The month in the record

A month of verified developments in one place, drawn entirely from the published archive. August 03, 2026 — Democratic US states sue to challenge Trump's latest tariffs. From the source reporting: 25 states sue over Trump administration's latest tariffs, citing Supreme Court ruling 25 Democrat-led states sue Trump over… August 19, 2026 — Why did President Trump delay tariffs on Canadian imports by three days?. From the source reporting: and Canada reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports. August 10, 2026 — Trump set to sign executive order targeting childhood vaccines. From the source reporting: Doctors push back on Trump executive order to change childhood vaccine schedule Local pediatrician weighs in following… August 17, 2026 — Supreme Court rejects renewed Trump appeal in E. Jean Carroll case. From the source reporting: Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s bid to overturn $5 million verdict in Carroll case. Live Updates: Supreme Court rejects Trump’s request to review $5 million E. August 12, 2026 — Trump maintains US has 'total control' over Strait as ship ignoring blockade fired on. From the source reporting: Ex-diplomat: ‘No one’s in total control of the Strait of Hormuz’ Trump says US has 'total control' over Strait of Hormuz August 07, 2026 — Trump must halt ballroom construction, appeals court says. From the source reporting: Construction of Trump’s $400m White House ballroom ordered to halt by appeals court Trump says White House ballroom ruling… August 28, 2026 — President Donald Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction. From the source reporting: President Trump loses again in bid to erase hush money conviction. Donald Trump loses bid to challenge hush-money conviction in federal court. August 31, 2026 — Army secretary submits resignation to Trump after repeated clashes with Hegseth. From the source reporting: US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll submits resignation, media reports say.