Trump demands ‘lies’ in West Point climate curriculum, ex professor claims in new lawsuit
Exclusive: ‘What’s going on is... just shocking,’ attorney Michael Sussman told The Independent
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Darline Graham’s narrow win in South Carolina shows Trump’s endorsement still matters
The president’s decision to deploy every resource to get Lindsey Graham’s sister over the finish line paid off big time, Eric Garcia writes. But it comes on the heels of some stinging defeats
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Map Shows Worst-Hit Countries as Trump Pauses Visa Appointments Worldwide
The Trump administration has announced a temporary pause on visa appointments worldwide, amid its ongoing immigration crackdown.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
The data centre trap: Trump's AI ambition puts Republicans on the defensive
Less than three months before the midterm elections, Republicans are already facing tough headwinds – and now an unlikely issue has the potential to galvanise voters against them even further.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
26.08.2026
The end of Trumpsplaining
The pretence that America’s leader is a grand strategist will not survive the Iran fiasco
Finance
ft.com
26.08.2026
Crowd boos mention of Trump in losing Republican’s concession speech
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Trump to put himself front and center of midterms campaigning despite dire approval ratings: report
President Donald Trump is said to want to emphasize his own record in GOP messaging this fall, rather than focusing on individual candidates and local races in more targeted approach
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Trump-Backed Mike Mazzei's Chances of Beating Cyndi Munson In Oklahoma
Prediction markets heavily favor Mike Mazzei over Cyndi Munson after Oklahoma’s closely fought Republican runoff.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Compared To Mark Carney Amid Trade War
Carney holds the stronger public position as Washington and Ottawa impose new tariffs and economic risks mount on both sides.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
Trump’s special perk for Natalie Harp shocked staffers, author claims
President Donald Trump’s show of favoritism towards his personal assistant was met with disbelief among staffers at his Florida golf club, according to Michael Wolff
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Japanese automakers seen facing blow from Trump’s Canada tariff hike
The controversial 50% tariff is expected to apply even to vehicles and parts that meet USMCA requirements.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Even as Trump’s Standing Slips, He Slingshots Darline Graham to Victory
After facing low approval ratings and endorsement setbacks, the president made a show of force in lifting Darline Graham to the Republican nomination for Senate in South Carolina.
Politics
nytimes.com
26.08.2026
DNC Chair Ken Martin Won’t Let DC Insiders Define the Democratic Party
As the Democratic Party debates how to win in the era of Trump, Martin tells Newsweek the answers lie outside the beltway.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
ICE arrests hit nearly 50,000 in July, highest of Trump's mass deportation agenda
The month before President Donald Trump returned to office, immigration arrests stood at just over 8,000, mostly involving immigrants transferred from local or state detention facilities to ICE for de
World
euronews.com
26.08.2026
Man arrested after driving guillotine across US over anger at Trump and Newsom
United States Capitol Police have arrested a California man with what they said was a guillotine in the bed of a pickup truck parked near the U.S. Capitol complex
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Trump’s Korean gambit exposes a shifting East Asian order
Growing doubts about the US security umbrella are forcing new strategic calculations across the region.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Trump scores much-needed double primary victory in South Carolina, Oklahoma
US President Donald Trump scored two badly needed victories Tuesday as his preferred candidates in South Carolina and Oklahoma won the Republican runoffs. The sweep interrupts a bruising run for Trump
World
france24.com
26.08.2026
Trump threatens Iran’s partners: How do secondary sanctions work?
The US has used threats of secondary sanctions, whereby countries trading with a sanctioned country also face sanctions.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Trump Attack on Higher Ed ‘More Serious Than McCarthy Era’
Trump Attack on Higher Ed ‘More Serious Than McCarthy Era’ Emma Whitford Wed, 08/26/2026 - 03:00 AM A new book edited by former Columbia University President Lee Bollinger and University of Chi
Education
insidehighered.com
26.08.2026
Iran bets economic pain will pressure Trump in game of ‘chicken’
Iran is betting global economic fallout and Republicans worried about the midterms will force Trump's retreat.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026