The Latest: Supreme Court chief justice allows White House ballroom renovation to continue for now
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
New photos show ‘Natalie Harp sprinting after Trump’s golf cart’ in 2023
The images have emerged as Harp has drawn scrutiny over her apparent fervent devotion to Trump and her influence within his orbit
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
US Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom project to continue for now
The Trump administration has argued the $400m White House ballroom is needed for national security purposes.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Trump waives ‘out-of-quota’ beef tariffs for 90 days to lower prices
The president did not mention with whom he made the deal or where the imported ground beef is coming from.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Trump administration begins transfer of $725m to UN, amid billions owed
UN secretary general has said UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’ due to unpaid contributions from member statesThe Trump administration has started the process to transfer $725m to the United Nati
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Trump can keep building his White House ballroom, for now, Supreme Court rules
Construction can continue on the president’s sprawling ‘military complex’ and heavily fortified ballroom while a legal battle plays out
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Millions in Cuba face water shortages as oil crisis deepens
In Cuba, seven months of an effective oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration has not only increased power outages but is also leaving more and more people without running water. In August 20
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france24.com
21.08.2026
US navy carrier set to honor Black war hero may reportedly be renamed after Trump
Sources say US navy is working to rename carrier originally planned to honor second world war sailor Doris MillerThe Trump administration is facing criticism over reports that a US navy aircraft carri
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
US allies in Asia wary as Trump moves military assets for Iran war
Allies worry about the US ability to deter China, even if the bulk of US forces remain in the region.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.
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cbsnews.com
21.08.2026
Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush the country economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed.
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npr.org
21.08.2026
Trump declares economic warfare on Iran. And, SCOTUS to rule on White House ballroom
President Trump has declared economic warfare on Iran in an effort to pressure the country back into negotiations. And, the Supreme Court is set to decide on the future of Trump's ballroom.
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npr.org
21.08.2026
North Korea: Will Trump-Kim talks happen anytime soon?
As Donald Trump claims a meeting is planned with Kim Jong Un, North Korea's response sends a signal that it wants maximum concessions in return for talks with the US.
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dw.com
21.08.2026
Trump joked Natalie Harp could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary: report
Trump has also posted an AI picture of himself with the caption ‘The Best Press Secretary’, as speculation mounts over who could replace Leavitt following her unexpected announcement
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Canadian premier brands Trump ‘weak’ and predicts he’ll get ‘slaughtered’ in midterms
The premier of a Canadian province launched a blistering attack on President Donald Trump on Thursday
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups price while Seoul fears being sidelined
Experts warn Trump's transactional approach to alliance will erode political trust
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npr.org
21.08.2026
Spain moves hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beach to temporary shelters
Spain began relocating migrants from a makeshift camp on Ceuta’s El Trampolín beach on Thursday, 20 August, nearly three weeks after a mass border surge left thousands living without adequate shelter
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euronews.com
21.08.2026
First group of deportees arrives in troubled Haiti after US ends TPS program
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians
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abcnews.com
21.08.2026
Kim Jong Un’s sister mocks South Korea as U.S. ‘puppet’ over drill cutback
Kim Yo Jong drew attention to Seoul's inability to protest even as U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally curtailed the two countries' joint military drills.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
US warns allies and China to join Iran economic pressure campaign
The United States on Thursday urged allies and China to join its campaign to isolate Iran's economy, as President Donald Trump seeks to intensify pressure on Tehran amid a stalemate in the war and gro
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france24.com
21.08.2026