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Trump News for Sunday, August 23, 2026
209 signals tracked on this day (Eastern Time), newest first. The busiest topics were Social (98), Economy (51) and Foreign Policy (28).
Dr. Oz addresses concerns about MMR vaccine after Trump calls shot 'lethal'SocialDan Sullivan endorses Dan Sullivan to beat Dan Sullivan in perplexing Alaska Senate raceSocialChina Media Hails Canada’s ‘Chinese-Style’ Tariff RetaliationEconomyTrump Bump: Tax refunds jumped 17% after president’s signature law, GAO reports: https:// justthenews.com/government/fed eral-agencies/total-tax-refunds-issued-2025-jumped-17-compared-2024-paper-checkEconomyFBI had evidence Swalwell got illegal donations from suspected Chinese spy, bombshell memos show: https:// justthenews.com/accountability /political-ethics/6amfbi-had-evidence-swalwell-got-illegal-donations-suspectedLegalIntel Politics: NSA sat on election threat reporting over Trump ‘deep state’ label, memo shows: https:// justthenews.com/government/sec urity/nsa-analyst-agency-sat-2016-election-interference-intel-avoid-trump-eraForeign PolicyTrump gets last laugh as Indiana Senate taps Chris Garten to lead chamber: https:// justthenews.com/politics-polic y/trump-gets-last-laugh-indiana-senate-taps-chris-garten-lead-chamberSocialPresident Trump eyes ‘crushing’ economic blockade to bring Iran to its knees: https:// justthenews.com/government/dip lomacy/president-trump-eyes-crushing-economic-blockade-bring-iran-its-kneesForeign PolicyFrom crisis to comeback: How Trump’s war on fentanyl cut deaths by more than 10,000: https:// justthenews.com/government/whi te-house/crisis-comeback-how-trumps-war-fentanyl-cut-deaths-more-10000ImmigrationWhile Trump sharply cuts foreign aid, past abuses from the Obama-Biden era keep piling up: https:// justthenews.com/accountability /waste-fraud-and-abuse/mon-while-trump-sharply-cuts-foreign-aid-past-abuses-obamaForeign PolicyTrump EPA ends summer-gas rules early to lower U.S. pump prices: https:// justthenews.com/nation/states/ center-square/epa-ends-summer-gas-rules-early-lower-us-pump-pricesEconomyArbroath Group's Smart on Iran, Geopolitical RiskForeign PolicyDHS officials launch scathing attack on Trump’s pick to lead ICE as nomination stalls in the Senate: reportLegalDemocrat socialist candidate under fire after taking shots at JD Vance's wifeSocialUS territories hit out at Trump plan to explore deep sea mining in the PacificEconomyMy Endorsements are stronger than ever — Not to mention the fact that good people are getting elected that never had the chance! Here is an accurate list of the last number of seasons. There has never been anything close! It is an Honor that I take very seriously. The few that lost were done out of loyalty. It was almost impossible for them to win but, I felt obligated to go with them because they were, in my opinion, good people! President DONALD J. TRUMPSocialOil prices fall as investors await 'toughest' U.S. sanctions on IranEconomyICE refuses to disclose records on Ilhan Omar fraud probe, cites ongoing ‘enforcement proceedings’: https:// justthenews.com/government/fed eral-agencies/ice-refuses-turn-over-records-ilhan-omar-fraud-probe-cites-ongoingImmigrationEscalating trade war with Canada ruptures once close allianceEconomyWhite House promises full-throttle economic warfare against Iran with new plan for sanctionsEconomy‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ is a disgraceful attack on the First AmendmentLegalApoorva & I enjoyed attending last night’s Patriot Fest with Buckeye Firearms. The Second Amendment isn’t a recommendation, it’s a right. And we’ll defend it to the end here in Ohio.SocialJared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries met as midterm elections loomSocial“We are now entering the endgame. At dawn begins an economic D-Day — the single greatest financial offensive ever marshaled against an adversary.”MarketsBernie Moreno says Natalie Harp discourse has been ‘super misogynistic’SocialIran rips Trump's 'empty talk' while issuing blistering ultimatum to neighboring nationsForeign PolicyRead my full thoughts in the @FT:EconomyPresident Trump has dismantled Iran’s military capabilities, destroyed nearly 100 percent of its military factories, and buried its nuclear program.
