Map Shows Seats Democrats Have Flipped in Trump’s Second Term
Democrats flipped at least 12 state seats in their favor since Trump’s return to the White House, and they’re hoping for more.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Trump expected to pick conservative policy wonk Heidi Overton to lead FDA
She opposes abortion, is wary of peptides, supports limiting vaccines, vexes MAHA.
Tech
arstechnica.com
19.08.2026
5 takeaways from Florida Senate primary: GOP Sen Ashley Moody will face DSA's Nixon
Angie Nixon's stunning upset over Alexander Vindman in Florida's Senate primary sparked a Trump celebration and exposed Democrats' fundraising crisis.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump transforms Washington, DC into an IndyCar racetrack to cap off his Freedom 250 celebrations
Along the circuit lie clear markers of Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda that has reshaped the district
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Why the US is going after the International Criminal Court
Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's secretary of state, has announced sanctions against two members of the International Criminal Court, including its president. Rubio's pressure on the court has far-reaching
World
dw.com
19.08.2026
Moderna Cancer Trial Success Is a Shot in the Arm for Trump
An mRNA success is something of a vindication for Trump (and the Biden years), but an embarrassment for RFK Jr.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
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
World
theguardian.com
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.
World
cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
ICC decries latest US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
Trump administration put sanctions on the international criminal court’s president and a senior trial lawyerThe international criminal court on Wednesday condemned the latest US sanctions targeting se
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Natalie Harp and Donald Trump: A Timeline of Their Relationship
From a 2019 appearance alongside Trump to becoming one of the president's closest aides, here's how Natalie Harp's role evolved.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Trump is trying to wage an ambitious trade war with a shrinking army
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has hit a staffing low point even as its workload expands exponentially. Former officials say it is taking a toll.
Politics
politico.com
19.08.2026
Trump aide Natalie Harp rode in SUV trunk when she couldn’t get seat in his motorcade: report
Executive assistant Harp joined Trump’s staff in 2022 and has won praise from the White House for her loyalty and dedication
World
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.
World
foxnews.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.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Rosie O’Donnell skewers Trump’s Strait of Hormuz claim: ‘The moron-a-thon continues’
O’Donnell showed her audience a map shared by the president, which circled the strait and labeled it ‘new US territory’
Culture
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
UK ‘open to discussing’ digital services tax with Trump administration
Jamieson Greer said Donald Trump's threat to slap 100% tariffs on European countries with digital services taxes is “not a bluff.”
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
South Korea admits Trump blindsided Seoul by cutting military drills
The alliance has staged joint exercises for more than 70 years — but the U.S. president highlighted his "very good relationship" with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un in scaling them back.
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
Activist forced out of US after criticising Trump-aligned Colombian politician
Beto Coral held up banners in Florida warning fellow Colombians to not vote for Abelardo de la EspriellaIn the week before Colombia’s presidential election, Beto Coral, a well-known activist living in
World
theguardian.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.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump's Approval Rating Is Bad for Republicans. Democrats May Still Lose
Republicans face tough polls, but redistricting, a Supreme Court ruling and a friendly Senate map could protect their majorities.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026