Trump vows ‘economic warfare’ on countries helping Iran
US President Donald Trump has threatened ‘economic D-Day’ on any countries that help or do business with Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Trump declares ‘Economic D-Day’ and vows sanctions against any nation helping Tehran
Trump warned countries against oil smuggling and cash transfers with Iran
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Alina Habba 'Flattered' by Odds to Become Trump's New Press Secretary
The former Trump attorney says she's "not in the running" to succeed Karoline Leavitt after leading prediction markets.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Missouri judge hands Trump, GOP major redistricting win ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump scored a major redistricting win as a Missouri judge ruled the GOP-backed map splitting Kansas City cannot face a referendum.
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Trump put thousands of soldiers on Washington’s streets. They seldom stop crime.
The National Guard troops mostly responded to minor incidents in neighborhoods that are wealthier, whiter and less dangerous than the rest of the capital.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance
Trump's order to scale back military drills rattles Seoul, reviving doubts over US security guarantees.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Trump shows off White House renovations and ornate new helipad
Former real estate developer leads press corps on tour of grounds and says ‘one thing I know how to do is build’As the US national debt climbed past $40tn for the first time on Wednesday, and the war
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Trump says he will meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un later this year
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, seeking to revive their first-term relationship. Trump said it was important to “get along” w
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Iran taps financial lifeline, Russian arms as Trump escalates 'crushing' economic warfare
Iran is deepening ties with Russia and China through BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to blunt U.S. sanctions, analysts warn.
World
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Natalie Harp worked for Trump at White House for a year with no security clearance: report
Harp has attracted considerable attention over what some observers describe as her intense devotion to Trump and outsize influence
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
Trump Officials Scrap Effort to Recruit Pentagon Lawyers to Represent Migrant Children
The reversal of the plan, which had not been publicly disclosed, comes amid mounting confusion about how the administration is protecting the rights of unaccompanied minors.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
Trump’s snub of South Korea sends region scrambling
Concerns about the Trump administration’s reliability are prompting allies and partners to pursue more independent defense strategies that limit their dependence on the U.S.
Politics
politico.com
20.08.2026
Trump says he’ll meet Kim this year, reveals North Korea has 57 nuclear weapons
North Korean leader's powerful sister downplays cut to joint military exercises with South, but leaves door open to dialogue with U.S.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Middle East live: Trump threatens economic punishment on 'any country' helping Iran
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Trump threatens 'unprecedented' economic consequences for any nation aiding Iran
Trump declared "economic warfare" against Iran, warning that any nation or business providing a financial lifeline to the regime will face severe, unprecedented sanctions.
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
HYPE Jumps 17% After Trump Backs CFTC Path for Hyperliquid in U.S.
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Trump to Appear on Radio With Michael Cohen, His Onetime Nemesis
The call is the latest sign of a rapprochement between President Trump and his former fixer, who served as the star witness against his former boss in New York State Court.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
Trump backed down from 50 percent tariffs on Canada. It’s not a TACO.
Trump’s latest tariff threat jolted more than a year of stalled trade talks between the U.S. and Canada.
Politics
politico.com
19.08.2026
Trump's approval rating plummets to new low ahead of critical midterms: 'More work to do'
President Donald Trump's approval rating hits 33% in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll as 80% of respondents expect the Iran war to go on indefinitely.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026