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
Trump keeps 2028 door cracked, while calling law ‘very strong’ prohibiting third term President Donald Trump has returned to floating a bid for a legally forbidden third term, offering supporters and critics hints that he might try to remain in the White House in January 2029 — but he always stops short of explaining how he might do it or declaring what would… Roll Call · Aug 19
Three-Time Trump Voter Shocked To Find Out Her 'No-War President' Actually Loves Launching New Wars A Florida Trump supporter regrets her votes due to his recent military actions, highlighting a shift in his base's perception of his foreign policy. International Business Times UK · Aug 19
Melania Trump's Alleged 'Punishment' for Donald Trump Revealed After Years of White House Aide Controversies An old report about Melania Trump's alleged reaction to Hope Hicks resurfaces as Margo Martin gains attention for her close access to Donald Trump, raising questions about female aides' visibility. International Business Times UK · Aug 19
Trump aide Natalie Harp signs note to him ‘With all my heart’ and gushes that she forgets to eat and sleep: report Details of the letter come as the 35-year-old aide’s proximity and ‘devotion’ to the president have ‘unnerved some of her colleagues,’ according to the report The Independent UK · Aug 19
After Supreme Court setback, Trump again targets immigration by expanding definition of birthright citizenship Since his return to the White House, President Donald Trump has issued over 270 executive orders. The Conversation · Aug 19
Iran Reportedly Plans Strikes on US Targets in Europe—NATO Says Prepared to 'Address any Threat' Iran is reportedly contemplating an assault on U.S. military targets in Europe, should the ongoing conflict with the Trump administration escalate. Benzinga · Aug 19
Teacher Fired for Blaming Campus Bullying on 'His Majesty, King Trump' Sues School District for Millions A Beverly Hills history teacher is suing her former district, claiming she was unlawfully fired over a post blaming a pro‑Trump student rally and 'His Majesty, King Trump' for campus bullying. International Business Times UK · Aug 19
Trump Holds 'Dementia' Cheat Sheet Once Used by MAGAs To Attack Biden, Sparking Hypocrisy Claims Photo of Trump holding a briefing card reignites debate over mental fitness and double standards after years of Republican attacks on Biden's cue cards. International Business Times UK · Aug 19
Proposed Detention Plan Would Reportedly Pack Eight Migrant Kids Into a Room Sharing Only One Toilet Donald Trump's administration is planning vast new 'emergency influx' campuses to detain thousands of unaccompanied migrant children, with up to eight minors sharing a room and a single toilet. International Business Times UK · Aug 19
‘Makes no sense’: Rosie O’Donnell takes aim at Trump’s Hormuz claim IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 19
DOJ doubles down on prosecuting James Comey over ‘8647’ seashell post ‘There is no serious dispute that an objective viewer of Comey’s post could read it to mean ‘Kill President Trump,’’ prosecutors said The Independent UK · Aug 19
US sanctions more senior International Criminal Court staff in 'flagrant attack' The International Criminal Court has condemned the latest US sanctions targeting its senior staff as a 'flagrant attack' on the global… The National (Scotland) · Aug 19
School Assembly News Headlines, August 20, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day School Assembly News Headlines: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has appointed new members to the influential parliamentary panel. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is pushing for quicker business visas and more equitable economic relations with India. Amid ongoing oil supply uncertainties, Indian and US fuel exporters are enjoying significant gains. In sports, KL… The Economic Times · Aug 19
The Guardian - US · 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
Benzinga · Aug 19 Iran 'Partially Lost Control' on Strait of Hormuz as US Navy Gains Upper Hand, Analysts Say—'They Were Never Completely in Control' The U.S. is gaining control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway, while Iran’s influence over the region is diminishing, according to analysts.
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Natalie Harp stowed in trunk of SUV when Trump’s motorcade had no space for her: report Preston Harp said his sister’s devotion to the president was an ‘unhealthy obsession’
The Times of India · Aug 19 'Message to Europe - it can receive missiles': Iran warns of wider war if Trump attacks, says report Iran has considered targeting US military assets in Europe if US President Donald Trump escalates the ongoing war, according to regime insiders cited by the Financial Times .
Ballotpedia · 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.
Reason · Aug 19 Trump's Dictator Envy Is Once Again on Display in Tiff with South Korea The president openly admires world leaders who exercise absolute power.
Benzinga · 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.
Salon · Aug 19 Natalie Harp nurses Trump's decline The president's defensive reaction to rampant speculation reveals his fear of aging
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.
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Rosie O’Donnell skewers Trump’s Strait of Hormuz claim: ‘The moron-a-thon continues’ O’Donnell showed her audience a map shared by the president, which circled the strait and labeled it ‘new US territory’
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 19 First Nvidia H200 shipments reach China, ByteDance and Tencent take deliveries as Beijing loosens its import block — most licensed chips must stay in Hong Kong, which can't power them Beijing wants most of each company's U.S.-licensed allowance, which the FT puts at up to 100,000 units apiece, kept off the mainland.