Iran rejects ‘delusions’ after Trump says he wants the Strait of Hormuz to be a U.S. territory
Iran called on the U.S. to “accept the reality of defeat” after President Donald Trump said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a “territory” of the U.S.
World
nbcnews.com
15.08.2026
As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
Politics
nytimes.com
15.08.2026
Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'will remain Iranian' after Trump warning
Speaking in New York on Friday, Trump, with a chuckle, said: "Pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States."
World
euronews.com
15.08.2026
HRW says US civil rights enforcement reduced under Trump: What to know
A new report documents how federal agencies have reduced the number of civil rights cases they pursue as staffing falls.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
US President Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory
US President Donald Trump said he will “soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit
The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.
World
bbc.co.uk
15.08.2026
Iran war live: Trump vows to make Hormuz US territory ‘pretty soon’
US President Trump says that 'pretty soon' he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory once Iran is defeated.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
Trump urged Harris to run again for the presidency of the United States
US President Donald Trump has suggested to his political rivals that they nominate Kamala Harris as a candidate for the presidency again in the Democratic Party.
Azerbaijan
report.az
15.08.2026
Trump downplays concerns about sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln amid record deployment
President said nine months at sea ‘not nearly long enough’ even as families call for attention to mental health crisisDonald Trump has downplayed concerns about US sailors enduring a record-setting de
World
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
US regulator approves bank charter for Trump-backed crypto company World Liberty Financial
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
15.08.2026
President Trump Takes Credit for Steep Crime Rate Declines
Violent crime rates, including murder, have dropped precipitously. The trend began before the president’s current term.
Politics
nytimes.com
15.08.2026
Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US ‘territory’
Control over the strait has been a sticking point in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
Democrats grapple with Trump's push to limit transparency within the executive branch
President Trump is pushing the boundaries of executive power to limit transparency within the executive branch. Congressional Democrats are grappling with how to respond.
Politics
npr.org
14.08.2026
Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’
Seriousness of remark made in New York on Friday, and whether it signaled new policy position, not clearDonald Trump has threatened to declare the strait of Hormuz as “a territory of the United State
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Trump: The US may soon declare the Strait of Hormuz its territory
US President Donald Trump announced that he intends to soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as the territory of the United States.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln
Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”
Politics
nytimes.com
14.08.2026
US regulator approves bank charter for Trump-backed crypto company World Liberty Financial
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026
‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead
Heavy machinery seen operating in famous Santa Elena Canyon amid outcry over new wall infrastructure in beloved Texas parkBulldozers have begun plowing up ground at the mouth of Big Bend national park
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow $400m ballroom project to proceed
Appeals court previously ruled that Trump administration must seek authorisation from Congress to continue with project.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
Parents putting money in ‘Trump accounts’ could get a $2,500 tax break. Here’s how.
A proposed rule could let families do a “discount Roth conversion.”
Finance
marketwatch.com
14.08.2026