Trump Admin Halts Border Wall Construction Amid Concerns Over Big Bend
Border construction in Big Bend National Park was paused as environmental, legal and local concerns grow.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Trump has more ultra-rich officials than his three predecessors combined, report shows
In total, 57 Trump administration officials are worth at least $100 million
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
A new set of Trump tariffs for Canada could take effect Wednesday. Here’s what’s at stake.
New 50% import taxes could hit liquor, hockey gear and wood products like particle board.
Finance
marketwatch.com
17.08.2026
Trump dismisses USS Lincoln criticism and snaps at CNN reporter to ‘be quiet’
President says US carrier is ‘beautifully maintained’ and calls CNN ‘fake news’ over reports of poor conditionsDonald Trump claimed he had third-hand reports that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Linc
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Trump administration pauses border wall construction in Big Bend National Park
The development has drawn strong opposition from across the political spectrum
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
Why did Trump scale back war games with South Korea?
US president cites good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump puts 10-year-old on the spot as he berates female CNN reporter: ‘Very disrespectful in front of this young man’
President has history of losing his temper when questioned by female journalists who are not sufficiently sycophantic
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
Trump puts 10-year-old on the spot as he berates female CNN reporter: ‘Very disrespectful in front of this young man’
President has history of losing his temper when questioned by female journalists who are not sufficiently sycophantic
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
Trump tells 10-year-old rescued by teen lifeguard: ‘I don’t know if I’d do it’
President hosts Nathanial Rai and lifeguard Ryder Williams at White House after video of California rescue went viral Nathanial Rai had been swept off his feet along the California coast, was rescued
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Kim-praising Trump asks South Korea, ‘Why are we helping you?’ in tiff over Iran aid
President reduces seven-decade U.S. relationship with South Korea to protection racket as he rants about Seoul not joining his war against Iran
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
CNN data guru says Trump has lost a demographic key to his victory over Kamala Harris: ‘Adios, amigos!
Trump losing steam could cost Republicans races in Texas, Nevada and elsewhere
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
Trump propositions Fox News reporter over Karoline Leavitt’s sudden job opening: ‘How about you?’
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
Trump DOJ Restores Gun Rights Application Process: How Felons Can Apply
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ was introducing a "rigorous, commonsense" process for applicants.
Politics
newsweek.com
17.08.2026
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Case—Again
The President asked the Supreme Court to reconsider its denial of his petition, though such requests are rarely granted.
World
time.com
17.08.2026
Map Shows Only Three States That Approve of Donald Trump
New polling estimates signal widespread dissatisfaction with the president as Republicans prepare for November's midterms.
Politics
newsweek.com
17.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman as Netanyahu holds ‘deep discussions’ on Gaza peace plan
Iran said it reached an agreement with Oman over a plan for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
Iran deal clock hits zero as Trump demands ‘white flag’ with new pressure campaign looming
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promises unprecedented economic isolation of Iran as the 60-day nuclear deal deadline passes with no final agreement.
World
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
Trump turns his stalled White House ballroom into a ‘military complex’ in bid to sway courts and Congress
The president and administration officials increasingly turn to ‘national security’ arguments to defend the construction of a nuclear-blast-resistant venue
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case
The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case.
World
bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
Trump Media Slides 4% as It Abandons Its Bitcoin Treasury Bet, Rumble Gains 4%
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
17.08.2026