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Today: July 18, 2026
Today: July 18, 2026

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Trump: Iran blockade reinstated, US to charge 20% on Strait of Hormuz cargo

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States was reinstating a naval blockade on Iran and would be reimbursed 20% on all cargo shipped through the

Trump: Iran blockade reinstated, US to charge 20% on Strait of Hormuz cargo
Political|US|World

Trump says Lindsey Graham's sister should be interim South Carolina senator

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he had recommended Lindsey Graham's sister to fill the late South Carolina senator's seat on an interim basis.

Trump says Lindsey Graham's sister should be interim South Carolina senator
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Graham and Trump’s unlikely alliance: From opponents to key allies — and golf buddies

Graham and Trump’s unlikely alliance: From opponents to key allies — and golf buddies

Graham and Trump’s unlikely alliance: From opponents to key allies — and golf buddies
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Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in Washington

NATO allies, Ukraine and Israel have paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties

Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in Washington
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From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump

Lindsey Graham's relationship with Donald Trump was a roller coaster

From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic

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Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic
MidEast|Political|World

US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it again considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after a vessel using an ‘unauthorized route’ was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway — potentially further menacing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States

US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Health|Political|US|World

Trump revives praise for his health, cognitive test in post about May physical

U.S.

Trump revives praise for his health, cognitive test in post about May physical
Economy|Political|US|World

US seeks free Hormuz access from Iran as talks focus on strait

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Omani counterpart on Saturday discussed arrangements for the safe passage of

US seeks free Hormuz access from Iran as talks focus on strait
Political|US|World

Trump says missiles aimed at Iran if Tehran targets US president

U.S.

Trump says missiles aimed at Iran if Tehran targets US president
Political|Sports|World

Soccer-England's Kane confirms golf outing with Trump, praises president's game

England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he once played golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the experience as "surreal" and praising the president's game.

Soccer-England's Kane confirms golf outing with Trump, praises president's game
Economy|Europe|Political|World

China can help end Ukraine war by pressuring Russia, U.S. Senator Graham says

China could play a decisive role in pressuring Russia towards peace talks, helping end its war in Ukraine, U.S.

China can help end Ukraine war by pressuring Russia, U.S. Senator Graham says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Warsh task force members get an A at the outset, but results will need broad buy-in

At a moment of political polarization and a White House distancing itself from "globalization," Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's choice of

Warsh task force members get an A at the outset, but results will need broad buy-in
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Trump's promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine facing tough choices

A pledge by President Donald Trump to allow Kyiv to produce U.S.

Trump's promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine facing tough choices
Business|Technology|World

Turkey says it hopes to achieve result on lifting U.S. sanctions soon

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Turkey hopes to achieve a result on lifting U.S. sanctions and its desire to purchase F-35 fighter jets soon, adding there

Turkey says it hopes to achieve result on lifting U.S. sanctions soon
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Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law

President Donald Trump has chosen not to sign a sweeping housing affordability bill on Friday, in protest of Congress not approving a strict voter ID bill that does not have enough support to pass

Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump admin strikes $26 million settlement deal with Keystone Pipeline operator for 2022 oil spill

Trump admin strikes $26 million settlement deal with Keystone Pipeline operator for 2022 oil spill

Trump admin strikes $26 million settlement deal with Keystone Pipeline operator for 2022 oil spill
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A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to give Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air-defense systems could mark a major breakthrough for Kyiv

A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick
Education|Opinion|Political|Travel|World

As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence

A group of retired federal and state judges has been barnstorming through Ohio and Pennsylvania on the nation's 250th anniversary to defend judicial independence and bolster the rule of law

As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Trump makes the stock market his scoreboard, but many Americans aren't even in the game

U.S. President Donald Trump began this week with an Oval Office first: ringing the stock market's opening bell.

Trump makes the stock market his scoreboard, but many Americans aren't even in the game
Interview|MidEast|World

Netanyahu warns Trump: Turkey is 'not exactly a model ally'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CNN's Dana Bash that despite President Donald Trump's friendship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his newfound willingness to sell them advanced F-35 fighter jets, the country is not a 'friendly state to the United States.'

