Heidi Overton vs. RFK Jr. on Vaccines: What to Know About Trump’s FDA Pick
Overton was present when Trump signed the executive order directing federal agencies to change childhood vaccination schedules.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Laura Loomer says ‘jealous’ White House staff are leaking to press about Trump aide Natalie Harp: ‘Must want her job’
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump-bashed Jeanine Pirro leaves door open to prosecuting Olympian over Reflecting Pool ‘vandalism’ — again
Prosecutors suggest a case against David Hearn could be ‘re-presented’ unless a judge agrees to the Olympian’s motion to throw out the case
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Walz defies Trump on key minerals as GOP warns China stands to benefit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's executive order blocking mining permits near the Boundary Waters drew sharp criticism from Tom Emmer, who called it "stupid."
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Map of Countries Impacted Most by Trump Birthright Citizen Surrogacy Order
If Trump's executive order is blocked, states could start blocking international surrogacy in the United States.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
U.K. Signals Willingness to Reconsider Digital Services Tax After Trump Tariff Threat
The concession came after the Trump Administration renewed pressure on Britain, warning that its 100% tariff threat was “not a bluff.”
World
time.com
19.08.2026
Mysterious trader buys millions ahead of Trump's 2:30 PM meeting
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
19.08.2026
Trump pretends to be Spider-Man on new White House website tracking eliminated ‘fraud’
New tracker claims to trace misappropriated funds from different government departments around Washington, D.C., casting the president as a pixelated version of the beloved web-slinging superhero
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration
President Donald Trump has picked Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Capital One shut down 385 Trump accounts over money-laundering flags after its own $390M FinCEN penalty
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
19.08.2026
‘A Flagrant Attack’: International Criminal Court Slams Trump Administration Sanctions
The new sanctions against members of the ICC fall under the State Department’s professed agenda to “dismantle” its jurisdiction.
World
time.com
19.08.2026
Trump unveils White House helipad as he obsesses over renovations amid Iran war: ‘I love construction’
Trump takes time from his day to marvel at the granite and grass being used in his White House makeover
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un this year
President Trump wants to meet again with Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization, the Wall Street Journal reports, despite having nothing to show for 3 previous summits.
World
cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
White House intensifies attacks on opponents and media as Trump seeks new mouthpiece
Senator Jon Ossoff, who is up for re-election, came up with arguably the standout line of the midterm elections so farHello there,Jon Ossoff really struck a nerve. That much is clear. Continue reading
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
A democratic socialist win and losses for Trump allies: takeaways from primaries in three key states
Elections in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming provide a sense of how voters are feeling ahead of November’s midtermsPrimaries in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming held on Tuesday provided the latest view into ho
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
CEO Pardoned by Donald Trump Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges
Jon Ponder, who was pardoned by President Trump in 2020, was arrested Tuesday for sexual assault-related charges, police said.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Strait of Hormuz tracker: The maps and charts that debunk Trump’s claim the route has reopened
Trump declared the embattled waterway as new US territory as he insisted it was ‘open and operating’ earlier this week
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump claims he told disgraced Florida congressman to drop out of race after he loses primary
Trump’s words come after Cory Mills lost his primary amid an ethics investigation into whether he engaged in sexual misconduct or dating violence
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump administration can target Ethiopians for deportation
A judge's ruling on Tuesday removed the last remaining block on Trump officials' efforts to cancel Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians.
World
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump transforms Washington, DC into an IndyCar racetrack to cap off his Freedom 250 celebrations
Along the circuit lie clear markers of Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda that has reshaped the district
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026