The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Trump in ‘denial’ and obsessing over pet renovation projects and not America’s issues, insiders say

Insiders expressed frustration that Trump ‘has no desire to back off’ when it comes to the war in Iran, his trade tariffs and the overhauling of Washington monuments

The Independent UK · Aug 7

'No Executive Order Can Change the Constitution': ACLU Slams Trump's Birthright Citizenship Moves

"Any executive order that tries to rewrite birthright citizenship will meet the same fate as the last one," said the ACLU referring to June's Supreme Court ruling on the issue

Latin Times · Aug 7

Battleground election in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District is more expensive than 2024 at this point in the cycle

Incumbent Ryan Mackenzie (R), Bob Brooks (D), and three other candidates are running in the general election for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Vance defends fat-shaming conservative pundit: ‘I feel pretty good about that’

Vice President JD Vance refuses to apologize to columnist Marc Thiessen, and said: ‘I don’t think that there’s anything wrong with being a little spicy from time to time’

The Independent UK · Aug 7

US appeals court halts Trump's $400 million ballroom project, grants 14 days for Supreme Court appeal

A US federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to halt construction of a proposed $400 million ballroom at the White House, dealing a significant setback to the president's plan to reshape the historic complex.

The Times of India · Aug 7

Mike Lindell faces legal complaint over pillow giveaway amid run for Minnesota governor

Judge finds probable cause to believe the MyPillow founder violated campaign law by handing out free pillows at event

The Guardian - US · Aug 7

Trump Administration Will Pay $1.2 Billion To Cancel More Offshore Wind Projects, Calling It 'Common Sense'

German energy company RWE decided "there is no path forward to permit these projects in the U.S. for the foreseeable future."

Reason · Aug 7

US appeals court halts construction of Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project

A federal appeals court on Friday ordered US President Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction of its $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing. The court added that a president cannot fundamentally reshape the White House without congressional approval.

France 24 · Aug 7

Court blocks Donald Trump's bid to build $400 million White House ballroom

A US appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its 400 million dollar ballroom at the White House without…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7

The emerging deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly recognizes Iran’s control: ‘The concession has already been made’

“[The] U.S. accepting Iranian control of the strait without explicitly acknowledging that control seems a likely endgame here.”

Fortune · Aug 7