The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones killing 3 and wounding over a dozen

A Russian missile and drone attack targeting Kyiv has killed at least three civilians and wounded over a dozen

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Spain says most migrants return to Morocco after border rush kills 57

Spanish authorities said 57 bodies had been recovered on the Spanish side of the border. Officials warned that the death toll could be higher as there may have been additional casualties on the Moroccan side. According to the government, some migrants drowned while others were crushed as they attempted to…

The Times of India · Aug 1

Trump says Greenland will be under US control by the time he leaves office

President has claimed the US needs to acquire Greenland for national security purposes — a move that European allies see as a threat to the Arctic island’s sovereignty

The Independent UK · Aug 1

White House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East

President Trump considers new strikes on Iran as tensions escalate in the region. Iran fired drones at Kuwait and struck oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Hamas confirmed disarming as part of a potential Gaza war-ending deal. Saudi Arabia announced a 14-country defense alliance to strengthen maritime security. Israeli…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

George Santos settles federal probe over State of the Union bets on Kalshi

Santos has agreed to a $35,000 settlement with federal investigators

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Trump team deceptively edits reaction to his $5M gilded statues in DC

The White House shared a clip of a traveler calling the renovated Arts of War and Arts of Peace statues ‘beautiful,’ while leaving out other reviews calling it ‘gaudy’and ‘tacky’

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charges against former Olympian

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The Independent UK · Jul 31

Gavin Newsom reveals four years’ worth of taxes as he moves closer to possible run in 2028

The outgoing Democratic governor of California says he’ll decide on a White House bid after November’s midterm elections

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Incumbent Larry Rhoden defeats Toby Doeden in historic Republican primary runoff for governor of South Dakota

Incumbent Larry Rhoden defeated Toby Doeden in the Republican primary runoff for governor of South Dakota on July 28. The gubernatorial primary runoff was the first since South Dakota passed a 1985 law requiring a candidate to receive 35% of the vote to avoid a runoff. In the June 2,…

Ballotpedia · Jul 31

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in August 2026

In August 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4089 elections across 27 states. These include 15 statewide elections, two territory-wide elections, 517 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, as well as one recall election in Oregon.

Ballotpedia · Jul 31