First Thing: Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan
US president has been obsessed with restricting the ability to vote by mail, despite using it himself. Plus why we are still so fascinated with Meg from the White StripesGood morning. The US supreme c
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25.08.2026
Trump's Canada Tariffs Show the World How to Escape American Power | Opinion
Where Donald Trump sees leverage, Mark Carney sees an opportunity for Canada—and the rest of the world is taking notes.
Politics
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25.08.2026
Trump Says US Considering Renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America
Trump's remarks come amid a deepening cross-border trade feud that has increasingly centered on Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
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25.08.2026
Trump EPA aims to exempt datacenters from disclosing air pollution, advocates warn
Trump administration proposes new rule to dismantle requirement for datacenters to publicly report air pollutionA new rule proposed by the Trump administration aims to kill public notification for dat
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25.08.2026
Map Shows States With Most Mail-in Voting as Supreme Court Backs Trump Admin
The Supreme Court has opened the door for the possible implementation of Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting.
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25.08.2026
Election officials warn of potential chaos after SCOTUS brings Trump’s mail-voting order back to life
In its Monday ruling, the high court refrained from declaring Trump’s order lawful
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independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Canada to respond to Trump’s new tariffs – US politics live
Tariffs on an array of Canadian products took effect over the weekend with Trump threatening further measures on cars and trucksSign up for the US Breaking News emailTrump announces new 50% tariff on
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25.08.2026
Trump lashes out at Ontario Premier Doug Ford calling him ‘less intelligent’ than late brother Rob
President Donald Trump slams Ontario premier as tariff tensions escalate by comparing him unfavorably to his deceased sibling, the colorful former Toronto mayor to whom he has himself been likened
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independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Trump Administration to Target Visas of Up To 200,000 Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum
The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.
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nytimes.com
25.08.2026
Can Trump's economic war against Iran do what airstrikes and negotiations couldn't?
What a new round of U.S. sanctions could mean after nearly six months of war with Iran — and years of economic pressure on the country.
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25.08.2026
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Runoffs in South Carolina and Oklahoma
President Trump’s endorsement track record is on the line in two races, including the high-profile contest to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
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nytimes.com
25.08.2026
Trump’s Iran Sanctions Test Whether US or China Will Blink First
Donald Trump's threat to punish Iran is putting both China and the U.S. in a tough spot ahead of Xi's visit.
Politics
newsweek.com
25.08.2026
Air Force Major Jason Watson Hit with Military Charges After Trump Protest
Major Jason Watson was arrested in July on the steps of the U.S. Capitol after calling for the impeachment of President Trump.
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newsweek.com
25.08.2026
Gold price hits three-month high amid fears over Iran war and Trump economy
Bitcoin rises above $80,000 for the first time since May amid uncertainty over US fiscal plansBusiness live – latest updatesGold prices hit their highest level in more than three months on Tuesday as
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25.08.2026
Iranian state TV targets Trump’s son with threats and alleged $10 million bounty
Iranian state television has broadcast a video targeting Barron Trump, the 20-year-old son of US President Donald Trump, claiming that his movements have been monitored and that a $10 million bounty h
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
25.08.2026
Trump Administration Proposes New H-1B Visa Fee
Trump Administration Proposes New H-1B Visa Fee Katherine Knott Tue, 08/25/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott
Education
insidehighered.com
25.08.2026
New Colombian president orders immigration raids, vowing deporations of migrants without legal status
The far-right leader, a close ally of Donald Trump, seemed to echo the rhetoric of the Trump administration. 'Colombians first, Colombians second, Colombians third, may that be clear to everyone,' de
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
25.08.2026
Trump is preparing for the largest visa cancellation in U.S. history
ABŞ Prezidenti Donald Trampın administrasiyası ölkədə sığınacaq almaq üçün müraciət etmiş 200 minədək əcnəbinin iş və turist vizalarını ləğv etməyə hazırlaşır.
Azerbaijan
report.az
25.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Trump unveils ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions as Tehran vows to go on the attack
Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war
World
independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Canadians do not seek a trade war – but neither will we be bullied by Donald Trump | Jen Gerson
A fundamental rupture in the values that have united North America is not a problem that can be wished away: this is a warning to the western allianceThe Canadians are exceedingly angry. I realise thi
Finance
theguardian.com
25.08.2026