US ally on Putin’s doorstep braces for war as Russia tensions take ominous turn
Russia's embassy in Britain threatened "consequences" over reported British drone use in Ukraine as Moscow escalates rhetoric against NATO allies.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Map Reveals Regions Where Insurers Are Dropping Homeowners at Record Rates
If premium hikes were not bad enough, U.S. homeowners now increasingly have to worry about keeping insurance coverage at all.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Why El Niño Snow May Not Solve Lake Mead Water Crisis
A strengthening El Niño could bring more snow to parts of the U.S., but its impact on Lake Mead is far from certain.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Trump is trying to wage an ambitious trade war with a shrinking army
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has hit a staffing low point even as its workload expands exponentially. Former officials say it is taking a toll.
Politics
politico.com
19.08.2026
South Korea admits Trump blindsided Seoul by cutting military drills
The alliance has staged joint exercises for more than 70 years — but the U.S. president highlighted his "very good relationship" with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un in scaling them back.
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
The Hijackers Debated: Hit Only One WTC Tower, Target White House Instead?
The men used code: "Architecture" meant the WTC, "arts" was the Pentagon, "law" was the U.S. Capitol, "politics" the White House.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Trump admin sued over visa time restrictions for foreign students, journalists
A coalition sued to block a DHS visa rule changes that would cap international students at four years in the U.S. and limit foreign journalists to 240 days.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Pentagon Scales Back Major Training Exercises With South Korea
The move to end the military training a week earlier than scheduled comes after President Trump ordered the Defense Department to reduce joint military exercises with the key U.S. ally.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
Republican who kicked Liz Cheney out of Congress seeks higher office in reddest state
Wyoming Republicans chose their U.S. Senate nominee from a five-way primary featuring Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman, who unseated Liz Cheney in 2022.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Your favorite cocktail could be an unexpected casualty of Trump's looming trade fight
President Donald Trump's 50% tariff threat on Canadian spirits could devastate U.S. bars and restaurants while pressuring Canada to restock bourbon.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Reveals Real Reason Behind Christian McCaffrey's Absence
Kyle Shanahan reveals the real reason behind Christian McCaffrey's absence as contract speculation swirls around the 49ers star.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Netherlands slams US sanctions on top ICC officials
The Dutch foreign minister expressed support for the court’s president and demanded that international tribunals "be able to freely carry out their mandates."
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
Trump’s threats to Seoul may be worse than their bite
The decision to end annual military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea is unlikely to affect security on the world’s most militarized border.
Politics
politico.com
18.08.2026
Map Shows Mosquito-Borne West Nile Virus Spreading Across US, Killing Eight
West Nile virus cases have been reported in 32 states so far this year, and at least eight people have died.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Liberia Agrees to Take 1,200 Deportees From U.S.
The arrangement is one of the largest known deals that the Trump administration has struck to expel migrants who cannot be sent back to their home countries.
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Key Results from Florida primaries
Voters in Florida are picking their party's candidates for governor, Senate and a number of U.S. House seats after redistricting.
Politics
npr.org
18.08.2026
‘There is no breaking point’: The problem with Trump’s plan to economically strangle Iran
As the administration promises unprecedented economic isolation, former US officials and Iran experts warn Tehran may be willing to absorb far more pain than Washington anticipates.
Politics
politico.com
18.08.2026
Is Verizon Down? Thousands of Users Report Outages in US
Verizon users report widespread mobile service issues as outage complaints spike past 2,400 on Downdetector.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Donald Trump Contradicts Adviser Jared Kushner on Iran: Where Talks Stand
"The U.S. currently does not have a strategy, and this is why the messaging is not coherent," one expert told Newsweek.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
How US Navy Conditions Compare to China's
China has the world's biggest navy by number of ships, and has heavily invested in expanding and modernizing its military.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026