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August 21, 2026
The day's top events, read by how settled the reporting is.
Bessent bets sanctions can replace combat with Iran
Treasury Secretary Bessent says the US likely will not restart large scale combat with Iran, favoring sanctions instead.
North Korea fires missiles after Trump curtails drills
North Korea fired roughly 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea a day after Trump scaled back joint drills with South Korea.
US federal debt surpasses $40 trillion
The US gross federal debt surpassed $40 trillion this week, and economists say the load already raises borrowing costs and squeezes household budgets.
Trump rallies for Graham in SC primary
Trump holds a Myrtle Beach rally for Darline Graham ahead of the South Carolina Senate primary against Ralph Norman.
Storms bring flooding, tornado to NY Tri-State
Storms brought flash flooding and an apparent tornado across the New York City area and the Tri-State region, damaging property and prompting rescues.