The Latest: Regional powers seek off-ramp as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised
Trump told Al Jazeera he’s got “no time schedule” to resolve the conflict reaching the six-month mark on Friday
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independent.co.uk
27.08.2026
Trump’s plans for Kennedy Center labelled ‘delusional’ in new court filing
Attorneys at the DOJ had labeled the Kennedy Center as ‘fundamentally unsafe and embarrassing to the Nation’s Capital’
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independent.co.uk
27.08.2026
CIA chief reportedly warns Russia against attacking Nato countries on visit to Moscow – US politics live
Kremlin dismisses US media reports after meeting as ‘scare stories’, as Pentagon policy chief prepares to meet Nato secretary generalHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.A trip by the CIA di
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27.08.2026
Why Trump’s hatred of the ICC threatens relations with a key US ally
Washington is running a campaign to ‘dismantle’ the international court to protect top Israeli officials like Benjamin Netanyahu from prosecution over alleged Gaza war crimes
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independent.co.uk
27.08.2026
Trump and Hegseth weigh pulling US troops from Europe as NATO allies brace for payback
Review to give Defense Secretary Hegseth at least four troop options by November 6
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independent.co.uk
27.08.2026
Official leading Trump's Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks
The official in charge of President Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza criticized Israel for its attacks on the Palestinian territory and warned that the alternative to the U.S. proposal is the next war.
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27.08.2026
Trump’s expansion of executive privilege would invite more corruption
The Trump administration’s latest assertions about executive privilege — that it protects the confidentiality of a president’s communication with private advisers who aren’t part of the government — a
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japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
Trump’s Canada, beef trade actions add to GOP midterm worries
States affected by both moves are all Senate battlegrounds crucial to Democrats' strategy to retake the chamber.
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japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook denounces Trump’s mortgage fraud claims
The Trump administration has doubled down on its accusations against Cook, despite a Supreme Court ruling in her favour.
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aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
Trump’s UFO advisor says aliens wouldn’t care who the president is
The Trump administration has released five batches of UFO files so far
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independent.co.uk
27.08.2026
Judge lifts block on Trump’s mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
This latest legal battle follows a Supreme Court procedural ruling favoring Trump just two days earlier
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Maine GOP governor candidate says he wants Trump’s border czar to send ICE to polls
Bobby Charles said he would make the appeal three or four weeks before Election Day
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
How to lose Trump’s trade war: Test Canada’s resolve with threats to hockey sticks
The US president expected Ottawa to bow to tariff demands, but Canada is striking back – and it could cost AmericansThis was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in yo
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26.08.2026
Trump administration designates Palestine Action a terrorist group
The US government has confirmed it has ‘taken action’ against the UK-based group
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Battleground Republicans want the ‘Darline’ treatment and to see Trump pour resources into getting them elected
Swing state Republicans are in dire straits and are eyeing Trump’s investment in South Carolina, but it comes with a cost: Association with an unpopular president, writes John Bowden
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
From tariffs to French: Trump’s trade war with Canada takes a cultural turn
A trade war between Canada and the United States is escalating. Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on about $20 billion worth of American goods, after new 50% US tariffs
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france24.com
26.08.2026
Trump labels Canada ‘one of the worst countries to deal with’ and promises to ‘take them on’
President continues insulting one of America’s largest trading partners in latest broadside against close ally
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Trump demands ‘lies’ in West Point climate curriculum, ex professor claims in new lawsuit
Exclusive: ‘What’s going on is... just shocking,’ attorney Michael Sussman told The Independent
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Darline Graham’s narrow win in South Carolina shows Trump’s endorsement still matters
The president’s decision to deploy every resource to get Lindsey Graham’s sister over the finish line paid off big time, Eric Garcia writes. But it comes on the heels of some stinging defeats
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Crowd boos mention of Trump in losing Republican’s concession speech
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026