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Democrats Within Striking Distance of Flipping Two Major Trump Strongholds

The Cook Political Report shifted Iowa and Texas Senate races to "toss-up" status on Thursday.

Politics newsweek.com 21.08.2026

Trump claims he would win by 25 points if he runs for a third term in fence-mending Michael Cohen interview

World independent.co.uk 21.08.2026

Trump Officials Impose More Sanctions to Pressure Cuba

Human rights experts have said that the U.S. attempts to squeeze Cuba’s economy, including an oil blockade, have caused a severe humanitarian crisis.

Politics nytimes.com 21.08.2026

Trump Officials Impose More Sanctions to Pressure Cuba

Human rights experts have said that the U.S. attempts to squeeze Cuba’s economy, including an oil blockade, have caused a severe humanitarian crisis.

Politics nytimes.com 21.08.2026

Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price

US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.

World bbc.co.uk 21.08.2026

8/20: The Takeout with Major Garrett

U.S. national debt hits record $40 trillion, doubling in less than 10 years; Trump administration pressuring countries to cut economic ties with Iran.

World cbsnews.com 20.08.2026

Trump has another ballroom problem – 3,000 miles from his stalled White House plan

World independent.co.uk 20.08.2026

Controversial California oil pipeline can continue to operate, judge rules

State sought to stop system off coast of Santa Barbara from resuming operations after Trump ordered its reopening A controversial oil pipeline can continue to operate off the California coast after a

World theguardian.com 20.08.2026

Trump Boasts of Declassifying Secrets, but Withholds Key Election Files From Public

Even as the White House claims to be focused on transparency, it has ignored a congressional requirement to disclose a report on foreign meddling in the 2024 election.

Politics nytimes.com 20.08.2026

FBI raids ex-US Representative Swalwell’s home amid sexual misconduct probe

Swalwell, a vocal Trump critic, resigned from Congress and dropped out of California governor's race amid allegations.

World aljazeera.com 20.08.2026

Trump Officials Move to Fund Gaza Peacekeepers Even as Peace Plan Falters

The State Department informed Congress of its intent to fund the stabilization force on the same day the president’s Board of Peace announced a plan to disarm Hamas.

Politics nytimes.com 20.08.2026

First group of US deportees, out of an expected 1,200, arrive in Liberia

Liberia is part of a growing list of partners under US President Donald Trump to accept third-country deportations.

World aljazeera.com 20.08.2026

Rubio designates US citizen held in China as wrongfully detained as Trump prepares to host Xi at White House

The Trump administration designated Min Zin as wrongfully detained in China weeks before President Donald Trump is set to host Xi Jinping at the White House.

Politics foxnews.com 20.08.2026

Ex-White House Staffers Weigh in on Natalie Harp's Rise in Trump Admin

Former Trump administration staff are puzzled by the rise of assistant Natalie Harp, insisting "there's something weird going on."

Politics newsweek.com 20.08.2026

How Trump's Approval Rating Has Changed on Four Core Campaign Issues

Trump won in 2024 on four pledges: seal the border, avoid wars, fix the economy and tackle corruption. Polls show him underwater.

Politics newsweek.com 20.08.2026

The Guardian view on Trump’s MMR executive order: endangering the children he claims to care about | Editorial

The president’s empty advice that children should receive separate jabs against measles, mumps and rubella will only lead to less take-up by parentsNobody wants to hurt a child. The howl of pain, the

Health theguardian.com 20.08.2026

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end

South Korea convened an emergency security meeting following the launches, as Trump seeks to sway Pyongyang.

World aljazeera.com 20.08.2026

Trump administration moves ahead with new crypto rules, with key bill stalled in Congress

Finance finance.yahoo.com 20.08.2026

First group of Trump’s third-country deportees arrive in Liberia from US

The Liberia-U.S. deal is expected to mark some of the largest third-country deportations resulting from the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration

World independent.co.uk 20.08.2026

What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA

Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide. If confirmed, she would lead an agency of 18,000 staffers who study and regulate food, drugs, medical devices, tobacco and more.

Health npr.org 20.08.2026