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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump sees 'strong inclination' to end Russia-Ukraine war ahead of U.S.-brokered peace talks
Trump said he sees a “strong inclination” to end Russia’s war in Ukraine ahead of U.S.-brokered trilateral talks. No agreement has been announced.
- 7 min
- United Arab Emirates
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US state issues arrest warrant for Raul Castro — RT World News
RT reports a Florida arrest warrant for former Cuban President Raul Castro tied to a 1996 plane shootdown. Court and enforcement details remain unclear.
- 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
Judge strikes down DOJ's policy of reviewing state voter rolls, saying it would "run roughshod over longstanding laws"
A federal judge rejected a DOJ plan to check state voter rolls against immigration databases, saying it would “run roughshod over longstanding laws.”
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Dems demanding Venezuela brief face State Dept fury as senators leave town without answers
Democrats seek a briefing on a Venezuela oil deal reportedly giving the Pentagon a NABEP stake as senators leave town amid State Department pushback.
- 7 min
- United States
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
The state of key races 35 days before midterms
A Marist poll reports Democratic leads in Ohio's Senate and governor races 35 days before the midterms. The brief provides no margins or methodology.
- 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
Lauren Sánchez Bezos sparks backlash with ‘inappropriate’ plunging dress at state dinner
Lauren Sánchez Bezos faced criticism over her plunging-neckline dress at a White House state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- 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
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
Former Pentagon AI chief warns Flock cameras could create 'China-like surveillance state' in the US
Mark Beall cautions that widespread Flock ALPR use without strict guardrails and court oversight could steer the U.S. toward a surveillance state.
- 7 min
- United States
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 / 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 / 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