Alina Habba 'Flattered' by Odds to Become Trump's New Press Secretary
The former Trump attorney says she's "not in the running" to succeed Karoline Leavitt after leading prediction markets.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Missouri judge hands Trump, GOP major redistricting win ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump scored a major redistricting win as a Missouri judge ruled the GOP-backed map splitting Kansas City cannot face a referendum.
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Trump put thousands of soldiers on Washington’s streets. They seldom stop crime.
The National Guard troops mostly responded to minor incidents in neighborhoods that are wealthier, whiter and less dangerous than the rest of the capital.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance
Trump's order to scale back military drills rattles Seoul, reviving doubts over US security guarantees.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Trump shows off White House renovations and ornate new helipad
Former real estate developer leads press corps on tour of grounds and says ‘one thing I know how to do is build’As the US national debt climbed past $40tn for the first time on Wednesday, and the war
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Trump says he will meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un later this year
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, seeking to revive their first-term relationship. Trump said it was important to “get along” w
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Iran taps financial lifeline, Russian arms as Trump escalates 'crushing' economic warfare
Iran is deepening ties with Russia and China through BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to blunt U.S. sanctions, analysts warn.
World
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Natalie Harp worked for Trump at White House for a year with no security clearance: report
Harp has attracted considerable attention over what some observers describe as her intense devotion to Trump and outsize influence
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
State Department Advances Trump Crackdown on ‘Far-Left Terrorism’
Critics say the Trump administration’s focus is disproportionate, as analysts raise alarms about the growing strength of far-right movements.
Politics
nytimes.com
27.08.2026
Judge Says Trump H-2A Wage Rule Could Hurt American Farmworkers
The Department of Labor's efforts to address labor shortages and cut costs failed to consider U.S. workers, the judge said.
Politics
newsweek.com
27.08.2026
Gas Price Hits $26 Per Gallon in Village of State Trump Won Three Times
The village is experiencing the increase as the fuel market faces extreme pressure tied to the Iran war.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
‘We got attacked’: Canadians unite in fury against Trump’s latest tariff salvo
Washington’s aggressive trade stance prompts defiance from northern neighbour
Finance
ft.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
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
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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