We are now entering the endgame. At dawn begins an economic D-Day — the single greatest financial offensive ever marshaled against an adversary.
The Islamic Republic has subsisted by dressing extortion as security guarantees. It has drawn strength from a calculus that regards Iranian retaliation as certain and American enforcement as negotiable. Under President Trump, that era is over. And those who fear the danger of defying Tehran ought not to discount the cost of testing Washington.
The President has created the conditions to leverage every agency, every authority and action many assumed we would never summon. Our objective is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains the tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone.MilitaryJared Kushner meets with Democratic leader Jeffries with House control at stake in NovemberSocialTrump says rejecting data centers is "a mistake"EconomySecret White House bunker undercuts Trump’s ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials sayLegalUAE suspends all trade with Iran ‘until further notice’ after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles toward countryForeign PolicyWhat's bogging down the data center trade has nothing to do with demandEconomyGOP Rep. Gill Calls for Fauci Accountability — 'I Want to See This Guy Go to Jail'LegalNavy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officialsImmigrationDr. Oz Awkwardly Walks Back Trump’s Claims That MMR Vaccine Is ‘Lethal’SocialTrump’s aide Natalie Harp, son Eric and MAGA inner circle join president and Melania for Freedom 250 Grand Prix SocialTrump and former fixer Michael Cohen make amendsSocialSullivan endorses Sullivan against Sullivan in AlaskaSocialStock futures slip as U.S. and Canada appear headed for trade warEconomyTrump is winning the Iran war— stay the courseForeign PolicyPresident Trump eyes ‘crushing’ economic blockade to bring Iran to its kneesForeign PolicyPresident Trump Explains His Support for AI Data Centers: In the ‘Right Location’ They Can Create Jobs, Lower TaxesEconomyAG Blanche on WH Ballroom SCOTUS Win: President Trump Has ‘Complete Authority’ as Commander-in-Chief, Chief ExecutiveLegalA U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk conducts a vertical replenishment for USS Boxer (LHD 4) from USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) while the ships sail in regional waters in the Middle East.MilitaryDonalds says he’s ‘working’ with Haitian leaders to stabilize government after end of TPSForeign PolicyTreasury Secretary to announce Iran sanctions as Tehran dismisses economic warfare threatForeign PolicyTrump came to Long Island to thank first-responders — I saw first-hand how hard their jobs really areSocialThe Democratic Socialists of America Hate Billionaires — Except Fidel CastroSocial2028 Dems dodge on Bernie's push to pause AI developmentSocialTrump's son in law meets with top House Democrat as Republicans stare down a potential midterm disasterSocialZeldin warns against banning data centers in US, citing ChinaEconomyTrump made more than 1,000 trades in June totalling millions, financial disclosures revealEconomyByron Donalds: 'Rampant Illegal Immigration' from Biden Administration to Blame for Measles OutbreakSocialTrump’s Economic Approach Draws Concern From Some RepublicansEconomyHouse Speaker Johnson on Midterms: 'You Better Not Bet Against the House Republicans'SocialTrump’s Summer of Fun Ends With an IndyCar Race on the Streets of D.C.SocialPressure mounts on Ethics Committee to speed up misconduct probes as midterms loomLegalExcellent meeting with black business leaders from across Ohio in Columbus yesterday. My commitment to every voter in our state is this: more money going into your wallet, less money coming out of it. Lower costs & bigger paychecks.EconomyKatie Miller throws Karoline Leavitt a party with White House lectern cake as speculation continues over replacementSocialMiss North Carolina winner who was stripped of her title after using N-word hits back with explosive lawsuitSocialPresident Trump to small businesses on January 20, 2025:EconomyTrump to visit Ireland next month for Irish Open at his golf courseSocialHakeem Jeffries’ private meeting with Jared Kushner raises eyebrowsSocialOz says MMR vaccine ‘is not a lethal vaccine’SocialBarrasso: ‘Tomorrow is D-Day for the economy in Iran’Foreign PolicyMelania Trump talks about foster care initiative and racing interest at Freedom 250 Grand PrixSocialTrade war escalates after U.S.-Canada negotiations collapse
