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"sec-updates-small-entity-definitions-investment-companies-advisers", "title": "SEC Raises Small Entity Thresholds for Funds and Advisers", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/sec-updates-small-entity-definitions-investment-companies-advisers/", "summary": "The agency lifted the asset cutoffs that decide which funds and advisers count as small when it weighs the cost of new rules.", "key_fact": "The SEC raised the net asset threshold for investment companies to count as small entities from $50 million to $10 billion, and the adviser threshold from $25 million to $1 billion.", "published_at": "2026-11-04T16:41:47.255Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "SEC", "Regulation", "Investing", "Finance" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/sec-updates-small-entity-definitions-investment-companies-advisers.jpg", "cover_small": 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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though the outlets differ on when the money would stop.", "key_fact": "President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. will stop sending $4 billion in aid annually to Israel, calling the idea Netanyahu's.", "published_at": "2026-11-03T22:29:53.322Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Israel", "Foreign Aid", "Donald Trump", "Elections" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/trump-ends-israel-military-aid-year-end.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/trump-ends-israel-military-aid-year-end-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/trump-ends-israel-military-aid-year-end.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/trump-ends-israel-military-aid-year-end.png", "alt": "Illustration of cargo crates with a padlock on top" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "reported", "title": "U.S. will stop $4B in aid to Israel at the end 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U.S.-Denmark-Greenland security agreement 16-0 on Tuesday, with seven lawmakers abstaining; Danish lawmakers debate it next.", "published_at": "2026-11-03T22:17:31.610Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Greenland", "Denmark", "Arctic", "National Security", "Military" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/greenland-parliament-ratifies-us-denmark-security-deal.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/greenland-parliament-ratifies-us-denmark-security-deal-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/greenland-parliament-ratifies-us-denmark-security-deal.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/greenland-parliament-ratifies-us-denmark-security-deal.png", "alt": "Illustration of an Arctic coast with a radar dome" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Inatsisartut agenda — 19th meeting day, Tuesday 3 November 2026", "outlet": "Inatsisartut (Greenland Parliament)", "date": "2026-11-03", "url": "https://new.ina.gl/da/samlinger/oversigt-over-samlinger/2025/em2026/dagsorden/19/" }, { "n": 2, "type": "primary", "title": "Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Denmark Together With the Government of Greenland", "outlet": "The White House", "date": "2026-09-22", "url": "https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/09/agreement-between-the-government-of-the-united-states-of-america-and-the-government-of-the-kingdom-of-denmark-together-with-the-government-of-greenland-to-amend-and-supplement-the-agreement-of-27-apri/" }, { "n": 3, "type": "reported", "title": "Greenland parliament approves security deal with US, Denmark", "outlet": "Al Jazeera", "date": "2026-11-03", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/03/greenland-parliament-approves-security-deal-with-us-denmark" }, { "n": 4, "type": "reported", "title": "Grønlands parlament giver 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"title": "Justice Department Sends Election Monitors to All 50 States for the First Time", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/doj-monitor-elections-all-50-states-first-time/", "summary": "About 1,000 monitors and observers are deployed on Election Day in what the department calls its largest monitoring effort in history.", "key_fact": "The Justice Department says approximately 1,000 election monitors and observers are deployed, for the first time in all 50 states.", "published_at": "2026-11-03T14:40:31.280Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Elections", "Justice Department", "Voting Rights", "Civil Rights" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/doj-monitor-elections-all-50-states-first-time.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/doj-monitor-elections-all-50-states-first-time-800.jpg", "og": 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denied application 26A624, the Justice Department's bid to make California set aside disputed mail ballots.", "published_at": "2026-11-03T03:24:30.791Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Supreme Court", "Elections", "California", "Justice Department", "Midterms" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/supreme-court-rejects-doj-california-ballot-set-aside.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/supreme-court-rejects-doj-california-ballot-set-aside-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/supreme-court-rejects-doj-california-ballot-set-aside.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/supreme-court-rejects-doj-california-ballot-set-aside.png", "alt": "Illustration of mail ballot envelopes beside a drop box" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Docket for 26A624: United States, Applicant v. 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"n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Treasury Announces Marketable Borrowing Estimates", "outlet": "U.S. Department of the Treasury", "date": "2026-11-02", "url": "https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0675" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "uk-treasury-assigns-six-banks-digit-digital-gilt-pilot", "title": "UK Treasury Assigns Six Banks, Including Morgan Stanley, to Its First Digital Government Bond", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/uk-treasury-assigns-six-banks-digit-digital-gilt-pilot/", "summary": "HM Treasury handed lead manager roles for DIGIT, a digitally native gilt pilot expected by Q1 2027, and the Bank of England approved a link between HSBC and LSEG digital depositories.", "key_fact": "Six banks, including Morgan Stanley, have lead manager roles for DIGIT, the UK's first digitally native government bond, with a pilot issuance expected by Q1 2027.", "published_at": "2026-11-02T16:15:29.293Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", 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Dan Sullivan loses, finding the government lacked standing. The Justice Department says it will appeal.", "key_fact": "A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's suit to block certification of Alaska's Senate race if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, in a 20-page order two days before the vote.", "published_at": "2026-11-02T01:03:49.898Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Elections", "Alaska", "Justice Department", "Senate", "Midterms 2026" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/judge-dismisses-doj-alaska-senate-lawsuit-dan-sullivan.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/judge-dismisses-doj-alaska-senate-lawsuit-dan-sullivan-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/judge-dismisses-doj-alaska-senate-lawsuit-dan-sullivan.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/judge-dismisses-doj-alaska-senate-lawsuit-dan-sullivan.png", "alt": "Illustration of a ballot box and gavel in a courtroom with snowy mountains outside" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "reported", "title": "Judge tosses DOJ lawsuit seeking to delay certification of Alaska Senate race", "outlet": "CBS News", "date": "2026-11-01", "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-doj-lawsuit-alaska-senate-race-dan-sullivan/" }, { "n": 2, "type": "reported", "title": "Judge dismisses Alaska Senate election lawsuit; 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the U.S. chair issued a statement instead.", "published_at": "2026-10-31T21:05:08.513Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "G20", "State Department", "Diplomacy", "Energy" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/g20-foreign-ministers-atlanta-end-without-communique.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/g20-foreign-ministers-atlanta-end-without-communique-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/g20-foreign-ministers-atlanta-end-without-communique.