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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
What a Nile crocodile case means for Trump’s DC building projects
5-4 decision upholding Trump’s White House ballroom may speed DC approvals, narrow injunctions, and shift strategies for preservation and access fights.
- 7 min
- United States
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
Netanyahu and Zelenskyy in Washington: will they get Trump’s support in their wars?
At Lindsey Graham’s funeral, both leaders gauge whether Trump may back their war aims, with side diplomacy likely to shape aid, talks, and markets.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
The Iran war: ‘despair’ in Washington
Reports point to widening gaps between U.S. claims and battlefield realities, allied concern over escalation, and rising risks centered on Tehran.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Federal judge says Trump’s broad Jan. 6 pardon doesn’t apply to DC pipe bomb suspect
Washington judge rules Trump’s broad Jan. 6 pardon statement doesn’t apply to suspect in DNC/RNC pipe bombs, keeping the criminal case on track.
- 7 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary carries 2020 echoes: From the Politics Desk
Analysis from Washington: Michigan’s Democratic primary mirrors 2020, spotlighting ideological and generational splits, coalition-building, and turnout.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
NYT panel debates whether Graham Platner is a ‘dirtbag’ or Democrats’ answer to Trump-era politics
Washington panel weighs whether Platner’s hard-edged Senate bid is savvy post‑Trump strategy or alienating persona politics with 2026 stakes.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Despite deadly Washington implosion, chemical industry poised to see less government oversight
Paper mill implosion and hazmat evacuations expose safety gaps as U.S. regulators weigh easing rules for chemical and heavy industry.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Washington Protesters Convicted of “Conspiracy to Impede” ICE Agents
Federal jury in Washington convicts protesters for conspiring to impede ICE, a ruling that may shape future prosecutions and protest coordination tactics.
- 7 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Philadelphia will celebrate Ona Judge Day to honor Martha Washington’s enslaved maid who made a daring escape to freedom
City to inaugurate annual observance honoring Ona Judge’s escape from slavery, with education, site remembrances, and community dialogues.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump’s China trips ends with more questions than answers: From the Politics Desk
High-profile meetings yielded few specifics, leaving open questions on trade, tech access, security, and potential follow-up talks.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
JD Vance Meets Qatar PM In Washington To Discuss Iran: Report - Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS), Exxon Mobi
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is reportedly meeting Qatar's Prime Minister to discuss Iran negotiations, energy markets and regional stability amid fragi
- 3 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington to meet with President Trump and First Lady
UK royals meet President Trump and the First Lady as both sides seek to reset tone and align on Iran, defense, trade, and intelligence cooperation.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Sound of gunfire carries eerie echoes of Reagan's shooting outside the same Washington hotel
Shots were reported near the Washington Hilton around 06:49 UTC. Police responded swiftly; no confirmed details on casualties or suspects yet.
- 7 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine's unique role in the Iran war: From the Politics Desk
Reports of discreet Ukrainian assistance to Iran conflict raise pressure inside NATO and could reshape Kyiv’s standing amid alliance caution.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump Demands Susan Rice's Removal, Macron Responds On Leaked Texts, Tariffs And More: This Week In Politics - General Motors (NYSE:GM)
President Trump made headlines with a demand for Netflix to fire a board member and announced a tariff hike.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
A lawsuit seeks to stop Trump's overhaul of a 100-year-old public golf course in Washington
Two golfers in Washington, D.C., have sued the federal government to try to prevent the Trump administration from overhauling a more than 100-year-old public go...
- 6 min
- United States