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Military / WarBehind The Veil
California voters reject new tax on billionaires in a blow to the left
NBC News projects voters rejected the proposed billionaire tax, which divided Democrats and faced a barrage of attack ads.
- 8 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
Military / WarBehind The Veil
How a Soldier’s Beating Helped Desegregate the Military – Mother Jones
A Mother Jones account revisits a police beating that blinded a returning WWII soldier and Orson Welles’ live radio inquiry into the case.
- 9 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
How a World War I Crackdown Predicted ICE
A new graphic novel argues that a World War I-era crackdown foreshadowed aspects of U.S. immigration enforcement today.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Reigniting War With Iran Would Be a ‘Huge Gamble’
A dispatch examines the risks of renewed war with Iran amid an expert's warning of profound U.S. military readiness concerns. No decision is confirmed.
- 8 min
- Iran
Military / WarBehind The Veil
David Flippo Blamed Staff For Exaggerating His Military Record. His Own Hat Tells a Different Story.
The Nevada Republican blamed staff for exaggerating his military record. The account also points to emblems he wore on his hat.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
“The School That Became a Grave”: Jeremy Scahill on U.S Bombing of Minab, Killing 120+ Iranian Kids
An investigation featuring Jeremy Scahill examines a reported February U.S. bombing of the Shajareh Tayyebeh children's school in Minab, Iran.
- 8 min
- Iran
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
Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, a move some lawmakers called illegal
President Trump seeks to void nearly $1B approved by Congress, drawing bipartisan legal concerns and potential court and appropriations challenges.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
‘Bucha massacre’ a false flag orchestrated by UK – Moscow — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Russia claims Bucha deaths were staged with Ukrainian military casualties; Kyiv and allies reject this, keeping war-crimes debate unresolved.
- 8 min
- Ukraine
World TradeBehind The Veil
AMB GORDON SONDLAND: Canada doesn't need Europe. It needs a new economic deal with America
Ex-U.S. envoy Gordon Sondland calls for a North American focused deal, stressing energy, manufacturing, and secure supply chains over EU ties.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
The US military is preparing for mass casualties in a major war. Its dentists say it's overlooking toothaches.
Washington, United States — Leaders urge better prevention, triage, and forward care to keep dental emergencies from straining wartime medical evacuation.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
‘Russophobia a national sport’ – Polish party rallies against push to war (VIDEO) — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Gniezno demonstrators decry Warsaw’s Russia stance, urging de-escalation and questioning support for Ukraine amid shifting public sentiment.
- 7 min
- Poland
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
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Inside a Ukrainian maternity ward as Russian strikes intensify
Richard Engel reports from a fortified maternity ward in Ukraine as Russian attacks intensify, with staff sustaining deliveries despite power risks.
- 8 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Byron Donalds shuts down Bill Maher’s claim on GOP primary racism, says 'Florida is a meritocracy'
In Washington, Byron Donalds says Florida is a meritocracy, disputing Bill Maher’s view that race drove his northern Florida GOP primary results.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Fired Ukrainian defense minister says Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia
Fired Ukrainian defense minister says drones, EW, and rapid tech adaptation will shape the conflict, signaling shifts in strategy and industry impacts.
- 8 min
- Russia
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Two people are dead after a military helicopter crashes in Texas, sparking a fire
A military helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, igniting a fire and killing two on board. Officials secured the area; investigations are underway.
- 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
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Russia says a Ukrainian drone struck a busy beach, killing at least 7 people
Russian officials report a drone strike on a crowded beach killed at least seven, including children, and injured about 40. Kyiv has not detailed a resp...
- 8 min
- Russia
Military / WarBehind The Veil
How Jordan became a target for Iran in war with U.S.
Tehran and allied proxies test Jordan as a U.S. logistics node, probing air corridors and messaging to deter deeper Amman–Washington cooperation.
- 8 min
- Jordan
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Hungary’s president signs a constitutional amendment ending his term
Hungary’s president signed a constitutional change ending his term, resolving a standoff and triggering succession steps watched by EU observers.
- 7 min
- Hungary
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
'A big effing deal': Graham's final mission moves forward after his death
Bipartisan Senate plan sets 500% tariffs, targets oil shadow fleet; impact hinges on House, enforcement, and allied coordination.
- 8 min
- Russia
Global SummitsBehind The Veil
Scaloni tras el pase a Semifinal ante Inglaterra: "Es un partido de fútbol, no hay más que eso"
In Buenos Aires, Scaloni downplays Argentina–England stakes, stressing focus on preparation and tactics after securing a semifinal berth.
- 8 min
- Argentina