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/g20-foreign-ministers-atlanta-end-without-communique.png", "alt": "Illustration of an empty conference table with small flags and an unsigned document" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "G20 Chair's Statement G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting", "outlet": "U.S. Department of State", "date": "2026-10-31", "url": "https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/g20-chairs-statement-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting/" }, { "n": 2, "type": "reported", "title": "G20 foreign ministers end Atlanta meeting without consensus on issues", "outlet": "CNBC", "date": "2026-10-31", "url": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/31/g20-foreign-ministers-end-atlanta-meeting-without-consensus-on-issues.html" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-set-aside-20000-california-ballots", "title": "Appeals Court Again Rejects Justice Department Bid to Set Aside 20,000 California Ballots", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-set-aside-20000-california-ballots/", "summary": "A divided 9th Circuit panel refused to order California to segregate ballots the administration alleges may have gone to noncitizens, days before the Nov. 3 midterms.", "key_fact": "In a 2-1 ruling, the 9th Circuit refused the Justice Department's request that California set aside ballots it alleges went to some 20,000 possible noncitizens.", "published_at": "2026-10-31T18:32:01.331Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Elections", "Justice Department", "California", "Courts", "Midterms 2026" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-set-aside-20000-california-ballots.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-set-aside-20000-california-ballots-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-set-aside-20000-california-ballots.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-set-aside-20000-california-ballots.png", "alt": "Illustration of ballot envelopes in a sorting tray beside a courtroom door" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "reported", "title": "Appeals court rejects Justice Department request for California to set aside disputed ballots", "outlet": "PBS News (Associated Press)", "date": "2026-10-30", "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/politics/appeals-court-rejects-justice-department-request-for-california-to-set-aside-disputed-ballots" }, { "n": 2, "type": "reported", "title": "Appeals court rejects DOJ request to have California set aside disputed ballots", "outlet": "CBS News", "date": "2026-10-30", "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-justice-department-ballots-appeals-court/" }, { "n": 3, "type": "reported", "title": "Appeals court again rejects DOJ's bid to segregate over 20,000 alleged noncitizen ballots in California", "outlet": "NBC News", "date": "2026-10-30", "url": "https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/appeals-court-rejects-justice-department-noncitizen-ballots-rcna606604" }, { "n": 4, "type": "primary", "title": "United States v. State of California, No. 26-7231, Order", "outlet": "U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit", "date": "2026-10-30", "url": "https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2026/10/30/26-7231.pdf" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "us-approves-2-1-billion-patriot-missile-sale-ukraine", "title": "U.S. Approves $2.1 Billion Patriot Missile Sale to Ukraine, Paid for by Allies", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/us-approves-2-1-billion-patriot-missile-sale-ukraine/", "summary": "The State Department cleared 500 Patriot missiles for Ukraine, funded by Canada, Germany and Norway through a U.S. program. Zelenskyy welcomed the move but warned deliveries could take years.", "key_fact": "The State Department approved a $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, funded by Canada, Germany and Norway through a U.S. program.", "published_at": "2026-10-31T18:31:58.852Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Ukraine", "Russia", "Arms Sales", "State Department" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/us-approves-2-1-billion-patriot-missile-sale-ukraine.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/us-approves-2-1-billion-patriot-missile-sale-ukraine-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/us-approves-2-1-billion-patriot-missile-sale-ukraine.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/us-approves-2-1-billion-patriot-missile-sale-ukraine.png", "alt": "Illustration of air defense missile canisters on a launcher at dawn" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "reported", "title": "Ukraine's Zelenskyy praises US over $2.1bn Patriot missile deal but warns it could take years", "outlet": "The Guardian", "date": "2026-10-31", "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/31/ukraines-zelenskyy-praises-us-over-21bn-patriot-missile-deal-but-warns-it-could-take-years" }, { "n": 2, "type": "reported", "title": "U.S. approves $2.1 billion sale of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine", "outlet": "NBC News", "date": "2026-10-31", "url": "https://www.nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/us-approves-21-billion-sale-patriot-interceptors-ukraine-rcna606641" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "un-security-council-fails-to-extend-western-sahara-mission-russia-veto", "title": "Russian Veto Blocks U.S. Plan for Western Sahara Mission as Security Council Deadlocks", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/un-security-council-fails-to-extend-western-sahara-mission-russia-veto/", "summary": "The UN Security Council rejected both a U.S. draft and a Russian counter-draft on MINURSO, leaving the mission's future in limbo with its mandate due to expire on 31 October 2026.", "key_fact": "A U.S. draft on the UN Western Sahara mission drew 11 votes in favour but failed on a Russian veto; the mission's mandate is set to expire on 31 October 2026.", "published_at": "2026-10-31T02:12:18.859Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "United Nations", "Western Sahara", "Russia", "Morocco" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/un-security-council-fails-to-extend-western-sahara-mission-russia-veto.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/un-security-council-fails-to-extend-western-sahara-mission-russia-veto-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/un-security-council-fails-to-extend-western-sahara-mission-russia-veto.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/un-security-council-fails-to-extend-western-sahara-mission-russia-veto.png", "alt": "Illustration of an empty council table with a red voting card and a desert map" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Following Contentious Debate, Security Council Fails to Adopt Resolution to Extend UN Mission for Referendum in Western Sahara", "outlet": "UN Meetings Coverage and Press Releases", "date": "2026-10-30", "url": "https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16498" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "doj-minnesota-medicaid-snap-fraud-surge-13-defendants", "title": "DOJ Fraud Surge in Minnesota: 13 Defendants in Medicaid, SNAP and Child-Meal Cases", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/doj-minnesota-medicaid-snap-fraud-surge-13-defendants/", "summary": "Federal prosecutors say 13 defendants were charged, convicted or sentenced since Sept. 30 in schemes tied to nearly $83 million in intended losses. New charges are allegations.", "key_fact": "Federal prosecutors have charged, convicted or sentenced 13 defendants since Sept. 30 in Minnesota benefits cases with nearly $83 million in intended losses, the Justice Department says.", "published_at": "2026-10-31T01:10:38.382Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Justice Department", "Medicaid", "SNAP", "Minnesota", "Fraud" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/doj-minnesota-medicaid-snap-fraud-surge-13-defendants.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/doj-minnesota-medicaid-snap-fraud-surge-13-defendants-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/doj-minnesota-medicaid-snap-fraud-surge-13-defendants.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/doj-minnesota-medicaid-snap-fraud-surge-13-defendants.png", "alt": "Illustration of benefit cards and claim forms under a magnifying glass" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "DOJ's Fraud Division and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District Minnesota Uncover Nearly $30M in Benefits Fraud in Enforcement Surge", "outlet": "U.S. Department of Justice", "date": "2026-10-30", "url": "https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/dojs-fraud-division-and-us-attorneys-office-district-minnesota-uncover-voter-fraud-and" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "fired-general-brett-sylvia-referred-for-criminal-prosecution", "title": "Pentagon Refers Leak Case to Justice Department After Hegseth Fires Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/fired-general-brett-sylvia-referred-for-criminal-prosecution/", "summary": "Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Joint Staff's top planner amid a leak investigation, and the Pentagon says the matter has been referred to the Justice Department. No charges have been announced.", "key_fact": "Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was fired after an Air Force Office of Special Investigations probe, and the matter went to the Justice Department; no charges as of Oct. 30, 2026.", "published_at": "2026-10-30T23:06:52.283Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Pentagon", "Military", "National Security", "Leaks" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/fired-general-brett-sylvia-referred-for-criminal-prosecution.