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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Lauren Sánchez Bezos sparks backlash with ‘inappropriate’ plunging dress at state dinner
Lauren Sánchez Bezos faced criticism over her plunging-neckline dress at a White House state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
White House blocks CNN from covering Trump’s Tennessee trip
CNN was removed from the press pool for President Trump’s Saturday visit to Tennessee, limiting on-the-ground coverage and raising press access concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Protesters of Xi's policies push for change in earshot of White House visit with Trump
Demonstrators in Washington rallied within earshot of Trump’s meeting with Xi, spotlighting rights, trade, and security concerns alongside formal talks.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
News outlets banned from White House, and Ed Sheeran addresses controversy: Weekend Rundown
MS NOW, CNN, and Politico reporters denied entry to White House; restrictions spark transparency concerns and prompt protests from press advocates.
- 7 min
- United States
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
House passes Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham, sending it to Trump
U.S. House approves Russia-Iran sanctions bill, named for Sen. Lindsey Graham, sending it to President Trump for signature amid heightened tensions.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
House votes to limit Trump's Iran war powers for a third time
For the third time, the U.S. House moves to limit Trump’s authority on Iran strikes, underscoring bipartisan concerns over unilateral war powers.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000-per-adult plan requires congressional authorization, centering fiscal and legislative debate in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Sen. Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in Ukraine
Sen. Blumenthal presses the House to advance a Senate-backed Russia sanctions package, citing urgent support for Ukraine amid intensifying fighting.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
GOP senator, ex-House Dem emerge from Alaska’s ‘jungle primary’ despite far-left meddling
Incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan and ex-Rep. Mary Peltola advance from Alaska’s top-four primary, setting a ranked-choice showdown with national stakes.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran fails to strike deal with US as deadline passes and Trump calls for ‘white flag of surrender'
Washington and Tehran failed to reach a deal, leaving nuclear and Strait of Hormuz disputes unresolved as markets and security watchers brace for fallout.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
CNN fires back at Trump White House over attacks on reporter, calls them 'beneath the office'
Network defends Kristen Holmes after criticism from Trump team, calling the remarks beneath the office and reaffirming press freedoms.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump confirms IRGC backchannel, but calls for Iran's 'white flag of surrender'
Amid a lapsed ceasefire window, Trump says a secret IRGC channel exists but demands Iran’s “white flag,” keeping Tehran central to tense de‑escalation t...
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham breezes through Senate, heads to House
U.S. Senate approves sanctions on buyers of Russian oil, honoring Sen. Lindsey Graham; measure advances to the House amid bipartisan momentum.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Katy Perry blasts White House for using hit song 'Firework' she sold in $225M catalog deal
Pop star says she sold her catalog and didn’t consent to the song’s use in a D.C. post tied to military footage, sparking debate on fair use and ethics.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Katy Perry Freaks Out After White House Uses ‘Firework’ in Iran Strikes Video: ‘I Am Deeply Appalled’
Singer decries Trump White House TikTok pairing her hit with imagery of U.S. strikes tied to Tehran, sparking debate on ethics of politicizing pop music.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
House votes to end Iran war, but Senate Republicans vote to let Trump continue waging it
Washington, D.C.: House urges U.S. exit from Iran war, but Senate Republicans vote to let Trump continue operations, highlighting a war powers divide.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
WATCH: House Dems dodge questions on socialist agenda that threatens to abolish key institutions
In Washington, DSA’s call to abolish Senate, presidency, and Supreme Court sparks media scrum as House Democrats avoid comment, citing unread platform.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Federal panel signals it could support permanent fencing around White House park known for protests
Federal advisers in Washington indicate openness to permanent fencing at Lafayette Square, setting up design reviews and debate over protest access.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
House Republicans push for $90 billion for Iran war, election measures and farm aid
House Republicans advance a $90B package for Iran war efforts, election measures, and farm aid, heightening pre-election budget tensions.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
French court clears path for conservative presidential candidate, but house arrest threatens campaign
Appeals court upholds Le Pen conviction but trims ban, enabling a 2027 run. Possible house arrest may restrict campaigning as France’s politics polarize.
- 7 min
- France
Protests / Civil UnrestThe Veil
Demonstrators in white supremacist attire protest on Capitol Hill
Patriot Front-style chants near Union Station on July 4 draw police monitoring and bystander attention; brief disruption, tensions contained.
- 7 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
White House fires back after 'slob' JB Pritzker says Trump is suffering from 'dementia'
Administration condemns Illinois governor’s remarks as irresponsible, stressing policy contrasts amid escalating 2026 campaign rhetoric in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
House sinks Rep. Rashida Tlaib's second war powers resolution on Lebanon
U.S. House votes down Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s updated Lebanon war powers resolution, highlighting intraparty divides and preserving executive latitude.
- 7 min
- United States