‘There is no breaking point’: The problem with Trump’s plan to economically strangle Iran
As the administration promises unprecedented economic isolation, former US officials and Iran experts warn Tehran may be willing to absorb far more pain than Washington anticipates.
Politics
politico.com
18.08.2026
US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer
The Trump administration has led a campaign to 'dismantle' the court, calling it a threat to national sovereignty.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Judge allows Trump to end deportation protections for 5,000 immigrants
Legal protections shielding more than 5,000 Ethiopian immigrants from deportation can now be terminated by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration following a federal court decision on Tuesday.
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Too hot for Trump? President turns back on disgraced Florida congressman ahead of crucial primary
Cory Mills faces serious charges. With Trump’s support, he might survive. He doesn’t have it, Eric Garcia writes ahead of Florida’s big night
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump is weighing whether to grant Canada a tariff reprieve
A deal to avoid 50 percent duties on some Canadian goods is on Trump's desk, as Ottawa and Washington work towards a broader trade agreement.
Politics
politico.com
18.08.2026
Trump Fired His Inspectors General. Their Replacements Have a Different Mission.
President Trump is installing his allies in the offices of inspector general, which are meant to provide independent government oversight.
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Trump weighs revolving-door setup when Karoline Leavitt leaves press secretary post
Trump ‘genuinely doesn’t know who to pick and has expressed zero urgency,’ a White House official told CNN
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump administration to rescind rule protecting old growth forests
Almost 45m acres of national forests could be potentially opened to road construction, drilling and loggingThe Trump administration said on Tuesday it plans to rescind the “roadless rule” that has pro
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Donald Trump Contradicts Adviser Jared Kushner on Iran: Where Talks Stand
"The U.S. currently does not have a strategy, and this is why the messaging is not coherent," one expert told Newsweek.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Judge Allows Limited Testing in Trump Plan to Paint Eisenhower Building White
A federal judge ruled that initial preparatory steps, including testing out paints on the building’s gray granite exterior, could proceed for now.
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council reacted to Trump's claim about Hormuz
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Disney sues FCC and its chair, escalating fight against Trump's chief censor
FCC demands "total capitulation" in Trump censorship campaign, Disney suit says.
Tech
arstechnica.com
18.08.2026
Map Shows Extent of Trump's TPS Terminations: Which Countries Could Be Next
Ethiopia's TPS protections were officially overturned Tuesday, meaning more than 1 million migrants now face deportation.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
The Guardian view on global inequality: extreme wealth threatens democracy | Editorial
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani shows Britain’s Andy Burnham that confronting billionaires need not mean the end of cooperation with Donald TrumpIn November, Californians will vote on a one-off 5% levy
Politics
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures
The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".
World
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
Where Is Melania Trump? Exactly Where She Wants To Be
A Newsweek review found she made far fewer summer appearances than four recent first ladies, while remaining active off-camera.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
The US court allowed Trump to cancel the protection of more than 5 thousand Ethiopian citizens
A US federal court has allowed President Donald Trump's administration to revoke temporary protected status (TPS) for more than 5,000 Ethiopian nationals living and working in the country.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Disney Sues FCC: List of Media Companies That Have Fought Trump and Won
The media giant said the FCC was trying to punish it for its programming and journalism, a claim the president disputes.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Natalie Harp 'Alarmed' Campaign Staff and Secret Service: Former Trump Aide
Sarah Matthews says Natalie Harp's closeness to Trump "alarmed" the Secret Service and unnerved his 2024 campaign staff.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026