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'Obvious Neurological Decay': Diplomat Warns Donald Trump Poses Historic Threat to World Alliances

Former US diplomats and officials express concern over Trump's decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, fearing it undermines alliances and emboldens North Korea.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18

Trump Sparks Fury After Repeating 'Young Beautiful Girls' Three Times Before Adding 'Gorgeous' in White House Rant

Donald Trump faces criticism for repeatedly referring to women as 'young, beautiful girls' during a speech, sparking outrage and debate over his choice of words and crime claims.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18

In 2025, Trump administration made shocking decisions for CDC but U.S. Federal Health Agency has new headache of 'zombie programs'. All you may want to know

In January, Congress passed an appropriations bill, which became law, that specified funding for more than 200 projects and activities.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Trump's White House Has a Record Number of Ultra-Rich Officials: Here's Who They Are

President Donald Trump has assembled an administration with an unprecedented concentration of wealth, with 57 senior officials worth at least $100 million each, more than four times the combined number found in the administrations of his three immediate predecessors, according to a new analysis.

Latin Times · Aug 18

Trump Courts Another Legal Defeat on Birthright Citizenship

Less than two months after losing at SCOTUS, Trump tries again with more misguided executive orders.

Reason · Aug 18

Current price of oil as of Aug. 18, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

Fortune · Aug 18

Trump Threatens To Bomb Oman: Why the Strait of Hormuz Could Send Fuel Prices Higher

Trump threatened to bomb Oman over the Strait of Hormuz as the key oil route stays gridlocked, a standoff that could push US fuel prices and inflation higher.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18

Ossoff escalates Trump feud after taunting president over aide Natalie Harp

Georgia senator Ossoff has taken shots at the president over the Iran war, affordability and “not taking his job seriously”

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex

President Donald Trump has been promoting new data showing U.S. prescription drug prices fell 0.8% in July and are down 3.1% from a year ago

The Independent UK · Aug 18

GOP Rep. Don Bacon Says Trump Set ‘False Expectations’ on Iran War, Cites Gas Prices and Weapons Shortage: ‘He Was Being Honest’

Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) thinks that President Donald Trump should’ve acknowledged the impact the Iran war could have on U.S. domestic energy costs and other factors earlier in the campaign.

Benzinga · Aug 18