First Thing: Trump in Canada tariff backdown after ‘substantial progress’ made on trade deal
US president cancelled planned tariff imposition just hours before it was to come into force. Plus, why are people so obsessed with television vampires?Good morning. Donald Trump has paused his threat
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19.08.2026
Why Trump says he's pausing 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods for 3 days
Just two hours before new tariffs were set to take effect on Canada, President Trump said the 50% tariffs on some of the country's products would be paused for three days. Nancy Cordes explains.
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cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump aide Natalie Harp signs note to him ‘With all my heart’ and gushes that she forgets to eat and sleep: report
Details of the letter come as the 35-year-old aide’s proximity and ‘devotion’ to the president have ‘unnerved some of her colleagues,’ according to the report
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independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump administration sanctions sitting president of the International Criminal Court for 'abuses of power'
Marco Rubio called the International Criminal Court "corrupt" as the Trump administration sanctioned two top ICC officials over jurisdiction disputes.
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foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Medical researcher who touted Covid ‘cure’ and was hailed by Dr Oz under fire over ethics
New findings further call into question scientific judgment of current health leaders in the Trump administrationA French researcher whose work was praised by Donald Trump and Dr Mehmet Oz during the
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
‘Tit for tat’: Why is Trump cozying up to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un again?
Analysts say Trump's attempted rapprochement with Kim Jong Un is driven by political signals to Pyongyang and Seoul.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
The IRS just sent a $43 billion ‘Trump Bump’ to millions of Americans — did you get your check?
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
19.08.2026
Inside the tension that drove Trump’s South Korea alliance from ‘historic new era’ to military pullback
Trump scales back Ulchi Freedom Shield drills to pressure Seoul on investment delays while dangling an incentive for Kim Jong Un to reopen diplomacy.
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foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump hints at bringing Keystone XL oil pipeline project ‘back from the grave’ in AI post
President Trump’s support for the project contrasts the position held by two of his predecessors as commander-in-chief
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independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump announces pause on 50% tariffs for Canada after reaching ‘a DEAL’
The 50 per cent tariffs were due to go into effect overnight
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independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
In cutting joint drills, Trump has given South Korea’s president what he wants. So why does Seoul look so uneasy?
President Lee Jae Myung has long pushed for stronger homegrown defences, yet Donald Trump’s move has sparked alarm in some quartersAt their first summit, in August last year, South Korean president Le
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19.08.2026
Trump-aligned conservative emerges from crowded primary to decide who fills Wyoming’s lone House seat
Wyoming Republican Secretary of State Chuck Gray faced Steve Friess and Reid Rasner in a crowded GOP primary to replace Rep. Harriet Hageman.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump admin sued over visa time restrictions for foreign students, journalists
A coalition sued to block a DHS visa rule changes that would cap international students at four years in the U.S. and limit foreign journalists to 240 days.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is open with all mines removed after declaring it ‘new US territory’
Negotiations between the parties remain deadlocked as the waterway remains largely closed
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independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Iran eyes military targets in Europe if Trump escalates war, insiders say
Proposals to retaliate against US assets beyond the Middle East come as many in Tehran see renewed conflict as inevitable
Finance
ft.com
19.08.2026
Trump-Backed Catalina Lauf Loses Florida Primary Race
Trump formally backed Lauf in a post to Truth Social last week.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Trump holds off on new 50% tariffs for Canadian goods
Here’s what’s going on with the Trump administration’s plan for new tariffs for some Canadian goods.
Finance
marketwatch.com
19.08.2026
Trump says he paused 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as deal being finalized
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
World
cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. has no planned talks with Iran but insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open
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abcnews.com
19.08.2026
US, Canada reach trade deal to avert steep tariffs, Trump says
Trump announces pause on 50 percent duty on Canadian exports shortly before midnight deadline.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026