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Marjorie Taylor Greene Rips 'Years of Foreign Wars' as US Debt Crosses $40 Trillion: 'Just Wait Until Social Security Goes Bankrupt'

The U.S. national debt officially crossed $40 trillion on Tuesday, a milestone that arrived just as long-term Treasury yields climbed to their highest levels in more than two decades, adding to the mounting cost of financing America’s growing pile of borrowing.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Wyoming Republican Chuck Gray poised to succeed Hageman in House

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray vanquished eight competitors Tuesday to win the Republican primary for the state’s at-large House seat, putting him on a glide path to succeed Rep. Harriet M. Hageman next year. But the power of President Donald Trump’s endorsement suffered another setback in the Cowboy State,…

Roll Call · Aug 19

US vs ICC row escalates: Trump administration sanctions international court president, senior lawyer

In a significant escalation against the International Criminal Court (ICC), the United States has imposed sanctions on two prominent officials, including the ICC president and a senior trial lawyer. This move marks a continuation of the Trump administration's contentious stance towards the internationally recognized tribunal. The ICC criticized these sanctions…

The Times of India · Aug 19

‘All trade, commercial exchanges halted’: How UAE responded to Iran’s latest ballistic missile attack

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after accusing Tehran of launching two ballistic missiles towards the Gulf state, dealing a fresh blow to efforts to ease tensions between the two countries.

The Times of India · Aug 19

Bitcoin, Ethereum Gain; XRP, Dogecoin Dip as Trump Denies Iran Talks: Analyst Says BTC May 'Resume Its Advance' if This Support Holds

Leading cryptocurrencies held steady on Tuesday as investors digested President Donald Trump’s latest remarks on Iran negotiations.

Benzinga · Aug 19

SK Hynix Stock Drops 7.82% in Seoul as KOSPI Suffers Brutal Rout: Brent Above $90, Trump Rules Out Iran Talks

Asian stocks traded sharply lower at the time of writing, led by a more than 5% drop in South Korea’s KOSPI, while semiconductor heavyweights SK Hynix Inc. – ADR (NASDAQ:SKHY) and Samsung Electronics (OTC:SSNLF) also declined sharply.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Trump has said ‘much more sleazy’ things than Ossoff’s jibe about aide, Fox News star admits

‘To suggest that Trump surrounds himself with attractive women, yeah, I think he’s done that his whole life,’ Jesse Watters said

The Independent UK · Aug 19

South Korean and US militaries shorten drills after Trump ordered a reduction

South Korean and U.S. militaries are shortening their joint drills as requested by the United States. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises will now conclude on Friday instead of August 27. President Donald Trump ordered the reduction, citing his relationship with North Korea's leader. Experts believe this move may weaken combined…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why?

Oman faces US President Trump's threats amid ongoing talks with Iran. These discussions concern managing the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Trump expressed anger over a potential Oman-Iran deal regarding the strait. Oman has historically pursued engagement and mediation in the region. The sultanate is now navigating complex geopolitical…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

EU will 'stand firmly' behind ICC chief as the US levies new sanctions

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the EU would "stand firmly" behind the International Criminal Court after the US levied new sanctions against its president, Tomoko Akane, in a move the ICC called a "flagrant attack" on its independence.

France 24 · Aug 19