Judge clears the way for Postal Service work on Trump's mail-in voting order for now
A federal judge in Boston canceled a nationwide ruling that blocked U.S. Postal Service work on President Trump's order to limit mail-in voting for the midterm election. But a new block may come soon.
Politics
npr.org
26.08.2026
Philadelphia DA says he'll keep piece of Trump's White House ballroom 'after we all blow it up'
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Tuesday he expects President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom to one day be blown up in an “official ceremony."
Politics
foxnews.com
26.08.2026
States File Fresh Challenge to Trump’s Mail-In Voting Restrictions
A new lawsuit brought by a coalition of Democratic state attorneys general took aim at postal regulations designed to meet the president’s demands on voter verification.
Politics
nytimes.com
26.08.2026
Meat Delivery Firm Founder Calls Trump Beef Plan 'Short-Term Band-Aid'
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
Court blocks Trump FCC order that could flood broadcast TV with more election ads
Republicans demanded that parties and fundraising committees be given lowest ad rates.
Tech
arstechnica.com
26.08.2026
From tariffs to French: Trump’s trade war with Canada takes a cultural turn
A trade war between Canada and the United States is escalating. Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on about $20 billion worth of American goods, after new 50% US tariffs
World
france24.com
26.08.2026
Trump: CIA director's Russia visit could be of any consequence
Azerbaijan
apa.az
26.08.2026
Trump labels Canada ‘one of the worst countries to deal with’ and promises to ‘take them on’
President continues insulting one of America’s largest trading partners in latest broadside against close ally
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Why Trump's CIA Director Made a Rare Trip to Moscow: 5 Possible Reasons
The Kremlin said that John Ratcliffe did not meet President Vladimir Putin during the trip.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
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