August 2026
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U.S. strikes Iranian launchers in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates against U.S. regional targets. Caption: U.S. STRIKES IRANIAN LAUNCHERS
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U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz in the first confirmed U.S. military action against Iran in a month.
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U.S. agreement for access to a large stake in Venezuela's oil reserves. Source: https://apnews.com/article/c229bc39b6e1a3d5dd16f7f9e67fef3f
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The U.S. announced a sweeping agreement intended to provide access to Venezuelan oil reserves. Source: Associated Press
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Mail-ballot order blocked. A federal judge temporarily halted implementation of an executive order limiting mail voting as midterm ballots approached.
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The State Department paused immigrant-visa applications worldwide while briefing consular officials on a tighter public-charge policy. Caption: IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATIONS PAUSED.
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The Supreme Court cleared the way for the administration's mail-voting restrictions while litigation continues. Source: https://apnews.com/article/3780d57190a317e63fd19583c8ebb143
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The Supreme Court opened a path for the administration's mail-voting restrictions ahead of the midterms. Source: Associated Press
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The fast-moving Hawk Fire destroyed homes near Reno, injured civilians and first responders, and prompted evacuation orders affecting tens of thousands. Caption: “HAWK FIRE FORCES RENO EVACUATIONS”.
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U.S. 50% tariffs on selected Canadian goods took effect after trade talks failed; Canada announced retaliatory tariffs. Caption: “U.S.-CANADA TARIFFS HIT 50%”.
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Northeast cleanup after tornadoes struck Delaware and Long Island and storms caused flash flooding. Source: https://apnews.com/article/f7d2bad0e650a2345d1b3b8b228f9af0
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U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion — Associated Press
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Primary-election results from Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming — caption: “THREE STATES CHOOSE NOMINEES”
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Multistate primary results shaped key Florida, Alaska, Wyoming, and California races. Source: https://apnews.com/article/d2aba8c1c03467119fab2451a62207a2
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Tropical Storm Lala caused destructive wind, flooding, a reported death, and widespread power outages across Hawaii. Source: Associated Press
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The U.S. ordered annual joint military exercises with South Korea scaled back. Source: https://apnews.com/article/ae21e0af5ea16f0a74e9a176b3cc2136
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Deadly Indiana flooding brought more than 11 inches of rain in some areas, major evacuations, rescues, and widespread outages. Caption: “INDIANA FLOODS: FIVE DEAD”.
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Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in his federal case and admitted to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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U.S. wholesale inflation cooled in July as gas and food costs fell — Associated Press
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she will leave the administration at the end of August.
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U.S. forces enforced the blockade of Iranian ports as the administration sought an exit from the Iran war. Source: https://apnews.com/article/84ee037681e5455587a4273eb777709e
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Trump signed an executive order promoting a spaced-out childhood vaccine schedule, against medical-group guidance.
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The Senate's 50-49 confirmation of Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general remained a major weekend political story. Source: https://apnews.com/article/fcb4157d45d7b13a05de4d2b0f4f92e2
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Senate funds government through December. The Senate passed a bipartisan stopgap measure intended to avert a pre-election shutdown. Source: Axios
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U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July while stocks rose on hopes the Federal Reserve could delay rate increases. Source: Associated Press
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Trump backed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and threatened action over reports about depleted U.S. munitions stockpiles. Source: https://www.axios.com/2026/08/06/trump-hegseth-weapons-war-iran
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Temporary Protected Status officially ended for about 350,000 Haitians in the United States. Source: Associated Press
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Five-state primary elections shaped key 2026 midterm races — Associated Press
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Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration over its latest tariffs. Source: https://apnews.com/article/120895adbee7ae06157cd5f4bf5c7583
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President Trump held off on new U.S. strikes against Iran after appeals from Gulf allies. Source: Associated Press
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Trump threatened to advance an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” amid Republican resistance to Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination. Associated Press