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Chuck Schumer Slams Trump’s Iran MoU as ‘Utter Failure’ as Gas Prices Top $4: ‘One of the Greatest Foreign Policy Fiascos’

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) slammed President Donald Trump on Monday amid rising fuel costs and ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, criticizing the earlier Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the U.S. and Iran.

Benzinga · Aug 18

Trump Says He's Making It 'Much Safer' With North Korea as Kim Jong Un Responded to His Talks Request: 'He Didn't Like Biden. He Didn't Like Obama'

President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un responded to his request for talks while defending changes to U.S.-South Korea military exercises as a move to reduce tensions.

Benzinga · Aug 18

Trump approval rating lowest at 33% as Iran war takes toll on Americans

US president Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to the lowest level of his current presidency, with just 33 per cent of Americans approving of his performance. A majority are concerned that the US war with Iran could last a long time, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded on…

The Times of India · Aug 18

Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns

President Trump reduced joint military exercises with South Korea. This decision raises concerns about United States security interests in Asia. Experts believe this move punishes an ally and encourages an adversary. South Korea has long been a close ally of the United States. The exercises are critical for deterring North…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Oil Price Today (August 18): Crude oil crosses $91/barrel amid fading US-Iran peace hopes. What lies ahead?

Crude oil prices surged past $91 per barrel on Tuesday, August 18, as peace talks between the US and Iran stalled. With shipping disruptions persisting in the Strait of Hormuz, global brokerages like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan warn Brent crude could scale between $114 and $120 a barrel if supply…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

'What you did was incredible': Trump meets California's teenage lifeguard and the boy he rescued

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) met a teenage lifeguard and the boy he rescued off the California coast, praising the rescue and the boy’s composure during the ordeal as “incredible.”

The Times of India · Aug 18

US to announce steps to help refiners produce more fuel, energy chief Wright says

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced steps to increase refinery fuel output soon. High gasoline prices are a concern for President Donald Trump's party. Refineries are running at record rates while Middle East facilities are turned down. Wright stated increasing output is key to lowering gasoline prices. He added that…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Melania Trump has not been seen in public for nearly a month

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The Independent UK · Aug 18

US Supreme Court again rejects Donald Trump's bid to overturn $5 million E Jean Carroll verdict

The US Supreme Court again rejected Donald Trump's attempt to overturn a civil verdict. A jury had previously found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll. This decision leaves a $5 million judgment in place, which Trump has now paid. Another separate $83.3 million verdict against…

The Times of India · Aug 18

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Rise, XRP Flat as Trump Prepares to Host White House Crypto Summit: Analyst Says BTC 'High-Momentum Uptrend' Unlikely Until This Happens

Leading cryptocurrencies rose on Monday as investors weighed developments related to Iran and the possibility of a White House meeting with cryptocurrency and prediction-market executives.

Benzinga · Aug 18