Trump’s snub of South Korea sends region scrambling
Concerns about the Trump administration’s reliability are prompting allies and partners to pursue more independent defense strategies that limit their dependence on the U.S.
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politico.com
20.08.2026
Trump threatens 'unprecedented' economic consequences for any nation aiding Iran
Trump declared "economic warfare" against Iran, warning that any nation or business providing a financial lifeline to the regime will face severe, unprecedented sanctions.
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foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Trump to Appear on Radio With Michael Cohen, His Onetime Nemesis
The call is the latest sign of a rapprochement between President Trump and his former fixer, who served as the star witness against his former boss in New York State Court.
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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
Trump backed down from 50 percent tariffs on Canada. It’s not a TACO.
Trump’s latest tariff threat jolted more than a year of stalled trade talks between the U.S. and Canada.
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politico.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.
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nytimes.com
19.08.2026
Trump's approval rating plummets to new low ahead of critical midterms: 'More work to do'
President Donald Trump's approval rating hits 33% in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll as 80% of respondents expect the Iran war to go on indefinitely.
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foxnews.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.
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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.
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foxnews.com
19.08.2026
The Guardian view on the Ebola outbreak in the DRC: a case study in why international aid matters | Editorial
The Trump administration’s ‘America first’ approach has contributed to the scale of the crisis now unfolding in one of the world’s poorest countriesFor months health experts have warned that the scale
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Map of Countries Impacted Most by Trump Birthright Citizen Surrogacy Order
If Trump's executive order is blocked, states could start blocking international surrogacy in the United States.
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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.
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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 'later this year'
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foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Cory Mills Florida Loss is Warning Sign for Max Miller in Ohio
The scandal-ridden congressman was ousted in a Florida GOP primary despite an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
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newsweek.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.
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newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Judge Is Asked to Block Inscription of Trump’s Name on Kennedy Center
The request from a Democratic lawmaker follows a decision by the Trump-allied board to add “Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump” to the building.
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nytimes.com
19.08.2026
CEO Pardoned by Donald Trump Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges
Jon Ponder, who was pardoned by President Trump in 2020, was arrested Tuesday for sexual assault-related charges, police said.
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newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Iran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persists
The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles toward maritime traffic in the region.
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foxnews.com
19.08.2026
EU backs top international court against onslaught from Trump and Rubio
Judges must be able to work “independently and without external pressure,” said the European Commission president.
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politico.eu
19.08.2026