Trump finally secures small victory in one of his DC beautification projects
Planners indicated that the painting project would cost at least $7.5 million
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Hegseth’s ‘personal’ trip to Iowa sparks speculation he’s eyeing Trump’s office: report
Vulnerable Republicans call in the cavalry, but Trump’s ‘War’ chief is reportedly eyeing his own political future
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Disney sues FCC and its chair, escalating fight against Trump's chief censor
FCC demands "total capitulation" in Trump censorship campaign, Disney suit says.
Tech
arstechnica.com
18.08.2026
Trump DOJ to deploy largest-ever fleet of monitors for midterms as president calls elections ‘rigged’
The president has repeatedly claimed elections are ‘rigged’ against Republican candidates — except for those they win, in most cases
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Two Major Trump-Themed Stores Have Closed as Sales Slow
High-profile Trump merchandise stores in Tennessee and Pennsylvania have closed amid fading postelection demand.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Trump investigations into antisemitism in the Ivy League were ploys to strip school funding, whistleblower claims
While Trump returned to office promising to eliminate campus antisemitism that he claimed went unchecked during the Biden administration, critics maintain the federal intervention has been heavy-hande
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump’s affordability plan faces conservative pushback as pocketbook issues loom over midterms
Advancing American Freedom says government zoning rules and energy regulations are why Americans can't afford homes, and offers 10 policy fixes.
Politics
foxnews.com
18.08.2026
Quebec separatists won’t hold independence referendum until Trump leaves office
Trump’s tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st U.S. state have complicated the separatist case in Quebec
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
From America’s ‘oldest ally’ in the Middle East to a bombing target: Trump is trying to wreck the US-Omani relationship
Oman was the first Gulf nation to recognise the United States nearly 200 years ago. Now Trump’s threats puts its relationship with the country under strain, reports Maira Butt
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump appears to take shot at Pirro as he claims more vandalism on White House grounds
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump used cheat-sheet at White House event - after Republicans relentlessly assailed Biden for doing so
The card included photographs and biographical information of meeting participants
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump Honors a Teenage Lifeguard and Takes Aim at a CNN Reporter
President Trump told a journalist to “be quiet” at a White House event for a California lifeguard and a boy he saved.
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
South Korea and Japan stress stress 'critical' US alliance as Trump slashes military drills
Trump made the surprise announcement about the troop drawdown in a social media post just before US and South Korean soldiers began Monday's annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.
World
euronews.com
18.08.2026
Disney sues Trump administration over ‘retaliatory’ ABC licence review
US media giant accuses Federal Communications Commission of cracking down because it ‘disapproves’ of its broadcasts
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
South Korea president stresses US alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says a solid alliance with the United States underpins national security
World
abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Andy Burnham ‘not embarrassed’ by exchange with Trump aide impersonator
The British PM said “nothing of consequence” was discussed during the interaction.
Politics
politico.eu
18.08.2026
Here’s what Trump really has to worry about if Congress flips in the midterm elections
Democrats, learning from their experiences in Trump 1.0, are plotting more effective oversight for a potential post-Blue Wave environment, writes John Bowden — even if the president is fixated on the
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump threatens longtime U.S. ally Oman amid Strait of Hormuz stalemate
President Trump on Monday threatened to strike Oman, a longtime U.S. ally, which shares the Strait of Hormuz and has been negotiating control of the waterway with the Iranian regime. Mr. Trump also su
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Rosie O’Donnell makes Kimmel debut with warning for Trump and moving Hayden Panettiere tribute
Comedian moved to Ireland days before Trump’s second presidential inauguration
Culture
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Ossoff escalates Trump feud after taunting president over aide Natalie Harp
Georgia senator Ossoff has taken shots at the president over the Iran war, affordability and “not taking his job seriously”
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026