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/fired-general-brett-sylvia-referred-for-criminal-prosecution-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/fired-general-brett-sylvia-referred-for-criminal-prosecution.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/fired-general-brett-sylvia-referred-for-criminal-prosecution.png", "alt": "Illustration of an empty government corridor and a sealed folder on a desk" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "reported", "title": "Pentagon disclosure about fired general's polygraph may have violated privacy laws, attorneys say", "outlet": "CBS News", "date": "2026-10-30", "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pentagon-disclosure-fired-general-brett-sylvia-polygraph-privacy-laws/" }, { "n": 2, "type": "reported", "title": "Pentagon says it has referred leak case to justice department for criminal investigation", "outlet": "The Guardian", "date": "2026-10-29", "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/29/hegseth-fires-general-leak-inquiry-pentagon" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "israeli-national-extradited-nomad-bridge-crypto-heist", "title": "Israeli National Extradited to U.S. Over $2.89 Million Nomad Bridge Crypto Heist", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/israeli-national-extradited-nomad-bridge-crypto-heist/", "summary": "Alexander Gurevich, 49, appeared in federal court in California on a 2023 indictment. Prosecutors allege he drained $2.89 million in virtual currency from the Nomad Bridge in 2022.", "key_fact": "Alexander Gurevich, 49, an Israeli national, appeared in the Northern District of California on charges he exploited the Nomad Bridge to steal $2.89 million in virtual currency.", "published_at": "2026-10-30T22:10:51.883Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Crypto", "Justice Department", "Cybercrime", "Extradition" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/israeli-national-extradited-nomad-bridge-crypto-heist.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/israeli-national-extradited-nomad-bridge-crypto-heist-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/israeli-national-extradited-nomad-bridge-crypto-heist.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/israeli-national-extradited-nomad-bridge-crypto-heist.png", "alt": "Illustration of a broken digital bridge between blockchain blocks with coins falling" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Israeli National Extradited to Face Charges for Stealing Nearly $3M in Virtual Currency Heist", "outlet": "U.S. Department of Justice", "date": "2026-10-30", "url": "https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/israeli-national-extradited-face-charges-stealing-nearly-3m-virtual-currency-heist" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "sec-exemptive-relief-treasury-clearing-inter-affiliate-non-us-repo", "title": "SEC Exempts Some Inter-Affiliate and Non-U.S. Repo Trades From Treasury Clearing Rules", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/sec-exemptive-relief-treasury-clearing-inter-affiliate-non-us-repo/", "summary": "The SEC carved certain inter-affiliate repo transactions and certain repo deals with non-U.S. counterparties out of its Treasury clearing mandate, subject to limits and conditions.", "key_fact": "On Oct. 30, 2026, the SEC excluded certain inter-affiliate and non-U.S. repo transactions from the Treasury clearing rules it adopted in December 2023.", "published_at": "2026-10-30T20:26:28.597Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "SEC", "Treasury Market", "Financial Regulation" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/sec-exemptive-relief-treasury-clearing-inter-affiliate-non-us-repo.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/sec-exemptive-relief-treasury-clearing-inter-affiliate-non-us-repo-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/sec-exemptive-relief-treasury-clearing-inter-affiliate-non-us-repo.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/sec-exemptive-relief-treasury-clearing-inter-affiliate-non-us-repo.png", "alt": "Illustration of gears beside bond certificates and a ledger" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "SEC Issues Exemptive Relief from Treasury Clearing Requirements for Certain Inter-Affiliate and Non-U.S. Repo Transactions", "outlet": "U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission", "date": "2026-10-30", "url": "https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026-111-sec-issues-exemptive-relief-treasury-clearing-requirements-certain-inter-affiliate-non-us-repo" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "iran-tankers-strike-mines-strait-of-hormuz", "title": "Iran Claims Tankers Struck Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Disputing U.S. Mine-Clearing", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/iran-tankers-strike-mines-strait-of-hormuz/", "summary": "Iranian forces claim four tankers hit mines on routes Tehran calls unauthorized. The claims have not been independently confirmed, and the U.S. says the main transit lanes were cleared.", "key_fact": "Iran claims 4 tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, CNBC reports, as does CBS News; the U.S. military has said the primary transit routes were cleared of mines.", "published_at": "2026-10-30T18:40:05.545Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Iran", "Strait of Hormuz", "Shipping", "Energy" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/iran-tankers-strike-mines-strait-of-hormuz.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/iran-tankers-strike-mines-strait-of-hormuz-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/iran-tankers-strike-mines-strait-of-hormuz.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/iran-tankers-strike-mines-strait-of-hormuz.png", "alt": "Illustration of a tanker on a strait at dusk with smoke on the horizon" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "reported", "title": "Iran claims four tankers hit mines in Hormuz as U.S. strike fears grow", "outlet": "CNBC", "date": "2026-10-30", "url": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/30/iran-trump-hormuz-oil-middle-east-.html" }, { "n": 2, "type": "reported", "title": "Tankers strike mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says, as Hegseth fires top general", "outlet": "CBS News", "date": "2026-10-30", "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-donald-trump-qatar-mediators-new-proposal-end-war/" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "israel-final-results-netanyahu-loses-majority-likud-claims-stolen", "title": "Israel Final Results: Netanyahu's Bloc Loses Knesset Majority as Likud Claims Election Was 'Stolen'", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/israel-final-results-netanyahu-loses-majority-likud-claims-stolen/", "summary": "Final results give Netanyahu's bloc 53 of 120 seats, the main opposition 48 and Arab-led parties 19. Likud alleges the vote was stolen, a claim AP calls unsubstantiated; election officials reject it.", "key_fact": "Final results give Netanyahu's bloc 53 of the Knesset's 120 seats, short of the 61 needed; the main opposition won 48 and Arab-led parties 19, CBS News reports, as does PBS.", "published_at": "2026-10-30T15:44:37.756Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Israel", "Elections", "Middle East" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/israel-final-results-netanyahu-loses-majority-likud-claims-stolen.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/israel-final-results-netanyahu-loses-majority-likud-claims-stolen-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/israel-final-results-netanyahu-loses-majority-likud-claims-stolen.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/israel-final-results-netanyahu-loses-majority-likud-claims-stolen.png", "alt": "Illustration of 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"doj-operation-ghostbusters-ghost-student-aid-fraud-kenya", "title": "Justice Department Unveils First Operation Ghostbusters Indictments in 'Ghost Student' Aid Fraud Tied to Kenya", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/doj-operation-ghostbusters-ghost-student-aid-fraud-kenya/", "summary": "Prosecutors say stolen American identities were used to enroll fake students and route federal aid refunds overseas through U.S.