U.S. Department of State’s travel advisories map

https://travelmaps.state.gov/TSGMap/

Trump on Truth Social:

NEW U.S. Territory

STRAIT OF HORMUZ

Nicuragua's other flag, the Rojinegra (2025-)

Generation Z has the lowest level of interpersonal trust that we've seen in polling.

Just 13% of the youngest adults say that "most people can be trusted."

Moderna stock surges over +100% in pre market hours after announcing the first ever positive Phase 3 results for a personalized cancer vaccine

The Democratic-endorsed slate has flipped the school board in Sarasota County, Florida.

Bridget Ziegler, a co-founder of the far-right group Moms for Liberty, is the outgoing chair of the board.

https://fixupx.com/StatisticUrban/status/2089873595497578523

On Fox News they really do cover Zohran the exact way that J. Jonah Jameson covers Spiderman

https://fixupx.com/Acyn/status/2089503431694418205

North Korean state TV recommends drinking a liter of beer to beat the summer heat

Trump:

No one has given the Islamic Republic of Iran a greater opportunity to make a Deal than me. TRAGICALLY, for them, they have failed to take it.

Therefore, today, I am announcing the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY! This will be Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale.

Their navy is gone, their air force is destroyed, their military factories are now rubble, their currency is worthless, and their country is hanging by a thread.

Today, I am also announcing that ANY country that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government entities to provide any type of lifeline to Iran will itself face TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences. Oil smuggling, swap lines, cash transfers, exchange houses, ship registries, front companies — It all needs to stop NOW. You know who you are.

This will be an ECONOMIC D-DAY, and we need all of our Allies to stand with the United States of America to isolate, and defeat, the Iran threat.

These maniacs are on the ropes, and these HISTORIC MEASURES will cripple them and their ability to project terror worldwide. IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

The so-called “Economic D-Day” is a diversion from America's own crisis: unprecedented debt & surging interest costs.

Doubling down on failed policies will only bring further defeat—and enmity of Iranians. US economic terrorism threatens global economy and sovereignty worldwide.

US government debt hits $40 trillion

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/us-government-debt-passes-40-trillion-mark-for-the-first-time.html

Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to eight charges including fraud, bribery and misuse of funds

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0x9mjjmgjo

Trump aide Natalie Harp worked in the White House for more than a year without a security clearance, despite unusually close access to the president and potentially sensitive information.

After repeated internal concerns and pressure—including intervention from Trump—she eventually completed the background-check process and received clearance.

https://www.ms.now/news/trump-aide-natalie-harp-worked-at-the-white-house-without-security-clearance-for-a-year

Germany’s Bundeswehr is using Döner bags in Berlin as recruitment ads, with camouflage-colored packaging and QR codes linking to its careers website.

The kebab shops get the branded bags for free, while the Bundeswehr says the campaign targets young people, career changers and skilled workers, though its direct impact on applications is difficult to measure.

https://www.politico.eu/article/german-military-turns-to-kebab-wrappers-for-recruitment/

The U.S. Navy is considering renaming the future USS Doris Miller, an aircraft carrier honoring the Black sailor who became a hero during Pearl Harbor.

Officials have discussed naming the carrier after President Trump instead, while honoring Miller with another warship and recommending him for the Medal of Honor.

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/20/politics/navy-weighs-renaming-carrier-black-war-hero-to-trump