Trump’s Summer of Fun Ends With an IndyCar Race on the Streets of D.C.
It was the final, major event planned for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The president took a lap.
Politics
nytimes.com
23.08.2026
Katie Miller throws Karoline Leavitt a party with White House lectern cake as speculation continues over replacement
Leavitt showed off a custom cake and cookies that podcaster Katie Miller, a friend and close Trump ally, had commissioned
World
independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
Mike Pence Urges Trump to Escalate Iran War, Says More Action 'Inevitable'
Former Vice President Mike Pence says Iran has not accepted defeat and predicts additional U.S. military action against Tehran.
Politics
newsweek.com
23.08.2026
Photos: IndyCars speed past Washington landmarks as part of Freedom 250
Race cars take over central Washington, DC, as the Trump-created Freedom 250 Grand Prix debuts.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Trump has gained 23 pounds in three years. Doctors warn his weight poses a ‘strong risk factor’
Trump weighed approximately 238 pounds in May – 14 pounds more than last year and 23 pounds more than the 215 pounds he weighed three years ago
World
independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
Putin, Trump could meet at APEC summit in China: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump are likely to meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China in November if both attend, Kremlin f
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
23.08.2026
Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Trump ally, admits it 'would be helpful' if conflict ends before elections in November.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meeting
Critics include Senator Chris van Hollen, ex-aide to Obama Tommy Vietor and ex-Republican congressman Adam KinzingerDemocrats and other Donald Trump critics reacted incredulously to a New York Times r
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Karoline Leavitt reveals new role after White House Press Secretary: ‘You guys will see me all the time’
Leavitt is the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary and has a long history working alongside Trump
World
independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
Natalie Harp reportedly posted 150 pro-Trump tweets on day of Capitol riot
Devoted Trump aide flooded her now-disabled profile urging people to ‘never concede’ on 6 January 2021The Donald Trump aide Natalie Harp flooded a since-disabled social media account with pro-Trump po
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Donald Trump Sold MicroStrategy and Bought Two Other Crypto Stocks
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
23.08.2026
Karoline Leavitt reveals next role after leaving White House press secretary post
Karoline Leavitt confirmed aboard Air Force One that she will join Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. after stepping down as White House press secretary.
Politics
foxnews.com
23.08.2026
The Supreme Court Let Trump’s Ballroom Proceed—for Now. Here’s What That Means
An administrative stay allows aboveground construction to continue while the Court considers the Trump Administration’s emergency request.
World
time.com
23.08.2026
Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA (again)
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks "Politico's" Thomas Frank about new FEMA administrator Cameron Hamilton and whether his appointment means a change in heart by the Trump administration about the agency.
Politics
npr.org
23.08.2026
Week in politics: primaries results, Iran pressure, Korean relations flip
Democrats have not shown a clear preference for progressive candidates over moderate ones. Republicans have rejected some of President Trump's endorsees despite his tight grip on the party's base.
Politics
npr.org
23.08.2026
Trump Immigration Agenda Suffers New Setback: Map Shows Countries Affected
A judge strikes down Trump visa restrictions on 75 countries, marking another setback for his immigration agenda.
Politics
newsweek.com
23.08.2026
Trump’s South Korea snub raises questions in the Asia-Pacific
Scaling back military exercises has undermined faith in America’s reliability
Finance
ft.com
23.08.2026
Against the wind: despite Trump’s attacks, unions are fighting for good US clean energy jobs
Since Hurricane Sandy in 2012, a growing labor movement has addressed the climate crisis and economic inequalityRyan McElroen had spent years repairing the New York City subway underground when he got
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
At Trump’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Two Americas Collide. Or Do They?
IndyCar's D.C. street race pits a "red state" sport against the bluest city—but the divide isn't all that it seems.
Sport
newsweek.com
23.08.2026
Trump plays nuclear poker with Kim Jong Un — but who holds the cards?
Trump faces a stronger North Korea with 50-70 nuclear weapons and a powerful new partner in Russia, leaving denuclearization increasingly out of reach.
Politics
foxnews.com
23.08.2026