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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Treasury secretary refuses to say if the U.S. sees Ukraine as an ally
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent repeatedly declined to say whether the U.S. sees Ukraine as an ally. The exchange does not establish a policy change.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S. taking Putin’s side would be a ‘historic mistake,’ says Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy warned that formally siding with Putin would be a “historic mistake” for the U.S. No such U.S. policy shift was reported.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
AIPAC’s super PAC starts spending again in the Michigan Senate race
A super PAC tied to AIPAC resumed spending in Michigan’s Senate race on Oct. 9, 2026, funding new mailers targeting Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump: ‘Threat’ Forced U.S. Bombers from UK — Vows Iran Will ‘Suffer Greatly’ over Any Combat Drone Plot
Trump said a threat linked to Iran led the U.S. to withdraw B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom.
- 7 min
- United Kingdom
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Judge blocks Trump's firing of top federal prosecutor in Seattle and restores him as U.S. attorney
A judge blocked Trump's dismissal of Roger Rogoff, restoring him as Seattle's top federal prosecutor under the current order.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
How Far Can Russia Probe NATO’s Collective Defense?
Latvia’s president says Putin’s appetite for risk is growing, raising questions about whether Russia could probe NATO’s collective defense.
- 7 min
- Latvia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ford CEO says it's 'too late' for Europe to fend off Chinese automakers, but not U.S.
Jim Farley says Europe is too late to fend off Chinese automakers, but the U.S. still has time to respond.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says U.S., Iran slated for indirect talks after he rejects latest proposal
Trump says indirect talks are slated after he rejected Tehran’s latest proposal. No date or venue has been announced.
- 7 min
- United States
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Extended interview: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the U.S.-Iran war
In a D.C. interview, Iran’s president outlined terms to ease Strait access as a confidence step, signaling conditional de-escalation amid ongoing conflict.
- 7 min
- United States
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
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
U.S. proposes exchanging AI safety alerts with China, Bessent says
U.S. officials propose a U.S.–China AI safety alert mechanism ahead of a Trump–Xi summit, aiming to reduce risk via rapid incident and anomaly sharing.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Chris Pappas Cuts New Hampshire Senate TV Ad Spending: Report
Pappas’s Senate campaign reportedly pulls TV buys in a NH market, signaling a rapid resource shift as polls show a dead heat with John Sununu.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Tehran won’t surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezeshkian says, as India's Modi urges dialogue and peace
On his India visit, Iran’s President Pezeshkian vowed no surrender to the U.S. or Israel, while Modi called for dialogue and peace amid regional tensions.
- 7 min
- India
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine lost $1.2 bn to defense fraud and waste in one year – NYT — RT World News
Secret audits reportedly cite $1.2bn lost to defense fraud, waste, and mismanagement in 2024, raising oversight concerns for Kyiv and Western donors.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner set to arrive in Kyiv after peace talks in Moscow
Witkoff and Kushner head to Kyiv after Moscow talks, carrying proposals to gauge de-escalation prospects amid scrutiny of security and territorial issues.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump’s ‘Tanker‑for‑Tanker’ Policy Escalates: U.S. Strikes 3 IRGC Oil Tankers After Iran Targets 2 Warships
Washington expands ‘tanker-for-tanker’ policy, hitting three IRGC-linked oil vessels after Iran targeted two U.S. warships, raising Gulf maritime risks.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump: U.S. May Strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site ‘Very Soon’
Speaking from Washington, Trump said the U.S. may strike the site “very soon.” No strike has been ordered or carried out, according to the supplied acco...
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran attacks U.S. allies in Gulf region as Trump downplays peace deal potential
Iran reportedly attacked U.S.-aligned partners in the Gulf, prompting security alerts, market jitters, and tighter defenses as Trump downplays peace talks.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Palantir CEO Alex Karp backs ousted Ukraine defense minister's new defense tech startup
Ex-Ukrainian defense minister Fedorov launches a wartime tech venture to turn battlefield lessons into software, sensing, and decision tools.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump: Iran Could Be ‘Totally Wiped Out’ — Tehran Attacks U.S. Bases
Trump warns Iran could be wiped out after reported attacks on U.S. bases near Tehran, raising fears of escalation and prompting calls for de-escalation.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S. has launched ‘large and powerful’ strikes on Iran, Trump says
Washington says U.S. forces hit Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz; details on casualties and targets remain unclear as reactions develop.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Former Navy intelligence officer reacts to first U.S. strikes in Iran after weeks of relative calm
Analyst calls the Iran strikes a calibrated deterrent move, warning of miscalculation risks and urging clear signals to allies and adversaries.
- 7 min
- Iran