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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 13.08.2026.

It displays 241 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.08.2026The Day the Kennedy Center Board Defied the Judge

The day's dominant story was the Kennedy Center board's vote to restore Trump's name and close for renovations, defying a federal judge's order. This escalated a legal battle that began earlier in the week. Concurrently, the USS Abraham Lincoln's replacement amid reports of poor troop conditions and mental health concerns drew sustained attention, with Hegseth disputing the reports. The departure of press secretary Karoline Leavitt remained a secondary thread, with speculation about her successor. The Iran standoff continued, with new details on the decoy flight and intelligence failures. Luigi Mangione's expected guilty plea also drew coverage.

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The New York Times

What to Know About Today’s Special Election in Clacton: Farage vs. Binface

Nigel Farage, the right-wing populist leader, forced a by-election in his parliamentary seat after he came under pressure over his financial declarations.
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03:12The Decoy Flight

The dominant story is the Iranian threat against President Trump, with new details emerging about the decoy flight from Turkey. CBS, AP, and Newsmax report that Trump switched planes within a day of a credible missile threat, while Rubio and Bessent stayed on the decoy. The Washington Post adds that the CIA had low confidence in the intelligence. Concurrently, the departure of press secretary Karoline Leavitt continues to draw attention, with Newsweek reporting on potential successors.
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The New York Times

What to Know About Today’s U.K. Special Election: Farage vs. Binface

Nigel Farage, the right-wing populist leader, forced a by-election in his parliamentary seat after he came under pressure over his financial declarations.
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The New York Times

Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, to Step Down

Trump said that Karoline Leavitt, who recently gave birth to her second child, would be leaving to spend time with her family.
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Newsweek

Two Years On From Kursk Offensive, Now Ukraine Has Real Leverage

Kyiv once tried to seize a piece of Russia ahead of peace negotiations. Now it’s building something far harder to take back.
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The New York Times

ICE’s Plan to Give Officers Stun Gloves, the Marketing of ‘Healthy’ Candy, and More

Five years into their hard-line rule, the Taliban find themselves in crisis at home and abroad.
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06:31The Decoy Flight's Lingering Shadow

The dominant story is the ongoing fallout from the Iranian threat against President Trump, with new details emerging about the decoy flight and intelligence failures. CBS, AP, Newsmax, and the Washington Post report on the CIA's low confidence and Iran's knowledge of Trump's location. Concurrently, the departure of press secretary Karoline Leavitt continues to draw attention, with The Daily Beast reporting a TV star as a frontrunner to replace her.
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A decoy operation to get President Donald Trump out of Turkey last month was launched after a surface-to-air missile threat against Air Force One was deemed credible. Iran also knew strikingly specific details about Trump’s NATO summit stay in Ankara, including his hotel and floor, two U.S. officials said. [Full Story]
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08:27The Decoy Flight's Lingering Shadow

The dominant story is the ongoing fallout from the Iranian threat against President Trump, with new details emerging about the decoy flight and intelligence failures. CBS, AP, Newsmax, and the Washington Post report on the CIA's low confidence and Iran's knowledge of Trump's location. Concurrently, the departure of press secretary Karoline Leavitt continues to draw attention, with The Daily Beast reporting a TV star as a frontrunner to replace her.
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Gen Z is often dismissed as apathetic. But interviews with leading scholars suggest otherwise: a generation coming of age amid crises in housing, work, and political institutions is not losing faith in politics but in the promises of capitalism.
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10:20Iran's Strait Demands

The dominant story is the ongoing Iran-Trump confrontation, with new reports on Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz and the CIA's low confidence in the intelligence that prompted Trump's decoy flight (Washington Times, CBS, Newsmax, Washington Post). Concurrently, the Flock surveillance technology debate continues, with CEO defending the company's mission while Reason questions police trust (Newsweek, Reason).
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Senate Republicans are escalating attacks on Democrat candidates in five battleground states, accusing them of railing against corruption while facing ethics questions and ties to wealthy donors. NRSC messaging obtained by the Washington Examiner targets Troy Jackson in Maine, Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire, former Sen. Sherrod Brown in Ohio, Sen. Jon Ossoff in Georgia and James Talarico in Texas. [Full Story]
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12:10The Decoy Flight's Lingering Shadow

