Trump Approval Rating Ties All-Time Low: A Snapshot of Turned-Off Voters
The president is losing ground with key voting blocs as concerns over the Iran war and cost of living mount.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Harvard, NYU among 30 universities hit with Pentagon foreign-tie audit deadline
The Pentagon ordered 30 universities to audit foreign ties or risk losing federal funding, targeting entities linked to China, Russia and Iran.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
Trump Lashes Out as Preliminary Deal With Iran Expires
President Trump took aim at Oman, a U.S. ally that has been mediating the talks, as efforts to end a war he started have faltered.
Politics
nytimes.com
17.08.2026
Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea
In a social media post, the president scolded South Korea for not helping denuclearize Iran, and also praised North Korea and its leader.
Politics
nytimes.com
17.08.2026
New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation
Latest reading on Wednesday likely to frame scale of challenge for new PM to ease pressures on households amid Iran war fallout British households are facing a renewed cost of living squeeze, with off
Politics
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
Politics
nytimes.com
15.08.2026
Navy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War
Diego Garcia, a tiny island 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, took over as the Navy’s logistics hub after Iran damaged a base in Bahrain.
Politics
nytimes.com
15.08.2026
Donald Trump can’t beat Iran and Nigel Farage can only beat a bin. When it counts, these populists are just losers | Jonathan Freedland
The pattern in the US and Britain is clear. They serve up stunt after stunt to mask incompetence and the betrayal of all those who trusted themIt’s a shame Nigel Farage ducked the announcement of his
Politics
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Trump Holds Off on Major War Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise Concerns
Among the worries is that expanded hostilities could dangerously drain the diminished stockpile of air defense munitions in the Middle East.
Politics
nytimes.com
26.07.2026
Iran's 'sabre-rattling' should not intimidate UK, Wes Streeting says
The defence secretary warns Britain "stands ready to respond to any attacks Iran wishes to wage against this country or our allies".
Politics
bbc.co.uk
26.07.2026
From Celebration to Escalation: How Trump’s Iran Cease-Fire Collapsed
The U.S. deal with Iran signed in June initially appeared to be a success. It didn’t take long to fall apart.
Politics
nytimes.com
25.07.2026
How a Summer of War With Iran Could Shape the Fall Elections
President Trump and Republicans can’t seem to escape the political fallout of the conflict.
Politics
nytimes.com
25.07.2026
U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vows to Retaliate for Downed Helicopter
The retaliatory U.S. attacks came on Tuesday as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.
Politics
nytimes.com
10.06.2026
Iranian group could be labelled national threat under proposed new law
The government is introducing the National Security (State Threats) Bill which could become law within weeks.
Politics
bbc.com
09.06.2026
Trump Wants to Call the Shots. But in Iran, He Keeps Hitting His Limits.
President Trump is grappling with his own version of the sort of Middle East crisis that beset his predecessors, and that he promised to avoid.
Politics
nytimes.com
09.06.2026
Netanyahu Called Off Iran Strikes After Trump Claimed Progress in Nuclear Talks, Officials Say
Multiple officials said that the president told Israel’s leader that the United States and Iran were within days of a breakthrough that would clear the way for talks on a long-term nuclear deal.
Politics
nytimes.com
09.06.2026
The war on Iran has complicated a closely watched Republican primary.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.05.2026
Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.
Politics
nytimes.com
15.05.2026
Starmer urges US and Iran to 'find way through' after peace talks falter
The prime minister warns the US and Iran against "escalation", as negotiations end without agreement.
Politics
bbc.com
12.04.2026