-based money mules.", "key_fact": "DOJ says it is charging five defendants and seized more than $750,000 in cryptocurrency in a scheme using stolen U.S. identities to enroll ghost students.", "published_at": "2026-10-30T02:08:39.024Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Justice Department", "Fraud", "Student Aid", "Identity Theft" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/doj-operation-ghostbusters-ghost-student-aid-fraud-kenya.jpg", "cover_small": 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"https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/doj-charges-18-more-north-carolina-illegal-voting-2024/", "summary": "Federal prosecutors in all three North Carolina districts brought new charges against noncitizens accused of voting, lifting the state's 2026 total to 30.", "key_fact": "The Justice Department says 18 noncitizens in North Carolina face new charges for illegally voting, bringing the statewide total to 30 indicted this year.", "published_at": "2026-10-30T02:08:36.368Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Justice Department", "Elections", "North Carolina", "Voting" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/doj-charges-18-more-north-carolina-illegal-voting-2024.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/doj-charges-18-more-north-carolina-illegal-voting-2024-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/doj-charges-18-more-north-carolina-illegal-voting-2024.jpg", "share_card": 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tens of thousands of retail investors.", "key_fact": "The SEC alleges BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd raised more than $130 million from tens of thousands of retail investors using false SEC filings.", "published_at": "2026-10-29T21:38:15.268Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "SEC", "Crypto", "Investor Protection", "Fraud" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/sec-charges-bg-wealth-dsj-exchange-130-million-crypto-fraud.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/sec-charges-bg-wealth-dsj-exchange-130-million-crypto-fraud-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/sec-charges-bg-wealth-dsj-exchange-130-million-crypto-fraud.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/sec-charges-bg-wealth-dsj-exchange-130-million-crypto-fraud.png", "alt": "Illustration of a phone with a crypto chart next to official-looking paperwork" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Two Entities Charged in $130 Million Fraud Scheme That Used False SEC Filings to Boost Investor Confidence", "outlet": "U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission", "date": "2026-10-29", "url": "https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026-110-two-entities-charged-130-million-fraud-scheme-used-false-sec-filings-boost-investor-confidence" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "boulder-attacker-soliman-pleads-guilty-federal-hate-crimes", "title": "Boulder Attacker Mohamed Soliman Pleads Guilty to 12 Federal Hate Crimes Charges", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/boulder-attacker-soliman-pleads-guilty-federal-hate-crimes/", "summary": "Soliman admitted throwing Molotov cocktails into a Run for Their Lives gathering on June 1, 2025, and targeting victims over their actual or perceived Israeli national origin and Jewish religion, the Justice Department said.", "key_fact": "Mohamed Sabry Soliman pleaded guilty on Oct. 29, 2026 to 12 federal hate crimes charges over the June 1, 2025 Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder that killed one person.", "published_at": "2026-10-29T19:47:45.113Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Justice Department", "Hate Crimes", "Antisemitism", "Colorado" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/boulder-attacker-soliman-pleads-guilty-federal-hate-crimes.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/boulder-attacker-soliman-pleads-guilty-federal-hate-crimes-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/boulder-attacker-soliman-pleads-guilty-federal-hate-crimes.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/boulder-attacker-soliman-pleads-guilty-federal-hate-crimes.png", "alt": "Illustration of an empty brick street with a courthouse in the distance and a candle on a bench" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crimes in 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"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-ukraine-war-drone-dnipro-train-station-oleshky-ceasefire/" }, { "n": 3, "type": "reported", "title": "Ukraine: 14 killed in Russian drone strike on train station", "outlet": "DW", "date": "2026-10-29", "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-14-killed-in-russian-drone-strike-on-crowded-dnipro-train-station/a-79795076" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "treasury-seven-year-auction-clears-at-4-894-percent", "title": "Treasury's $44 Billion Seven-Year Note Auction Clears at 4.894%, Down From September's 5.085%", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/treasury-seven-year-auction-clears-at-4-894-percent/", "summary": "Thursday's seven-year sale drew a 2.46 bid-to-cover ratio, up from 2.42 last month, and cleared below September's yield, according to TreasuryDirect's auction record.", "key_fact": "Treasury's $44 billion seven-year note auction on Oct. 29, 2026 cleared at a high yield of 4.894% with a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.46.", 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"https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/boe-tokenised-collateral-central-clearing-consultation/", "summary": "The Bank says existing rules do not stop central counterparties taking tokenised forms of eligible collateral, and proposes guidance on how it would assess such plans. Responses close on 12 February 2027.", "key_fact": "The Bank of England launched a consultation on 29 October 2026 supporting central counterparties' acceptance of tokenised forms of eligible collateral; it closes on 12 February 2027.", "published_at": "2026-10-29T13:23:15.964Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Bank of England", "Tokenisation", "Clearing", "Financial regulation" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/boe-tokenised-collateral-central-clearing-consultation.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/boe-tokenised-collateral-central-clearing-consultation-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/boe-tokenised-collateral-central-clearing-consultation.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/boe-tokenised-collateral-central-clearing-consultation.png", "alt": "Illustration of digital tokens stacked on a trading desk with market screens" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Bank of England sets out approach to tokenised collateral in central clearing", "outlet": "Bank of England", "date": "2026-10-29", "url": "https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/news/2026/october/bank-of-england-sets-out-approach-to-tokenised-collateral-in-central-clearing" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "pce-inflation-september-2026-3-6-percent", "title": "PCE Inflation Hits 3.6 Percent in September as Real Disposable Income Falls", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/pce-inflation-september-2026-3-6-percent/", "summary": "The PCE price index rose 0.5 percent in the month and 3.6 percent from a year earlier; excluding food and energy it was up 3.1 percent. Real disposable income dropped 0.3 percent.", "key_fact": "The PCE price index rose 3.6 percent in the year to September 2026, up from 3.4 percent in August; excluding food and energy it rose 3.1 percent, BEA says.", "published_at": "2026-10-29T13:14:37.880Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Inflation", "Economy", "Consumers", "BEA" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/pce-inflation-september-2026-3-6-percent.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/pce-inflation-september-2026-3-6-percent-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/pce-inflation-september-2026-3-6-percent.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/pce-inflation-september-2026-3-6-percent.png", "alt": "Illustration of a long receipt beside a grocery basket and a fuel nozzle" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Personal Income and Outlays, September 2026", "outlet": "U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis", "date": "2026-10-29", "url": "https://www.bea.gov/news/2026/personal-income-and-outlays-september-2026" }, { "n": 2, "type": "primary", "title": "Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index", "outlet": "U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis", "date": "2026-10-29", "url": "https://www.bea.gov/data/personal-consumption-expenditures-price-index" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "us-gdp-third-quarter-2026-advance-3-4-percent", "title": "US Economy Grew at 3.4 Percent Rate in Third Quarter, Advance Estimate Shows", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/us-gdp-third-quarter-2026-advance-3-4-percent/", "summary": "Real GDP sped up from 2.2 percent in the second quarter as investment, consumer spending and government spending rose. A key consumer price gauge slowed to 2.1 percent.", "key_fact": "Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.4 percent in the third quarter of 2026, up from 2.2 percent in the second quarter, the advance estimate released October 29 shows.", "published_at": "2026-10-29T13:14:35.307Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "breaking", "tags": [ "Economy", "GDP", "Inflation", "BEA" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/us-gdp-third-quarter-2026-advance-3-4-percent.