Socialist insurgency storms Trump’s backyard, with pro-Israel Democrats in crosshairs
DSA-endorsed Oliver Larkin challenges Rep. Jared Moskowitz in Florida's 25th District primary as the Democratic Party's left-center civil war heats up.
Politics
foxnews.com
18.08.2026
Alaska Was Safe Trump Territory. Now Republicans Are on Defense
Trump won Alaska by double digits in 2016, 2020 and 2024. But this year, Republicans face tough Senate and governor's races.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Xi, Putin, Kim Flex Muscles in Pacific as Trump Pulls Last Aircraft Carrier
"The absence of a carrier group means Washington has lost its key power projection tool," one expert told Newsweek.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
South Korea calls for solid US alliance after Trump says 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un
The United States and North Korea could be edging back toward direct communication, while creating separation with South Korea by cutting down on joint military exercises. US President Donald Trump an
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs
Canadian officials are making a last-ditch effort to negotiate a reprieve from 50-percent tariffs.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Appeals court rules Trump admin unlawfully appointed Nevada's top federal prosecutor
A federal appeals court found the Justice Department unlawfully bypassed Senate confirmation to install Sigal Chattah as Nevada's top prosecutor.
Politics
foxnews.com
18.08.2026
Oil prices jump after US-Iran ceasefire expires and Trump threatens Oman
Brent crude rises above $90 a barrel for the first time since 30 July after US president tells Tehran to surrenderBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices have risen again after the two-month window t
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal
The U.S. president called for Tehran to surrender in a war that has become a growing political burden.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Trump’s cuts to South Korean drills stir doubts about US resolve in Asia
Decision comes as Pentagon pulls ships from Indo-Pacific to Middle East and Iran war depletes weapons stockpiles
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
Trump ballroom official held quiet Kremlin talks
Rodney Mims Cook Jr showed Russian officials pictures of his ‘dacha’ at Vladimir Putin’s flagship economic forum
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
WSJ: Trump scapegoats Oman
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Oman while looking to blame for the difficulties in reaching an agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Trump Approval Rating Ties All-Time Low: A Snapshot of Turned-Off Voters
The president is losing ground with key voting blocs as concerns over the Iran war and cost of living mount.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Dow Jones Futures: Trump Comments Spark Stock Market Losses; Elon Musk-Led SpaceX Rallies
Finance
investors.com
18.08.2026
Where’s Melania? As Trump aide Natalie Harp never seems to leave president’s side, first lady is rarely seen
The first lady, who reportedly spends time in Florida and New York, has not been seen publicly in nearly a month, according to reports
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies
Experts say the business collaboration runs counter to the Trump administration's stance toward Chinese tech companies.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea
Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.
World
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
List of Times Trump Voted by Mail After Calling It ‘Inherently Corrupt’
Trump previously voted by mail in a Florida special election this year, even as he was publicly criticizing the practice.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
‘We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt’ until Hamas disarms, Kushner says
Trump's son-in-law and envoy says US will not 'restrict Israel's right to defend itself' as strikes on Gaza continue.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Trump's approval rating has fallen to the lowest level in his second term
US President Donald Trump's approval rating among Americans has dropped to 33 percent. This is the lowest since the beginning of his second term.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
White House loses it over ‘theatre kid’ Ossoff pointing out Trump’s close relationship with 35-year-old aide
The president and two spokespersons piled on the Georgia Democrat, with one aide calling him ‘the biggest cuck loser in politics’
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026