Backlash After Hakeem Jeffries Holds Private Meeting With Jared Kushner Ahead of Midterms
The meeting, an unusual instance of a top Democrat and a Trump confidant coming together to discuss potential areas of agreement, has drawn scrutiny from some within Democratic circles.
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time.com
24.08.2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran
The Trump administration calls this "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."
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npr.org
24.08.2026
Republicans turn to Trump for midterm rescue as strategists fear plan could backfire
When the Sept. 9-10 gathering was announced, some GOP strategists dismissed it as an unnecessary distraction weeks before the November midterms
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independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
White House secret bunker undermines Trump’s security case for $600m ballroom: report
Nuclear-proof underground facility built in response to 9/11 already in place to safeguard president, officials argue
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independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ for Iran arrives - but he is running out of cards to play
The U.S. president has threatened to impose unprecedented economic punishment on Iran, but experts tell Maira Butt that China may prove a huge obstacle
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independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Iranian state TV broadcasts video targeting Barron Trump with $10m bounty
Tehran state-run media has broadcast footage purportedly tracking US President Donald Trump's youngest son, showing the location of his university, escort vehicles and Secret Service posts, and allegi
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euronews.com
24.08.2026
The treasury bond mess: is this the demise of the US as a safe haven?
The US is scooping up treasury bonds in an effort to raise their price and push yields down – but it’s not workingThe bond market is driving the Trump administration crazy. Last week, the treasury sec
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theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Big business bought political influence. The bill is now due.
Corporate leaders' attempts to buy political access under Trump could leave businesses exposed to public backlash and future administrations.
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japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
Canada-US trade war: Who wins? Who loses?
Canada suspends US trade talks as Trump imposes 50% tariffs, with Ottawa vowing dollar-for-dollar retaliation.
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aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Trump boasts ‘there has never been anything close’ to his endorsement winning streak
Trump boasted that his candidates have a 97% success rate across congressional, senate and gubernatorial elections
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independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Taiwan opens up about U.S. security cooperation ahead of Xi-Trump summit
Despite fears that the U.S. president could turn his back on Taipei, the island's leaders have been putting out a consistent message: the relationship is on solid ground.
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japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
US territories hit out at Trump plan to explore deep sea mining in the Pacific
US agency releases plan to lease millions of hectares of seabed off the coast of the Northern Mariana Islands and GuamA US government plan to lease out millions of hectares of seabed near the Mariana
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theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Canada sees long trade war with U.S. that may last beyond midterms
The Canadian leader will prepare a domestic aid package to help businesses hurt by U.S. tariffs, and is designing those measures to ride out the rest of Trump's term if necessary.
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japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
White House promises full-throttle economic warfare against Iran with new plan for sanctions
The streets of Washington, D.C., turned into a speedway on Sunday as IndyCars raced around the National Mall. Meanwhile, the Trump administration said new economic pressure for allies and enemies alik
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cbsnews.com
24.08.2026
Katie Miller throws Karoline Leavitt a party with White House lectern cake as speculation continues over replacement
Leavitt showed off a custom cake and cookies that podcaster Katie Miller, a friend and close Trump ally, had commissioned
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independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
Photos: IndyCars speed past Washington landmarks as part of Freedom 250
Race cars take over central Washington, DC, as the Trump-created Freedom 250 Grand Prix debuts.
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aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Trump has gained 23 pounds in three years. Doctors warn his weight poses a ‘strong risk factor’
Trump weighed approximately 238 pounds in May – 14 pounds more than last year and 23 pounds more than the 215 pounds he weighed three years ago
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independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Trump ally, admits it 'would be helpful' if conflict ends before elections in November.
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aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meeting
Critics include Senator Chris van Hollen, ex-aide to Obama Tommy Vietor and ex-Republican congressman Adam KinzingerDemocrats and other Donald Trump critics reacted incredulously to a New York Times r
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theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Karoline Leavitt reveals new role after White House Press Secretary: ‘You guys will see me all the time’
Leavitt is the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary and has a long history working alongside Trump
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independent.co.uk
23.08.2026