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#407
August 20 · 10 min
US debt hits record $40 trillion; Trump shows off new White House helipad
The U.S. national debt crosses $40 trillion, adding another trillion in just five months, as rising borrowing costs increasingly feed into the interest rates consumers pay. Plus, President Donald Trump declares an “economic D-Day” against Iran, threatening major financial penalties against countries that help Tehran evade U.S. sanctions. And Trump taps Heidi Overton to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after she helped shape his controversial childhood vaccine changes, but a key Republican senator is already calling that role “almost disqualifying.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.
#406
August 19 · 10 min
Democratic socialist scores Florida upset; Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs
Florida delivered one of primary night’s biggest surprises when progressive Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman despite being vastly outspent, giving the Democratic Socialists of America its first major-party nomination for statewide office. Plus, President Donald Trump has paused new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days while the two countries finalize a trade deal — one that could also bring the Keystone XL pipeline back to life. And a nearly 9,000-lb SpaceX rocket stage slammed into the moon at roughly 5,400 mph, leaving a new crater that NASA has now captured in before-and-after images. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
#405
August 18 · 10 min
Trump threatens Oman as Iran deal deadline expires; Hawaii digs out after Lala
President Donald Trump’s 60-day window for an Iran deal has expired with the two sides still far apart, while Jared Kushner says Tehran is showing little interest in an agreement the U.S. can accept. Plus, Luigi Mangione’s September state murder trial is now off the calendar after his federal guilty plea, setting up a fight over whether New York can still prosecute him for Brian Thompson’s killing. And Hawaii begins a difficult recovery from Hurricane Lala after torrential rain sent rivers over their banks, washing out roads and bridges and damaging or destroying roughly 100 homes. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.
#404
August 17 · 8 min
Trump scales back South Korea drills over North Korea; Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
President Donald Trump is scaling back joint military exercises with South Korea, pointing to his relationship with Kim Jong Un and the signal the drills send North Korea. Plus, the USS Abraham Lincoln heads home after an extended Middle East deployment, but military leaders and lawmakers disagree over whether reported problems on board have actually been addressed. And actress Hayden Panettiere has died at just 36, after a three-decade career that began when she was a child. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
#403
August 14 · 10 min
USS Lincoln crew strained by record deployment; Midwest flooding turns deadly
Reports of low morale and depression are surfacing aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as another ship heads to the Gulf to provide relief. Plus, massive flooding has destroyed homes and turned roads into rivers across parts of Indiana, with damage to critical utilities adding another challenge. And the Kennedy Center has approved a new way to display President Donald Trump’s name on the building, reopening a fight just two months after a federal judge ordered it removed. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.
#402
August 13 · 8 min
Strait of Hormuz control in question; Grand jury to investigate controversial Pirro cases
Calling the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz “a wall of steel,” President Donald Trump says the U.S. is in total control. Why Iran disputes that and claims it is still closed. Plus, an Apache helicopter crashes near Fort Hood, Texas, killing two soldiers and sparking a major fire. An investigation looks to determine why the so-called “most advanced aerial fighting vehicle in the world” went down. And the White House press secretary says she’s leaving the administration. The key reason Karoline Leavitt is headed home at the end of the month.
#402
August 12 · 11 min
Democratic socialist falls in Wisconsin; Colombia races to find quake survivors
David Crowley pulled off a surprise win over democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, putting a dent in the progressive wing’s recent run of primary victories. Plus, rescuers continue to dig through the rubble following Colombia’s devastating earthquake, with more than 200 people dead and thousands still missing as the search for survivors continues. And former American Marine Robert Gilman is back in the U.S. after more than four years in Russian custody, but his release comes with serious concerns about the condition of his health. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.
#401
August 11 · 10 min
Colombia crews search for quake survivors; Trump’s secret Air Force One switch in Turkey
A powerful earthquake has killed more than 160 people in Colombia, with rescuers still searching collapsed buildings for survivors. Plus, President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open despite Iran’s refusal to back down from its demands. And Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle whose nest captivated viewers around the world, has died after weeks of intensive care. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.
#400
August 10 · 9 min
Iran denies Trump’s ‘semi-negotiating’ claim; Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan
President Donald Trump says the U.S. is only “semi-negotiating” with Iran, while Tehran insists there are no talks at all and has laid out new demands before it will fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is rejecting a key part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, insisting Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms. And a mother and her five-month-old baby were killed when a boat capsized in New York Harbor, and now the captain is under arrest as authorities investigate how the vessel was being operated. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.
#399
August 7 · 9 min
Trump revives birthright citizenship fight; Deadly school shooting rocks Thailand
President Donald Trump unveils a new strategy to limit birthright citizenship, signing executive orders designed to succeed where his earlier effort failed in court. Plus, Thailand reels from its deadliest school shooting in years, as investigators work to determine what drove a student to carry out the attack. And Mitch McConnell returns home after nearly two months away from the Senate, but one question remains unanswered as lawmakers leave for recess. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.
