. after Trump threats
Iran’s president rejects external pressure in U.N. address, aiming to rally allies as U.S.–Iran tensions rise and diplomats weigh risks for talks and tr...
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
A look inside program giving future Nat Sec experts 5-year head start amid evolving threats: ‘Ready day one’
New program pairs students with U.S. agencies on live policy and AI, aiming a five-year head start for “ready day one” roles starting in 2026.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Security expert hails Trump's Greenland pact as a 'big deal' on par with Alaska purchase
Security analyst likens U.S.-Denmark Greenland accord to Alaska purchase, citing curbs on Russian and Chinese basing and investment in the Arctic.
- 7 min
- Greenland
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump Weighs Return to Major Iran Strikes: ‘I Have a Big Decision Coming Up’
From Washington, Trump says a “big decision” is near on resuming large-scale U.S. strikes on Iran, raising risks for regional security and markets.
- 8 min
- Iran
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator
Trump proposes banning Bombardier aircraft sales in the U.S., prompting GOP pushback and raising trade, airline, and legal questions in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions to move forward for a third time
Administration petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily reinstate mail-in ballot restrictions for a third time, pressing the emergency docket.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
What a Nile crocodile case means for Trump’s DC building projects
5-4 decision upholding Trump’s White House ballroom may speed DC approvals, narrow injunctions, and shift strategies for preservation and access fights.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump turns to a dual economic and military approach in latest attempt to squeeze Iran
White House pivots to tighter sanctions and deterrent deployments targeting Tehran, raising Gulf uncertainty and testing alliances.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance defends Trump's AI post of Kharg Island bombing: "he's sending a message to the Iranians"
In Tehran, JD Vance backs Trump’s AI image of a Kharg Island bombing as deliberate messaging to Iran, igniting debate over AI in geopolitics.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Sen. Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in Ukraine
Sen. Blumenthal presses the House to advance a Senate-backed Russia sanctions package, citing urgent support for Ukraine amid intensifying fighting.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
649 years ago, a prominent Muslim scholar warned us about Mayor Mamdani's ideas
Policy signal links Mamdani’s municipal grocery plan to Ibn Khaldun’s cautions on state overreach as New York weighs costs, access, and market impact.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Analysis-After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame - a costly stalemate
After six months of strikes, the Iran–Israel war slows into a brittle stalemate, with high humanitarian costs, proxy risks, and fragile regional stability.
- 7 min
- Lebanon
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear
Trump claims a US-Canada trade deal, pausing threatened 50% tariffs, but key terms and legal text are pending, leaving markets and policymakers wary.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran rejects ‘delusions’ after Trump says he wants the Strait of Hormuz to be a U.S. territory
Tehran dismisses Trump’s bid to label the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, raising concerns over energy security and maritime freedom of navigation.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory
In Washington, Trump said he may declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, raising tensions amid Iran war and scrutiny of White House messaging.
- 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
New CDC director is confirmed, giving agency its first permanent leader in a year
U.S. Senate approves Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC, ending a year without a permanent chief and setting direction on reforms and preparedness.
- 6 min
- USA
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
Sen Darline Graham reveals whether she will run for a full-term during ‘Hannity’ exclusive
In a Hannity interview from Washington, R-S.C. Sen. Darline Graham said she’ll run for a full term, reshaping South Carolina’s 2026 GOP race.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
DOUG SCHOEN: Trump put 2026 election officials on notice. Now he needs a clear agenda
In Washington, Trump flagged China, Russia, Iran, N. Korea on 2026 threats, pressing officials to prepare and calling for a clear security agenda.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump calls terrorist Iranian a ‘cancer.’ Is he finally the one to remove it?
At the Ankara NATO summit, Trump called Iran a “cancer,” signaling a tougher U.S. posture that allies and markets will watch for policy follow-through.
- 7 min
- Turkey