Breaking News – Aug 19, 2026 – Update

Breaking News · Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 10 AM

Breaking & developing

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

#1 · Drudge Report

Loyalty to The Don Began in Childhood?

Preston Harp said his sister Natalie's 'sad' and 'unhealthy obsession' with Donald Trump began in her teens.

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MAGA dissidents plot next move after splitting from president…

MAGA dissidents plot next move after splitting from president. Coverage via usatoday.com. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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She once rode in SUV trunk to accompany him!

Natalie Harp has become a main conduit between President Donald Trump and the outside world, sources say. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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#4 · Drudge Report

BESSENT BOND RESCUE…

The announcement targets the sensitive longer-duration part of the Treasury market.

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Elite Ukrainian drone unit brings war to Moscow's doorstep…

Ukrainian drones have targeted a major logistics center outside Moscow, setting it ablaze. The fire was still burning the following day. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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Tests appetite for going low…

Tests appetite for going low. Coverage via axios.com. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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Dem socialist clinches surprise primary win in Florida Senate race…

Nixon bested Alexander Vindman to win Democratic nomination and now faces Republican Ashley Moody in November. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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New images show moon crater carved by SPACEX rocket…

A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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Iran's hardline mullahs 'considering attacks on European military targets'…

Iran is weighing up attacking US military targets in Europe should Donald Trump escalate the war, according to a report.

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#10 · Drudge Report

Israeli Military Admits Opening Fire on Vehicle Carrying 5-Year-Old…

Israel's military admitted for the first time to opening fire on a vehicle in Gaza carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab as a criminal probe was launched.

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