Netanyahu warns Trump: Turkey is 'not exactly a model ally'
Election|Political|US|World

Trump fires Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms

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Trump fires Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms
Crime|Political|Sports|World

Federal grand jury indicts 8 men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, DOJ says

A federal grand jury has indicted eight men over an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event on the White

Federal grand jury indicts 8 men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, DOJ says
Crime|US|World

Suspect in Kirk killing expressed regret after shooting, roommate says

The former roommate of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, told prosecutors that Robinson expressed regret a day after

Suspect in Kirk killing expressed regret after shooting, roommate says
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The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken about Turkey as well as U.S. moves in the Persian Gulf

The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf
Political|Travel|US|World

South Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International

A South Florida airport has officially changed its name to the President Donald J

South Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International
Health|Political|US|World

Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with US Senate poised to return

The U.S.

Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with US Senate poised to return
Economy|Political|World

Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on

Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei
Europe|Political|World

From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit

As they prepared for this week's NATO summit in Ankara, the leaders of America's allies wondered which Donald Trump would join them - the

From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO

Madrid said on Thursday U.S.

Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO
Economy|Science|Technology|World

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says US wrong to think escalation of Ukrainian strikes can help end war

Russia said on Thursday the United States was wrong to believe deep Ukrainian strikes into Russian territory could help bring about an end to more than four years of war,

Kremlin says US wrong to think escalation of Ukrainian strikes can help end war
Europe|Political|World

NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more after Ankara summit

NATO has weathered another storm from Donald Trump but European members of the military alliance are bracing for more turbulence ahead in

NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more after Ankara summit
Economy|US|World

New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war

President Donald Trump says he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over

New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Tech rebound lifts European shares after three-day slide

European shares gained for the first time this week on Thursday, as a rebound in technology stocks tempered lingering

Tech rebound lifts European shares after three-day slide
Arts|Education|Political|US|World

Smithsonian head says White House report unfairly characterized US history museum

Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch said a White House report that accused the institution's National Museum of American History of "thinly

Smithsonian head says White House report unfairly characterized US history museum
Crime|Political|US|World

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

A federal judge has ruled that E

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet

President Donald Trump has flown partway home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of making the full trip aboard the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted jet he arrived in

Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet
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Judge says E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million damage award from Trump

A U.S. judge on Wednesday authorized the payment of a multimillion-dollar verdict to magazine writer E.

Judge says E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million damage award from Trump
Economy|Environment|MidEast|US|World

Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon

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Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino could face an investigation by the International Olympic Committee after a rights group announced plans on Wednesday to file a

Soccer-Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Trump says Ukraine to be allowed to make Patriot missile interceptors

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, a huge

Trump says Ukraine to be allowed to make Patriot missile interceptors
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Trading Day: War on, risk-off: Stocks drop, crude jumps as Trump calls Iran peace deal 'over'

The S&P 500 and the Dow followed their global counterparts lower on Wednesday, and crude prices surged as U.S.

Trading Day: War on, risk-off: Stocks drop, crude jumps as Trump calls Iran peace deal 'over'
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Business|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trump's visit a win for Turkey's Erdogan, NATO tensions aside

Turkey put on a red-white-and-blue air show and named a new airport building after President Donald Trump, seeking

Trump's visit a win for Turkey's Erdogan, NATO tensions aside
Education|Environment|Political|Sports|World

Greenlanders reject Trump's renewed push for control of island

Greenlanders attending a traditional kayaking championship in Nuuk rejected U.S.

Greenlanders reject Trump's renewed push for control of island
Europe|Political|World

NATO's Rutte says alliance reunited at Ankara summit after Trump 'quarrel'

Disputes between U.S.

NATO's Rutte says alliance reunited at Ankara summit after Trump 'quarrel'
Arts|Crime|Opinion|Political|US|World

Judge orders the release of Trump’s $5 million payment to E. Jean Carroll

Judge orders the release of Trump’s $5 million payment to E. Jean Carroll

Judge orders the release of Trump’s $5 million payment to E. Jean Carroll
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says he thinks Israel will withdraw troops from southern Lebanon

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Trump says he thinks Israel will withdraw troops from southern Lebanon
Arts|World

US court says Trump name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal

A U.S. appeals court ruled on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's name must remain off the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts while he

US court says Trump name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says 'a lot of unity' at NATO summit after lashing out at allies

President Donald Trump threw a summit of NATO leaders into disarray on Wednesday as he demanded the United States cut

Trump says 'a lot of unity' at NATO summit after lashing out at allies
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Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit, progress on defense spending

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Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit, progress on defense spending
Arts|Entertainment

Court again knocks down Trump’s demand for his name to go back on the Kennedy Center

Court again knocks down Trump’s demand for his name to go back on the Kennedy Center

Court again knocks down Trump’s demand for his name to go back on the Kennedy Center
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says he doesn't think Iran conflict will start again

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he did not think a full-fledged conflict with Iran would erupt in the wake of military strikes from both sides.

