Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
US, South Korea cut drills short after Trump criticism
Annual war games between South Korea and the United States will end around a week earlier than planned, both countries said on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump ordered the "inappropriate and
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
U.S., South Korea cut short their joint military drills at Trump's direction
President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.
World
cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
US-led drills to end six days early, South Korea says, amid Trump push for Kim Jong-un talks
South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on 21 August at the request of the USSouth Korea’s military has confirmed that joint military drills with the US wi
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Florida Rep. Cory Mills Loses Primary After Scandal-Filled Campaign
Despite Trump’s endorsement, Mills was unable to escape his long history of controversy.
World
time.com
19.08.2026
‘With All My Heart, Natalie.’ Trump’s Most Devoted Aide Emerges.
President Trump’s White House aide Natalie Harp is always by his side. What, exactly, does she do?
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
Trump may delay 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Federal judge blocks Trump admin plan to move FBI headquarters to Reagan Building
The FBI blasted the court ruling blocking its Reagan Building headquarters move, calling it political interference against the Trump administration.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump administration moves to open untouched national forests to logging
The end of "roadless rule" protections would open millions of acres of pristine forests to commercial use. Supporters say it will lead to better managed forests.
Politics
npr.org
19.08.2026
Never-Trump Republican is top Dem choice in crucial Florida primary
David Jolly, a former Republican congressman turned never-Trumper, won Florida's Democratic gubernatorial primary to challenge for the governor's seat.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump's support doesn't save scandal-plagued lawmaker in primary
Donald Trump's endorsement couldn't save Rep. Cory Mills as Ryan Elijah pulled off an upset in Florida's 7th Congressional District primary.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Progressive Florida lawmaker Angie Nixon topples Trump impeachment witness in Dem Senate primary upset
Angie Nixon pulled off an upset over retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary despite Vindman's nae and fundraising advantage.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Rubio’s GOP successor clears key hurdle to finish his six-year Senate term
Trump-backed Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., defeated her challengers in Florida's GOP Senate primary to keep Marco Rubio's former seat through 2029.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump-backed Byron Donalds wins Republican primary in race to succeed Florida governor DeSantis
Congressman had pledged to implement president’s agenda if he gained governor’s seatPrimary voters in Florida backed a Republican endorsed by Donald Trump to stand as the party’s candidate in the race
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Iran war live: Trump denies Iran talks, Tehran claims US ‘begging’
Trump says no talks with Tehran scheduled; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims US 'begging' for negotiations.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Sydney Gruters, Wife of R.N.C. Chair, Wins House Primary in Florida With Trump’s Backing
Ms. Gruters had been favored to win in a congressional district that was redrawn as part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s new map, which leaned even more Republican.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
Trump-backed Republican survives primary after bucking him on deportations
Incumbent Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar advanced against Michael Arias in Florida's 27th congressional district, where housing and immigration loom large.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Jon Ossoff condemns Trump as ‘draft-dodging, crook president’
Democratic senator intensifies White House feud after remarks about ‘Natalie’ drew ire of president and alliesThe Democratic senator Jon Ossoff called Donald Trump a “draft-dodging, crook president” w
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Veteran Dem defeats scandal-plagued former lawmaker, progressive challenger in Trump's backyard
Debbie Wasserman Schultz faced a progressive challenger and fraud-accused ex-lawmaker in Florida's 20th Congressional District Democratic primary.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Threatening Friends and Courting Enemies in Trump’s ‘Upside-Down World’
The president’s hostility to allies like Oman, Canada and South Korea, and his affection for adversaries like North Korea, may still shock some. But it comes as little surprise after a decade of uphea
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026