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First Legal Challenges to Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

They were filed by plaintiffs in two cases challenging his earlier order, which was struck down by the Supreme Court.

Reason · Aug 12

Lebanon condemns Israel’s ‘systematic destruction’ in south as violation of international law

Lebanon on Wednesday condemned Israel's "systematic destruction" in the country's south as a violation of international law, as Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country’s military was "destroying all the houses" in the area. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

France 24 · Aug 12

Trump’s net approval is near record low, with Democrats favoured to gain control of Congress at midterms

Since the Iran war resumed, Donald Trump’s net approval has dropped back, and he’s now at a near record low below -20, putting him below other past presidents at this point in their terms.

The Conversation · Aug 12

Trump says advisers wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey due to threat

US President Donald Trump confirmed he secretly left Turkey on another aircraft after security officials warned of a threat, while Air Force One flew as a decoy. Trump said he followed Secret Service and military instructions. The extraordinary manoeuvre, reportedly prompted by an Iranian threat, has raised fresh questions over…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Foreign aid needs reform, not sudden demolition

Foreign aid is shrinking, but it is not disappearing. Even after the sharpest annual decline on record, OECD donors still provided $174.3 billion (5.75 trillion baht) in assistance in 2025. This includes $29 billion from the United States, despite the slashing of 83% of US Agency for International Development (USAID)…

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Just 29% of expected midterm voters say they approve of Trump’s handling of Iran

‘We're talking about a 24-point fall in just two years,’ CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten says

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Darline Graham to face Ralph Norman in South Carolina Republican primary runoff

Norman beat out Russell Fry, a congressman, and Mark Sanford, a former governor, to advance is closely contested race

The Guardian - US · Aug 12

Trump walks in to sparklers and does YMCA dance at controversial Patriot Games final in Ohio

The president got a rockstar welcome at the Ohio tournament, even as questions hovered around its selection process

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Paramount CEO threatens to relocate

California’s attorney general accused billionaire David Ellison of “blackmail”

Salon · Aug 11

Trump issues ‘dangerous’ rule banning Medicaid coverage for trans youth care, LGBTQ+ groups say

Advocates say the Trump administration is ‘holding vital healthcare funding hostage’ in latest anti-trans maneuver

The Independent UK · Aug 11