Trump threatens to crush Iran with ‘Economic D Day’ - but he is running out of cards to play
The US president has threatened to impose unprecedented economic punishment on Iran, but experts tell Maira Butt that China may prove a huge obstacle
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Trump aide Natalie Harp ‘not beloved’ by many in the White House, NYT reporter reveals
Reports detailing Harp’s alleged behavior around Trump have been leaking out of the West Wing
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Iran says "we're watching your every move" to United States
Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee head Ebrahim Azizi warned the United States on Thursday that Tehran is "watching" Washington's "every move," as tensions rose again following US Presid
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
You’ve all heard AI is remaking the economy. Here’s how it’s changing lives — for better or worse.
AI, not Trump, is the big mover of the economy, this analyst says — and it’s just going to get bigger.
Finance
marketwatch.com
20.08.2026
Trump's Washington Makeover: Update on Every Major Renovation Project
The much-debated plans range from the White House ballroom, a new golf course, to changes at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Target Gets Billion-Dollar Tariff Refund—Will Customers See Any Benefit?
Corporations are taking different approaches to utilizing the rebates they are now receiving from Trump's annulled duties.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Democrats narrow 2028 convention race to three cities as battle to succeed Trump looms
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin said in a statement that the cities submitted "incredibly strong bids"
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Trump cannot let Iran make him ‘look like a loser,’ says former Fox News personality
President Trump ‘sees life in terms of winners and losers,’ Bill O’Reilly says
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Democrats and Republican outraged over $40tn national debt – US politics live
Deficit has doubled over the past decade with spending growing under Trump and BidenUS gross national debt tops $40tn for first timeSign up for the US Breaking News emailHello and welcome to our live
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Oil prices jump after Trump declares economic war on Iran
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s front-month contracts both climbed after President Donald Trump said he was launching a “crushing economic operation” against Iran.
Finance
marketwatch.com
20.08.2026
Trump urged to stop targeting fellow Republicans as GOP fights to keep majority
Some Senate Republicans worry President Donald Trump isn't making a strong enough case for electing more GOP senators and is bashing his own party instead.
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
U.S. demands China free detained American as Xi’s White House visit looms
This official determination arrives shortly before President Donald Trump is set to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Shock Polls Show Republicans Behind in America's Reddest States
New polls show Republican senators behind challengers in Arkansas and Idaho, two strong Trump states in 2024.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Crypto bank part-owned by Trump family offers depositors way to ‘gain favor’ with White House, experts say
Democrats have called World Liberty Trust Company a stark example of corruption but officials claim there is no insider dealingTwo fundamentals underpin the business model of a new crypto bank partly
Finance
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Trump reveals exact number of North Korea's nuclear weapons
Trump cited 57 nuclear weapons in North Korea's arsenal, marking the first time a U.S. official has publicly put an exact number on Pyongyang's stockpile.
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
North Korea launches missiles as Trump seeks to rekindle nuclear talks
Hours after Trump said he expects to hold new talks with Kim Jong Un, South Korea and Japan said several short-range missiles were launched by the North.
World
cbsnews.com
20.08.2026
Trump deployed thousands of National Guard in DC - but they aren’t stopping any crime
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Oil Gains Further as Trump Threatens to Launch Major Economic Campaign Against Iran
Finance
barrons.com
20.08.2026
Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say
President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
Trump announces new drive to isolate and crush Iranian economy
UAE, long a crucial trading hub for Tehran, has also suspended commercial ties
Finance
ft.com
20.08.2026