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/us-gdp-third-quarter-2026-advance-3-4-percent-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/us-gdp-third-quarter-2026-advance-3-4-percent.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/us-gdp-third-quarter-2026-advance-3-4-percent.png", "alt": "Illustration of a rising line chart over a city skyline and factories" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "GDP (Advance Estimate), 3rd Quarter 2026", "outlet": "U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis", "date": "2026-10-29", "url": "https://www.bea.gov/news/2026/gdp-advance-estimate-3rd-quarter-2026" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "doj-final-rule-nics-background-checks-firearm-handlers", "title": "Justice Department Final Rule Lets Gun Dealers Run Free NICS Checks on Employees Who Handle Firearms", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/doj-final-rule-nics-background-checks-firearm-handlers/", "summary": "The rule, published October 27 under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, makes the checks voluntary and requires the worker's written consent. It takes effect November 27, 2026.", "key_fact": "A Justice Department final rule lets licensed gun dealers voluntarily run NICS background checks on employees who can access firearms, with no fee and the worker's consent, effective November 27, 2026.", "published_at": "2026-10-29T02:37:09.632Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "Guns", "Justice Department", "Regulation", "Second Amendment" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/doj-final-rule-nics-background-checks-firearm-handlers.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/doj-final-rule-nics-background-checks-firearm-handlers-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/doj-final-rule-nics-background-checks-firearm-handlers.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/doj-final-rule-nics-background-checks-firearm-handlers.png", "alt": "Illustration of a locked gun shop display case with a blank form on the counter" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022-Criteria for National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Background Checks of Firearm Handlers", "outlet": "Federal Register (Department of Justice)", "date": "2026-10-27", "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/27/2026-21920/bipartisan-safer-communities-act-of-2022-criteria-for-national-instant-criminal-background-check" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "uk-netherlands-finland-poland-start-treaty-talks-joint-defence-buying", "title": "UK, Netherlands, Finland and Poland Start Treaty Talks on Joint Defence Buying Mechanism", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/uk-netherlands-finland-poland-start-treaty-talks-joint-defence-buying/", "summary": "The four governments say the Multilateral Defence Mechanism will pool demand and cut costs for NATO allies, with the aim of having it running in 2027.", "key_fact": "The United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Finland and Poland said on 28 October 2026 they will begin treaty negotiations on the Multilateral Defence Mechanism, aiming to have it running in 2027.", "published_at": "2026-10-29T00:35:27.864Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "Defence", "NATO", "UK", "Europe" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/uk-netherlands-finland-poland-start-treaty-talks-joint-defence-buying.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/uk-netherlands-finland-poland-start-treaty-talks-joint-defence-buying-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/uk-netherlands-finland-poland-start-treaty-talks-joint-defence-buying.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/uk-netherlands-finland-poland-start-treaty-talks-joint-defence-buying.png", "alt": "Illustration of a conference table with a treaty folder beside four flagpoles" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Joint statement from Multilateral Defence Mechanism members", "outlet": "HM Treasury (GOV.UK)", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-from-multilateral-defence-mechanism-members" }, { "n": 2, "type": "primary", "title": "Joint statement from member countries of the Multilateral Defence Mechanism", "outlet": "HM Treasury (GOV.UK)", "date": "2026-07-06", "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-from-member-countries-of-the-multilateral-defence-mechanism" }, { "n": 3, "type": "primary", "title": "Joint statement from HM Treasury and Department of Finance Canada", "outlet": "HM Treasury (GOV.UK)", "date": "2026-10-25", "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-from-hm-treasury-and-department-of-finance-canada" }, { "n": 4, "type": "primary", "title": "Budget 2026: Breathing space for today, hope for the future", "outlet": "HM Treasury (GOV.UK)", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/news/budget-2026-breathing-space-for-today-hope-for-the-future" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "un-general-assembly-cuba-embargo-vote-support-20-year-low", "title": "UN General Assembly Again Calls for End to US Embargo on Cuba, With Weakest Backing in Two Decades", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/un-general-assembly-cuba-embargo-vote-support-20-year-low/", "summary": "The resolution passed 130 to 17 with 25 abstentions, down from 165 to seven last year. The US and Israel voted no; Germany and Italy abstained, Al Jazeera reports.", "key_fact": "The UN General Assembly adopted its 34th call to end the US embargo on Cuba by 130 votes to 17, with 25 abstentions, the weakest backing in two decades, according to UN News.", "published_at": "2026-10-29T00:10:00.992Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "Cuba", "United Nations", "Sanctions", "Foreign policy" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/un-general-assembly-cuba-embargo-vote-support-20-year-low.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/un-general-assembly-cuba-embargo-vote-support-20-year-low-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/un-general-assembly-cuba-embargo-vote-support-20-year-low.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/un-general-assembly-cuba-embargo-vote-support-20-year-low.png", "alt": "Illustration of an assembly hall voting board with green, red and yellow lights" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Backing for UN call to end Cuba embargo falls to 20-year low", "outlet": "UN News", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168694" }, { "n": 2, "type": "primary", "title": "UN / Cuba United States Embargo", "outlet": "UNifeed", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://media.un.org/unifeed/en/asset/d367/d3670721" }, { "n": 3, "type": "reported", "title": "UN votes to condemn embargo of Cuba despite US lobbying push", "outlet": "Al Jazeera", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/28/un-votes-to-condemn-embargo-of-cuba-despite-us-lobbying-push" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "france-riots-senate-backs-make-rioters-pay-bill", "title": "France's Senate Passes Bill to Make Rioters Pay for Damage, 229 to 105", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/france-riots-senate-backs-make-rioters-pay-bill/", "summary": "After weeks of protests and looting, the Senate voted to hold members of violent groups jointly liable for damage, capped at 10 000 euros per person.", "key_fact": "In France, the Senate adopted a bill 229 to 105; it would make participants in violent groups jointly liable for damage, up to 10 000 euros each, even if they caused none themselves.", "published_at": "2026-10-28T20:26:47.801Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "France", "Protests", "Europe", "Civil liberties" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/france-riots-senate-backs-make-rioters-pay-bill.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/france-riots-senate-backs-make-rioters-pay-bill-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/france-riots-senate-backs-make-rioters-pay-bill.