The national debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, highlighting the impact of defense costs, social programs, and interest on the deficitWASHINGTON — The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an […]
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Trump says US will begin punishing new economic sanctions against Iran – scrippsnews.com
Iran is dismissing President Donald Trump’s threat of an “Economic D-Day” as he seeks to pressure the country into reaching a deal to end the war.“The so-called ‘Economic D-Day’ is a diversion from America’s own crisis: unprecedented debt & surging interest costs,” Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said. “Doubling down on failed policies will […]
Two students killed, driver charged after crash into Tennessee college cycling team – NBC News
news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeTwo Tennessee college team cyclists were killed, seven others were injured and a driver was criminally charged after he struck team members who were training on a road Wednesday, officials said.The crash around 9 a.m. on Highway 19 in Carter County killed Milligan University sophomores Haylan Engdahl […]
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal – BBC
Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked Canadian provinces to restore US alcohol to the shelves of supermarkets as a trade deal with the US edges closer.Trade negotiators met on Wednesday for the third time in as many days after US President Donald Trump paused a new wave of tariffs he had threatened to impose overnight […]
August 20, 2026 — UAE suspends all trade and financial transactions with Iran – CNN
August 20, 2026 — UAE suspends all trade and financial transactions with Iran CNNsource