‘A Flagrant Attack’: International Criminal Court Slams Trump Administration Sanctions
The new sanctions against members of the ICC fall under the State Department’s professed agenda to “dismantle” its jurisdiction.
World
time.com
19.08.2026
Trump unveils White House helipad as he obsesses over renovations amid Iran war: ‘I love construction’
Trump takes time from his day to marvel at the granite and grass being used in his White House makeover
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un this year
President Trump wants to meet again with Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization, the Wall Street Journal reports, despite having nothing to show for 3 previous summits.
World
cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
White House intensifies attacks on opponents and media as Trump seeks new mouthpiece
Senator Jon Ossoff, who is up for re-election, came up with arguably the standout line of the midterm elections so farHello there,Jon Ossoff really struck a nerve. That much is clear. Continue reading
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
A democratic socialist win and losses for Trump allies: takeaways from primaries in three key states
Elections in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming provide a sense of how voters are feeling ahead of November’s midtermsPrimaries in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming held on Tuesday provided the latest view into ho
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
CEO Pardoned by Donald Trump Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges
Jon Ponder, who was pardoned by President Trump in 2020, was arrested Tuesday for sexual assault-related charges, police said.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Strait of Hormuz tracker: The maps and charts that debunk Trump’s claim the route has reopened
Trump declared the embattled waterway as new US territory as he insisted it was ‘open and operating’ earlier this week
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump claims he told disgraced Florida congressman to drop out of race after he loses primary
Trump’s words come after Cory Mills lost his primary amid an ethics investigation into whether he engaged in sexual misconduct or dating violence
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump administration can target Ethiopians for deportation
A judge's ruling on Tuesday removed the last remaining block on Trump officials' efforts to cancel Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians.
World
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump transforms Washington, DC into an IndyCar racetrack to cap off his Freedom 250 celebrations
Along the circuit lie clear markers of Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda that has reshaped the district
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Moderna Cancer Trial Success Is a Shot in the Arm for Trump
An mRNA success is something of a vindication for Trump (and the Biden years), but an embarrassment for RFK Jr.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
First Thing: Trump in Canada tariff backdown after ‘substantial progress’ made on trade deal
US president cancelled planned tariff imposition just hours before it was to come into force. Plus, why are people so obsessed with television vampires?Good morning. Donald Trump has paused his threat
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Why Trump says he's pausing 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods for 3 days
Just two hours before new tariffs were set to take effect on Canada, President Trump said the 50% tariffs on some of the country's products would be paused for three days. Nancy Cordes explains.
World
cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump aide Natalie Harp signs note to him ‘With all my heart’ and gushes that she forgets to eat and sleep: report
Details of the letter come as the 35-year-old aide’s proximity and ‘devotion’ to the president have ‘unnerved some of her colleagues,’ according to the report
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump administration sanctions sitting president of the International Criminal Court for 'abuses of power'
Marco Rubio called the International Criminal Court "corrupt" as the Trump administration sanctioned two top ICC officials over jurisdiction disputes.
World
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Medical researcher who touted Covid ‘cure’ and was hailed by Dr Oz under fire over ethics
New findings further call into question scientific judgment of current health leaders in the Trump administrationA French researcher whose work was praised by Donald Trump and Dr Mehmet Oz during the
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
‘Tit for tat’: Why is Trump cozying up to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un again?
Analysts say Trump's attempted rapprochement with Kim Jong Un is driven by political signals to Pyongyang and Seoul.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
The IRS just sent a $43 billion ‘Trump Bump’ to millions of Americans — did you get your check?
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
19.08.2026
Inside the tension that drove Trump’s South Korea alliance from ‘historic new era’ to military pullback
Trump scales back Ulchi Freedom Shield drills to pressure Seoul on investment delays while dangling an incentive for Kim Jong Un to reopen diplomacy.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump hints at bringing Keystone XL oil pipeline project ‘back from the grave’ in AI post
President Trump’s support for the project contrasts the position held by two of his predecessors as commander-in-chief
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026