Politics / Government decodes
World events read through mundane astrology. Every decode carries the event chart it was written from.
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Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, a move some lawmakers called illegal
President Trump seeks to void nearly $1B approved by Congress, drawing bipartisan legal concerns and potential court and appropriations challenges.
- 8 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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump bashes Democrats on crime while campaigning for Michael Whatley in North Carolina
In Washington, Trump backs Michael Whatley in North Carolina’s pivotal Senate race, sharpening crime rhetoric as both parties vie to sway moderates.
- 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
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
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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Canadian council considers changing street named after Trump to Taco Avenue
City council debates renaming Trump‑named street, weighing costs, community input, and tourism branding amid polarized views.
- 8 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 / 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 / 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
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
Abdul El-Sayed says he hopes to campaign with Obama after ‘warm and inspiring’ call
Democratic Senate hopeful says a warm call with Obama could lead to fall events, signaling national coordination and potential momentum in Michigan.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Graham replacement hopefuls make final pitches before special election: Iran war, DSA, Flock cams and more
Candidates to replace Sen. Graham spar over Iran policy, Flock cameras, AI data centers, and the filibuster as South Carolina voters weigh priorities.
- 8 min
- United States