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/france-riots-senate-backs-make-rioters-pay-bill.png", "alt": "Illustration of an empty semicircular legislative chamber with red seats" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Scrutin n°41 - séance du 27 octobre 2026", "outlet": "Sénat (France)", "date": "2026-10-27", "url": "https://www.senat.fr/scrutin-public/2026/scr2026-41.html" }, { "n": 2, "type": "primary", "title": "Projet de loi relatif à la réparation des dommages résultant de violences ou de dégradations commises dans l'espace public et au recouvrement des dommages et intérêts", "outlet": "Sénat (France)", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://www.senat.fr/travaux-parlementaires/textes-legislatifs/la-loi-en-clair/projet-de-loi-relatif-a-la-reparation-des-dommages-resultant-de-violences-ou-de-degradations-commises-dans-lespace-public-et-au-recouvrement-des-dommages-et-interets.html" }, { "n": 3, "type": "reported", "title": "More than 1,000 arrested in France as protesters and police clash in several cities", "outlet": "CBS News", "date": "2026-10-25", "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/paris-france-new-protests-riots-museums-shops/" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "trump-orders-robotics-machinery-trade-talks-tariffs-possible", "title": "Trump Orders Trade Talks on Robotics and Industrial Machinery Imports, Leaves Tariffs as a Future Option", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/trump-orders-robotics-machinery-trade-talks-tariffs-possible/", "summary": "A section 232 proclamation signed October 28 finds the imports threaten national security but imposes no tariffs yet. Negotiators must report back within 180 days.", "key_fact": "On October 28, 2026, Trump found that imports of robotics and industrial machinery threaten to impair U.S. national security and ordered trade talks, with an update due within 180 days.", "published_at": "2026-10-28T20:11:43.705Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "Trade", "Tariffs", "Manufacturing", "Section 232" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/trump-orders-robotics-machinery-trade-talks-tariffs-possible.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/trump-orders-robotics-machinery-trade-talks-tariffs-possible-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/trump-orders-robotics-machinery-trade-talks-tariffs-possible.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/trump-orders-robotics-machinery-trade-talks-tariffs-possible.png", "alt": "Illustration of idle industrial robot arms beside shipping crates on a factory floor" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components Into the United States", "outlet": "The White House", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/10/adjusting-imports-of-robotics-industrial-machinery-and-their-parts-and-components-into-the-united-states/" }, { "n": 2, "type": "primary", "title": "Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components into the United States", "outlet": "The White House", "date": "2026-10-22", "url": "https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/10/adjusting-imports-of-wind-turbines-and-their-parts-and-components-into-the-united-states/" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "fed-holds-rates-3-75-to-4-percent-two-dissent-for-hike", "title": "Fed Holds Rates at 3-3/4 to 4 Percent; Cook and Hammack Dissent in Favor of a Hike", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/fed-holds-rates-3-75-to-4-percent-two-dissent-for-hike/", "summary": "The Federal Open Market Committee voted 10 – 2 on October 28 to leave its benchmark range unchanged. Two members wanted a 1/4 percentage point increase, and the statement says inflation remains elevated.", "key_fact": "The Federal Open Market Committee kept the federal funds target range at 3-3/4 to 4 percent on October 28, 2026, by a 10 – 2 vote; two dissenters preferred a 1/4 percentage point increase.", "published_at": "2026-10-28T18:12:08.655Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "Federal Reserve", "Interest rates", "Inflation", "Economy" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/fed-holds-rates-3-75-to-4-percent-two-dissent-for-hike.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/fed-holds-rates-3-75-to-4-percent-two-dissent-for-hike-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/fed-holds-rates-3-75-to-4-percent-two-dissent-for-hike.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/fed-holds-rates-3-75-to-4-percent-two-dissent-for-hike.png", "alt": "Illustration of a stone central bank building with an empty plaza" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement", "outlet": "Federal Reserve", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20261028a.htm" }, { "n": 2, "type": "primary", "title": "Implementation Note issued October 28, 2026", "outlet": "Federal Reserve", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20261028a1.htm" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "spain-high-speed-train-crash-toledo", "title": "At Least 68 Killed as High-Speed Train Hits Stopped Train in Spain's Toledo Province, Officials Say", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/spain-high-speed-train-crash-toledo/", "summary": "A Renfe train ran into the back of a stationary Iryo train on the Madrid-Seville line. The prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, announced three days of official mourning.", "key_fact": "At least 68 people were killed in a Spanish high-speed train collision, the Castilla-La Mancha regional government said Wednesday afternoon; regional leader Emiliano García-Page said more victims were likely.", "published_at": "2026-10-28T17:34:47.415Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "Spain", "Rail", "Transport safety", "Europe" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/spain-high-speed-train-crash-toledo.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/spain-high-speed-train-crash-toledo-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/spain-high-speed-train-crash-toledo.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/spain-high-speed-train-crash-toledo.png", "alt": "Illustration of an empty high-speed rail line with a red signal light" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "El presidente del Gobierno anuncia tres días de luto oficial por el accidente de Urda", "outlet": "La Moncloa (Government of Spain)", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/presidente/actividades/paginas/2026/281026-sanchez-visita-accidente-tren.aspx" }, { "n": 2, "type": "reported", "title": "Sánchez promete una investigación tras el accidente de trenes en Urda (Toledo)", "outlet": "RTVE", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://www.rtve.es/noticias/20261028/sanchez-declaracion-institucional-accidente-trenes-urda-toledo/17287032.shtml" }, { "n": 3, "type": "reported", "title": "Spain's Sánchez declares three days of mourning after at least 68 killed in Toledo train crash", "outlet": "The Guardian", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/28/spain-train-crash-high-speed-toledo" }, { "n": 4, "type": "reported", "title": "Second fatal train collision this year casts doubt over Spain's high-speed rail network", "outlet": "The Guardian", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/28/analysis-fatal-collision-doubt-over-spain-high-speed-rail" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "uk-budget-2026-healey", "title": "Budget 2026: Healey Doubles Bank Surcharge for 15 Months, Keeps Fiscal Rules With £15 Billion Headroom", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/uk-budget-2026-healey/", "summary": "Chancellor John Healey's Budget raises a temporary bank tax to fund energy help and fully funds a £15 billion defence plan. Reuters reports gilts and the pound held steady.", "key_fact": "Budget 2026 lifts the bank surcharge to 6% from 3% for 15 months to raise £1.5 billion, and leaves £15 billion of headroom under the stability rule in 2029-30.", "published_at": "2026-10-28T16:02:03.116Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "UK", "Budget", "Gilts", "Banks", "City of London" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/uk-budget-2026-healey.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/uk-budget-2026-healey-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/uk-budget-2026-healey.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/uk-budget-2026-healey.png", "alt": "Illustration of a red dispatch box with the London financial district behind it" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Budget 2026: Breathing space for today, hope for the future", "outlet": "HM Treasury (GOV.UK)", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/news/budget-2026-breathing-space-for-today-hope-for-the-future" }, { "n": 2, "type": "primary", "title": "City of London Corporation's response to the Budget", "outlet": "City of London Corporation", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/city-of-london-corporations-response-to-the-budget/" }, { "n": 3, "type": "reported", "title": "British markets take Healey's first budget in their stride", "outlet": "Reuters (via Euronext)", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://live.euronext.com/en/financial-news/british-markets-take-healeys-first-budget-their-stride" }, { "n": 4, "type": "reported", "title": "Budget 2026 live: Chancellor announces £100 energy bill payment for millions as savers hit with tax hike (live-blog entry by Joe Middleton, 28 Oct 2026, 14:16)", "outlet": "The Independent", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/john-healey-budget-banks-hmrc-chancellor-b3074923.html" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "ofac-sanctions-north-korea-it-worker-network-russia", "title": "Treasury Sanctions 10 People and One Entity Tied to North Korean IT Worker Schemes, Many Based in Russia", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/ofac-sanctions-north-korea-it-worker-network-russia/", "summary": "OFAC says the networks defraud U.S. businesses and fund North Korea's weapons programs. The same October 28 listing adds Rwanda's Ministry of Defence and a Rwandan savings society under DRC-related sanctions.", "key_fact": "On October 28, OFAC sanctioned 10 individuals and one entity it says run or support North Korean IT worker schemes that defraud U.S. businesses, many of them based in Russia.", "published_at": "2026-10-28T14:36:48.227Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "Sanctions", "North Korea", "Russia", "Cybersecurity", "Treasury" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/ofac-sanctions-north-korea-it-worker-network-russia.