Trump announces 50 percent tariff increase on Canada for vehicles, steel after trade talks collapse
Trump’s comments come after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to retaliate against the U.S. trade stance.
Politics
politico.com
24.08.2026
The problem with Trump using ‘patriotic’ donations to build the White House ballroom
The federal government has accepted donations voluntarily made by Americans since its founding
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Trump says US to increase tariffs on Canadian cars and steel to 50%
Move marks further tit-for-tat escalation of Washington’s trade war with Ottawa
Finance
ft.com
24.08.2026
SpaceX Falls 3% Despite Trump’s 1,000-Launch Order, AST SpaceMobile Drops 3%, Rocket Lab Slips
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
24.08.2026
Trump: Iran is completely collapsing
Azerbaijan
apa.az
24.08.2026
Backlash After Hakeem Jeffries Holds Private Meeting With Jared Kushner Ahead of Midterms
The meeting, an unusual instance of a top Democrat and a Trump confidant coming together to discuss potential areas of agreement, has drawn scrutiny from some within Democratic circles.
World
time.com
24.08.2026
US administration reportedly plans to bar Palestinian President from UN General Assembly
The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to prevent Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from traveling to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly next mont
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
24.08.2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran
The Trump administration calls this "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."
World
npr.org
24.08.2026
Trump Says Failed Endorsements Were Done Out of Loyalty
"My Endorsements are stronger than ever," President Donald Trump wrote Sunday on the Truth Social social-media site.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026
An offer Canada could only refuse
Saint Mark Carney’s canonisation owes much to Donald Trump’s inept bullying
Finance
ft.com
24.08.2026
"The Times of Israel": The US asked for Pakistan's help to bring Iran back to the negotiating table
Last week, US President Donald Trump had a telephone conversation with the Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan's Ground Forces, Asim Munir, on the eve of his visit to Tehran today.
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.08.2026
Republicans turn to Trump for midterm rescue as strategists fear plan could backfire
When the Sept. 9-10 gathering was announced, some GOP strategists dismissed it as an unnecessary distraction weeks before the November midterms
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
White House secret bunker undermines Trump’s security case for $600m ballroom: report
Nuclear-proof underground facility built in response to 9/11 already in place to safeguard president, officials argue
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ for Iran arrives - but he is running out of cards to play
The U.S. president has threatened to impose unprecedented economic punishment on Iran, but experts tell Maira Butt that China may prove a huge obstacle
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Iranian state TV broadcasts video targeting Barron Trump with $10m bounty
Tehran state-run media has broadcast footage purportedly tracking US President Donald Trump's youngest son, showing the location of his university, escort vehicles and Secret Service posts, and allegi
World
euronews.com
24.08.2026
The treasury bond mess: is this the demise of the US as a safe haven?
The US is scooping up treasury bonds in an effort to raise their price and push yields down – but it’s not workingThe bond market is driving the Trump administration crazy. Last week, the treasury sec
World
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Can Democrats Win Back the Senate? Why Their Chances Are Improving.
Republicans still have some clear advantages on the map, but President Trump’s unpopularity has opened the door for an outcome that once seemed far-fetched.
Politics
nytimes.com
24.08.2026
How Trump's foreign policy is affecting America's relationship with its allies
NPR's Leila Fadel asks New York Times White House correspondent Peter Baker for his analysis of President Trump's foreign policy.
Politics
npr.org
24.08.2026
Big business bought political influence. The bill is now due.
Corporate leaders' attempts to buy political access under Trump could leave businesses exposed to public backlash and future administrations.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
ICYMI: Trump’s Stock Trades
Finance
wsj.com
24.08.2026