Clearest sign yet that Trump believes House will go Democrat? Son-in-law Jared Kushner meets with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries
Republicans appear to agree deck is stacked against them as Trump’s unpopularity grows
World
independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
Trump has ‘run out of options’ in Iran war: Stephen Walt
Political scientist Stephen Walt says Trump promised to make US stronger, but many of his policies are making it weaker.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Trump made more than 1,000 trades in June totalling millions, financial disclosures reveal
Trump’s trades in June come as Congress debates stock-trading ban
World
independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
Trump has gained 23 pounds in three years. Doctors warn his weight poses a ‘strong risk factor’
Trump weighed approximately 238 pounds in May – 14 pounds more than last year and 23 pounds more than the 215 pounds he weighed three years ago
World
independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
Mike Pence warns Trump he’ll have to ‘go in and finish the job’ in Iran
Pence, a stalwart Iran hawk, implies that boots on the ground will be required to ‘finish the job’ as war stretches to six month anniversary
World
independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
Trump accused of risking more pain for Americans with Canada trade war
Collapse of talks threatens to raise prices even higher months before midterm election
Finance
ft.com
23.08.2026
Trump arrives at high-speed IndyCar race through Washington's streets
The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.
World
bbc.co.uk
23.08.2026
Natalie Harp reportedly posted 150 pro-Trump tweets on day of Capitol riot
Devoted Trump aide flooded her now-disabled profile urging people to ‘never concede’ on 6 January 2021The Donald Trump aide Natalie Harp flooded a since-disabled social media account with pro-Trump po
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
El-Sayed under fire online after taking aim at Usha Vance, female Trump aide in weekend social media posts
Abdul El-Sayed's post about Usha Vance and JD Vance's grandfather sparked accusations of racism and sexism from Rep. Brandon Gill and others.
Politics
foxnews.com
23.08.2026
Trump claims Hormuz on Truth Social, Rezaei says 'shut until US changes'
Rezaei told Iranian state TV that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, despite US claims, and will not reopen until America changes its 'behaviour'.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
23.08.2026
Zelensky Says Trump Accused Him of Misleading Him Over Musk, Starlink Plan
Ukrainian forces depend heavily on Starlink to maintain battlefield internet communications and pilot their drone fleets.
Politics
newsweek.com
23.08.2026
Trump Says He Has a Beef Deal. Here Are Five Unanswered Questions
The U.S. president announced a deal to flood the U.S. market with foreign ground beef.
Politics
newsweek.com
23.08.2026
Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA (again)
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks "Politico's" Thomas Frank about new FEMA administrator Cameron Hamilton and whether his appointment means a change in heart by the Trump administration about the agency.
Politics
npr.org
23.08.2026
‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war
PM Mark Carney says ‘we got attacked’ as tariffs come into force on items from hockey sticks to tongue depressorsDonald Trump has hit back at Canada after a breakdown in negotiations plunged the two c
Finance
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Trump plays nuclear poker with Kim Jong Un — but who holds the cards?
Trump faces a stronger North Korea with 50-70 nuclear weapons and a powerful new partner in Russia, leaving denuclearization increasingly out of reach.
Politics
foxnews.com
23.08.2026
Trump says Canada wants 'benefits of being a state' as trade war deepens
US President Donald Trump slammed Canada on Sunday, saying the country wanted "the benefits of being a State, without being one", in response to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing retaliat
World
france24.com
23.08.2026
Fetterman aligns with Trump on AI push, warns China benefits from US 'overreaction'
Sen. John Fetterman rejected "AI doomsdaying" and echoed President Donald Trump's push for AI development, warning that U.S. overreaction could benefit China.
Politics
foxnews.com
23.08.2026
Drill, Burnham, drill? The oil basin that is a totem for Trump - and a headache for Britain’s new PM
North Sea oil, once the driving force of the UK economy, may be dwindling but it remains a symbol of prestige and a rich resource for political debateWhen oil was first discovered off the north-east c
Politics
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
‘You just can’t trust Trump’: Canadian premiers fire back in trade war
Provincial premiers have joined Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, firing back after US President imposed tariffs.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Will Donald Trump’s new sanctions against Iran work?
The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026