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24 results for “washington policy”
Military / WarThe Veil
USS George Washington, warship deployed to NYC after 9/11, is now involved in Iran war
Tom Hanson reports from the carrier now near the Strait of Hormuz, linking its post‑9/11 New York role to current Iran war operations.
- 7 min
- Iran
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
Military / WarThe Veil
How U.S. Allies Can Resist Washington’s Bullying
Allies weigh coordinated legal and diplomatic steps to defend the ICC, balancing principled stances with risks to trade, defense, and tech ties.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Conservative journalists fire back at Washington Post after report claiming Pentagon 'secretly installed' them
Rob Maness, Kurt Schlichter, and Thomas Anderson deny a Washington Post report alleging the Pentagon secretly installed them, fueling D.C. media debate.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
After criticism, Canada's CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'
Canada’s CBC now permits calling the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks terrorism, carving out an exception while keeping its broader terminology policy intact.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
CBC adjusts its 9/11 language guidance after terrorism policy leaked
Canada’s CBC updates style on using “terrorist” for 9/11 after a leaked memo, granting editors more latitude while keeping attribution options.
- 6 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Washington’s new Iran sanctions reveal more than America would like
U.S. pivots from air power to financial pressure, aiming to curb Tehran’s revenue and logistics as markets and allies gauge energy and compliance risks.
- 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
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
Military / WarThe Veil
A market vet warns that Washington's moves to blunt AI competition from China are largely 'toothless'
In Washington, Ed Yardeni says US efforts to limit China’s AI will likely fall short, with open-source diffusion and workarounds undermining enforcement.
- 7 min
- United States
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
New York Times calls University of California's 'test-blind' admissions policy a 'terrible' mistake
New York Times Editorial Board calls UC’s test-blind admissions a mistake, pressuring Regents to revisit testing as 2027 planning begins.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Colorado socialist candidate called 9/11 terror attacks 'inevitable' due to US foreign policy
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros sparks controversy after calling 9/11 and 10/7 “inevitable” due to U.S. and Israeli actions, igniting swift debate.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Complaint seeks answers on Scouting America's transgender policy after Pentagon deal
Filing in Washington asks Pentagon to disclose terms of its deal with Scouting America and any gender identity limits tied to Defense partnerships.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
China is building an AI war machine. Washington must wake up before it’s too late
OpenAI’s Broadcom-built ‘Jalapeño’ chip shifts focus to compute control and inference dominance, spurring U.S. policy reviews on defense, supply, and ex...
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Washington’s Middle East Military Presence Is Uniquely Counterproductive
Analysis argues U.S. deployments and strikes in the Middle East coincide with shipping disruptions and price volatility, prompting calls to recalibrate.
- 7 min
- Middle East
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US court dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over Los Angeles immigration policy
California appellate court backs Los Angeles in challenge to its immigration policy, ending a Trump-era lawsuit and reinforcing local discretion.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump's personal feuds with allies from Italy to Israel reveal how personality drives his foreign policy
Public spats from Italy to Israel show how Trump’s personal frictions shape U.S. messaging, adding diplomatic risk as partners gauge reliability.
- 7 min
- Israel
DisastersThe Veil
Fighter jet crashes in Washington state, sparking wildfire
Pilot survives as crash ignites wildfire in rugged terrain near 46.456, -120.738; crews work containment, with closures and investigations to follow.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Pilot ejects before fighter jet crashes into mountain in Washington state woodlands
US military jet crashes in Washington mountains; pilot has minor injuries. Brush fire contained by crews as investigation and safety checks begin.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Steyer’s exit from the California governor’s race could spell bad news for climate policy
Steyer’s withdrawal narrows the field to Becerra and Hilton, raising concerns over climate ambition and investment certainty in California.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
House passes Ukraine aid bill in another GOP rebuke of Trump’s foreign policy
U.S. House approves Ukraine aid, signaling GOP defiance of Trump and support for Kyiv; Senate outcome uncertain but diplomatic impact grows.
- 6 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
George Washington's 1757 beer recipe brought back to life ahead of America's 250th birthday
NYPL and TALEA Beer Co. recreate Washington’s 1757 recipe, launching a historically faithful craft brew ahead of America’s 250th in 2026.
- 7 min
- United States