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Trump signals shift to economic pressure on Iran, downplays military threats
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he is reducing military threats and focusing on economic pressure against Iran.
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Taylor Swift Songs Removed From Trump and White House TikTok Posts Amid Feud
Taylor Swift's songs have been muted or removed from multiple Trump campaign and White House TikTok videos amid ongoing tensions.
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Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei appears in first video since taking office amid health doubts
Iranian state media released an undated video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei teaching, amid conflicting reports on his health since a February airstrike.
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Trump signs executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism
Donald Trump signed two executive orders in early August 2026 aiming to limit birthright citizenship by restricting birth tourism.
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Trump-backed Congressman Andy Ogles loses Tennessee GOP primary to Charlie Hatcher
Incumbent Congressman Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary in Tennessee’s 5th District to Charlie Hatcher on August 6, 2026.
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US GAO finds DOGE's reported federal savings inflated and unverifiable
The US Government Accountability Office found many of DOGE's claimed federal savings incorrect or unsupported after reviewing its records.
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American missionary Kevin Rideout released after over nine months held captive in Niger
Kevin Rideout, an American missionary kidnapped in Niamey in October 2025, was released in August 2026 and is now with US officials.
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Trump Privately Endorses VP JD Vance for 2028 as Publicly He Supports Both Vance and Rubio
Donald Trump urged GOP donors in a private White House meeting to back Vice President JD Vance for 2028, while publicly staying open to Vance and Marco Rubio as candidates.
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Washington DC's World War II Memorial vandalized with paint and foam, suspect arrested
On August 13, 2026, vandals sprayed paint and poured foam on the Washington DC World War II Memorial; a suspect was arrested the next day.
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Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director amid agency leadership turmoil
The US Senate confirmed Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC director in a 51-44 vote after agency turmoil and leadership turnover.
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Wildfire in northern Greece triggers mass evacuations in Halkidiki resort areas
A major wildfire broke out in Halkidiki, northern Greece, on August 13, forcing hundreds to evacuate from summer resorts Siviri and Fourka.
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Iran Warns Gulf States of Retaliation if U.S. Launches New Strikes on Its Territory
Iran warned Gulf states that any new U.S. attacks would trigger retaliation against critical regional energy infrastructure.
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Trump administration detains and deports family members of US military personnel
Since Trump’s 2025 return to office, over 50 parents and spouses of active-duty US troops have been detained and six deported.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops 2026 Re-election Bid After Ethics Committee Censure Recommendation
Rep. Chuck Edwards announced he will not seek re-election following a House Ethics Committee report recommending censure over sexual harassment allegations.
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US continues talks on Ukraine producing Patriot missiles amid Trump’s expressed doubts
The US is still discussing allowing Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles despite former President Trump expressing reservations after initial support.
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US pledges indefinite naval blockade and new economic sanctions on Iran amid Strait of Hormuz conflict
The US announced an indefinite naval blockade of Iran and imminent unprecedented economic isolation measures amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kennedy Center Board Votes to Reinstate Trump Name and Approve Two-Year Closure for Renovations
On August 13, 2026, the Kennedy Center board voted to add a Trump inscription to the building and close it for two years for renovations.
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US Judge Blocks New York's Ban on ICE Officers Wearing Face Masks
Federal Judge Mae D’Agostino blocked New York’s law banning ICE officers from wearing face masks or hiding badges during federal operations.
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Luigi Mangione to plead guilty in federal stalking case ahead of New York murder trial
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty to federal stalking charges on August 14 or 15 as jury selection for his New York murder trial approaches.
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House Ethics Committee recommends censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards over sexual harassment claims
The House Ethics Committee urged censoring Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment and hostile work conduct involving two female staffers.
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Trump Accuses Iran of Duplicity Over Denied Talks Amid Rising Tensions
US President Trump accused Iran of duplicity for denying negotiations while secretly seeking talks amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.
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Poland arrests Russian hired to kill Ukrainian-American in Warsaw
Polish authorities arrested a Russian citizen recruited by Russian intelligence to assassinate a Ukrainian-American in Warsaw on August 7.
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Brazil's Lula, 80, launches fourth presidential campaign for October 2026 election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced his bid for a fourth term in the October 2026 presidential election.