POLITICSData centers, crypto, and tax revisions take center stage in Tuesday primariesIncumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska is facing a serious challenge from former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.CNBC·1w ago
POLITICSS. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cutLee's comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt order to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea.NPR·1w ago
POLITICSU.S. and Iran miss peace talks deadline. And, Alaska, Florida and Wyoming primariesThe U.S. and Iran missed a deadline to begin peace talks this week. The monthslong war has depleted U.S. resources. And, what to know about Alaska's U.S. Senate seat primary.NPR·1w ago
POLITICSThis crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidatesThe GOP primary in Florida's 19th District includes candidates who are new to the state, candidates who've run for Congress before and two candidates who have received pardons from President Trump.NPR·1w ago
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POLITICSSouth Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills<p>Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm ties with Kim Jong-un</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/17/trump-south-korea-alliance">‘Inane, haphazard decision’ by Trump to gut South KoThe Guardian·1w ago
POLITICSTrump says N Korea’s Kim has responded to his request for a conversationUS president says conversations with Kim Jong Un at a 'positive' stage and slams Seoul for refusing to join war on Iran.Al Jazeera·1w ago
POLITICSRosie O’Donnell Just Knows Trump Is Watching Her Host ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’“And if you thought the president hated ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ when it was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, buckle up, people. Buckle up!” O’Donnell said.NY Times·1w ago
POLITICSSouth Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drillsThe annual exercises, are defensive and not intended to attack North Korea or raise tensions on the peninsula, Lee said.CNBC·1w ago
POLITICSHichilema wins second term as president of copper-rich ZambiaHichilema wins Zambia’s election with 60% after attacks on election officials briefly halted the vote count.Al Jazeera·1w ago
POLITICSA California County Eyes a New Hire: Tina Peters, the Election DenierThe top elections official in Shasta County offered a job to Ms. Peters, a Trump supporter who was convicted of tampering with voting machines in Colorado.NY Times·1w ago
POLITICSTrump says talking to North Korea’s Kim makes the south saferUS President Donald Trump has revealed North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has responded ‘very positively’Al Jazeera·1w ago
