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Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s latest branding battle: From the Politics Desk
Kennedy Center-linked Trump branding fight and House GOP defections on an Iran-related vote reveal messaging and policy rifts in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk
Republicans recalibrate inflation and spending rhetoric amid Iran war, weighing security costs against affordability ahead of 2026 races.
- 7 min
- Iran
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
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
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
Military / WarThe Veil
The Constitution at a standstill: From the Politics Desk
Politics Desk: Iran war fallout slows Capitol Hill action on budgets, force protection, and energy security as markets brace for prolonged risks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Todd Blanche’s rocky road: From the Politics Desk
From Tehran, rising scrutiny meets Blanche’s AG path and a volatile Iran war, with fast swings driven by leadership signals and alliance pressures.
- 7 min
- Iran
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil prices surge as Congress splits on Iran war votes: From the Politics Desk
Oil surged July 23 as Iran tensions rose and Congress advanced rival war and sanctions measures, boosting supply risk and market volatility.
- 7 min
- Iran
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
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
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
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
Military / WarThe Veil
'On Wall Street, We Are Front Stabbers. In Washington, They're Backstabbers,' Says Anthony Scaramucci. 'L
In Washington, Anthony Scaramucci says finance “front stabs” while politics “backstabs,” highlighting transparency gaps amid partisan tension.
- 7 min
- United States
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Protester comes down from atop Washington bridge ending 5-day stand against AI and Iran war
A Florida-based activist who camped out atop one of Washington’s bridges for five days has ended his protest vigil
- 3 min
- Iran