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Today: August 21, 2026
Today: August 21, 2026

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Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex

President Donald Trump has been promoting new data showing U.S. prescription drug prices fell 0.8% in July and are down 3.1% from a year ago

Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex
Economy|Political|World

‘One person kind of controls our fate’: Republicans confront growing midterm peril due to Iran war

‘One person kind of controls our fate’: Republicans confront growing midterm peril due to Iran war

‘One person kind of controls our fate’: Republicans confront growing midterm peril due to Iran war
MidEast|Political|US|World

Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers support

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged U.S.

Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers support
Environment|Political|US|World

US pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park after widespread criticism

The U.S. government paused border security construction in Big Bend National Park in Texas, the border protection head said on Monday, after the project drew

US pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park after widespread criticism
Political|World

Kushner's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan

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Kushner's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran won't make deal he thinks is needed, threatens to bomb Oman

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran would not make the deal he thinks is needed to end a war with the U.S. and

Trump says Iran won't make deal he thinks is needed, threatens to bomb Oman
Economy|Political|World

Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns

President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea does not just slight a longtime ally

Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns
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Fact check: Every single part of this Trump story about South Korea is wrong

Fact check: Every single part of this Trump story about South Korea is wrong

Fact check: Every single part of this Trump story about South Korea is wrong
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pitching a plan to help shield local police officers who make immigration arrests from possible financial consequences if they are accused of on-duty misconduct

ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests
Election|US

Who is Natalie Harp? Ossoff ignites personal feud over Trump’s aide

Who is Natalie Harp? Ossoff ignites personal feud over Trump’s aide

Who is Natalie Harp? Ossoff ignites personal feud over Trump’s aide
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

US Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump in $5 million E. Jean Carroll case

Rebuffing President Donald Trump for a second time, the U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear his appeal of a $5 million verdict in favor of E.

US Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump in $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
Crime|Economy|Political

Trump focuses on violent crime reduction as he boosts GOP candidates at New York police academy

President Donald Trump has highlighted his record on crime and safety during a visit to New York, pivoting to one of his strongest issues as he looks to boost Republicans in battleground races ahead of the November midterms

Trump focuses on violent crime reduction as he boosts GOP candidates at New York police academy
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political

Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s last-ditch effort to deny $5.6 million payment to E. Jean Carroll

Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s last-ditch effort to deny $5.6 million payment to E. Jean Carroll

Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s last-ditch effort to deny $5.6 million payment to E. Jean Carroll
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies

President Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is collaborating with a Hong Kong-based venture offering artificial-intelligence models

Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies
Crime|World

British leader reportedly exchanged messages with impostor of top White House official

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reportedly exchanged messages with an impostor posing as U.S. President Donald Trump's chief of staff

British leader reportedly exchanged messages with impostor of top White House official
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows

The number of people worth more than $100 million whom President Donald Trump has appointed to his administration is more than four times the combined total of the three previous presidents

Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows
Asia|Finance|Political|US|World

South Korea hopes for talks between US and North Korea after Trump downsizes military drills

South Korea has expressed hopes for resumption of diplomacy between the U.S. and North Korea to ease animosities on the Korean Peninsula

South Korea hopes for talks between US and North Korea after Trump downsizes military drills
Crime|Election|Finance|Political

Blanche declines to pledge independence from the White House

Blanche declines to pledge independence from the White House

Blanche declines to pledge independence from the White House
Education|Health|Science

Medieval times? You’re living in them

Medieval times? You’re living in them

Medieval times? You’re living in them
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?

Democratic voters are turning out for this year’s primaries at levels not seen in more than 20 years

Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?
Economy|World

The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump's tendency to avoid blame when things go awry

President Harry Truman famously kept a “The Buck Stops Here” sign on his White House desk

The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump's tendency to avoid blame when things go awry
Arts

Trump's 2024 grocery photo op now haunts Republicans in the midterms

Two years after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump staged a New Jersey press conference flanked by grocery staples to spotlight

Trump's 2024 grocery photo op now haunts Republicans in the midterms
Crime|Political|US|World

US judge clears way for Trump to end Somalis' deportation protections

A federal judge on Friday cleared the way for U.S.

US judge clears way for Trump to end Somalis' deportation protections
Crime|Political|US|World

Murder is at lowest rate since the 1950s. Trump touts it as a personal success.

Murder is at lowest rate since the 1950s. Trump touts it as a personal success.

Murder is at lowest rate since the 1950s. Trump touts it as a personal success.
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Hanwha, Fincantieri shares rise after Trump opens Navy shipbuilding to foreign yards

Shares of South Korea's Hanwha Group and Italy's Fincantieri rose on Friday after President Donald Trump's directive opening U.S.

