Trump ramps up Cuba pressure with new sanctions and crackdown on US visitors
The Treasury and State departments announced measures against nine government-run mining, metal and construction firms
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Trump administration faces questions over top aide Natalie Harp’s security clearance
Ex-White House ethics tsar calls it ‘shocking’ that executive assistant to US president didn’t have clearance for a yearUS politics live – latest updatesThe White House faced fresh questions on Thursd
World
theguardian.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
Trump Official Says US Doesn't Need as Many Jobs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent linked the most recent jobs report to the government's mass deportations strategy.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Prosecutors use James Comey’s own book in case of ‘8647’ message they claim threatened Trump
Comey, a longtime critic of the president, denies all charges made against him
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Sherrill escalates Trump fight over voter fiasco day after Mullin praises NJ cooperation
Mikie Sherrill released findings showing about 5,100 noncitizen voter registrations deleted due to a motor voter software error in New Jersey.
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
How $40 Trillion National Debt Grew Under Trump Compared to Biden and Obama
That figure is more than double the $19.95 trillion recorded when Donald Trump first entered the White House in January 2017.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Scott Bessent Steadied the Bond Market — President Trump’s Iran Threat Wiped It Out in Less Than a Day
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Bitcoin surges to $72,000 after Trump’s major announcement
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Why is the Trump administration causing turmoil in the bond markets? | Richard Partington
As yields are dragged higher in the UK, Europe and Japan, the impact for consumers and businesses will be far-reaching‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spendingG
Finance
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
US deports 20 people to Liberia, the first of 1,200 migrants under Trump deal
Agreement is among largest third-country deportations driven by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown The United States sent 20 deportees to Liberia, who arrived on Thursday as part of 1,200 mi
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Thursday, August 20, 2026: Crypto prices surge after President Trump pushes for Clarity Act
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Treasury Details Rules for Trump Account Investments
Finance
wsj.com
20.08.2026
A Definitive Timeline of Trump’s Attempts To Add Name to Kennedy Center
How Trump's Kennedy Center takeover led to resignations, lawsuits and a fight over the 50-year-oldinstitution's name.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
After Iran, Trump and His Republicans Face Their Own Economic D-Day
As prices bite and debt hits $40T, Trump's plan to inflict economic pain on Iran could leave the GOP with a nasty bill of its own.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Why a Trump envoy’s Kashmir visit has led to US-Pakistan spat
Pakistan says the comments contradict Washington’s position, but experts see them as a diplomatic misstep.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Trump aide Natalie Harp ‘not beloved’ by many in the White House, NYT reporter reveals
Reports detailing Harp’s alleged behavior around Trump have been leaking out of the West Wing
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Trump pushes Clarity Act at White House crypto meeting
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Rosie O’Donnell draws gasps over ‘Natalie’ dig at Trump amid scrutiny over his trusted aide
President’s relationship with his 35-year-old aide is facing intense scrutiny
Culture
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026