Trump says he doesn't think Iran conflict will start again
MidEast|Political|US|World

Pakistan urges all sides to uphold commitments under Islamabad MoU

Pakistan urged all sides to uphold their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday, hours after U.S.

Pakistan urges all sides to uphold commitments under Islamabad MoU
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NY Fed says firms in its district aren't done passing on tariff costs 

By Michael S.

NY Fed says firms in its district aren't done passing on tariff costs 
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Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us

Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us

Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens lower as Trump says Iran deal is 'over'

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said an interim deal aimed at ending the war with Iran was "over," sending oil prices higher and

Wall St opens lower as Trump says Iran deal is 'over'
Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni says no regrets over trying to woo Trump

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday she did not regret her efforts to forge close ties with U.S.

Italy's Meloni says no regrets over trying to woo Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Chevron offers rival drillers its chemical technology to boost shale oil output

Chevron will allow rival oil producers to buy a chemical technology it developed to boost production from shale wells, the company said on Wednesday, as part

Chevron offers rival drillers its chemical technology to boost shale oil output
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump told NATO leaders he wants to keep US in alliance, source says

President Donald Trump told NATO allies he wanted to keep the United States in the alliance at a leaders' meeting in Ankara on Wednesday, a source familiar

Trump told NATO leaders he wants to keep US in alliance, source says
Europe|Political|World

Denmark ready to defend 'every inch of NATO', including Danish kingdom, PM says

Denmark is ready to defend every inch of NATO, including the kingdom of Denmark, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in Ankara on Wednesday, a day after U.S

Denmark ready to defend 'every inch of NATO', including Danish kingdom, PM says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Apple says it will spend $30 billion to design US-made Broadcom chips

Apple says it will spend $30 billion to design US-made Broadcom chips

Apple says it will spend $30 billion to design US-made Broadcom chips
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Why does Trump keep talking about ‘communism’?

Why does Trump keep talking about ‘communism’?

Why does Trump keep talking about ‘communism’?
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

The new attacks by the U.S. on Iran were "absolutely necessary," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.

New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says
Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond

Shannon Gooden has voted Republican her entire life, including for Donald Trump three times.

Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond
Entertainment|Sports|US|World

After the hype, US World Cup dream collides with football reality

The soundtrack surrounding the United States’ World Cup on home soil was impossible to escape. Television adverts urged fans to believe in miracles.

After the hype, US World Cup dream collides with football reality
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology

Judge tosses Trump Media’s $3.8 billion defamation suit against The Washington Post

Judge tosses Trump Media’s $3.8 billion defamation suit against The Washington Post

Judge tosses Trump Media’s $3.8 billion defamation suit against The Washington Post
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice

The U.S.

Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice
Americas|Europe|Political|World

The Latest: US strikes Iran as Trump meets with NATO leaders in Turkey

The U.S. military has launched a series of strikes against Iranian targets after three merchant ships were struck in the waters off Oman

The Latest: US strikes Iran as Trump meets with NATO leaders in Turkey
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Michael Cohen says an unexpected text repaired his relationship with Trump

Michael Cohen says an unexpected text repaired his relationship with Trump

Michael Cohen says an unexpected text repaired his relationship with Trump
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump says he will lift Turkey sanctions, decide on selling F-35s

U.S.

Trump says he will lift Turkey sanctions, decide on selling F-35s
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump reiterates at NATO summit that Greenland should be controlled by US, not Denmark

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark, reaffirming a stance that has caused tensions among NATO

Trump reiterates at NATO summit that Greenland should be controlled by US, not Denmark
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump feels let down

NATO leaders unveiled arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Turkey on Tuesday, driving home the message that

NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump feels let down
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland

President Donald Trump insists the United States should control Greenland instead of Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe at a NATO summit

NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland