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The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

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5m ago Trump orders diplomats worldwide to start referring to AI as ‘super intelligence’
8m ago EU must 'act now' over Trump's attack on ICC, MEP Chloé Ridel says
17m ago US midterm elections: 9 key issues that could shape the November polls
21m ago US Midterm Election 2026: Republican worries grow as Trump's approval stays low, more candidates oppose Iran war
24m ago Judge orders Trump to temporarily overturn White House media ban

Has Trump no shame about all the money he has made since being in office?

By now we know that charity, generosity and compassion are virtues that the US president doesn’t seem to have even in trace amounts

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

From McDonald’s to Congress: can a former fry cook flip a key district for Democrats?

Manny Rutinel hopes price-tag politics can win key voters in Colorado House race

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

Trump Accounts Can Give Kids a Head Start in Life, But the Government's $1,000 Contribution Isn't Why

The government will add $1,000 to Trump Accounts for eligible children, but families who contribute regularly and use them as a learning tool can benefit most.

Kiplinger · Aug 20

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Trump Says AI Data Centers Need ‘A Little Public Relations Help’ as States Push Back on New Projects

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that data centers could use "a little public relations help" as opposition to new AI infrastructure projects grows across the U.S.

Benzinga · Aug 20

Most Voters Don't Like Trump Family Profiting Off Crypto, Poll Shows

Most Americans believe that President Trump and his family have profited inappropriately from cryptocurrency.

International Business Times · Aug 20

Rosie’s return is a sleeper hit

The network is finally fighting back — and hitting the president where it hurts

Salon · Aug 20

Stocks Slip Before the Open as Bond Rout Resumes; Walmart Sinks After Earnings

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.37%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -0.48% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as Treasury yields resumed their climb.

Barchart · Aug 20

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Jared Kushner cosplays Henry Kissinger

The special envoy is failing in his efforts at shuttle diplomacy to broker peace between Israel and Hamas

Salon · Aug 20

AI's Next Big Problem Is Not Chips Or Power. It's Growing Opposition To Data Centers.

Public opposition to data centers is becoming a political issue across the U.S., raising concerns about whether technology companies can build the infrastructure needed for their AI expansion plans.

International Business Times · Aug 20

Why Taiwan and the South China Sea are two sides of the same strategic coin

Taiwan and the South China Sea hold significant global trade importance. China claims Taiwan and asserts sovereignty over the South China Sea. Tensions with China persist over these disputed maritime regions. The United States maintains unofficial relations and arms sales with Taiwan. Preventing Chinese regional hegemony remains a primary US…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Why Taiwan and the South China Sea matter to the US and the world

U.S. Sen. Darline Graham faced criticism for saying national security was “not my thing” during a debate about Taiwan and the South China Sea

The Independent UK · Aug 20

GOP Fears Data Center Backlash Could Cost Ohio Senate Seat—and Derail AI Expansion Across US: Report

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has reportedly alerted top AI firms, privately, about the potential political fallout from the negative public opinion surrounding U.S. data centers.

Benzinga · Aug 20

We are finally witnessing the decline of corporate Democrats

Americans are backing progressives not because they want socialism, but because they want candidates who will fight for the working class

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

Crypto bank part-owned by Trump family offers depositors way to ‘gain favor’ with White House, experts say

Democrats have called World Liberty Financial Trust Company a stark example of corruption but officials claim there is no insider dealing

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

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The Texas Tribune · Aug 20

Talarico floods Texas airwaves in U.S. Senate race as Paxton, GOP stay quiet

With early voting about two months away, the Democrat has had TV nearly to himself, outspending his Republican rival more than 200-to-1 on advertising as GOP groups weigh when — or whether — to get involved.

Salon · Aug 20

The $1 trillion black box

The U.S. military budget is vast and opaque. Projects end up facing delays and ballooning costs

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Bitcoin jumps 11% to $71K, hits 2-month high; $190 billion added to crypto market cap after Trump’s crypto push

Bitcoin surged 11% to a two-month high above $71,000, adding nearly $190 billion to the crypto market capitalisation. The rally followed renewed crypto support from Donald Trump, while strong ETF inflows and a sharp unwind of short positions further boosted sentiment. Ethereum and major altcoins also rallied.

The Independent UK · Aug 20

What we know as North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile

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Euronews · Aug 20

ICC separates Taliban probe from US case as Afghan women's fate stays uncertain

ICC judges reportedly ordered prosecutors to open a standalone investigation into Taliban persecution of women, separating it from the probe that also covered alleged US crimes in Afghanistan. Afghan rights advocates warned the split risked undermining comprehensive justice.

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Trump deployed thousands of National Guard in DC - but they aren’t stopping any crime

‘It’s like they brought people here from all across the country, just to be here,’ one person says

Benzinga · Aug 20

Ted Lieu Slams Trump Administration Over Rising Gas, Grocery and Utility Costs: ‘November Is Coming’

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) criticized President Donald Trump on Wednesday over rising household costs, arguing that Americans are dealing with higher prices while the administration focuses on projects and initiatives bearing Trump’s name.

International Business Times UK · Aug 20

Trump Official Lynne Patton Caught Slurring Words While Playing With Sex Toy on Yacht in Leaked Video

A leaked video shows Trump aide Lynne Patton in a controversial scene involving a sex toy at a yacht party, highlighting the contrast between private behaviour and public expectations.

Ballotpedia · Aug 20

Ten U.S. House incumbents have lost primaries to non-incumbents this year, tying 2022 for the most since at least 2014

Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, Brew.

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Trump’s MAGA allies mock Harry and Meghan over return to UK

The couple are said to be returning to the UK later this month for ‘an extended period of time’

Benzinga · Aug 20

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Fall as Trump Launches ‘Operation Economic Fury’ on Iran— BULL, WMT, MRK Stock in Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s note: The ETFs data was updated and economic data was added

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