Trump Dismisses Concerns Over USS Lincoln Conditions, Calls Criticism Fake News
President Donald Trump rejected concerns about the mental health and well-being of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, calling such reports 'fake news.'
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Trump says will declare Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. 'territory' once Iran is defeated, according to Al Jazeera.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Ballroom Work to Continue
President Donald Trump’s administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to allow the White House to continue construction on its $400 million ballroom project while it appeals a lower court’s order to halt the work.
Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel
President Donald Trump has named Will Scharf as his next White House counsel, according to The Associated Press.
Trump’s Former Lawyer Becomes Attorney General
Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former lawyer, has been confirmed as US attorney general by a 50-49 Senate vote, according to Al Jazeera.
Kosovo MP Throws Eggs at Acting PM During Parliamentary Session
An opposition MP threw eggs at Kosovo's acting Prime Minister during a parliamentary session on August 8, 2026, according to the BBC.
Todd Blanche, Trump’s ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney general
The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, elevating Trump's former personal lawyer to head the Justice Department. According to NPR, the vote occurred early Saturday morning.
Judge Approves Trump’s South Sudan TPS Termination
A federal judge has approved the Trump administration's effort to end temporary protected status (TPS) for South Sudanese nationals in the United States, according to a ruling from US district judge Patti Saris.
Hunter Biden Tells BBC Pardon Was ‘Not Good’ for America or Legacy
Hunter Biden has told the BBC he is 'the most privileged person there is' after receiving a presidential pardon from his father, former US President Joe Biden, acknowledging it was not a good choice for America or his father's legacy.
Cassidy Backs Blanche for Attorney General
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy announced he will support Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, clearing the way for his confirmation despite opposition from two GOP senators. According to NBC News and CBS News.
Haitians Face Arrest and Deportation as TPS Protections Removed
Hundreds of thousands of Haitians now face arrest and deportation after the Trump administration removed their temporary protected status, according to a report from The Guardian.
Trump Again Tries Limit Birthright Citizenship with New Orders
Donald Trump has issued new executive orders aimed at limiting U.S. birthright citizenship, following the Supreme Court's rejection of his previous attempt.
Senate Committee Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt
A US Senate committee has voted to hold former top health official Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer questions during a hearing examining his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the BBC.
Morocco Emboldened by Trump Ties After Ceuta Border Disaster
Morocco's recent border crisis in Ceuta has intensified scrutiny of its close relationship with former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to The Guardian.
Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
Left-wing political outsider Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, a race that exposed bitter divisions within the party over its future direction, according to the BBC.