Iran's Defeat by Trump in 3 Devastating Charts—and What Happens Next
Iran is losing the economic war. Can Donald Trump turn that into the bigger victory he seeks?
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
National Debt Tops $40 Trillion: Where Trump's Economic Approval Stands
The data marks a staggering new milestone in the country’s borrowing.
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newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Trump Threatens Economic Pain for Countries That Help Iran
The president did not specify what actions he would take, and he has on other occasions abandoned threats to dramatically escalate the war with Iran.
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nytimes.com
20.08.2026
Senate Health Panel Chairman Voices Strong Reservations About F.D.A. Nominee
Senator Bill Cassidy said Dr. Heidi Overton’s role in President Trump’s executive order on vaccines last week was “almost disqualifying.”
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
Trump, Who Has Amassed Enormous Wealth in Crypto, Hosts Industry Leaders
President Trump called on Congress to pass a major cryptocurrency bill that would tilt regulation in the industry’s favor.
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nytimes.com
19.08.2026
National Parks Advocates Plan Day of Protest Against Donald Trump
Park advocates will rally nationwide August 25, urging Trump to protect workers and increase investment for national sites.
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newsweek.com
19.08.2026
List of Felons Accused of Reoffending After Donald Trump Pardons
At least 20 people granted clemency by President Trump have been charged with new crimes.
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newsweek.com
19.08.2026
More of Trump’s Chosen Candidates Lose Republican Primaries
A series of recent losses has eroded the president’s winning record, raising new questions about his hold over the party’s voters.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues
President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been hampered by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.
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nytimes.com
19.08.2026
Ex-counterterrorism chief advocates for Trump to 'walk away from' Iran war, yank troops out of Middle East
Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent is advocating for President Donald Trump to get the U.S. out of the Iran war and remove U.S. troops from the Middle East.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Scandals, socialists and Trump roil primaries, send incumbents packing at near-record pace
Republican Rep. Cory Mills joined 13 other incumbents ousted in 2026 primaries, one of the highest totals in decades, according to election analysts.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
North Korean Official Dismisses Reduced Drills Between US and South Korea
Kim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outr
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
NATO Ally Confronts Warning Shot From Israel as Trump Faces New Test
Trump's Middle East balancing act "increases the chances of confrontations" among allies, a former U.S. official told Newsweek.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
‘Stripper’ Venmo ‘scandal’ makes Dems the punchline as Trump candidate flips script on viral DNC post
Michael Alfonso turned a viral Venmo caption attack into a campaign fundraising blitz after conservatives rallied behind Sean Duffy's son-in-law.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump to nominate Dr Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner
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foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump says he will meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year. Trump did not elaborate further about the trip. His remarks came as he was walking reporters ar
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politico.com
19.08.2026
Trump Touts 'Cocktails and Bomb Shelters' Amid Rapid Ballroom Construction
Trump says guests will enjoy cocktails outside of the new White House ballroom while bomb shelters extend deep underground.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Trump says he will meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un 'later this year'
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump teases potential Kim Jong Un meeting later this year
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Donald Trump Suffers Worst Night for Endorsements of 2026 Cycle
Three Trump-backed Republicans lost primaries in Florida and Wyoming, exposing the limits of the president’s influence.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026