Trump Admin Launches 'Economic D-Day' Sanctions on Iran: Key Actions
Trump launches "Economic D-Day" against Iran, targeting oil, shipping, crypto and foreign partners with sweeping new sanctions.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026
Trump’s renewed trade war with Canada gives yet another policy for Republicans to face on the campaign trail
Republicans have done little to distance themselves from the president’s most unpopular policies, Eric Garcia writes. That will cost them
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Trump administration seeks to formalise H-1B fee of more than $100,000
New proposal would charge $103,265 for the US's H-1B visas, and make permanent a temporary rule challenged by courts.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Doctor says Trump’s weight should be addressed as a priority ‘similar to ensuring Secret Service protections’
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
24.08.2026
Mark Carney says Canada can’t accept US trade deal that would weaken French language
Prime minister praised for rejecting US trade proposal as Trump shows little interest in retreating from spatAre you a Canadian boycotting US products? We’d like to hear from youMark Carney said on Mo
World
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Trump admin reopens a border crossing to cattle to try and bring down record beef prices
Mexico has traditionally provided 1.1 million head, or about 3% of the U.S. cattle supply
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Dr. Oz breaks with Trump by stating MMR shot ‘is not a lethal vaccine’
Trump caused outrage among hundreds of renowned medical groups after he signed an executive order this month recommending splitting up the MMR vaccine into separate shots
Health
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Trump suggested states should fund Medicare — which would weaken the program and put Americans at risk
A state-based financing system would introduce a new layer of uncertainty
Finance
marketwatch.com
24.08.2026
Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran
The US says it is targeting all of Iran’s sources of revenue, including oil.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Trump bought shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX in June, financial disclosure shows
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
24.08.2026
Trump moves to make $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas permanent
Trump and other critics of the H-1B visa program claim the initiative is exploited by companies replacing American workers with cheaper foreign labor
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Charlotte bakery owner denies entry to Trump’s former Border Patrol commander
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Bessent to speak as Trump administration expected to unveil new Iran sanctions
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
World
cbsnews.com
24.08.2026
U.S. automakers and home builders are among the big losers as Trump launches a trade war against Canada
While certain U.S. sectors are facing headwinds from the new tariffs on Canadian goods, analysts have said the broad economic effects of the new 50% U.S. levies could be modest for the U.S. overall.
Finance
marketwatch.com
24.08.2026
Trump Just Gave Canada Its Brexit Moment
Trump’s new tariffs could make sovereignty more valuable to Canada than maximum economic integration.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026
Canadian businesses fear ‘vortex of downward pressures’ from Trump’s tariffs
Renewed trade war has inflicted pain and uncertainty on companies that deal with US
Finance
ft.com
24.08.2026
Trump claims Republicans would win every state if voter ID law passes
President continues to push the Supreme Court and Congress to fall in line with his plan to implement federal control of the nation’s elections
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Ontario's premier: Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals as trade woes worsen
Ontario Premier Doug Ford tells The Associated Press that Ronald Reagan would be “throwing up” over President Donald Trump’s trade policies and threatened to cut off electricity and critical minerals
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
US strikes another ‘drug boat’ in the Pacific as it prepares to expand campaign on land in Latin America
The death toll now exceeds 210 after more than 60 strikes by the Trump administration
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Trump Just Cracked the Door Open to 50x Leverage on Stocks, and Wall Street Cannot Agree on What Comes Next
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
24.08.2026