All U.S. visa applications halted and embassy interviews canceled worldwide; past pauses cut student visa issuance by 36%.
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Breaking News Aug 26, 2026U.S. Called Canada Deal ‘Best of Any Country’ as Talks Collapsed
NYT report says U.S.-Canada talks collapsed into an all-out trade war; Washington called its offer the best of any country.
Breaking News Aug 26, 2026U.S. Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Four in Caribbean
U.S. military killed four in Caribbean strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat, bringing total deaths to at least 227 in 68 strikes.
Breaking News Aug 25, 2026Canada Hits US with 50% Retaliatory Tariffs as Trade War Deepens
Canada will impose tariffs up to 50% on American steel, aluminum and hundreds of goods Sept. 8, retaliating against U.S. levies.
Breaking News Aug 25, 2026Supreme Court Lifts One Injunction on Georgia Mail-Vote Restrictions
A divided Supreme Court lifted one of two injunctions blocking Trump administration mail-in voting restrictions, but Georgia’s rules stand for now.
Breaking News Aug 25, 2026Canada Hits Back with $20B in Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on about $20B of U.S. goods, including steel, dairy, appliances and more, effective Sept. 8.
Breaking News Aug 25, 2026Canada to Retaliate Tuesday as Trump Vows 50% Auto Tariffs
Canada is set to announce retaliatory tariffs Tuesday after Trump vowed to double auto tariffs to 50% and weekend talks collapsed.
Breaking News Aug 25, 20266-3 Ruling Lets Trump Mail-Voting Rules Proceed Ahead of Midterms
Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling lets the Trump administration enforce key parts of its mail-voting executive order ahead of the November midterms.