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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
White House blocks CNN from covering Trump’s Tennessee trip
CNN was removed from the press pool for President Trump’s Saturday visit to Tennessee, limiting on-the-ground coverage and raising press access concerns.
- 7 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
Protesters of Xi's policies push for change in earshot of White House visit with Trump
Demonstrators in Washington rallied within earshot of Trump’s meeting with Xi, spotlighting rights, trade, and security concerns alongside formal talks.
- 7 min
- United States
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
News outlets banned from White House, and Ed Sheeran addresses controversy: Weekend Rundown
MS NOW, CNN, and Politico reporters denied entry to White House; restrictions spark transparency concerns and prompt protests from press advocates.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Dem House candidate settles years-long $55K debt fight with former mother-in-law weeks before election
Bob Brooks resolves years-long $55K dispute with ex–mother-in-law weeks before 2026 election, easing legal risk but inviting scrutiny in final stretch.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
House passes Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham, sending it to Trump
U.S. House approves Russia-Iran sanctions bill, named for Sen. Lindsey Graham, sending it to President Trump for signature amid heightened tensions.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000-per-adult plan requires congressional authorization, centering fiscal and legislative debate in Washington.
- 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
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’
From Washington, Trump says the U.S. may hit Iran’s fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site “very soon,” raising tensions and market risk.
- 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 / 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
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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
U.S. and Canada trade war intensifies with new tariffs
Washington announces 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after talks collapse, prompting swift retaliation plans and market, supply chain volatility.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
U.S. bond intervention is like 'paying your mortgage with your credit card,' JPMorgan's Sullivan says
JPMorgan’s James Sullivan says Treasury interventions may defer, not solve, fiscal and liquidity strains, risking higher term premia and volatility.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
GOP senator, ex-House Dem emerge from Alaska’s ‘jungle primary’ despite far-left meddling
Incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan and ex-Rep. Mary Peltola advance from Alaska’s top-four primary, setting a ranked-choice showdown with national stakes.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
CNN fires back at Trump White House over attacks on reporter, calls them 'beneath the office'
Network defends Kristen Holmes after criticism from Trump team, calling the remarks beneath the office and reaffirming press freedoms.
- 8 min
- United States
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 / 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