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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
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
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’
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
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
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
Chinese national in blue state charged with illegally voting in federal election under another man's name: DOJ
Yupeng Sun is accused of using another man’s identity to register and vote in the 2024 federal election. Charges were announced in Washington, D.C.
- 7 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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Recount puts Trump-backed challenger in the lead of Indiana state Senate primary
Paula Copenhaver edges incumbent in Indiana GOP Senate primary after recount; lead is provisional pending canvass and potential legal review.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump Warns Migrant Crisis Like Spain’s Coming to U.S. If Democrats Win
In Ceuta, Spain, Trump warns a migrant influx like Spain’s could hit the U.S. if Democrats win, tying Europe’s border pressures to U.S. immigration deba...
- 7 min
- Spain
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Carville says one democratic socialist's 'lunacy of the highest level' policy could haunt swing state Dems
From Washington, James Carville says far-left primary victories in MI and WI—and a “lunacy-level” policy—could alienate moderates ahead of November.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump vows to retaliate after U.S. thwarts Iranian surprise attack
From Washington, Trump warns of retaliation after U.S. says it foiled an Iranian surprise attack, heightening tensions and market, diplomatic risks.
- 6 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran Admits to Major Infrastructure Damage from U.S. Strikes
President Pezeshkian surveys hit transport hubs as Washington and Tehran brace for institutional and political responses in the coming days.
- 7 min
- Iran