EconomyTrump Imposes Harmful and Illegal Section 338 Tariffs Against Many Canadian ImportsEconomy🚨@SecretaryWright spitting facts: “74% of American energy consumption, doesn’t matter where its produced, is oil and gas…that’s the industry, that’s the backbone of our country, of our economic security, of our national security.”EconomyDr. Oz clarifies the MMR vaccine is ‘not lethal’ after prez suggested it could beSocialMcMahon says AI can be a ‘great tool’ for studentsSocialCarney says US ‘attacked’ Canada with tariffsEconomyJennings shrugs off reports about interest in press secretary job: ‘I don’t know what’s gonna happen’SocialDems Worry James Talarico Lacks Support From Black Voters To Win Texas Senate RaceSocialAll about the 14 suspects in the alleged Penn State cocaine operation: detailsLegalEU Lawmaker Glucksmann to Seek French Socialist Presidential NodForeign PolicyHakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meet in NYC to discuss how Democrats and Trump could cooperateSocialTrump’s bill prompts steep SNAP enrollment decline — including over 50% in one stateEconomyDr. Oz says MMR is "not a lethal vaccine" despite Trump's commentsSocialPence denies that Iran war hurting Ukraine by depleting US stockpilesForeign PolicyA powerful country on the other side of the world is quietly shaping Trump's latest trade fightEconomy'Make Freedom Roar': Trump Waves The Green Flag, Does Honorary Lap Before D.C. Grand PrixSocialA woman in Scioto County asked about whether requiring photo ID to vote in Ohio’s constitution would inadvertently keep eligible people from voting, since that’s what she hears from the media. I told her the truth. Vote YES on Issue 3 in November.SocialDuffy: Carney will ‘come to the table’ because tariffs will be ‘devastating’EconomyTrump has gained 23 pounds in three years. Doctors warn his weight poses a ‘strong risk factor’SocialKashkari: Inflation could be extended as Canada fight goes onEconomyClearest sign yet that Trump believes House will go Democrat? Son-in-law Jared Kushner meets with Minority Leader Hakeem JeffriesTrump kicks off Freedom 250 IndyCar race in the streets of Washington, D.C.SocialEx-Mayor Dan Sullivan backs Dan Sullivan to beat Dan Sullivan in bonkers Alaska Senate raceSocialUS pressure needs to be directed at Russia, not UkraineForeign PolicyDemocratic House leader Jeffries meets with Jared Kushner as midterms loomSocialSen. Tim Scott Defends Darline Graham's Flubbed National Security AnswerSocialHow struggling farmers could turn Iowa blue and hand Democrats powerEconomyMike Pence warns Trump he’ll have to ‘go in and finish the job’ in IranForeign PolicyFans rip into Danica Patrick over 'nauseating' Fox broadcast appearance for Trump's historic IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand PrixSocialBail-hating NYC judge has knack for cutting accused criminals loose — even in attempted-slay cases: damning Post reviewLegalSan Diego high school attacked students over pro-Trump LGBT poster: suitSocialDr. Scott Gottlieb says Trump FDA pick Heidi Overton "could be a strong candidate"SocialVan Hollen says he wouldn’t reject DSA endorsement, but ‘certainly not seeking’ oneSocialPence: ‘The last thing we need right now… is a trade war with Canada’EconomyBettina Trump looks fashionable as she attends Freedom 250 Grand Prix in chic blazer and high-waisted shortsSocialKushner, Jeffries discuss ways White House and Democrats can collaborateSocialOpen: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026EconomyTranscript: Neel Kashkari, Minneapolis Fed president and CEO, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026EconomyHouse speaker plays down Jared Kushner's involvement in Trump administration
SocialTrump takes first lap at Freedom 250 Grand Prix and Washington, DCSocialTexas GOP Rep on Talarico: ‘His views would kill Texas’SocialTrump arrives at high-speed IndyCar race through Washington's streetsSocialA U.S. Sailor monitors flight operations aboard USS John Finn (DDG 113) as the guided-missile destroyer sails in the Arabian Sea and enforces the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 23, U.S. forces have redirected 70 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.Foreign PolicyDemocrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meetingSocialKaroline Leavitt reveals new role after White House Press Secretary: ‘You guys will see me all the time’SocialNatalie Harp reportedly posted 150 pro-Trump tweets on day of Capitol riotSocialMelania marks second rare public appearance in a week alongside Trump at DC Indy Car RaceSocialCarney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime ministerEconomyTexas welcomed the AI boom. Now Abbott says data centers "dug their own grave"EconomyDonald Trump arrives at historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix ahead of leading lap of honor as president is joined by Melania in rare appearanceSocialPolice called on New York Times reporter at campaign event for rarely-seen Republican lawmakerSocialWATCH: Hasan Piker Mocks Charlie Kirk by Singing Tribute Song Made After His Assassination as Audience CheersSocialPete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House runSocialEl-Sayed under fire online after taking aim at Usha Vance, female Trump aide in weekend social media postsSocialImagine finding a security hole in your election system—and the rules forbade you from patching it until after the vote was far from over. That’s the underbelly of American election security, and it’s still an issue.
