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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theguardian.com
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
Trump to put himself front and center of midterms campaigning despite dire approval ratings: report
President Donald Trump is said to want to emphasize his own record in GOP messaging this fall, rather than focusing on individual candidates and local races in more targeted approach
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Trump’s special perk for Natalie Harp shocked staffers, author claims
President Donald Trump’s show of favoritism towards his personal assistant was met with disbelief among staffers at his Florida golf club, according to Michael Wolff
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
ICE arrests hit nearly 50,000 in July, highest of Trump's mass deportation agenda
The month before President Donald Trump returned to office, immigration arrests stood at just over 8,000, mostly involving immigrants transferred from local or state detention facilities to ICE for de
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euronews.com
26.08.2026
Iran bets economic pain will pressure Trump in game of ‘chicken’
Iran is betting global economic fallout and Republicans worried about the midterms will force Trump's retreat.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Trump sends Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Congress for review
US President Donald Trump has submitted a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, an administration official said. The classified pact, sent to Capitol Hill on
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france24.com
26.08.2026
The former central banker turned Canadian PM who said ‘no’ to Trump
After "putting his foot down" with the U.S. president, Mark Carney "will now enter a somewhat more difficult phase" where he will have to manage the impact on Canada's economy
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Carney matches Trump tariffs with 50% tax on U.S. dairy, steel
The retaliatory levies will affect $20 billion worth of annual U.S. exports to Canada.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
FEMA crew skipped 11 homes with Trump signs after Hurricane Milton in 2024, watchdog finds
Headline-making incident ‘eroded public trust’ and violated ethics rules, DHS Inspector General says
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independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
US soldier who called for Trump impeachment facing military charges
Major Jason Watson faces charges under rarely-used military law prohibiting criticism of the US president.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Trump administration: Kennedy Center may be demolished if repairs not made
Department of Justice lawyers told a federal judge the venue 'cannot survive' without the US president's help.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Trump’s agriculture secretary refuses to say where foreign beef to lower prices is coming from
Ranchers and Republicans alike have pushed back on the beef plan
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independent.co.uk
25.08.2026