First group of US deportees, out of an expected 1,200, arrive in Liberia
Liberia is part of a growing list of partners under US President Donald Trump to accept third-country deportations.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Rubio designates US citizen held in China as wrongfully detained as Trump prepares to host Xi at White House
The Trump administration designated Min Zin as wrongfully detained in China weeks before President Donald Trump is set to host Xi Jinping at the White House.
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Ex-White House Staffers Weigh in on Natalie Harp's Rise in Trump Admin
Former Trump administration staff are puzzled by the rise of assistant Natalie Harp, insisting "there's something weird going on."
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
How Trump's Approval Rating Has Changed on Four Core Campaign Issues
Trump won in 2024 on four pledges: seal the border, avoid wars, fix the economy and tackle corruption. Polls show him underwater.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
The Guardian view on Trump’s MMR executive order: endangering the children he claims to care about | Editorial
The president’s empty advice that children should receive separate jabs against measles, mumps and rubella will only lead to less take-up by parentsNobody wants to hurt a child. The howl of pain, the
Health
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
South Korea convened an emergency security meeting following the launches, as Trump seeks to sway Pyongyang.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Trump administration moves ahead with new crypto rules, with key bill stalled in Congress
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
First group of Trump’s third-country deportees arrive in Liberia from US
The Liberia-U.S. deal is expected to mark some of the largest third-country deportations resulting from the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA
Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide. If confirmed, she would lead an agency of 18,000 staffers who study and regulate food, drugs, medical devices, tobacco and more.
Health
npr.org
20.08.2026
How $40 Trillion National Debt Grew Under Trump Compared to Biden and Obama
That figure is more than double the $19.95 trillion recorded when Donald Trump first entered the White House in January 2017.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Iran Hits Back at Trump’s Threat of a ‘Crushing’ Economic ‘D-Day’ Campaign
Iran rejects Trump’s threat of sweeping economic warfare as U.S.-Iran talks remain stalled and the nearly six-month war enters a new phase.
World
time.com
20.08.2026
Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum Surge. What Trump’s Clarity Act Drive Means for Cryptos.
Finance
barrons.com
20.08.2026
Nearly 100 criminals pardoned by Trump have been arrested again — including a bank robber accused of sex assault
CEO of prison reentry program hailed by the president is accused of exploiting his position to abuse inmates
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
US deports 20 people to Liberia, the first of 1,200 migrants under Trump deal
Agreement is among largest third-country deportations driven by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown The United States sent 20 deportees to Liberia, who arrived on Thursday as part of 1,200 mi
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Trump could face impeachment if Democrats seize House majority, GOP leader warns
House Republican Steve Scalise warns Democrats will impeach Trump on day one if they win the majority, as socialist insurgents reshape the party.
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Trump-backed Mike Lindell demands a recount of Minnesota votes despite losing by 11 percent
Election-denying ‘My Pillow’ founder, who can’t cover court fees in Smartmatic defeat, is trying to self-fund a recount of the Minnesota primary he lost by a wide margin
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
US debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and Biden
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
North Korea launches missiles, Seoul says, after Trump floats Kim meet
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, the South said, and Pyongyang mocked US "servant" Seoul, after President Donald Trump suggested he would meet Kim Jong Un this yea
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Hundreds of migrants relocated to temporary shelters following Ceuta border crisis
Spanish authorities have cleared the El Trampolín beach area in Ceuta, relocating around 1,500 migrants and asylum seekers according to official government figures. This large-scale operation addresse
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Trump White House exodus continues after Karoline Leavitt’s bombshell announcement
Word that the key liaison between Trump and Congress is reportedly leaving comes a week after his press secretary revealed she was stepping down
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026