LISTEN HERE ⬇️🗳️SocialScoop: Syria and Israel move to defuse tensions after airbase bombingForeign PolicyIs Trump enough? Darline Graham embraces president's endorsement in South Carolina's Senate runoff
SocialTranscript: Rep. Seth Moulton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026SocialJohnson says Kushner ‘not directly involved’ in Trump administration after reported meeting with JeffriesSocialIran’s top civilian leaders push for cutting a deal with Trump to end the war: ‘We will not endure’Foreign PolicyReady to take the fight to the enemy:
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, participates in a close-quarters combat training with Marine Special Operations Team in Colón, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026.
U.S. military forces are deployed to the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and the President’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.
#JTFWHEM @The24MEU @SecWar @USMC @USNavy @MARFORSOUTH @NAVSOUS4THFLTMilitaryBitter Oklahoma governor’s runoff tests Trump’s endorsement powerSocialPence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economyEconomyTrump will kick off the IndyCar race in the Beast before cars zoom through Washington's streetsSocialBen & Jerry's Lawsuit Over "Social-Mission"-Related Contract Related to Its Earlier SaleLegalPence says US must prepare for ‘inevitable’ action against IranForeign Policy‘Benefits of being a state’: Trump escalates tariff war with CanadaEconomyTrump urges court to reject BBC's bid to secure records from his family in defamation caseLegalKaroline Leavitt reveals next role after leaving White House press secretary postSocialScott says ‘there’s no doubt’ Darline Graham is qualified to be senatorSocialPence: ‘Last thing’ US economy needs is trade war with CanadaEconomyMiami Staging Facility — Jun. 23-24, 2026ImmigrationIran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East newsForeign PolicyThe Supreme Court Let Trump’s Ballroom Proceed—for Now. Here’s What That MeansLegalCan Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn win in Nebraska?Social'Testing the waters': Sen. Chris Van Hollen weighing run for president
SocialMcMahon says Education Department ‘cracking down’ on teachers harassing studentsSocialTrump aide Natalie Harp back in her comfort zone as she trails president on another golf courseSocialThe Trump SBA believes in rewarding hard work, not punishing small businesses for growing and hiring. That is why this week, we introduced a proposed rule to simplify and raise size standard limits to give +110,000 businesses access to SBA resources.EconomyIndyCars Race in Washington for Trump’s US Birthday FestivitiesSocialAlaska Republicans scramble to educate voters on suspected Dem plant as 'ballot fatigue' threatens raceSocialChris Van Hollen says he’s ‘kicking the tires’ on 2028 presidential runSocialThe USS Lincoln has been at sea for 270-plus days. Here’s why conditions on board fell apartMilitaryTim Scott says ‘without question’ Darline Graham is qualified for SenateSocialCanadian PM claims country ‘at war’ with Trump on trade: ‘We got attacked’EconomyFreedom 250 Grand Prix Live: DC gears up for Trump’s IndyCar spectacle as CEOs and lawmakers descend for raceSocialIran warns Middle East neighbors against joining US ‘economic war’Foreign PolicyDonald Trump posted mediaMarketsParamount, California AG to meet over possible settlement in $110B Warner Bros. Discovery merger lawsuitEconomyVirginia Dem admits system ‘failure’ after illegal immigrant accused in landlord killing escapes to TajikistanImmigrationHow to watch IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix for free, including Trump lap of honorSocialDems turning more GOP Senate strongholds into midterm battlegroundsSocialGOP congressman's hot pink stiletto workout leaks as allies hammer Democrat over drag queen picSocialBecerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problemSocialRepublicans Grow Concerned With Economy’s Impact on MidtermsEconomy Buttigieg returns to South Carolina to court the Black voters who stalled his first White House runSocialYou want a baby. Is it ethical to choose surrogacy?SocialLive updates: US-Canada trade war details surface; Trump to take honor lap in IndyCar Grand PrixEconomyCanada’s Prime Minister Vows to Fight Back Against Trump’s TariffsEconomyTrump Prepares to Put Economic Pressure on IranEconomyTrump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA (again)SocialTrump accuses Canada of wanting ‘benefits of being a State, without being one’ amid trade warEconomyIrate Trump rages after Canada REJECTS trade deal as bitter economic feud escalates: 'No more!!!'EconomyWeek in politics: primaries results, Iran pressure, Korean relations flipSocialWhite House revs up ‘iconic’ Freedom 250 race as IndyCars prepare to unleash American muscle on DC streetsSocialHow reforming the Supreme Court could backfire on Democrats LegalThe Treasury’s bond-market intervention isn’t working. So what comes next?EconomyNorway Plans to Keep Ukraine Aid Steady Next Year at $9 BillionForeign PolicyAn American City, With Troops on Its StreetsMilitaryIran’s president says country faces ‘many problems’ as US ramps up sanctionsEconomyState of Texas: Big Bend construction paused, but for how long?ImmigrationSynthetic everything is warping AmericaSocial'Feminine theatre kid cosplaying Obama': Democrats tell me Jon Ossoff is their beacon of hope. Too bad he has one glaring issue: MARK HALPERINSocialFlock cameras join data centers as a top AI boogeyman in 2026 midtermsSocialTrump wants the midterms to be about himself. That may not help in a rare Nebraska swing districtSocialToday in Supreme Court History: August 23, 2007LegalIran UnleashedForeign PolicyThe Hatred That Broke American PoliticsSocialPrecisely articulatedEconomyJumpy bond markets make it clear: Trump risks driving US into debt crisis | Heather StewartEconomyPutin wants to draft 300,000 new troops after elections, Zelensky saysForeign PolicyDefending the Supreme Court’s LegitimacySocialExactly 1000%MarketsUkraine: Zelenskyy rejects wartime electionsForeign PolicyTrump laying groundwork to impose national emergency by sowing election distrustLegalThe hubris of Donald TrumpSocialDOJ maneuver on unconfirmed US attorneys inches closer to Supreme CourtLegalBill Maher blasts Democratic Party, says it is fine with religion ‘as long as that faith isn’t Jewish’SocialJeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks FlyThe Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the MidtermsEconomyThe Midterms Feel Like 2006 All Over AgainSocialTrump plays nuclear poker with Kim Jong Un — but who holds the cards?Foreign PolicyAngry Ohio Voters Could Turn Their State Purple AgainSocialEl-Sayed’s win triggered wave of anti-Muslim rhetoric online, Post analysis showsSocialTrump's trade war with Canada: A timeline of how we got hereEconomyA trade war between Canada and the US further ruptures a once-close and durable allianceEconomyTrump fires back at Canada after Carney suspends trade talks, accuses US of last-minute 'power play'EconomyFetterman aligns with Trump on AI push, warns China benefits from US 'overreaction'SocialAlaska Dem Senate hopeful Mary Peltola racked up hundreds of missed votes during stops at multiple taxpayer-serving jobsSocialCanada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!! They have also charged our great farmers, for many years, massive amounts of Tariffs. No more!!! President DJTForeign PolicyKaroline Leavitt reveals her new job in the MAGA world after quitting press secretary role to focus on being momSocialAs polls close in Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections, will the resource-rich, landlocked country lean towards Russia, the EU or China?Foreign Policy