US-led drills to end six days early, South Korea says, amid Trump push for Kim Jong-un talks
South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on 21 August at the request of the USSouth Korea’s military has confirmed that joint military drills with the US wi
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Florida Rep. Cory Mills Loses Primary After Scandal-Filled Campaign
Despite Trump’s endorsement, Mills was unable to escape his long history of controversy.
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time.com
19.08.2026
Trump-backed Byron Donalds wins Republican primary in race to succeed Florida governor DeSantis
Congressman had pledged to implement president’s agenda if he gained governor’s seatPrimary voters in Florida backed a Republican endorsed by Donald Trump to stand as the party’s candidate in the race
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19.08.2026
Iran war live: Trump denies Iran talks, Tehran claims US ‘begging’
Trump says no talks with Tehran scheduled; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims US 'begging' for negotiations.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Jon Ossoff condemns Trump as ‘draft-dodging, crook president’
Democratic senator intensifies White House feud after remarks about ‘Natalie’ drew ire of president and alliesThe Democratic senator Jon Ossoff called Donald Trump a “draft-dodging, crook president” w
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19.08.2026
Trump moves to end ‘roadless rule’ that protects millions of forest acres
The U.S. Forest Service is filing a proposal to overturn the so-called roadless rule enacted during the final days of Bill Clinton’s presidency
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump says no talks planned with Iran amid anger over Iran-Oman Hormuz deal
US president hits out as states bordering the Strait of Hormuz continue talks on managing the strategic waterway.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Judge allows Trump to end deportation protections for 5,000 immigrants
Legal protections shielding more than 5,000 Ethiopian immigrants from deportation can now be terminated by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration following a federal court decision on Tuesday.
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Judge swapped in Trump's defamation case against BBC
A judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over his $10bn defamation case against the BBC.
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bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
Too hot for Trump? President turns back on disgraced Florida congressman ahead of crucial primary
Cory Mills faces serious charges. With Trump’s support, he might survive. He doesn’t have it, Eric Garcia writes ahead of Florida’s big night
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
US judge says government can revoke deportation protections for Ethiopians
Ruling permits Trump administration to nix Ethiopians' protected status despite concern over conditions in the country.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Jeanine Pirro suffers another blow as judge releases accused WWII Memorial vandal
Trump’s top prosecutor in DC has twice failed to keep another alleged vandal in jail after the Reflecting Pool case collapsed
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
US and Canada hold last-minute talks as Trump’s 50% tariffs deadline looms
The 5,525-mile U.S.-Canada border remains undefended, with nearly 330,000 people and $2 billion in commerce crossing daily, while 800,000 Canadians live in the US
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘can’t remember the last time she saw someone wear a MAGA hat’
The former lawmaker made the remark following the closure of the Trump Superstore in Tennessee due to lack of business
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump circles the Strait of Hormuz on map and proclaims it as ‘new US territory’
The president reasserts that the U.S. will takeover the Middle East passageway it hasn’t been able to get under control for months — and even parts of Iran — in taunting new Truth Social post
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut
Lee's comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt order to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea.
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18.08.2026
South Korean president jumps to invest in military after Trump cuts joint exercises
Lee Jae Myung urged stronger independent South Korean military capabilities after Trump ordered cuts to U.S.-South Korean Ulchi Freedom Shield drills.
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foxnews.com
18.08.2026
White House escalates attack on female CNN reporter who Trump berated — and brings her children into it
Trump administration pours gasoline on his repeated attacks against women in media by dragging a reporter’s children into his press war
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
US cites India on voter IDs, but are elections under Modi clean?
Trump highlights India's voter ID rules to bolster his case for stricter US election laws.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Florida primaries for governor and Congress test Trump’s grip on his adopted state
Trump has had an inconsistent record on picks for governor in primaries this year
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026