Secret Service Officials Said to Be Put on Leave Amid Internal Inquiry
The agency’s top spokesman is among those on leave, according to two Trump administration officials. The agency said three people faced a misconduct investigation.
Politics
nytimes.com
26.08.2026
Judge lifts block on Trump’s mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
This latest legal battle follows a Supreme Court procedural ruling favoring Trump just two days earlier
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Maine GOP governor candidate says he wants Trump’s border czar to send ICE to polls
Bobby Charles said he would make the appeal three or four weeks before Election Day
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
How Darline Graham’s Politics Compare With Her Brother’s as She Runs for Senate
Senator Darline Graham has spoken far more about her desire to support President Trump’s agenda than she has talked about her brother’s political goals — or her own.
Politics
nytimes.com
26.08.2026
Millions of barrels of Iranian oil sit beyond Trump blockade as he vows ‘zero leakage’
Nearly 40 million barrels of Iranian crude sit on tankers near Malaysia, posing a test for Trump's "zero-leakage" sanctions campaign against Tehran.
Politics
foxnews.com
26.08.2026
How to lose Trump’s trade war: Test Canada’s resolve with threats to hockey sticks
The US president expected Ottawa to bow to tariff demands, but Canada is striking back – and it could cost AmericansThis was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in yo
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Trump administration designates Palestine Action a terrorist group
The US government has confirmed it has ‘taken action’ against the UK-based group
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Battleground Republicans want the ‘Darline’ treatment and to see Trump pour resources into getting them elected
Swing state Republicans are in dire straits and are eyeing Trump’s investment in South Carolina, but it comes with a cost: Association with an unpopular president, writes John Bowden
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Judge clears the way for Postal Service work on Trump's mail-in voting order for now
A federal judge in Boston canceled a nationwide ruling that blocked U.S. Postal Service work on President Trump's order to limit mail-in voting for the midterm election. But a new block may come soon.
Politics
npr.org
26.08.2026
Philadelphia DA says he'll keep piece of Trump's White House ballroom 'after we all blow it up'
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Tuesday he expects President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom to one day be blown up in an “official ceremony."
Politics
foxnews.com
26.08.2026
States File Fresh Challenge to Trump’s Mail-In Voting Restrictions
A new lawsuit brought by a coalition of Democratic state attorneys general took aim at postal regulations designed to meet the president’s demands on voter verification.
Politics
nytimes.com
26.08.2026
Meat Delivery Firm Founder Calls Trump Beef Plan 'Short-Term Band-Aid'
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
Court blocks Trump FCC order that could flood broadcast TV with more election ads
Republicans demanded that parties and fundraising committees be given lowest ad rates.
Tech
arstechnica.com
26.08.2026
From tariffs to French: Trump’s trade war with Canada takes a cultural turn
A trade war between Canada and the United States is escalating. Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on about $20 billion worth of American goods, after new 50% US tariffs
World
france24.com
26.08.2026
Trump: CIA director's Russia visit could be of any consequence
Azerbaijan
apa.az
26.08.2026
Trump labels Canada ‘one of the worst countries to deal with’ and promises to ‘take them on’
President continues insulting one of America’s largest trading partners in latest broadside against close ally
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Why Trump's CIA Director Made a Rare Trip to Moscow: 5 Possible Reasons
The Kremlin said that John Ratcliffe did not meet President Vladimir Putin during the trip.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
Trump demands ‘lies’ in West Point climate curriculum, ex professor claims in new lawsuit
Exclusive: ‘What’s going on is... just shocking,’ attorney Michael Sussman told The Independent
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Darline Graham’s narrow win in South Carolina shows Trump’s endorsement still matters
The president’s decision to deploy every resource to get Lindsey Graham’s sister over the finish line paid off big time, Eric Garcia writes. But it comes on the heels of some stinging defeats
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Map Shows Worst-Hit Countries as Trump Pauses Visa Appointments Worldwide
The Trump administration has announced a temporary pause on visa appointments worldwide, amid its ongoing immigration crackdown.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026