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Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Immigration arrests go on unabated despite Trump's misgivings after the GOP's midterm wipeout
After the GOP's midterm defeat, Trump said his immigration crackdown may have been “too tough,” but arrests were reported to be continuing.
- 8 min
- United States
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
Military / WarBehind The Veil
The Experts Are Taking Their Revenge Again
A November 9 dispatch argues that Washington disregarded intelligence during the Iran war and is facing the consequences.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Is Hegseth the New Rumsfeld?
A Nov. 9 dispatch raises a comparison with Donald Rumsfeld and questions about congressional scrutiny, but cites no specific conflict or hearing.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
DAVID MARCUS: Where does the blue tsunami leave old school Dems like John Fetterman?
David Marcus examines where a Democratic election surge leaves John Fetterman, described as a key moderate voice amid party divisions.
- 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
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Levin: Alaska ‘Decoy Dan’ an Effort ‘to Steal the United States Senate from the American People’
On Fox News Friday, Levin called an Alaska figure “Decoy Dan” and alleged an effort to “steal” the U.S. Senate.
- 9 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Midterms unleash what may be the nastiest barrage of attack ads yet
U.S. midterm campaigns feature AI-made attack ads and personal smears. An October 26 chart offers a symbolic view, not evidence of their impact.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
EU fears next Russia sanctions could be the last – Telegraph — RT World News
RT cites a Telegraph report that officials in Brussels and Kyiv fear the EU’s next Russia sanctions package could be its last if Le Pen becomes French p...
- 9 min
- Belgium
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Alaska Senate candidates clash over the Iran war, high prices and their times in office
Alaska Senate candidates faced off over the Iran war, high prices and their records; a First Quarter Moon offers a symbolic accountability lens.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Houthis attack Riyadh's airport in Saudi Arabia 4 times in the past week
An Oct. 12 dispatch reports four Houthi attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in the preceding week. The chart is symbolic, not evidence.
- 9 min
- Saudi Arabia
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Marlow: The GOP Is Losing the Messaging War; Here’s How They Win
On his show, Marlow critiques GOP messaging ahead of the midterms. The available excerpt does not establish his full recommendation or its impact.
- 10 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Iran says choice on reopening Hormuz ‘rests with the United States’ after deal offer
Tehran signals shipping could resume if Washington accepts its framework, putting pressure on US diplomacy as energy and freight risks mount.
- 7 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
Military / WarBehind The Veil
In photos: Key takeaways from day one of the UN General Assembly
World leaders opened the UNGA in New York with speeches on wars, aid access, cease-fires, and AI governance, setting the tone for talks this week.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The United Nations looks broken. Is it?
World leaders meet in New York to tackle security, humanitarian strain, and reform, with outcomes judged on implementable frameworks over grand statements.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The great local government shake-up
Ministers halt devolution deals and boundary changes, delaying governance reforms as reviews continue and councils await next steps.
- 8 min
- England
Military / WarBehind The Veil
9/11 changed the U.S.; Can we change back?
On the 25th anniversary, a New York dispatch weighs whether the U.S. can unwind post‑9/11 norms and pursue oversight, transparency, and balanced security.
- 8 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
Trump: Iran Regime ‘Getting Weaker and Weaker by the Day’
Trump says Iran’s regime is weakening amid tensions and economic strain. Tehran’s response could sway regional risk, markets, and deterrence signals.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarBehind The Veil
GOP Rep. McCormick: Iran Has ‘Been Even More Defiant’ ‘Since the War’
GOP Rep. McCormick says Iran’s posture has hardened post-war amid regional tensions, proxy activity, and U.S. policy debates on sanctions and deterrence.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Beshear says U.S. needs to "fix the darn government," including abolishing Electoral College
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls to “fix the darn government,” urging Electoral College abolition amid 2026 races and election policy debates.
- 9 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