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24 results for “u.s. midterm elections”
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Why is voting important? Beyond the basics of what makes your midterm election vote matters so much
Midterm votes can shape control of Congress, governorships and ballot measures, even when the president is not on the ballot.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Gretchen Whitmer asked whether 'hidden xenophobia' will affect midterm elections
Asked about 'hidden xenophobia,' Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Trump and Mike Rogers hope it exists in the state's Senate race.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
As Trump brags about U.S. oil and gas company profits, his stocks gained millions during Iran war
Congressional Democrats say Trump bought millions in oil and gas stocks during the Iran war; his holdings reportedly gained millions.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
What to know about the Israeli elections as Netanyahu faces a battle for survival
After three years marked by war, crisis and global outcry, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a major electoral test.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vucic concedes defeat in elections
Former President Aleksandar Vučić admits defeat to Serbia’s student-led protest movement in parliamentary elections. Formal results remain unspecified.
- 7 min
- Serbia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
The one thing everyone can do to fight for free and fair elections
An October 2026 appeal proposes a way people can help protect free and fair U.S. House, Senate and state elections, regardless of what Donald Trump may do.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump's MAGA faithful send warning to Republicans ahead of high-stakes midterm elections
Trump supporters in Iowa still back Republicans but voice frustration over high prices, the war in Iran and congressional gridlock ahead of the midterms.
- 7 min
- United States
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
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
JPMorgan lays out the investing playbook for 3 midterm-election scenarios
JPMorgan views gridlock as relatively benign for markets, citing fewer sweeping policy changes. Details of its other two scenarios were not provided.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
BRICS nation probes alleged US interference in elections — RT World News
RT reports Brazil is probing alleged U.S. election interference; claims of a planned $1 million campaign against its Supreme Court remain unverified.
- 9 min
- Brazil
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
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 / 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
Live Updates: Iran warns "geography of the war" would expand in response to any new U.S. assault
Tehran cautions the conflict’s scope may expand if the U.S. launches new attacks, signaling regional risks to security, energy routes, and stability.
- 6 min
- Iran
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
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
Iran war largely ignored at the Republican midterm convention
At the U.S. GOP midterm convention, leaders largely avoided Iran war specifics, favoring domestic themes as Trump and officials offered brief mentions.
- 7 min
- United States
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