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/ofac-sanctions-north-korea-it-worker-network-russia-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/ofac-sanctions-north-korea-it-worker-network-russia.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/ofac-sanctions-north-korea-it-worker-network-russia.png", "alt": "Illustration of a padlocked server rack with a faint map of the Korean peninsula" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Treasury Sanctions Facilitators of DPRK IT Worker Fraud Targeting U.S. Businesses", "outlet": "U.S. Department of the Treasury", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0669" }, { "n": 2, "type": "primary", "title": "North Korea Designations; Democratic Republic of the Congo-related Designations", "outlet": "Office of Foreign Assets Control", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20261028" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "white-house-first-million-barrels-venezuela-oil-texas", "title": "White House Says First Million Barrels From Venezuela Oil Deal Reached Corpus Christi", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/white-house-first-million-barrels-venezuela-oil-texas/", "summary": "President Trump marked the shipment at a Corpus Christi rally on October 27. The White House says the oil cost taxpayers nothing and will lower pump prices; those claims have not been independently confirmed.", "key_fact": "The White House says the first million barrels of oil from the Venezuela deal arrived in Corpus Christi, Texas, on October 27 and will be refined in Texas.", "published_at": "2026-10-28T13:10:59.860Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "Energy", "Oil", "Venezuela", "Texas" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/white-house-first-million-barrels-venezuela-oil-texas.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/white-house-first-million-barrels-venezuela-oil-texas-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/white-house-first-million-barrels-venezuela-oil-texas.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/white-house-first-million-barrels-venezuela-oil-texas.png", "alt": "Illustration of an oil tanker docked at a Gulf Coast refinery" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "President Trump Announces Arrival of First One Million Barrels of Oil in Texas Thanks to Historic Oil Deal", "outlet": "The White House", "date": "2026-10-28", "url": "https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/10/president-trump-announces-arrival-of-first-one-million-barrels-of-oil-in-texas-thanks-to-historic-oil-deal/" }, { "n": 2, "type": "reported", "title": "Trump highlights oil shipments, backs Paxton at Corpus Christi rally", "outlet": "KXXV", "date": "2026-10-27", "url": "https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/trump-highlights-oil-shipments-backs-paxton-at-corpus-christi-rally" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "myanmar-conflict-death-toll-passes-100000-un", "title": "UN Expert Tells General Assembly Committee Myanmar Conflict Deaths Have Passed 100,000 Since the Coup", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/myanmar-conflict-death-toll-passes-100000-un/", "summary": "Special Rapporteur Kelley Anne Eckels-Currie told the Third Committee on October 27 that most of the dead are civilians. The same meeting heard a warning that South Sudan's elections risk a wider war.", "key_fact": "More than 100,000 conflict-related deaths have occurred in Myanmar since the coup, most of them civilians, the UN expert Kelley Anne Eckels-Currie told a UN committee on October 27, 2026.", "published_at": "2026-10-28T01:40:18.104Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "Myanmar", "United Nations", "Human Rights" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/myanmar-conflict-death-toll-passes-100000-un.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/myanmar-conflict-death-toll-passes-100000-un-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/myanmar-conflict-death-toll-passes-100000-un.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/myanmar-conflict-death-toll-passes-100000-un.png", "alt": "Illustration of an empty assembly hall with desks and microphones" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Myanmar's Conflict Death Toll Surpasses 100,000, Third Committee Hears, as South Sudan's Elections Risk Triggering War (GA/SHC/4451)", "outlet": "UN Meetings Coverage and Press Releases", "date": "2026-10-27", "url": "https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga/shc4451.doc.htm" }, { "n": 2, "type": "primary", "title": "Third Committee, 29th plenary meeting - General Assembly, 81st session", "outlet": "UN Transcripts", "date": "2026-10-27", "url": "https://transcripts.un.org/en/ga/c3/81/29" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "doj-survey-violent-crime-falls-2025", "title": "Federal Victimization Survey Shows 25% Drop in Serious Violent Crime Rate in 2025, Preliminary Estimates Say", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/doj-survey-violent-crime-falls-2025/", "summary": "The Bureau of Justice Statistics' preliminary 2025 estimates show the rate of violent crime excluding simple assault fell 25% and property victimization fell 19%. Final figures are due in 2027.", "key_fact": "The rate of violent crime excluding simple assault fell 25%, from 9.9 to 7.4 per 1,000 persons age 12 or older, between 2024 and 2025, preliminary Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates show.", "published_at": "2026-10-28T01:40:15.708Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "Crime", "Justice", "Data" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/doj-survey-violent-crime-falls-2025.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/doj-survey-violent-crime-falls-2025-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/doj-survey-violent-crime-falls-2025.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/doj-survey-violent-crime-falls-2025.png", "alt": "Illustration of a quiet suburban street at dusk with a survey form on a step" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Preliminary Victimization Estimates from the NCVS, 2025", "outlet": "Bureau of Justice Statistics", "date": "2026-10-26", "url": "https://bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/preliminary-victimization-estimates-ncvs-2025" }, { "n": 2, "type": "primary", "title": "National Crime Victimization Survey Shows Violent Crime Plummeted in 2025", "outlet": "U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs", "date": "2026-10-26", "url": "https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/national-crime-victimization-survey-shows-violent-crime-plummeted-2025" }, { "n": 3, "type": "primary", "title": "NEW SURVEY: President Trump Delivers Historic Drop in Violent Crime", "outlet": "The White House", "date": "2026-10-27", "url": "https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/10/new-survey-president-trump-delivers-historic-drop-in-violent-crime/" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "american-woman-convicted-isis-military-training-syria", "title": "Brooklyn Jury Convicts American Woman of Receiving Military-Type Training From ISIS in Syria", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/american-woman-convicted-isis-military-training-syria/", "summary": "The Department of Justice says Halima Salman, 27, a U.S. citizen and former Brooklyn resident, was convicted after a two-week trial. No sentencing date or penalty is given in the release.", "key_fact": "A federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Halima Salman, 27, a U.S. citizen, of receiving military-type training from ISIS in Syria, the Department of Justice said on October 27, 2026.", "published_at": "2026-10-28T01:16:49.166Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "Justice", "Terrorism", "National Security" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/american-woman-convicted-isis-military-training-syria.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/american-woman-convicted-isis-military-training-syria-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/american-woman-convicted-isis-military-training-syria.