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
Group blasts Trump’s ‘baseless’ threats of $5B defamation lawsuit over National Guard report he didn’t like
Center for American Progress CEO Neera Tanden says the president is trying to ‘silence’ the group with yet another First Amendment threat
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
’They Weaponized You Like Nobody’s Ever Been Weaponized’: Trump and Michael Cohen Make Peace
"They weaponized you like nobody's ever been weaponized," Trump told his former lawyer during an appearance on Cohen's radio show.
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time.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
Natalie Harp labels herself ‘unworthy’ of Trump as her letters that ‘alarmed’ Secret Service are revealed in full
The extent of Harp’s admiration and devotion to Trump is laid bare in letters she allegedly wrote him around the time of a trip to Scotland and Ireland in 2023
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independent.co.uk
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
Families torn apart as 161 Haitians are deported to nation ravaged by gang violence
The U.S. returned more than 160 individuals to Haiti on Thursday, marking the first such flight since the Trump administration legally ended Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians.
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Strangers in their own land: Mexicans deported from Trump’s America find refuge in ‘Little LA’
With plentiful jobs and community support, one Mexico City neighbourhood has become a haven for those who have lived much of their lives in the USWith its wide avenues lined with tall palm trees, its
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Trump ultra-loyal aide Natalie Harp in the spotlight
She is a near-constant presence at US President Donald Trump's side, but until recently his ultra-loyal aide Natalie Harp had managed to stay out of the spotlight. That has all changed since it emerge
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france24.com
21.08.2026
Canadian premier brands Trump ‘weak’ and predicts he’ll get ‘slaughtered’ in midterms
The premier of a Canadian province launched a blistering attack on President Donald Trump on Thursday
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups price while Seoul fears being sidelined
Experts warn Trump's transactional approach to alliance will erode political trust
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npr.org
21.08.2026
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Iran-US war latest: Tehran accuses Trump of ‘economic terrorism’ after he vows to crush it with sanctions
Over 750 members of the US military have been injured since the Iran war began
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Navy considers scrapping plan to name carrier after Black hero so it can be named for Trump
No US aircraft carrier has ever been named after a sitting president
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Venezuelans, Cubans, Colombians arrive in African nation under Trump deportation deal
Deportees from Venezuela, Cuba, and Colombia arrived in Liberia as the West African nation agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals from the US over the next year.
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foxnews.com
21.08.2026
South Korea seeks China’s help as Trump pushes for Kim talks
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun called for China to play a constructive role during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Seoul on Wednesday.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
US deports nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala over Mexico’s objections
The Trump administration has ramped up deportations to third countries in an apparent bid to deter immigration.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?
Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.
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bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price
US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.
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bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Trump has another ballroom problem – 3,000 miles from his stalled White House plan
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independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Guatemala has received over 2,000 Mexicans deported from Trump’s immigration crackdown
The Guatemalan president emphasized the country does not function as a ‘safe third country’ and that financial costs are covered by either Mexican or US authorities
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independent.co.uk
20.08.2026