Strait of Hormuz tracker: The maps and charts that debunk Trump’s claim the route has reopened
Trump declared the embattled waterway as new US territory as he insisted it was ‘open and operating’ earlier this week
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
North Korea dismisses Trump’s bid to woo Kim Jong Un at the expense of longstanding US ally
Trump and Kim met three times from 2018-2019 but their high-stakes diplomacy eventually fell apart
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump claims he told disgraced Florida congressman to drop out of race after he loses primary
Trump’s words come after Cory Mills lost his primary amid an ethics investigation into whether he engaged in sexual misconduct or dating violence
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump administration can target Ethiopians for deportation
A judge's ruling on Tuesday removed the last remaining block on Trump officials' efforts to cancel Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians.
World
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump Delays 50% Canada Tariffs as the Two Countries Race to Finalize a Deal
The U.S. and Canada brokered a three-day pause as the neighboring countries work to finalize a broader trade agreement.
World
time.com
19.08.2026
EU backs top international court against onslaught from Trump and Rubio
Judges must be able to work “independently and without external pressure,” said the European Commission president.
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
Map Shows Forests in Potential Danger As Trump Admin Scraps Roadless Rule
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins proposed to rescind the rule that applies to more than 44 million acres of National Forest.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
US justice department defends prosecution of James Comey over ‘8647’ seashell post
Justice department claims there’s ‘no dispute’ over whether ex-FBI head’s post could be read as a threat against TrumpThe US Department of Justice has defended its prosecution of former FBI director J
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Potential Karoline Leavitt replacement Scott Jennings literally trashes Ossoff over Natalie Harp cracks
White House and its allies have fiercely pushed back on Senator Ossoff’s comments about Trump and his longtime aide Natalie Harp
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Map Shows Seats Democrats Have Flipped in Trump’s Second Term
Democrats flipped at least 12 state seats in their favor since Trump’s return to the White House, and they’re hoping for more.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Trump expected to pick conservative policy wonk Heidi Overton to lead FDA
She opposes abortion, is wary of peptides, supports limiting vaccines, vexes MAHA.
Tech
arstechnica.com
19.08.2026
5 takeaways from Florida Senate primary: GOP Sen Ashley Moody will face DSA's Nixon
Angie Nixon's stunning upset over Alexander Vindman in Florida's Senate primary sparked a Trump celebration and exposed Democrats' fundraising crisis.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump transforms Washington, DC into an IndyCar racetrack to cap off his Freedom 250 celebrations
Along the circuit lie clear markers of Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda that has reshaped the district
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Why the US is going after the International Criminal Court
Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's secretary of state, has announced sanctions against two members of the International Criminal Court, including its president. Rubio's pressure on the court has far-reaching
World
dw.com
19.08.2026
Moderna Cancer Trial Success Is a Shot in the Arm for Trump
An mRNA success is something of a vindication for Trump (and the Biden years), but an embarrassment for RFK Jr.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
First Thing: Trump in Canada tariff backdown after ‘substantial progress’ made on trade deal
US president cancelled planned tariff imposition just hours before it was to come into force. Plus, why are people so obsessed with television vampires?Good morning. Donald Trump has paused his threat
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Why Trump says he's pausing 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods for 3 days
Just two hours before new tariffs were set to take effect on Canada, President Trump said the 50% tariffs on some of the country's products would be paused for three days. Nancy Cordes explains.
World
cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
ICC decries latest US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
Trump administration put sanctions on the international criminal court’s president and a senior trial lawyerThe international criminal court on Wednesday condemned the latest US sanctions targeting se
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Natalie Harp and Donald Trump: A Timeline of Their Relationship
From a 2019 appearance alongside Trump to becoming one of the president's closest aides, here's how Natalie Harp's role evolved.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Trump is trying to wage an ambitious trade war with a shrinking army
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has hit a staffing low point even as its workload expands exponentially. Former officials say it is taking a toll.
Politics
politico.com
19.08.2026