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Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Immigration arrests go on unabated despite Trump's misgivings after the GOP's midterm wipeout
After the GOP's midterm defeat, Trump said his immigration crackdown may have been “too tough,” but arrests were reported to be continuing.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump says he doesn’t disagree with Vance that Iran war fueled GOP losses
Trump says he does not disagree with JD Vance's assessment that the Iran war helped fuel Republicans' sweeping midterm losses.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump’s foes abroad question whether midterm loss will weaken or embolden him
Foreign opponents consider whether major Republican midterm losses will constrain Trump's foreign policy or prompt a more assertive response.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Iran Strikes and Israel Aid Cuts Shake Up Election Day
Strikes involving Iran and Israel aid cuts may factor into U.S. midterm voters' decisions, but any effect on ballots remains unmeasured.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Judge rules on Trump’s defamation lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter — RT World News
A judge permanently dismissed Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over an Epstein letter.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Israel’s final election results show neither Netanyahu nor rival can immediately form government
Neither Netanyahu nor his rival can immediately form a government. Arab minority-led parties won a historic combined 19 seats.
- 8 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Former Israeli PM emerges as wild card in high-stakes election with Middle East's future at stake
Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett seeks a comeback, aiming to expand the Abraham Accords and rebuild ties with Trump and Arab nations.
- 9 min
- Israel
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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Bruce Blakeman calls Kathy Hochul Zohran Mamdani's 'puppet' during New York campaign rally
At a New York governor's race rally, Republican Bruce Blakeman accused Kathy Hochul of being politically beholden to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Hegseth discusses Iran with Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, officials say
Officials say U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed Iran with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel.
- 9 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Gov Kathy Hochul signs New York onto Trump's school choice program despite teachers union opposition
New York joins the education freedom tax credit program despite teachers union opposition. Eligibility, credit amounts and timing remain unclear.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Where things stand after Iran's new pitch for a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran signals de-escalation for sanctions relief and security guarantees as UN and Europeans shape steps; markets watch for verification and timing.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Iran says choice on reopening Hormuz ‘rests with the United States’ after deal offer
Tehran signals shipping could resume if Washington accepts its framework, putting pressure on US diplomacy as energy and freight risks mount.
- 7 min
- Iran
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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Putin praises Moscow’s role in supporting Russian troops — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
On Moscow City Day, Putin praised the capital’s role in aiding Russian forces, emphasizing unity, resilience, and long-term commitment to the war effort.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump: Iran Regime ‘Getting Weaker and Weaker by the Day’
Trump says Iran’s regime is weakening amid tensions and economic strain. Tehran’s response could sway regional risk, markets, and deterrence signals.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
DeSantis endorses Florida GOP slate including Byron Donalds in governor's race
From Washington, DeSantis endorses a Florida GOP slate, elevating Byron Donalds in the 2026 governor’s race and signaling coordinated party strategy.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Palantir CEO Alex Karp backs ousted Ukraine defense minister's new defense tech startup
Ex-Ukrainian defense minister Fedorov launches a wartime tech venture to turn battlefield lessons into software, sensing, and decision tools.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Byron Donalds shuts down Bill Maher’s claim on GOP primary racism, says 'Florida is a meritocracy'
In Washington, Byron Donalds says Florida is a meritocracy, disputing Bill Maher’s view that race drove his northern Florida GOP primary results.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Exclusive: Vietnam Veteran Praises Trump's Leadership as 'Gift from God'
At a Tehran event on Aug. 28, 2026, a Vietnam War veteran praised Donald Trump as a “gift from God,” reflecting U.S.–Iran tensions and partisan reactions.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump has ‘Hormuz schizophrenia’ – Iran — RT World News
Tehran rebukes Trump’s comments on the Strait of Hormuz, calling them legally baseless and highlighting ongoing US–Iran tensions over maritime control.
- 8 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
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
Trump administration pressuring countries to cut economic ties with Iran
Washington moves to tighten Iran sanctions, warning countries and firms over oil, finance, and energy links as markets and diplomacy brace for fallout.
- 7 min
- United States