South Carolina Election Becomes Test for Trump
Runoffs in the state are typically sleepy, but the Republican Senate contest between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman seemed to be drawing relatively high turnout.
Politics
nytimes.com
25.08.2026
Trump’s DOJ says Kennedy Center might need to be demolished if his name can’t go on the building
Government lawyers say the venue could be ‘taken down’ if the president can’t use his name on the building to raise money for construction
World
independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Trump faces backlash from Republicans over plan to lift tariffs on beef imports
Alarm as Republicans warn that ‘flooding’ stores with 300,000 metric tons of beef imports will hit US farmersDonald Trump is facing growing criticism from within his own party over his decision to tem
World
theguardian.com
25.08.2026
CIA director ‘makes mysterious visit to Moscow’ with no explanation from Kremlin or Trump
The Kremlin insists it has no further information about the landing
World
independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80 – latest updates
The country music’s death was announced by nephew Brian Seaver on InstagramDolly Parton, US country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the a
World
theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Pro-life CEO predicts Trump FDA nominee could bring renewed scrutiny to abortion drug risks
Trump's FDA nominee Heidi Overton could bring renewed scrutiny to mifepristone, says Americans United for Life CEO who calls her a "pro-life" pick.
Politics
foxnews.com
25.08.2026
Canada strikes back at Trump with retaliatory tariffs as US trade war escalates
Canada on Tuesday announced retaliatory tariffs on C$27.6 billion ($19.94 billion) worth of US goods, including steel and dairy products, in a dollar-for-dollar response to President Donald Trump's pu
World
france24.com
25.08.2026
Michigan rep delivers epic Natalie Harp dig at Trump for threat to rename Lake Ontario
President Donald Trump threatened to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ after trade talks with Canada broke down
World
independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Trump wants White House lawn raised and helipad finished in time for Xi Jinping’s visit in September
Trump’s latest project has already had to be redone once to ensure landing spot is level with horizon
World
independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Jeffries brags about Dem obstruction against Trump as he defends Kushner meeting
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries mentioned his meeting with President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner in a video issued on Monday.
Politics
foxnews.com
25.08.2026
Trump discloses over 1,000 new stock trades as Democrats highlight his profitable oil sector holdings
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
25.08.2026
Trump Threatens to Rename Lake Ontario as Trade War With Canada Heats Up
The president’s threat is his latest jab at Canada since trade talks between the two countries broke down.
Politics
nytimes.com
25.08.2026
Kennedy Center went into financial meltdown after Trump added his name, report reveals: ‘Like it was doomsday’
The venue argues that donors will ‘flee’ and contributions will ‘dry up’ without Trump — but budget docs appear to show the opposite
World
independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
G.O.P. Lawmakers Rebuke Trump on Plan to Increase Beef Imports
Republicans who have mostly refrained from criticizing the president’s actions have been vocal in opposition to the move, which they say will harm their constituents
Politics
nytimes.com
25.08.2026
Canada Hits Back at Trump Tariffs: Steel, Dairy and Key US Goods
Canada unveiled $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, targeting 700 products with duties of up to 50 percent.
Politics
newsweek.com
25.08.2026
Canada matches Trump tariffs with up to 50% levies on hundreds of US goods
Trade war escalates after negotiations break down with Trump’s aggressive tariff agenda
World
independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Trump team looks to offload ‘woke’ and ‘terrifying’ painting by artist behind Obama’s official portrait
Administration officials are in discussions with legal representatives to determine if they are permitted to sell the piece of art by Kehinde Wiley
World
independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
The Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Is a Step Toward Chaos in the Midterms
The Supreme Court has removed one roadblock from the Trump administration’s attempts to impose severe restrictions on voting.
Tech
wired.com
25.08.2026
Donald Trump proposes "Lake America" name for Lake Ontario
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Lake Ontario could be renamed "Lake America."
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
25.08.2026
Republicans are expecting Trump pick Darline Graham to lose tonight’s SC runoff: report
Trump’s super PAC has pumped money into the race, but she remains neck-and-neck against Rep. Ralph Norman
World
independent.co.uk
25.08.2026