Supreme Court lets Trump continue work on White House ballroom for now
The court's action gives the justices additional time to consider the administration's formal request to let it continue working on the $400 million plan.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Trump interrupted by protester as he stumps for Darline Graham after debate gaffe
The crowd booed and chanted ‘USA’ at the protestor who wore a shirt that said ‘Kill Your Local Pedophile’
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independent.co.uk
22.08.2026
NATO’s eastern allies plan to cut U.S. base costs to placate Trump
The bid is being prepared for an alliance meeting with a senior U.S. defense official and reflects the urgency of their maintaining a credible deterrent against Russia.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
‘It’s stuff that you dream of’: IndyCar drivers hail historic DC race
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, taking place this weekend, is the second major sporting event hosted by President Trump to mark the nation’s 250th birthday celebration
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independent.co.uk
22.08.2026
By calling out Natalie Harp, Jon Ossoff did what no Democrat has been able to do — put Trump on his heels
Trumpworld has gone nuclear on the freshman senator from Georgia. That’s the point, Eric Garcia writes
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Trump threatens $5bn lawsuit over liberal National Guard policy report
A report released by thinktank Cap argues the deployment of the National Guard failed to have a measurable impact on crime, despite costing billionsThe Center for American Progress (Cap) received a le
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
The Latest: Supreme Court chief justice allows White House ballroom renovation to continue for now
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
New photos show ‘Natalie Harp sprinting after Trump’s golf cart’ in 2023
The images have emerged as Harp has drawn scrutiny over her apparent fervent devotion to Trump and her influence within his orbit
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
US Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom project to continue for now
The Trump administration has argued the $400m White House ballroom is needed for national security purposes.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Trump waives ‘out-of-quota’ beef tariffs for 90 days to lower prices
The president did not mention with whom he made the deal or where the imported ground beef is coming from.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Trump administration begins transfer of $725m to UN, amid billions owed
UN secretary general has said UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’ due to unpaid contributions from member statesThe Trump administration has started the process to transfer $725m to the United Nati
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Trump can keep building his White House ballroom, for now, Supreme Court rules
Construction can continue on the president’s sprawling ‘military complex’ and heavily fortified ballroom while a legal battle plays out
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Millions in Cuba face water shortages as oil crisis deepens
In Cuba, seven months of an effective oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration has not only increased power outages but is also leaving more and more people without running water. In August 20
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france24.com
21.08.2026
US navy carrier set to honor Black war hero may reportedly be renamed after Trump
Sources say US navy is working to rename carrier originally planned to honor second world war sailor Doris MillerThe Trump administration is facing criticism over reports that a US navy aircraft carri
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
US allies in Asia wary as Trump moves military assets for Iran war
Allies worry about the US ability to deter China, even if the bulk of US forces remain in the region.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.
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cbsnews.com
21.08.2026
Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush the country economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed.
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npr.org
21.08.2026
Trump declares economic warfare on Iran. And, SCOTUS to rule on White House ballroom
President Trump has declared economic warfare on Iran in an effort to pressure the country back into negotiations. And, the Supreme Court is set to decide on the future of Trump's ballroom.
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npr.org
21.08.2026
North Korea: Will Trump-Kim talks happen anytime soon?
As Donald Trump claims a meeting is planned with Kim Jong Un, North Korea's response sends a signal that it wants maximum concessions in return for talks with the US.
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dw.com
21.08.2026
Trump joked Natalie Harp could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary: report
Trump has also posted an AI picture of himself with the caption ‘The Best Press Secretary’, as speculation mounts over who could replace Leavitt following her unexpected announcement
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026