The dominant story is the ongoing fallout from the Iranian threat against President Trump, with new details emerging about the CIA's low confidence in the intelligence that prompted his decoy flight (Washington Post, CBS, Newsmax). Concurrently, the Flock surveillance technology debate continues, with the CEO defending the company's mission while Reason questions police trust (Newsweek, Reason).
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The New York Times

Europe Is Once Again in the Grip of a Heat Wave

The latest round of extreme temperatures, the fifth since May, is disrupting daily life and testing the region’s resilience.
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The FBI opened a criminal investigation into President Trump in May 2017 based on information from the liberal news media and the Democratic Party-funded dossier, according to an analysis by The Washington Times of newly declassified documents.
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The U.S. is preparing to send the USS George Washington to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln after an extended deployment, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The Lincoln, deployed since November and diverted to the region in January for the war, has spent more than 250 days deployed and roughly 200 without a port call — a record stretch. However, War Secretary Pete Hegseth said reports of poor conditions aboard the carrier were "completely misrepresented." [Full Story]
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The New York Times

U.S. Investigated Left-Leaning Groups During Minnesota Immigration Crackdown

The government conducted expansive surveillance, infiltrated group chats and obtained financial records of organizations never accused of crimes.
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13:56Carrier's Morale Crisis

The dominant story is the USS Abraham Lincoln's replacement amid reports of poor troop conditions and morale, with Senate Democrats pressing Hegseth for answers. Concurrently, a federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard, a decision covered by multiple outlets. The CIA's covert program behind attacks on Galápagos boats also draws attention.
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15:05Carrier's Morale Crisis

The dominant story is the USS Abraham Lincoln's replacement amid reports of poor troop conditions and morale, with multiple outlets covering the carrier's extended deployment and the Navy's mental health concerns. Concurrently, Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in the federal case, and the Kennedy Center board voted to add Trump's name to the building facade.
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The New York Times

Oil, Hunters and Dr. Phil: How a Long-Shot Project Is Shaking Up Greenland

A U.S. oil company says it could be on the verge of a major discovery. The proposal comes at a tricky time for Greenland, and locals are pushing back.
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16:25Carrier's Morale Crisis

The dominant story is the USS Abraham Lincoln's replacement amid reports of poor troop conditions and morale, with multiple outlets covering the carrier's extended deployment and the Navy's mental health concerns. Concurrently, Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in the federal case, and the Kennedy Center board voted to add Trump's name to the building facade.
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The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the facility's board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order. [Full Story]
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18:32Kennedy Center's Defiant Rename

The dominant story is the Kennedy Center board's vote to restore Trump's name and close for renovations, defying a federal judge's order, with multiple outlets covering the escalating battle. Concurrently, the USS Abraham Lincoln's replacement amid mental health concerns continues to draw attention, with reports of poor conditions and a sailor's suicide.
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The New York Times

Concerns Raised Over Conditions on Navy Carrier in Iran War

Democratic senators have raised concerns about the extended deployment of the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, amid reports about poor living conditions.
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20:38Carrier's Crew Crisis

The dominant story is the deteriorating conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, with multiple outlets reporting on poor living conditions, mental health issues, and the Navy's decision to replace the carrier. Concurrently, the Kennedy Center board's vote to add Trump's name and close for renovations continues to draw coverage, with several sources highlighting the defiance of a federal judge's order.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Newsmax on Thursday that the Trump administration will announce new measures against Iran next week that he said will take the economic isolation of the country to an unprecedented level. "And watch this space for more announcements... [Full Story]
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The New York Times

Concerns Grow Over Conditions on Navy Carrier Deployed for Months

The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months. Members of Congress are worried about the crew’s well-being.
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A surrogate carrying a baby for a California couple gave birth in Texas after relocating to the state amid an escalating legal dispute over treating a critical congenital heart defect. The delivery came just one day after a Dallas judge issued an emergency order directing hospital staff to provide life-sustaining medical care to the newborn upon birth.
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