Trump shows off White House renovations and ornate new helipad
Former real estate developer leads press corps on tour of grounds and says ‘one thing I know how to do is build’As the US national debt climbed past $40tn for the first time on Wednesday, and the war
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Trump says he will meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un later this year
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, seeking to revive their first-term relationship. Trump said it was important to “get along” w
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france24.com
20.08.2026
Iran taps financial lifeline, Russian arms as Trump escalates 'crushing' economic warfare
Iran is deepening ties with Russia and China through BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to blunt U.S. sanctions, analysts warn.
World
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Natalie Harp worked for Trump at White House for a year with no security clearance: report
Harp has attracted considerable attention over what some observers describe as her intense devotion to Trump and outsize influence
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
Trump Officials Scrap Effort to Recruit Pentagon Lawyers to Represent Migrant Children
The reversal of the plan, which had not been publicly disclosed, comes amid mounting confusion about how the administration is protecting the rights of unaccompanied minors.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
Trump’s snub of South Korea sends region scrambling
Concerns about the Trump administration’s reliability are prompting allies and partners to pursue more independent defense strategies that limit their dependence on the U.S.
Politics
politico.com
20.08.2026
Trump says he’ll meet Kim this year, reveals North Korea has 57 nuclear weapons
North Korean leader's powerful sister downplays cut to joint military exercises with South, but leaves door open to dialogue with U.S.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Middle East live: Trump threatens economic punishment on 'any country' helping Iran
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Trump threatens 'unprecedented' economic consequences for any nation aiding Iran
Trump declared "economic warfare" against Iran, warning that any nation or business providing a financial lifeline to the regime will face severe, unprecedented sanctions.
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
HYPE Jumps 17% After Trump Backs CFTC Path for Hyperliquid in U.S.
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Trump to Appear on Radio With Michael Cohen, His Onetime Nemesis
The call is the latest sign of a rapprochement between President Trump and his former fixer, who served as the star witness against his former boss in New York State Court.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
Trump backed down from 50 percent tariffs on Canada. It’s not a TACO.
Trump’s latest tariff threat jolted more than a year of stalled trade talks between the U.S. and Canada.
Politics
politico.com
19.08.2026
Trump's approval rating plummets to new low ahead of critical midterms: 'More work to do'
President Donald Trump's approval rating hits 33% in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll as 80% of respondents expect the Iran war to go on indefinitely.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Heidi Overton vs. RFK Jr. on Vaccines: What to Know About Trump’s FDA Pick
Overton was present when Trump signed the executive order directing federal agencies to change childhood vaccination schedules.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Laura Loomer says ‘jealous’ White House staff are leaking to press about Trump aide Natalie Harp: ‘Must want her job’
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump-bashed Jeanine Pirro leaves door open to prosecuting Olympian over Reflecting Pool ‘vandalism’ — again
Prosecutors suggest a case against David Hearn could be ‘re-presented’ unless a judge agrees to the Olympian’s motion to throw out the case
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Walz defies Trump on key minerals as GOP warns China stands to benefit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's executive order blocking mining permits near the Boundary Waters drew sharp criticism from Tom Emmer, who called it "stupid."
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Map of Countries Impacted Most by Trump Birthright Citizen Surrogacy Order
If Trump's executive order is blocked, states could start blocking international surrogacy in the United States.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
U.K. Signals Willingness to Reconsider Digital Services Tax After Trump Tariff Threat
The concession came after the Trump Administration renewed pressure on Britain, warning that its 100% tariff threat was “not a bluff.”
World
time.com
19.08.2026