Breaking News – Aug 20, 2026 – Update

Breaking News · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 10 AM

Breaking & developing

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

#1 · Drudge Report

Raids home… MORE

Agents, armed with additional court-approved search warrants, then entered his house in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, seizing additional undisclosed potential evidence.

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NKorea launches missiles, mocks USA…

Hours after Trump said he expects to hold new talks with Kim Jong Un, South Korea and Japan said several short-range missiles were launched by the North. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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#3 · Drudge Report

Puerto Ricans stopped trusting their tap water long before rationing began…

In addition to the outages, water quality problems over the years have created widespread mistrust of Puerto Rico’s water system

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#4 · Drudge Report

Rosie goes there…

The guest host mocked the president's close relationship with the White House staffer.

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#5 · Drudge Report

SHOPPING: Zuckerberg buys Gothic castle in Ireland…

Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have bought an Irish castle and are "excited" about the historic home, a spokesman for the businessman said in a statement Thursday."Mark a…

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#6 · Drudge Report OPEN READ

FBI confronts Swalwell at airport, seizes electronics in sexual misconduct probe…

Agents served Swalwell with a search warrant Saturday after he arrived in California and seized his cellphone and other electronics.

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UPDATE: Air Force major detained again for Capitol protest after Trump criticism…

UPDATE: Air Force major detained again for Capitol protest after Trump criticism. Coverage via thehill.com. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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Trump family crypto bank offers depositors way to 'gain favor' with White House…

Democrats have called World Liberty Trust Company a stark example of corruption but officials claim there is no insider dealing. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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HARRY AND MEGHAN PLAN UK MOVE…

HARRY AND Meghan PLAN UK MOVE. Coverage via telegraph.co.uk. The linked outlet may require a paid subscription for the full story.

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#10 · Drudge Report

BOND 'RESCUE' FLOPS

Bond yields edged higher after pulling back sharply during Wednesday's session.

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