Photos show Trump relying on cheat card for White House event – something Republicans lambasted Biden for
The card included photographs and biographical information of meeting participants
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Iran war live: Trump rejects MoU extension as US claims control of Hormuz
US president says Iran should 'put up the white flag of surrender' as the two nations’ MoU expired on Monday.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Trump Votes by Mail Again in Florida
The president also voted by mail in 2020 and in a Florida special election in March, even as he has railed against the practice and equated it to cheating.
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Trump takes aim at longtime ally Oman as Strait of Hormuz remains gridlocked
With no deal in sight to end the conflict in Iran or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices are up once again. Charlie D'Agata reports.
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Judge Rules Trump Administration Can’t Scrap F.B.I. Move to Maryland
The ruling is almost certainly not the end of the lengthy fight over the F.B.I.’s future headquarters, which has lasted for years.
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Critics blast Navy’s ‘beauty pageant’ redesign of aircraft carriers because Trump likes how the old ones looked
A former strategist to the Navy secretary called the potential redesign ‘wasteful and abusive’
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump to Travel to Myrtle Beach to Rally for Darline Graham
The sister of Lindsey Graham was appointed to his Senate seat on an interim basis. She must win a runoff next week against a conservative House member to serve a full six-year term.
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
U.S.-Iran peace prospects dim as Trump rejects truce extension
The truce was meant to give Washington and Tehran a 60-day window to reach a more lasting peace.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Trump Admin Halts Border Wall Construction Amid Concerns Over Big Bend
Border construction in Big Bend National Park was paused as environmental, legal and local concerns grow.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Trump has more ultra-rich officials than his three predecessors combined, report shows
In total, 57 Trump administration officials are worth at least $100 million
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
A new set of Trump tariffs for Canada could take effect Wednesday. Here’s what’s at stake.
New 50% import taxes could hit liquor, hockey gear and wood products like particle board.
Finance
marketwatch.com
17.08.2026
Trump dismisses USS Lincoln criticism and snaps at CNN reporter to ‘be quiet’
President says US carrier is ‘beautifully maintained’ and calls CNN ‘fake news’ over reports of poor conditionsDonald Trump claimed he had third-hand reports that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Linc
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Trump administration pauses border wall construction in Big Bend National Park
The development has drawn strong opposition from across the political spectrum
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
Why did Trump scale back war games with South Korea?
US president cites good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump puts 10-year-old on the spot as he berates female CNN reporter: ‘Very disrespectful in front of this young man’
President has history of losing his temper when questioned by female journalists who are not sufficiently sycophantic
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
Trump puts 10-year-old on the spot as he berates female CNN reporter: ‘Very disrespectful in front of this young man’
President has history of losing his temper when questioned by female journalists who are not sufficiently sycophantic
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
Trump tells 10-year-old rescued by teen lifeguard: ‘I don’t know if I’d do it’
President hosts Nathanial Rai and lifeguard Ryder Williams at White House after video of California rescue went viral Nathanial Rai had been swept off his feet along the California coast, was rescued
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Kim-praising Trump asks South Korea, ‘Why are we helping you?’ in tiff over Iran aid
President reduces seven-decade U.S. relationship with South Korea to protection racket as he rants about Seoul not joining his war against Iran
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
CNN data guru says Trump has lost a demographic key to his victory over Kamala Harris: ‘Adios, amigos!
Trump losing steam could cost Republicans races in Texas, Nevada and elsewhere
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026