Ex-counterterrorism chief advocates for Trump to 'walk away from' Iran war, yank troops out of Middle East
Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent is advocating for President Donald Trump to get the U.S. out of the Iran war and remove U.S. troops from the Middle East.
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foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Soros-linked prosecutor blasted after accused killer got passport, fled US
The Democratic prosecutor in Fairfax County, Virginia, did not oppose an embassy trip that let an accused killer get a passport before fleeing the U.S.
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foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Bessent announces move to buy back more US debt after days of bond market pain
The action by Secretary Scott Bessent comes amid a selloff of longer-term U.S. government debt.
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politico.com
19.08.2026
US oil producers set to ink production deals with Venezuela
A signing ceremony involving several smaller U.S. producers and Petróleos de Venezuela is set for Houston, according to three people familiar with the plans.
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politico.com
18.08.2026
Kushner touts unprecedented Iran contacts as Tehran denies Trump backchannel
Jared Kushner says U.S.-Iran communications are "more robust" than ever but accuses Iranian officials of trying to "trick" the U.S. with false concessions.
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foxnews.com
18.08.2026
U.S. Airman Says He Would Accept Punishment for Protesting Iran War
Major Watson characterized the war in Iran as an act of American aggression and compared the U.S. military actions to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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nytimes.com
18.08.2026
US military bases are ‘ill-equipped’ to stop drone swarms, top commander reveals after Rubio's UAP warning
Lt. Gen. Joseph Jarrard warns U.S. military bases lack the sensors and counter-drone systems needed to detect and defeat drone swarm attacks.
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foxnews.com
17.08.2026
Top Admiral Praises Sailors but Concedes Hardships After Visit to U.S.S. Lincoln
Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, acknowledged the difficulty of the carrier’s nearly nine-month deployment but said mental health issues were lower than on other vessels.
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nytimes.com
16.08.2026
State Department spokesperson on Iran war and U.S. visa revocations
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott about the with Iran and the hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who have had their U.S. visa revoked.
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npr.org
15.08.2026
The Taliban Kicked the U.S. Out of Afghanistan. Now They Want It Back.
In an interview, Afghanistan’s foreign minister called on the U.S. to reopen its embassy and invest in the country — a near-impossible sell for now, analysts and former diplomats say.
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nytimes.com
14.08.2026
Trump Gives Green Light to U.S. Companies to Aim Hacks at Cybercriminals
The practice would align the United States more closely with countries like China and Russia, where spy agencies have long relied on private-sector hackers to help with national security missions.
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nytimes.com
13.08.2026
U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vows to Retaliate for Downed Helicopter
The retaliatory U.S. attacks came on Tuesday as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.
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nytimes.com
10.06.2026
Trump Says Iran Shot Down U.S. Helicopter and Vows to Retaliate
U.S. Central Command said the incident was under investigation. The pilot and gunner were safely rescued.
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nytimes.com
09.06.2026
King Charles and Queen Camilla Arrive in the United States
The royals will spend four days in the United States, two of them in the capital.
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nytimes.com
27.04.2026
Starmer urges US and Iran to 'find way through' after peace talks falter
The prime minister warns the US and Iran against "escalation", as negotiations end without agreement.
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bbc.com
12.04.2026
The impact of the trade war between the U.S. and Canada
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democractic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan about the trade war between the U.S. and Canada.
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npr.org
26.08.2026
Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina
South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. She will face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews for the seat formerly held by her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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npr.org
26.08.2026
Who Is Philan-Tam-Duy Le? Suspect Charged After Guillotine Seized in DC
A Southern California man was arrested after a guillotine was found in his truck near the U.S. Capitol, police said.
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newsweek.com
26.08.2026
Sean McVay Opens Up on Myles Garrett's Extended Absence From Rams Practice
Rams coach Sean McVay addressed Myles Garrett's extended absence from practice, with the season opener now just weeks away.
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newsweek.com
26.08.2026
U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
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nytimes.com
26.08.2026