Chief Justice Allows Trump to Continue White House Ballroom Construction, For Now
The 90,000-square-foot ballroom project has grown in size and scope, with the president’s lawyers saying it is intertwined with the renovation of an underground military bunker.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.08.2026
US supreme court lets Trump continue work on White House ballroom for now
Chief justice signs temporary order to permit work while court considers emergency appeal from administrationThe US supreme court has allowed Donald Trump to continue construction of his controversial
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Trump can keep building his White House ballroom, for now, Supreme Court rules
Construction can continue on the president’s sprawling ‘military complex’ and heavily fortified ballroom while a legal battle plays out
World
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Group blasts Trump’s ‘baseless’ threats of $5B defamation lawsuit over National Guard report he didn’t like
Center for American Progress CEO Neera Tanden says the president is trying to ‘silence’ the group with yet another First Amendment threat
World
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Iran's Foreign Minister said that Trump's large-scale sanctions are doomed
Azerbaijan
apa.az
21.08.2026
Tracking the cost of Donald Trump’s tariffs
America’s global effective tariff stands at 10.0%
Finance
economist.com
21.08.2026
’They Weaponized You Like Nobody’s Ever Been Weaponized’: Trump and Michael Cohen Make Peace
"They weaponized you like nobody's ever been weaponized," Trump told his former lawyer during an appearance on Cohen's radio show.
World
time.com
21.08.2026
What to know about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Trump’s capital car race
The president says the 147-lap race will be an event 'like no other' as drivers zip through Washington, DC.
Sport
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Trump’s TikTok Strategy Has Become Punk Rock for the Right
Trump’s use of pop music is turning celebrity backlash into another tool for attention, outrage and political branding.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
Trump Really Wants to Talk but Kim Jong Un Is Not Taking Anyone's Calls
Trump met North Korea's leader three times during his first term, but is yet to see Kim face-to-face in his second administration.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
Surprise election upset shows hating Trump is no longer enough as Democratic voters turn to new playbook
Alexander Vindman, a key witness in Trump's first impeachment, lost Florida's Democratic Senate primary to a socialist by double digits.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.08.2026
Natalie Harp, the devoted ‘human printer’ in Trump’s entourage
The executive aide’s relationship with the president symbolises a broader sycophancy around him
Finance
ft.com
21.08.2026
White House brands Rosie O’Donnell a ‘total slob’ after she jokes Natalie Harp tucks Trump into bed
Rosie O’Donnell made the joke as Trump’s 35-year-old aide has been at the center of intense media and public scrutiny over her proximity to the president
Culture
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Oil Nears $100 as Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Raises the Stakes
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
21.08.2026
Ariana Grande becomes latest celebrity to make demand of Donald Trump
Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter are among some of the musicians who have called out the president for the same reason
Culture
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Trump's Beef Bet Forgets the Rest of the Burger
Trump is beefing up his fight against inflation. But there's more to a burger than the meat.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
US navy carrier set to honor Black war hero may reportedly be renamed after Trump
Sources say US navy is working to rename carrier originally planned to honor second world war sailor Doris MillerThe Trump administration is facing criticism over reports that a US navy aircraft carri
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Natalie Harp labels herself ‘unworthy’ of Trump as her letters that ‘alarmed’ Secret Service are revealed in full
The extent of Harp’s admiration and devotion to Trump is laid bare in letters she allegedly wrote him around the time of a trip to Scotland and Ireland in 2023
World
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
US allies in Asia wary as Trump moves military assets for Iran war
Allies worry about the US ability to deter China, even if the bulk of US forces remain in the region.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Who Is Doris Miller? US Aircraft Carrier Could Be Renamed After Trump
Reports have suggested the aircraft carrier named after the Pearl Harbor hero could be renamed for President Donald Trump.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026