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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
U.S.-listed Greenland stocks surge after Trump agrees security deal with Denmark
U.S.-listed Greenland plays surged after a Washington-announced trilateral deal expanded U.S. military cooperation and Arctic infrastructure plans.
- 8 min
- Greenland
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Oil prices rise to 6-week high after Iran and U.S. trade blows, Saudi Aramco facilities reportedly hit
Crude jumps on renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and reported strikes on Saudi Aramco, raising Gulf supply risk and market volatility from Washington.
- 8 min
- United States
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
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Iran accuses U.S. of war crime after strike allegedly kills at least 4 at wedding
Tehran accuses the U.S. of a war crime after an alleged strike killed at least four near the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying scrutiny in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
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
World TradeBehind The Veil
Trump trade chief warns Canada walked away from 'the best deal' to trigger 50% U.S. tariffs
USTR Jamieson Greer says Canada left talks on a “best deal,” warning 50% U.S. tariffs could follow, escalating trade tensions and supply chain risks.
- 7 min
- United States
World TradeBehind The Veil
U.S., Canada near final trade deal as Trump tariff deadline looms
Washington negotiators edge toward agreement before a 50% tariff deadline, with businesses warning of supply chain risks and price pressures.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
US woman charged with ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York State Capitol — RT World News
Albany authorities charge a woman with plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol and assassinate lawmakers; security heightened statewide.
- 8 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 / 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
Because He Is an American: Dr. Gorka Recounts Rescue of U.S. Marine Robert Gilman from Captivity in Russia
On Aug. 15, 2026, Gorka detailed efforts to free Marine Robert Gilman, linking Washington decisions to actions in Russia amid tense U.S.–Russia ties.
- 8 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump revives effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook
Sources say Trump allies are exploring ways to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook, raising independence concerns as markets watch policy signals.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Justice Department threatens investigation into university professors' BIPOC-only geology camp
Assistant AG Harmeet Dhillon warns DOJ may investigate a CWU-linked geology camp limited to BIPOC participants over potential civil-rights issues.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
U.S. has used almost all of its long-range missiles, sources say
Washington officials tell CBS the U.S. has used most long-range missiles, raising near-term gaps in strike options amid Iran-linked hostilities.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
MORNING GLORY: President Trump’s triple bogey
At 09:00 in Tehran, Trump said he called off a U.S. military escalation targeting the IRGC, prompting reassessments amid heightened regional tensions.
- 8 min
- Iran
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
Military / WarBehind The Veil
U.S. identifies third service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack
Pentagon identifies Angel S. Rampersad after Iran-linked strike in Jordan, as Washington weighs response and coordinates with Amman.
- 7 min
- Jordan
Military / WarBehind The Veil
U.S. military says 2 service members killed in Jordan by Iranian attacks
Pentagon says troops in northeast Jordan were hit by Iranian missiles and drones; search ongoing as Washington weighs responsibility and response.
- 8 min
- Jordan
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Minnesota governor mobilizes National Guard to battle wildfires in northern part of state
Gov. Tim Walz activates Guard to support firefighting with helicopters, manpower, and logistics as smoke, evacuations, and shifting winds challenge crews.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Newsom faces criticism for state's stance on trans athletes in girls' sports after SCOTUS ruling
California backs trans athletes in girls’ sports despite a Supreme Court ruling, raising compliance, liability, and school sports governance questions.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
This EU state’s anti-Russian crusade has become a strategic dead end
Policy paper argues Warsaw’s hardline approach ties its EU leverage to Ukraine aid, heightening domestic strain and limiting room in EU decisions.
- 8 min
- Poland
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
4 dead in Kentucky after heavy rain and floods put 12 state roads "out of commission," governor says
Severe storms triggered floods in Kentucky, killing four as at least 12 state roads closed. Rescues, damage checks, and utility repairs are underway.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
New volley of strikes between U.S. and Iran
CENTCOM reports fresh U.S. strikes near the Strait of Hormuz after an Iranian attack on a commercial vessel; details on targets remain undisclosed.
- 8 min
- United States