Andy Burnham ‘not embarrassed’ by exchange with Trump aide impersonator
The British PM said “nothing of consequence” was discussed during the interaction.
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politico.eu
18.08.2026
Pivot! Pivot! Trump’s Asia Policy Is Giving America’s Friends Whiplash
Has Trump put the final nail in the coffin of America's pivot to Asia?
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newsweek.com
18.08.2026
What Trump's Concession to North Korea Means for US Alliances
Trump's pledge to scale back military drills with South Korea hands Kim Jong Un a coveted concession without anything in return.
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newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Trump Votes by Mail Again in Florida
The president also voted by mail in 2020 and in a Florida special election in March, even as he has railed against the practice and equated it to cheating.
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nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?
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nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Judge Rules Trump Administration Can’t Scrap F.B.I. Move to Maryland
The ruling is almost certainly not the end of the lengthy fight over the F.B.I.’s future headquarters, which has lasted for years.
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nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Trump to Travel to Myrtle Beach to Rally for Darline Graham
The sister of Lindsey Graham was appointed to his Senate seat on an interim basis. She must win a runoff next week against a conservative House member to serve a full six-year term.
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nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Trump Admin Halts Border Wall Construction Amid Concerns Over Big Bend
Border construction in Big Bend National Park was paused as environmental, legal and local concerns grow.
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newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Trump DOJ Restores Gun Rights Application Process: How Felons Can Apply
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ was introducing a "rigorous, commonsense" process for applicants.
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newsweek.com
17.08.2026
Map Shows Only Three States That Approve of Donald Trump
New polling estimates signal widespread dissatisfaction with the president as Republicans prepare for November's midterms.
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newsweek.com
17.08.2026
US awards Raytheon $22.9B Tomahawk deal as Trump dismisses weapons stockpile concerns
The Department of War awarded Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to accelerate Tomahawk missile production as Trump dismisses weapons stockpile concerns.
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foxnews.com
17.08.2026
Burnham exchanged messages with individual impersonating Trump chief of staff
PM was in contact with unknown person pretending to be senior White House aide Susie Wiles, it is understoodAndy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Donald Trump’s chief of staff, th
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theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Trump blames vandals for dead grass on National Mall where he hosted 4th of July celebration
President Donald Trump claimed that vandals damaged grass near the World War II Memorial, but photos show his July 4th stage covered the same spot.
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foxnews.com
17.08.2026
Trump directs Hegseth to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea
The president’s announcement comes just a day before the joint exercises with a longtime ally were set to kick off.
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politico.com
17.08.2026
Trump orders major cut to US-South Korea drills as North Korea ramps up missile tests
President Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield drills, citing costs and a hostile signal to Kim Jong Un amid North Korea tensions.
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foxnews.com
17.08.2026
Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea
In a social media post, the president scolded South Korea for not helping denuclearize Iran, and also praised North Korea and its leader.
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nytimes.com
17.08.2026
Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush Money Trial
The U.S. attorney in Chicago subpoenaed a fund-raising firm that had been co-owned by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who conducted the trial that led to Donald Trump’s felony conviction.
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nytimes.com
15.08.2026
Donald Trump can’t beat Iran and Nigel Farage can only beat a bin. When it counts, these populists are just losers | Jonathan Freedland
The pattern in the US and Britain is clear. They serve up stunt after stunt to mask incompetence and the betrayal of all those who trusted themIt’s a shame Nigel Farage ducked the announcement of his
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theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Russell Fry to Back Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate Runoff Amid Trump Pressure
The president has been focused on the race since the death of Lindsey Graham in July. Ms. Graham, the late senator’s sister, is competing against Representative Ralph Norman in a runoff on Aug. 25.
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nytimes.com
14.08.2026
Trump’s Justice Dept. Targets Smaller Fraud Cases
As the Trump administration drops charges against corporations and the wealthy, it is also taking aim at small-scale fraud cases, including against the operator of a weathered food truck in California
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nytimes.com
14.08.2026