#397
August 5 · 10 min
Michigan Senate primary too close to call; Armed man arrested at Trump golf club
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary is still too close to call after a night of razor-thin returns, with election officials continuing to count thousands of ballots. Plus, new reporting details how deeply the war with Iran has drawn down key U.S. missile stockpiles, even as the Pentagon insists the military has what it needs. And President Donald Trump orders a do-over on the White House’s new helipad after deciding weeks of construction weren’t good enough. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
#396
August 4 · 10 min
Spokane wildfire suspect arrested; Trump-Pirro rift grows over Reflecting Pool case
Authorities have arrested a man accused of starting one of the three Spokane-area wildfires, a disaster that has already destroyed hundreds of homes and burned more than 8,000 acres. Plus, President Donald Trump has escalated his public criticism of Jeanine Pirro after she concluded contractor mistakes, not vandalism, caused the damage at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. And Trump says Iran has one final opportunity to reach an agreement before Iran is “decapitated,” even as Tehran continues to publicly deny direct negotiations. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.
#395
August 3 · 9 min
Blanche rescinds $1.8B anti-weaponization fund; Family feud rocks Ohio House race
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche scraps President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. Will the two Republican senators who insisted on it now allow his nomination to move forward? Plus, Trump says U.S. strikes on Iran are on hold again Monday morning, following Tehran’s request for a pause. And Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno publicly calls on his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, to leave Congress, bringing a bitter family dispute into one of the GOP’s most closely watched House races. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.
#394
July 31 · 9 min
Trump claims Hamas disarmament deal; Threatens to pull AG pick over two GOP senators
President Donald Trump says he’s reached a historic deal to disarm Hamas, but Hamas isn’t publicly confirming it yet. Plus, Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination has stalled, but Trump is threatening to pull it instead. So how could that leave him still running the Justice Department? And a Georgia father is sentenced to 15 years for buying his son the rifle used in a deadly school shooting, adding another landmark case holding a parent criminally responsible. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, July 31, 2026.
#393
July 30 · 12 min
US hits Iran after promised retaliation; GOP senators delay Blanche nomination
The U.S. promised a “powerful response” after Iran targeted American forces. What comes next is becoming harder to predict. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer senators’ questions. Now his repeated response is fueling a push to hold him in contempt. And actor Jared Leto faces new sexual assault allegations spanning nearly two decades. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, July 30, 2026.
#392
July 29 · 10 min
Iran’s surprise attack fails; Fauci returns to Capitol Hill as diaries take center stage
Iran is accused of attempting a sneak attack on U.S. forces just days after the fighting appeared to cool. The U.S. says it responded quickly, but what happens next could shape where the conflict goes from here. Plus, Anthony Fauci heads back to Capitol Hill with thousands of pages of newly released diary entries looming over the hearing. And a new photo of Sen. Mitch McConnell smiling isn’t quieting concerns about his health. Now, Kentucky’s governor is demanding something he says the public deserves to see. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
#391
July 28 · 9 min
Iran denies Trump peace talks as new strikes continue; Washington honors Graham
Drone attacks are back, but are peace talks? President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Iran are talking again, but Tehran says that’s simply not true. Plus, two wars, two world leaders. Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in back-to-back meetings Tuesday at the White House. And Europe’s wildfire emergency keeps growing. France and Spain are battling fast-moving infernos as an intense heat wave threatens to make a bad situation even worse. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
#390
July 27 · 9 min
Seattle festival shooting hunt continues; Berlin Pride attack suspect killed
A deadly shooting at a Seattle food festival leaves police searching for a second gunman. Investigators believe the suspects were shooting at each other, but one remains on the run. Plus, the suspect in Germany’s deadly Pride attack is dead after a confrontation with police. Now investigators are focused on what he may have planned and whether he acted alone. And Europe’s wildfire crisis keeps getting worse, with hundreds of thousands forced from their homes. The biggest challenge may still be ahead as another round of dangerous heat moves in. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, July 27, 2026.
#389
July 24 · 9 min
Trump weighs ‘massive attack’ on Iran; Tariffs return after Supreme Court setback
President Donald Trump says he’s close to deciding on a “massive attack” against Iran as the two sides exchange fresh strikes. Plus, Trump’s tariffs are back, but under a different legal strategy after his first one failed in court. And a deadly police shooting in Madison sparks protests and a state investigation. A tense showdown at a police briefing raises the stakes even further. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, July 24, 2026.
#388
July 23 · 10 min
Red Sea attacks widen Iran war; Secret Service sees threat surge
The war with Iran keeps spreading. Twelve straight nights of strikes have opened new fronts as President Donald Trump issues another warning that could raise the stakes even further. Plus, the Secret Service says threats are surging, and now one of Vice President JD Vance’s own agents is under investigation. And Congress takes aim at lawmakers’ stock trades, then turns the bill into a partisan fight. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, July 23, 2026.

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