Hanwha, Fincantieri shares rise after Trump opens Navy shipbuilding to foreign yards
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

SEC proposes easing 'pay-to-play' rules for investment advisers

The U.S.

SEC proposes easing 'pay-to-play' rules for investment advisers
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump touts drop in US crime rates with an eye on midterms

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Trump touts drop in US crime rates with an eye on midterms
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‘Very outdated’: Trump’s directive to revert to steam catapults on new aircraft carrier baffles naval experts

‘Very outdated’: Trump’s directive to revert to steam catapults on new aircraft carrier baffles naval experts

‘Very outdated’: Trump’s directive to revert to steam catapults on new aircraft carrier baffles naval experts
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump allows Navy to build ships abroad, orders return to steam catapults on carriers

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Trump allows Navy to build ships abroad, orders return to steam catapults on carriers
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia's Albanese says AUKUS remains 'full steam ahead' after Trump call

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday the AUKUS defence pact remained "full steam ahead" after an overnight call with

Australia's Albanese says AUKUS remains 'full steam ahead' after Trump call
MidEast|Political|US|World

Jared Kushner may visit Israel next week for talks on Gaza, source says

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Jared Kushner may visit Israel next week for talks on Gaza, source says
Health|Political|Science|US

What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?

Utah is poised to become the first state to prohibit fluoride in its water systems, just weeks after fluoride-critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed to lead the U.S.

What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?
Business|Economy|Finance

A surprise credit after an overseas purchase: The tariff refunds now flowing through shippers

If you bought something from an overseas vendor last year, it might be time to check your bank account

A surprise credit after an overseas purchase: The tariff refunds now flowing through shippers
Education|Political|US

Trump to order US Education Department abolished, WSJ reports

President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order aimed at his long-held goal of abolishing the U.S.

Trump to order US Education Department abolished, WSJ reports
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|US

Trump signs order to establish strategic bitcoin reserve

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Trump signs order to establish strategic bitcoin reserve
Business|Economy|Education|US

Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with mass firings at Education Department

The Supreme Court said that President Donald Trump may proceed with his plan to carry out mass layoffs at the Department of Education in the latest win for the White House at the conservative high court. CNN chief legal affairs correspondent Paula Reid reports.

Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with mass firings at Education Department
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Traders boost bets on Fed rate cuts 

Short-term U.S. interest-rate futures rose on Wednesday after a report that President Donald Trump is likely to fire Federal Reserve Jerome Powell soon, with traders now betting on rate

Traders boost bets on Fed rate cuts 
Health|Political|Sports

A list of sports organizations that have begun transgender competition bans

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has become the latest governing body in the sports world to enact a policy change around transgender athlete competition

A list of sports organizations that have begun transgender competition bans
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Quicksand

As Donald Trump's latest round of tariff turmoil ripples through markets and the global economy, U.S. company results continue to trickle in, policymakers in Britain and Mexico decide on

Quicksand
Business|Economy|Political|Science|US

Why would the US government shut down?

The U.S. Congress has until Tuesday to pass legislation keeping the federal government open or trigger a partial shutdown. WHY WOULD THE GOVERNMENT SHUT DOWN?

Why would the US government shut down?
Health|Political|US|World

Trump dismisses rumors he is in ill health

President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed reports on social media that he is in ill health, saying he was busy over the Labor Day weekend

Trump dismisses rumors he is in ill health
Business|Crime|Economy

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
Political|US|World

Trump insists he can strike alleged drug traffickers without Congress declaring war

Rep. Dan Crenshaw joins The Lead

Trump insists he can strike alleged drug traffickers without Congress declaring war
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath

Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that Taiwan's "return to China" at the end of World War Two was a key part of Beijing's vision for the world order.

Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath
Crime|Political|US|World

Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba resigns as acting US attorney for New Jersey

Alina Habba, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, has resigned as the acting US attorney for the district of New Jersey, following an appeals court ruling finding that she was serving in her position unlawfully. CNN Correspondent Kara Scannell reports out the latest.

Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba resigns as acting US attorney for New Jersey
Election|Political|US

Trump promises to endorse either Cornyn or Paxton – and to push the other to drop out

Trump promises to endorse either Cornyn or Paxton – and to push the other to drop out

Trump promises to endorse either Cornyn or Paxton – and to push the other to drop out
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Colorado governor signals willingness to release Tina Peters from prison amid Trump pressure

Colorado’s Democratic governor is signaling his openness to granting clemency to a former county clerk who was convicted in a scheme attempting to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election

Colorado governor signals willingness to release Tina Peters from prison amid Trump pressure
Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an internal investigation into whether the one-time architect of President Donald Trump’s large-scale immigration crackdown made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith while criticizing the U.S. attorney for Minnesota

US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith
Political|World

'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right

On its own, the phrase “Christ is king” sums up a core tenet of the Christian faith, that Jesus is the divine ruler of the universe

'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

GOP Sen. Steve Daines’ last-minute withdrawal from Senate race was meant to block Democrats from fielding a top-tier recruit

GOP Sen. Steve Daines’ last-minute withdrawal from Senate race was meant to block Democrats from fielding a top-tier recruit

GOP Sen. Steve Daines’ last-minute withdrawal from Senate race was meant to block Democrats from fielding a top-tier recruit
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

Some two dozen states are challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs in court

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|US|World

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
Crime|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

'No room for diplomacy,' senior Iranian official tells CNN

In this exclusive interview in Tehran, Kamal Kharazi, Foreign Policy Advisor to the office of the Supreme Leader, tells CNN’s Fred Pleitgen Iran can continue with the war for a long time and he doesn’t see room for diplomacy anymore. CNN is operating in Iran with the permission of the Iranian government, as required under local regulations. CNN maintains full editorial control over what it reports. The Iranian government does not review, approve, or preview CNN’s reporting prior to publication or broadcast.

'No room for diplomacy,' senior Iranian official tells CNN
Crime|Economy|Political|US

Federal judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

A federal judge has quashed subpoenas the Justice Department had issued against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to court documents unsealed Friday. CNN's Paula Reid reports.

Federal judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Political|World

Trump agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks

U.S. Senator Peter Welch, a Democrat from Vermont, reacts to Trump's decision to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks.

Trump agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses

The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that
Business|Economy|Finance|Opinion|Stock Markets

Fed hawks and doves: What US central bankers are saying

Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to again hold short-term borrowing costs steady when they next meet April 29-30.

Fed hawks and doves: What US central bankers are saying
Business|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran wants to make a deal

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Trump says Iran wants to make a deal
Asia|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

China's Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump on Thursday that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path and that "Taiwan independence" and cross-

What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
Political|US|World

FAA says Marine One was briefly too close to passenger airplane

The Federal Aviation Administration said a military helicopter carrying Donald Trump on Tuesday was briefly too close to a passenger jet departing Reagan Washington

FAA says Marine One was briefly too close to passenger airplane
Arts|Business|Entertainment|World

Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump's name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge's order

The battle over the Kennedy Center’s future is escalating

Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump's name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge's order
Business|Economy|Political|World

US also wants trade deal before August 19 tariff deadline, Canadian source says

A Canadian government source directly familiar with trade negotiations with the United States said on Thursday that talks were progressing well and

US also wants trade deal before August 19 tariff deadline, Canadian source says
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief says

The U.S. military has enough assets to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, adding ships

US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief says
Economy|Education|Finance|Political|World

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish students

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit on Thursday by the Trump administration that alleged that Harvard University failed to protect Jewish and Israeli

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish students
Crime|Political|US

Todd Blanche makes plea for unity at Justice Department

Todd Blanche makes plea for unity at Justice Department

Todd Blanche makes plea for unity at Justice Department
Africa|Political|World

Nigeria faith leaders sign peace accord months after Trump remarks

More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders have signed an interfaith peace accord in Abuja, launching a new body to promote religious harmony across Nigeria.

Nigeria faith leaders sign peace accord months after Trump remarks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts

Donald Trump was sued on Wednesday by two media entities seeking to shut down a new service that sells paid access to the U.S. president's posts,

Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts
Health|Political|World

The Latest: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave at the month’s end

President Donald Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave the administration at the end of the month to spend more time with her family

The Latest: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave at the month’s end
Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada unhappy with latest US offer to lower tariffs, CBC reports

Canadian officials working to persuade Washington not to impose additional tariffs next week are unhappy with the latest U.S. offer to ease the measures, CBC News reported on

Canada unhappy with latest US offer to lower tariffs, CBC reports
Election|Political|Sports|US|World

Trump says press secretary Leavitt to leave job at month's end

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of the month, U.S.

Trump says press secretary Leavitt to leave job at month's end
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy

President Donald Trump was sued in federal court Wednesday to stop him from making money off a new, paid service at his Truth Social company offering early, exclusive access to his posts on U.S. policy

Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Trump is making a rare Western trip to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economy

President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy and other issues

Trump is making a rare Western trip to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economy
Election|Political|US|World

Four things we learned from primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina

A big upset in Wisconsin. A progressive victory in Minnesota. And the enduring power of President Donald Trump's endorsement.

Four things we learned from primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina