Trump hits pause on new Canada tariffs
The president announced late Tuesday night that the two governments had reached an initial agreement to avert the 50 percent duty.
Politics
politico.com
19.08.2026
Trump to Nominate Heidi Overton, a Top Domestic Policy Aide, for F.D.A. Commissioner
Dr. Overton is a fierce opponent of abortion rights and a supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
Eric Barlow Wins Wyoming’s Republican Governor Primary Over Trump-Backed Candidate
Eric Barlow’s defeat of Megan Degenfelder, the state superintendent of education, again showed the limits of the president’s favor.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
Republican who kicked Liz Cheney out of Congress seeks higher office in reddest state
Wyoming Republicans chose their U.S. Senate nominee from a five-way primary featuring Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman, who unseated Liz Cheney in 2022.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Harriet Hageman, Backed by Trump, Wins Wyoming’s Republican Senate Primary
Ms. Hageman, who unseated Representative Liz Cheney in 2022, is a heavy favorite to replace Senator Cynthia Lummis in the deep-red state.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
WSJ: Trump wants to meet Kim Jong Un in the fall
White House chief Donald Trump insists his aides will hold talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this fall.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
U.S. and South Korea to nearly halve joint military drills after Trump criticism
The move appears aimed at luring North Korean leader Kim Jong Un back to talks, years after denuclearization negotiations with Washington collapsed.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
US, South Korea cut drills short after Trump criticism
Annual war games between South Korea and the United States will end around a week earlier than planned, both countries said on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump ordered the "inappropriate and
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
U.S., South Korea cut short their joint military drills at Trump's direction
President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.
World
cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
US-led drills to end six days early, South Korea says, amid Trump push for Kim Jong-un talks
South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on 21 August at the request of the USSouth Korea’s military has confirmed that joint military drills with the US wi
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Florida Rep. Cory Mills Loses Primary After Scandal-Filled Campaign
Despite Trump’s endorsement, Mills was unable to escape his long history of controversy.
World
time.com
19.08.2026
‘With All My Heart, Natalie.’ Trump’s Most Devoted Aide Emerges.
President Trump’s White House aide Natalie Harp is always by his side. What, exactly, does she do?
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
Trump may delay 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Federal judge blocks Trump admin plan to move FBI headquarters to Reagan Building
The FBI blasted the court ruling blocking its Reagan Building headquarters move, calling it political interference against the Trump administration.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump administration moves to open untouched national forests to logging
The end of "roadless rule" protections would open millions of acres of pristine forests to commercial use. Supporters say it will lead to better managed forests.
Politics
npr.org
19.08.2026
Never-Trump Republican is top Dem choice in crucial Florida primary
David Jolly, a former Republican congressman turned never-Trumper, won Florida's Democratic gubernatorial primary to challenge for the governor's seat.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump's support doesn't save scandal-plagued lawmaker in primary
Donald Trump's endorsement couldn't save Rep. Cory Mills as Ryan Elijah pulled off an upset in Florida's 7th Congressional District primary.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Progressive Florida lawmaker Angie Nixon topples Trump impeachment witness in Dem Senate primary upset
Angie Nixon pulled off an upset over retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary despite Vindman's nae and fundraising advantage.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Rubio’s GOP successor clears key hurdle to finish his six-year Senate term
Trump-backed Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., defeated her challengers in Florida's GOP Senate primary to keep Marco Rubio's former seat through 2029.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026