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/american-woman-convicted-isis-military-training-syria.png", "alt": "Illustration of a federal courthouse facade beside brass scales" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "American Woman Convicted of Receiving Military Training From ISIS in Syria", "outlet": "U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs", "date": "2026-10-27", "url": "https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/american-woman-convicted-receiving-military-training-isis-syria" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "oleshky-humanitarian-ceasefire", "title": "Local Ceasefire for Oleshky Aid Mission Takes Effect, Ukraine's Ombudsman Says No Violations", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/oleshky-humanitarian-ceasefire/", "summary": "The White House says First Lady Melania Trump secured a ceasefire limited to Oleshky for aid and evacuations. Ukraine's ombudsman says it took effect at 3.00 Kyiv time on October 27 and runs until November 1.", "key_fact": "Ukraine's ombudsman says the Oleshky ceasefire took effect October 27 at 3.00 Kyiv time and is to last until 22.59 on November 1, with no violations as of 17.30.", "published_at": "2026-10-28T00:41:51.823Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "Ukraine", "Russia", "Diplomacy" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/oleshky-humanitarian-ceasefire.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/oleshky-humanitarian-ceasefire-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/oleshky-humanitarian-ceasefire.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/oleshky-humanitarian-ceasefire.png", "alt": "Illustration of an aid truck with supply boxes on an empty riverside street at dawn" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "First Lady Melania Trump Secures Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine, Localized to Oleshky", "outlet": "The White House", "date": "2026-10-23", "url": "https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/10/first-lady-melania-trump-secures-ceasefire-between-russia-and-ukraine-localized-to-oleshky/" }, { "n": 2, "type": "primary", "title": "Ombudsman holds online meeting with head of Russian negotiating team Yana Lantratova", "outlet": "Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights", "date": "2026-10-25", "url": "https://ombudsman.gov.ua/en/news_details/ombudsman-yak-kerivnik-peremovnoyi-grupi-z-ukrayinskoyi-storoni-shchojno-proviv-onlajn-zustrich-iz-kerivniceyu-peremovnoyi-grupi-z-rosijskoyi-storoni-yanoyu-lantratovoyu" }, { "n": 3, "type": "primary", "title": "Notice to residents of Oleshky and their families", "outlet": "Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights", "date": "2026-10-26", "url": "https://ombudsman.gov.ua/en/news_details/do-uvagi-zhiteliv-oleshok-ta-tih-chiyi-ridni-j-blizki-zalishayutsya-v-mistiombudsman-ukrayini-dmitro-lubinec-povidomiv-detali-zaplanovanoyi-gumanitarnoyi-misiyi-do-oleshok" }, { "n": 4, "type": "primary", "title": "Ceasefire in Oleshky: agreements are being fully observed", "outlet": "Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights (official Telegram channel)", "date": "2026-10-27", "url": "https://t.me/s/dmytro_lubinetzs/12938" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "treasury-proposes-outbound-investment-rule-china-tech", "title": "Treasury Proposes Rule to Limit U.S. Investment in Advanced Technology in China and Other Countries of Concern", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/treasury-proposes-outbound-investment-rule-china-tech/", "summary": "The proposed rule, published October 26, would require United States persons to notify Treasury of some deals and bar others. Written comments must be received by December 7, 2026.", "key_fact": "Treasury's proposed Outbound Investment Security Program Regulations were published October 26, 2026. 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occasions, between September 2018 and March 2022, to a blocked Russian defense manufacturer.", "published_at": "2026-10-27T18:08:13.806Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "Treasury", "Sanctions", "Russia" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/ofac-extreme-networks-russia-sanctions-settlement.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/ofac-extreme-networks-russia-sanctions-settlement-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/ofac-extreme-networks-russia-sanctions-settlement.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/ofac-extreme-networks-russia-sanctions-settlement.png", "alt": "Illustration of network switches on a server rack beside a customs stamp and a ledger" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "primary", "title": "Settlement Agreement between the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control and Extreme Networks, Inc.", "outlet": "Office of Foreign Assets Control (U.S. Department of the Treasury)", "date": "2026-10-27", "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20261027" }, { "n": 2, "type": "primary", "title": "Enforcement Release: Extreme Networks Settles with OFAC for $1,529,685 for Apparent Violations of the Ukraine-/Russia-Related Sanctions Regulations", "outlet": "Office of Foreign Assets Control (U.S. Department of the Treasury)", "date": "2026-10-27", "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/937281/download?inline" }, { "n": 3, "type": "primary", "title": "Settlement Agreement between OFAC and Extreme Networks, Inc.", "outlet": "Office of Foreign Assets Control (U.S. Department of the Treasury)", "date": "2026-10-27", "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/937286/download?inline" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "treasury-five-year-auction-clears-at-4-845-percent", "title": "Treasury's $70 Billion Five-Year Note Auction Clears at 4.845%, Down From September's 5.033%", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/treasury-five-year-auction-clears-at-4-845-percent/", "summary": "Tuesday's five-year sale drew a 2.33 bid-to-cover ratio, up from 2.21 last month, and cleared below September's yield, according to TreasuryDirect's auction record.", "key_fact": "Treasury's $70 billion five-year note auction on Oct. 27 cleared at a high yield of 4.845% with a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.33.", "published_at": "2026-10-27T17:39:55.269Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "Treasury", "National Debt", "Auctions" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/treasury-five-year-auction-clears-at-4-845-percent.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/treasury-five-year-auction-clears-at-4-845-percent-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/treasury-five-year-auction-clears-at-4-845-percent.jpg", "share_card": 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Treasury's own releases from October 15 and October 21 confirm new sanctions under Operation Economic Outcast. The October 15 release calls Iran's economy 'failing', but neither release says 'collapsing'.", "key_fact": "On October 21, Treasury sanctioned a Panama- and Greece-based law firm and shipping agents under Operation Economic Outcast, announced August 24, 2026.", "published_at": "2026-10-27T16:03:20.043Z", "updated_at": null, "status": "published", "section": "archive", "tags": [ "Iran", "Sanctions", "Treasury" ], "images": { "cover": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/bessent-says-iran-economy-collapsing-as-treasury-sanctions-continue.jpg", "cover_small": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/covers/bessent-says-iran-economy-collapsing-as-treasury-sanctions-continue-800.jpg", "og": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/og/bessent-says-iran-economy-collapsing-as-treasury-sanctions-continue.jpg", "share_card": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/cards/bessent-says-iran-economy-collapsing-as-treasury-sanctions-continue.png", "alt": "Illustration of a Treasury building beside a cargo ship, a ledger and a brass scale" }, "sources": [ { "n": 1, "type": "reported", "title": "Bessent says Iran's economy is collapsing as Trump weighs next move", "outlet": "Fox Business", "date": "2026-10-26", "url": "https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/scott-bessent-says-irans-economy-collapsing-treasury-tightens-financial-vise" }, { "n": 2, "type": "primary", "title": "Operation Economic Outcast Targets Iran's Shadow Fleet Networks", "outlet": "U.S. Department of the Treasury", "date": "2026-10-21", "url": "https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0664/" }, { "n": 3, "type": "primary", "title": "Operation Economic Outcast Targets Iran's International Financial Networks and Shadow Banking Architecture", "outlet": "U.S. Department of the Treasury", "date": "2026-10-15", "url": "https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0660/" } ], "license": "CC BY-ND 4.0" }, { "slug": "treasury-yields-edge-higher-as-fed-meeting-opens-ten-year-above-5-percent", "title": "Treasury Yields Edge Higher as Fed Meeting Opens, With the 10-Year Near 5%", "url": "https://www.theveilpress.com/breaking/treasury-yields-edge-higher-as-fed-meeting-opens-ten-year-above-5-percent/", "summary": "CNBC reports the 10-year yield at 5.003% on Tuesday, while the Federal Reserve's data show 5.00% at Friday's close. 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Economists expect no change, and investors are watching Chairman Kevin Warsh's press conference for hints about further rate increases.", "key_fact": "The Federal Reserve meets October 27-28. 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