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How to lose Trump’s trade war: test Canada’s resolve with threats to hockey sticks

The US president expected Ottawa to bow to tariff demands, but Canada is striking back – and it could cost Americans

The Guardian - US · Aug 26

GOP sends out fundraising text from JD Vance admitting affordability crisis: ‘Groceries cost what they cost’

Republican National Committee message appealing for donations ahead of the midterms appears to acknowledge an issue keenly felt by voters but which the Trump administration has routinely downplayed

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Ted Cruz says on podcast it’s “no secret that I want to be president”

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick also speculated during their conversation that Gov. Greg Abbott also aspires for the White House.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 26

3 US Secret Service officials placed on leave amid potential misconduct probe

Three US Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into potential misconduct, with the agency's Office of Professional Responsibility conducting the probe.

The Times of India · Aug 26

US Secret Service probes Iranian video threatening Barron Trump

The agency confirmed it was aware of the IRGC-affiliated broadcast on the US president's youngest son, which claimed a $10m bounty and alleged his movements were "fully monitored".

Euronews · Aug 26

US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance to keynote Republicans' midterm convention in Texas

Republicans will hold their midterm convention next month in Dallas, Texas. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to headline the event. The convention aims to showcase the party's candidates and the Trump administration's agenda. Republicans will highlight policy successes and contrast them with Democratic candidates. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Can We Really ‘Grow Our Way Out Of’ $40 Trillion in National Debt? Why One Economist Says ‘The US Has No Chance.’

Bessent’s bond market intervention is a critical failure, and expectations are similarly low for his plan to outgrow $40T in debt.

Barchart · Aug 25

J.D. Vance's Interest in Huey Long Should Be a Red Flag for Conservatives

Long's motto, "every man a king," was not a call for individual sovereignty. It was a populist pitch for wealth taxes and a more powerful government.

Reason · Aug 25

JD Vance accidentally says the quiet part out loud about Canada

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Aug 25

JD Vance’s ‘Freudian slip’ makes Canada part of America

Vice President’s blunder chimed neatly with President Donald Trump’s rhetoric about incorporating the neighboring nation into the United States at a time of high tension between the pair

The Independent UK · Aug 25