Breaking News – Aug 17, 2026 – Afternoon

Breaking News · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 2 PM

Breaking & developing

10 new stories since the last update. Short summaries — full reporting at the source.

#1 · Drudge Report OPEN READ

How Turkey Making Bid To Bring Back Modern Ottoman Empire…

Turkey’s mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is a step toward the ultimate ambition of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: to make Ankara a powerhouse across the entire territory of the old Ottoman Empire.The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed in Mecca…

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#2 · Drudge Report

HER STRANGE GRIP ON WHITE HOUSE…

Donald Trump is facing ridicule about his close relationship with his personal aide Natalie Harp, while First Lady Melania Trump has shrunk away from the public eye.

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#3 · Drudge Report

Election Officials Prep for Prediction Markets to Sow Chaos in Midterms…

From threats to the safety of poll workers to voters who can’t distinguish between odds and results, prediction markets are already scrambling the political process.

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#4 · Drudge Report

KAYNE EAST? Controversial rapper heading to Russia… Tix sold out in under hour…

KAYNE EAST? Controversial rapper heading to Russia — Tix sold out in under hour. Coverage via dailystar.co.uk Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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#5 · Drudge Report

Pelosi leaving Capitol Hill. Her team still calling shots…

“I do think that there is a particular ethos of a Pelosi staffer,” one alumna said.

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#6 · Drudge Report

CEO ousted for relationship with subordinate. Decade ago fired for similar incident…

Chris Kubasik was previously fired from Lockheed Martin after a similar probe more than a decade ago.

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#7 · Drudge Report

Rep. Nancy Mace shows off nine new tattoos in bikini…

The 48-year-old bared her tattooed arms in a bikini during a high-octane introduction for

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#8 · Drudge Report MAY REQUIRE SIGN-IN

Ukraine takes aim at economy, morale by attacking retailer…

Day after day over recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have pummeled giant depots belonging to Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer, burning estimated billions of dollars’ worth of merchandise and bringing the war home to the broad public. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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What rising Treasury yields are telling us…

What rising Treasury yields are telling us. Coverage via axios.com. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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#10 · Drudge Report

Found Unreponsive In Apartment…

Found Unreponsive In Apartment. Coverage via the-sun.com Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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