Trump reportedly hid in catering container to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat
Elaborate ruse was used to transport president to military flight from Air Force One in JulyDonald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey to Britain last month when the White House sai
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11.08.2026
Trump’s media company reports $238m loss
Trump Media & Technology Group earns less than $2m in Q2.
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11.08.2026
Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
The American Academy of Pediatrics calls the recommendation on measles, mumps and rubella shots "dangerous".
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11.08.2026
Trump demands compensation from Iran as talks on Strait of Hormuz continue
US president seeks payment for '50 years' of alleged damages after Iran conditions opening of Hormuz on war reparations.
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11.08.2026
Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of US deal for Gaza is a risky move
Israeli prime minister’s unexpected move blindsided IDF commanders and could alienate Trump, his main allyBenjamin Netanyahu’s public rejection of a US-backed deal for Gaza drew scepticism in Israel,
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10.08.2026
Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word
The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister's rejection of the deal, viewing it as campaign rhetoric ahead of a general election.
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10.08.2026
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 30
Donald Trump says the US is only ‘semi-negotiating’ with Iran.
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10.08.2026
Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of midterms
Trump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1.
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10.08.2026
Trump signals shift to economic pressure on Iran over new military strikes
US relying on sanctions and naval blockade as oil prices stabilise, easing economic strain on American consumers.
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10.08.2026
Iran war live: US ‘semi-negotiating’ with Tehran; Israel rejects Gaza plan
Trump says US will wait for economic pressure to mount on Iran, as Israel formally rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan.
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10.08.2026
Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.
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08.08.2026
Blanche confirmation allows Trump to continue ‘pervasive, breathtaking corruption’, says Schumer – US politics live
Senate minority leader condemns Republicans after Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer was confirmed by 50 votes to 49 early on Saturday morningThe US Senate on Friday passed a government funding bill
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08.08.2026
Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as US attorney general
Major win for president as former personal lawyer wins approval despite outcry over $1.8bn slush fundThe US Senate voted to narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general in a major win for Donald
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08.08.2026
US pledges $1bn support to Colombia as Trump-backed president sworn in
Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".
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08.08.2026
Trump’s former personal lawyer narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
US Senate confirms Todd Blanche in narrow vote despite concerns over independence of office.
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08.08.2026
Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling
White House continues to target Cook despite decision from justices that upheld Federal Reserve’s independenceDonald Trump is attempting once again to oust US Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over a
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07.08.2026
Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections
Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and SyriansTemporary protected status (TPS) for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals in the United St
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07.08.2026
Key Republican says he will vote for Todd Blanche to become attorney general after other senators defect – live
Senator Bill Cassidy, who will not be returning to Congress after losing his Louisiana primary to a Trump-backed candidate, said he would support the AG nomineeMurkowski won’t support Blanche’s attorn
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07.08.2026
Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
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07.08.2026
Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses Republican primary
Trump's endorsement fails to save Tennessee legislator who recently said 'Muslims don't belong in American society'.
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07.08.2026