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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Small bites from the UN: Canada's wider view, one chaotic rumor and reframing someone else's words
A New York UN roundup touches on Canada's perspective, an unverified rumor and reframed remarks. No policy shift or diplomatic fallout is established.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Watch Live: Demonstrators Gather in D.C. to Protest China’s Xi Jinping Visit
Demonstrators rally near federal sites as Xi Jinping meets U.S. officials; human rights and trade top messages amid tight security and road closures.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Senate rejects resolution calling to end the Iran war, as most Republicans stick with Trump
U.S. Senate blocks resolution to end Iran war; GOP largely backs Trump, preserving current military authorities and executive latitude.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
GOP cracks widen over Iran war as vulnerable candidates break with Trump, demand its end
Republican Senate hopefuls in toss-up states break with Trump on Iran, urging de-escalation amid U.S. fuel price spikes and election pressure.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump-backed Senate candidate says 'Groceries cost too much,' calls for Iran war to 'end quickly'
In Washington, Mike Rogers says groceries cost too much and urges a quick end to the Iran war, aligning GOP inflation talk with hawkish policy.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iowa GOP Senate candidate Ashley Hinson calls for Iran war to end despite voting to let Trump continue it
GOP Senate hopeful calls to end U.S. role in Iran conflict, despite past House votes letting Trump continue hostilities, spotlighting a policy shift.
- 6 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Dem House candidate settles years-long $55K debt fight with former mother-in-law weeks before election
Bob Brooks resolves years-long $55K dispute with ex–mother-in-law weeks before 2026 election, easing legal risk but inviting scrutiny in final stretch.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Sen. John Fetterman makes a surprise cameo praising Republicans at the GOP convention
Democrat Sen. John Fetterman lauds Trump and Sen. McCormick in a surprise RNC cameo, elevating debate over the U.S. Steel–Nippon Steel proposal.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator
Trump proposes banning Bombardier aircraft sales in the U.S., prompting GOP pushback and raising trade, airline, and legal questions in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
France can’t finance Ukraine forever – Le Pen party’s head — RT World News
RN chief Jordan Bardella cites budget strains, signaling a possible recalibration of French support to Ukraine amid EU burden-sharing debates.
- 6 min
- France
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
The impact of Trump’s crusade against Canada
Rising U.S. pressure on trade, borders, and resources strains U.S.–Canada ties, jolting supply chains and politics ahead of the U.S. campaign season.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Erdogan Claims Turkey Can Remain Friends with the West While Joining China-Russia Axis
In Beijing and Ankara, Erdogan signals closer China–Russia engagement while maintaining Western ties, testing NATO balance and multi-vector diplomacy.
- 7 min
- Turkey
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 / GovernmentThe Veil
5 political cartoons about the trade war with Canada
Five Canadian cartoons critique Trump-era tariffs, highlighting trade tensions, sector strains, and public sentiment shaping policy narratives.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
How Did Trump’s Trade Fight With Canada Go So Sideways?
Mixed messages and pressure tactics strained U.S.-Canada trade, unsettling supply chains as North Korea diplomacy signaled a stark contrast.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California Supreme Court hears arguments over sheriff's seizure of ballots
Justices hear arguments on whether Riverside County must return seized ballots, testing sheriff authority versus voter privacy and chain-of-custody rules.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
What Donald Duck Can Teach Trump About Going to War
Tokyo analysis links WWII-era entertainment propaganda to today’s U.S. rhetoric on conflict in the Indo-Pacific, probing how media shapes public consent.
- 8 min
- Japan
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear
Trump claims a US-Canada trade deal, pausing threatened 50% tariffs, but key terms and legal text are pending, leaving markets and policymakers wary.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine's fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for elections despite war with Russia
Mykhailo Fedorov calls for national elections despite war, reviving debate on legitimacy, logistics, and security as Kyiv faces internal and external pr...
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada for 3 days
U.S. delays planned 50% tariffs on Canada for three days, easing near-term pressure as talks intensify and sectors reassess contingency plans.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine’s ex-defense chief calls on Zelensky to lift election ban
Mikhail Fedorov calls on President Zelensky to lift the wartime election ban, intensifying debate over legitimacy, security, and timing in Kyiv.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Five Years on, Washington Is Failing Afghanistan Again
Five years after the U.S. withdrawal, aid freezes and red tape from Washington are curbing food and health services in Afghanistan, hitting mothers hard...
- 7 min
- Afghanistan
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens backs El-Sayed after narrow primary defeat, calls socialism ‘dangerous’
After a narrow Senate primary defeat, Rep. Haley Stevens backs Abdul El-Sayed, urging party unity despite sharp policy differences.
- 7 min
- United States