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
Trump-backed Byron Donalds wins Republican primary in race to succeed Florida governor DeSantis
Congressman had pledged to implement president’s agenda if he gained governor’s seatPrimary voters in Florida backed a Republican endorsed by Donald Trump to stand as the party’s candidate in the race
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Iran war live: Trump denies Iran talks, Tehran claims US ‘begging’
Trump says no talks with Tehran scheduled; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims US 'begging' for negotiations.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Sydney Gruters, Wife of R.N.C. Chair, Wins House Primary in Florida With Trump’s Backing
Ms. Gruters had been favored to win in a congressional district that was redrawn as part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s new map, which leaned even more Republican.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
Trump-backed Republican survives primary after bucking him on deportations
Incumbent Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar advanced against Michael Arias in Florida's 27th congressional district, where housing and immigration loom large.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Jon Ossoff condemns Trump as ‘draft-dodging, crook president’
Democratic senator intensifies White House feud after remarks about ‘Natalie’ drew ire of president and alliesThe Democratic senator Jon Ossoff called Donald Trump a “draft-dodging, crook president” w
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Veteran Dem defeats scandal-plagued former lawmaker, progressive challenger in Trump's backyard
Debbie Wasserman Schultz faced a progressive challenger and fraud-accused ex-lawmaker in Florida's 20th Congressional District Democratic primary.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Threatening Friends and Courting Enemies in Trump’s ‘Upside-Down World’
The president’s hostility to allies like Oman, Canada and South Korea, and his affection for adversaries like North Korea, may still shock some. But it comes as little surprise after a decade of uphea
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
Trump threatened Oman because of the agreement made with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
CNN: Trump ordered the suspension of negotiations with Iran
US President Donald Trump ordered the administration to stop negotiations with Iran.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Trump’s threats to Seoul may be worse than their bite
The decision to end annual military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea is unlikely to affect security on the world’s most militarized border.
Politics
politico.com
18.08.2026
Jon Ossoff's 2028 Chances As He Takes Aim at Trump Aide Natalie Harp
As Ossoff seeks another Senate term in Georgia, prediction markets continue to weigh his 2028 presidential prospects.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Trump moves to end ‘roadless rule’ that protects millions of forest acres
The U.S. Forest Service is filing a proposal to overturn the so-called roadless rule enacted during the final days of Bill Clinton’s presidency
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump says no talks planned with Iran amid anger over Iran-Oman Hormuz deal
US president hits out as states bordering the Strait of Hormuz continue talks on managing the strategic waterway.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Trump’s Ballroom Is Rising at Breakneck Speed: 20 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Although the fate of the ballroom is tied up in court, the Trump administration argues that the project is too far along to be stopped now.
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
‘There is no breaking point’: The problem with Trump’s plan to economically strangle Iran
As the administration promises unprecedented economic isolation, former US officials and Iran experts warn Tehran may be willing to absorb far more pain than Washington anticipates.
Politics
politico.com
18.08.2026
Judge allows Trump to end deportation protections for 5,000 immigrants
Legal protections shielding more than 5,000 Ethiopian immigrants from deportation can now be terminated by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration following a federal court decision on Tuesday.
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Judge swapped in Trump's defamation case against BBC
A judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over his $10bn defamation case against the BBC.
World
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
Too hot for Trump? President turns back on disgraced Florida congressman ahead of crucial primary
Cory Mills faces serious charges. With Trump’s support, he might survive. He doesn’t have it, Eric Garcia writes ahead of Florida’s big night
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026