President Trump Takes Credit for Steep Crime Rate Declines
Violent crime rates, including murder, have dropped precipitously. The trend began before the president’s current term.
Politics
nytimes.com
15.08.2026
Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US ‘territory’
Control over the strait has been a sticking point in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
Democrats grapple with Trump's push to limit transparency within the executive branch
President Trump is pushing the boundaries of executive power to limit transparency within the executive branch. Congressional Democrats are grappling with how to respond.
Politics
npr.org
14.08.2026
Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln
Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”
Politics
nytimes.com
14.08.2026
The US sees sanctions as a basis for putting pressure on Cuba
Instead of using military force to change the country's leadership, the Donald Trump administration's strategy against Cuba has focused on increased sanctions and economic pressure.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
US regulator approves bank charter for Trump-backed crypto company World Liberty Financial
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026
‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead
Heavy machinery seen operating in famous Santa Elena Canyon amid outcry over new wall infrastructure in beloved Texas parkBulldozers have begun plowing up ground at the mouth of Big Bend national park
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial in Washington, DC
The arrest comes weeks after Trump criticised Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges over damage to the Reflecting Pool.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
Parents putting money in ‘Trump accounts’ could get a $2,500 tax break. Here’s how.
A proposed rule could let families do a “discount Roth conversion.”
Finance
marketwatch.com
14.08.2026
Americans sour on Trump’s economy as affordability strains intensify
Consumer sentiment and retail sales fall as the war in Iran worsens cost of living pressures
Finance
ft.com
14.08.2026
Trump Sends Drone Stocks Soaring on Tariff News. This Is the Top-Performing Company Now.
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026
Ken Burns on ‘Waking the Dead,’ Cutting Trump-Era Echoes and Why His Obama Film Can Wait
Culture
variety.com
14.08.2026
Unusual Machines Soars 22%, Red Cat Climbs 8%, Ondas Gains 4% on Trump’s 100% Drone Tariff
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026
Drone stocks are soaring thanks to Trump’s new tariffs
Rally is being led by shares of Unusual Machines, which previously disclosed Donald Trump Jr. as an adviser.
Finance
marketwatch.com
14.08.2026
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue
Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.
World
bbc.co.uk
14.08.2026
Taylor Farms' connections to Trump admin spurs probe into Cyclospora response
Senator Warren questions whether Taylor Farms' influence swayed Trump admin.
Tech
arstechnica.com
14.08.2026
Count Binface wins hearts, if not the election, in bid to defeat Trump ally
Count Binface, a satirical candidate who's become a mainstay in recent U.K. elections, achieved his greatest success yet.
World
cbsnews.com
14.08.2026
Trump’s dismal Patriot Games were the Hunger Games ordered off Temu | Aaron Timms
Monkey bars, gawky teenagers and a presidential cameo – all given a prime-time showcase by ABC – combined for the most leaden hour of America’s 250th birthday summerCulturally, it’s been a tough few m
Sport
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
Move will be one of first large-scale foreign investments in country since US ousted leader Nicolás Maduro in JanuaryBP has answered Donald Trump’s call for oil companies to help rebuild Venezuela’s f
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Greenlight White House Ballroom
The planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom is estimated to cost $400 million and is part of the president’s broader effort to remake Washington in his own style.
Politics
nytimes.com
14.08.2026