Donald Trump Floats Names of Potential Karoline Leavitt Successors
Trump spoke about who could replace Karoline Leavitt, floating Scott Jennings, Margo Martin and even a reporter.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
Former acting US Attorney Andrew Haden found dead in San Diego federal building: police
Andrew Haden, 48, who ran the office after Trump fired Biden appointee Tara McGrath, was found dead in a San Diego federal building Wednesday.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.08.2026
Donald Trump's Economic War Pushes Iran Toward a Dangerous Limit
An Iranian expert told Newsweek "if the economic situation becomes truly critical," the answer may be "major" military escalation.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
5 Deportees Are Flown by US to Equatorial Guinea After they Resist Deplaning in Liberia
Five of the people flown to Liberia under the Trump administration’s third-country deportation program resisted leaving the plane. They were then flown to Equatorial Guinea.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.08.2026
Trump-appointed judge blocks blue state's crackdown on ICE detention center
A federal judge blocked Colorado's unannounced inspection mandate targeting GEO Group's Aurora ICE detention center, citing the Supremacy Clause.
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foxnews.com
21.08.2026
Supreme Court allows Trump’s White House ballroom construction to continue for now
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay allowing above-ground White House ballroom construction to continue as the Supreme Court weighs the case.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.08.2026
Republicans Have Beef With Donald Trump's New Import Plan
Republican Senator TIm Sheehy of Montana said Trump's plan will "make it more difficult for American ranchers."
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
Prison Firm Donated to Trump’s PAC After ICE Gave It $165 Million a Year in Contracts
The GEO Group has profited from the administration’s mass deportation campaign. A subsidiary donated more than $1.4 million to the president’s super PAC last month.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.08.2026
Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue for now
The ruling comes after months of back and forth between the Trump administration and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Politics
npr.org
21.08.2026
Chief Justice Allows Trump to Continue White House Ballroom Construction, For Now
The 90,000-square-foot ballroom project has grown in size and scope, with the president’s lawyers saying it is intertwined with the renovation of an underground military bunker.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.08.2026
Trump’s TikTok Strategy Has Become Punk Rock for the Right
Trump’s use of pop music is turning celebrity backlash into another tool for attention, outrage and political branding.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
Trump Really Wants to Talk but Kim Jong Un Is Not Taking Anyone's Calls
Trump met North Korea's leader three times during his first term, but is yet to see Kim face-to-face in his second administration.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
Surprise election upset shows hating Trump is no longer enough as Democratic voters turn to new playbook
Alexander Vindman, a key witness in Trump's first impeachment, lost Florida's Democratic Senate primary to a socialist by double digits.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.08.2026
Trump's Beef Bet Forgets the Rest of the Burger
Trump is beefing up his fight against inflation. But there's more to a burger than the meat.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
Who Is Doris Miller? US Aircraft Carrier Could Be Renamed After Trump
Reports have suggested the aircraft carrier named after the Pearl Harbor hero could be renamed for President Donald Trump.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
On the Radio, Trump Has a Reunion (of Sorts) With Michael Cohen
President Trump’s former personal lawyer tried to revisit the past in a radio interview. But this was not exactly a stroll down memory lane.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.08.2026
Everything Michael Cohen Said About Potential Trump Pardon
Cohen said that he had a pardon application in with former President Joe Biden, but it was denied.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
Obama strategist turns on rising Dem star over viral Trump attack: 'Gratuitous and unnecessary'
Obama White House strategist David Axelrod called Jon Ossoff's mention of Natalie Harp "gratuitous and unnecessary," despite the clip's 6 million views.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.08.2026
Democrats Within Striking Distance of Flipping Two Major Trump Strongholds
The Cook Political Report shifted Iowa and Texas Senate races to "toss-up" status on Thursday.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
Trump Officials Impose More Sanctions to Pressure Cuba
Human rights experts have said that the U.S. attempts to squeeze Cuba’s economy, including an oil blockade, have caused a severe humanitarian crisis.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.08.2026