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Trump is full speed ahead in making money off being the US president

Some restraint on Trump’s excesses might be accomplished if November’s midterm elections give Democrats more power

The Guardian - US · Aug 19

America's $40 Trillion Debt Milestone Is Coming Earlier Than Expected. Interest Costs Are Surging.

The acceleration of the national debt comes partly from an unexpected drop in federal revenue after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs.

International Business Times · Aug 19

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Republican senator Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primary

Result tees up marquee race in US midterm elections, which could decide if Republicans or Democrats control Senate

The Guardian - US · Aug 19

Holscher and Masterson to face off for one of five Democratic-held governorships up for election this year in a state Donald Trump win in 2024

Cindy Holscher (D) and Ty Masterson (R) are running in the general election for governor of Kansas. Incumbent Gov. Laura Kelly (D) is term-limited.

Ballotpedia · Aug 19

Recognized Endorsement Contributors-endorsed candidates won 94% of Aug. 11 elections across five states

Endorsements are one of the ways voters learn who candidates are and what they stand for. They can be particularly useful for voters in two types of elections: in partisan primaries, when voters may find it difficult to discern differences between candidates with the same party affiliation, and in nonpartisan…

Ballotpedia · Aug 19

States enact 14 ESG-related bills in 2026

State legislatures enacted 14 ESG-related bills during the 2026 legislative sessions, including two that became law after lawmakers overrode gubernatorial vetoes. This was the fewest ESG bills enacted in a single year since 2021. Legislators introduced 174 ESG-related bills this year. Fourteen became law, one was vetoed, eight advanced to…

Ballotpedia · Aug 19

Patty Murray Rips Truth Social Play: ‘There Is No Get-Rich-Quick Scheme Trump Won’t Try’

Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) accused President Donald Trump of turning his Truth Social posts into a "get-rich-quick scheme" by selling early access to his content.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Ross Gerber Rips Trump as Oil Soars: Iran Knows He Has ‘No Support’ Ahead of Midterms

Investor Ross Gerber criticized President Donald Trump on Tuesday over the Iran war, arguing that rising oil prices and borrowing costs could deepen political pressure on the administration as the conflict drags on.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Third rematch in 8 years happening in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District

Incumbent Jennifer Kiggans (R), Elaine Luria (D), and three other candidates are running for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 19