Trump’s UFO advisor says aliens wouldn’t care who the president is
The Trump administration has released five batches of UFO files so far
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independent.co.uk
27.08.2026
Judge lifts block on Trump’s mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
This latest legal battle follows a Supreme Court procedural ruling favoring Trump just two days earlier
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Maine GOP governor candidate says he wants Trump’s border czar to send ICE to polls
Bobby Charles said he would make the appeal three or four weeks before Election Day
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
How to lose Trump’s trade war: Test Canada’s resolve with threats to hockey sticks
The US president expected Ottawa to bow to tariff demands, but Canada is striking back – and it could cost AmericansThis was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in yo
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theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Trump administration designates Palestine Action a terrorist group
The US government has confirmed it has ‘taken action’ against the UK-based group
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Battleground Republicans want the ‘Darline’ treatment and to see Trump pour resources into getting them elected
Swing state Republicans are in dire straits and are eyeing Trump’s investment in South Carolina, but it comes with a cost: Association with an unpopular president, writes John Bowden
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
From tariffs to French: Trump’s trade war with Canada takes a cultural turn
A trade war between Canada and the United States is escalating. Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on about $20 billion worth of American goods, after new 50% US tariffs
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france24.com
26.08.2026
Trump labels Canada ‘one of the worst countries to deal with’ and promises to ‘take them on’
President continues insulting one of America’s largest trading partners in latest broadside against close ally
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Trump demands ‘lies’ in West Point climate curriculum, ex professor claims in new lawsuit
Exclusive: ‘What’s going on is... just shocking,’ attorney Michael Sussman told The Independent
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Darline Graham’s narrow win in South Carolina shows Trump’s endorsement still matters
The president’s decision to deploy every resource to get Lindsey Graham’s sister over the finish line paid off big time, Eric Garcia writes. But it comes on the heels of some stinging defeats
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Crowd boos mention of Trump in losing Republican’s concession speech
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Trump to put himself front and center of midterms campaigning despite dire approval ratings: report
President Donald Trump is said to want to emphasize his own record in GOP messaging this fall, rather than focusing on individual candidates and local races in more targeted approach
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Trump’s special perk for Natalie Harp shocked staffers, author claims
President Donald Trump’s show of favoritism towards his personal assistant was met with disbelief among staffers at his Florida golf club, according to Michael Wolff
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Japanese automakers seen facing blow from Trump’s Canada tariff hike
The controversial 50% tariff is expected to apply even to vehicles and parts that meet USMCA requirements.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
ICE arrests hit nearly 50,000 in July, highest of Trump's mass deportation agenda
The month before President Donald Trump returned to office, immigration arrests stood at just over 8,000, mostly involving immigrants transferred from local or state detention facilities to ICE for de
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euronews.com
26.08.2026
Man arrested after driving guillotine across US over anger at Trump and Newsom
United States Capitol Police have arrested a California man with what they said was a guillotine in the bed of a pickup truck parked near the U.S. Capitol complex
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Trump’s Korean gambit exposes a shifting East Asian order
Growing doubts about the US security umbrella are forcing new strategic calculations across the region.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Trump scores much-needed double primary victory in South Carolina, Oklahoma
US President Donald Trump scored two badly needed victories Tuesday as his preferred candidates in South Carolina and Oklahoma won the Republican runoffs. The sweep interrupts a bruising run for Trump
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france24.com
26.08.2026
Trump threatens Iran’s partners: How do secondary sanctions work?
The US has used threats of secondary sanctions, whereby countries trading with a sanctioned country also face sanctions.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Iran bets economic pain will pressure Trump in game of ‘chicken’
Iran is betting global economic fallout and Republicans worried about the midterms will force Trump's retreat.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026