Russell Fry to Back Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate Runoff Amid Trump Pressure
The president has been focused on the race since the death of Lindsey Graham in July. Ms. Graham, the late senator’s sister, is competing against Representative Ralph Norman in a runoff on Aug. 25.
Politics
nytimes.com
14.08.2026
Taylor Farms' connections to Trump admin spurs probe into Cyclospora response
Senator Warren questions whether Taylor Farms' influence swayed Trump admin.
Tech
arstechnica.com
14.08.2026
Donald Trump to give speech on crime and safety during New York visit – US politics live
President visiting police academy in Long Island as he looks to boost Republicans in battleground races ahead of November midterms Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.President Donald Trump
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Trump’s Justice Dept. Targets Smaller Fraud Cases
As the Trump administration drops charges against corporations and the wealthy, it is also taking aim at small-scale fraud cases, including against the operator of a weathered food truck in California
Politics
nytimes.com
14.08.2026
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests agencies hit by Trump administration's cuts
Last year's funding cuts to federal agencies that oversee foodborne illness outbreaks are being tested with the record cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S.
Health
npr.org
14.08.2026
Farage aide Cottrell had secret Polymarket account that placed bets on Trump victory
Large sums involved shine light on the financial activities of one of Farage’s closest confidants
Finance
ft.com
14.08.2026
Trump Accounts Just Became More Attractive to Working Parents: Employers Can Contribute $2,500 Tax-Free Under New Treasury Guidance
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026
Australia news live: Albanese says he argued for tariff exemption in ‘productive and substantial’ call with Trump
PM says he also spoke with the US president about Aukus, which ‘remains full steam ahead’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese is speaki
World
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name to venue, close for two years
Trustees condemn Kennedy Center’s move to re-add Trump’s name and shut down for extensive renovations.
World
aljazeera.com
13.08.2026
Corn Belt Weather and an Upcoming Trump-Xi Summit Are Driving Grains Prices Now
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
Judge nixes Trump lawsuit alleging Harvard did not protect Jewish students
Ruling latest setback in Trump administration response to Gaza war protests that swept college campuses.
World
aljazeera.com
13.08.2026
What Trump's Latest Truth Social Lawsuit Means for DJT Stock
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
Trump’s Immigration Policy Echoes 1920s Crackdown, but This Time Congress Isn’t Involved
U.S. leaders limited immigration amid economic and social turmoil. Historians see similarities to Trump’s crackdown, with a catch: He’s doing it without Congress.
Politics
nytimes.com
13.08.2026
Trump promised not to touch Social Security — but his Big Beautiful bill comes with a $169B shock. Protect yourself
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
'If you're not conservative, don't come here': The town making missiles for Trump
Trump's poll numbers appear to be down, but in this town, his support is as strong as ever.
World
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
Trump Says Giving Away Free Rent, Food and Housing Sounds Good at First — It ‘Leads to Death, Destruction and Squalor 100% of the Time’
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
Your Newborn’s Trump Account Auto-Buys This S&P 500 ETF: The Hidden Costs Parents Never See
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post
Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.
World
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary, Trump says
US president announced departure on social media, saying Leavitt was leaving to ‘spend more time’ with familyKaroline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary at the end of August, Donald
World
theguardian.com
12.08.2026
Trump Is Sued Over Plan to Sell Early Access to His Truth Social Posts
The lawsuit filed in federal court said President Trump “stands to gain financially by giving ‘market-moving’ government information to those who are willing and able to pay his personal company.”
Politics
nytimes.com
12.08.2026