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Trump looms large in Nebraska's 'blue dot' congressional district

Trump looms large in Nebraska's 'blue dot' congressional district

Just eight of 435 congressional districts backed a Republican in their House race and Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. Omaha, Nebraska, is at the heart of one of those and the contest for an open seat in November is shaping up as a key indicator o…

The News Flicker·August 22, 2026

Iran says the world accepts that it has defeated the US

Iran says the world accepts that it has defeated the US

Iran's president claims the world has accepted that Iran has won its conflict with the United States. Iranian state media reported Friday that President Masoud Pezeshkian said the war should end since the U.S. is hated globally. Meanwhile, the Trump administr…

The News Flicker·August 22, 2026

Trump tariffs heap up as Canada tries to curb US reliance

Trump tariffs heap up as Canada tries to curb US reliance

Canadian Prime Minister Mike Carney's strategy involves a search for new markets, a focus on domestic trade and the launch of major projects. They impact some $20 billion worth of goods, or 5.5 percent of Canadian exports to the USA. The post Trump tariffs he…

The News Flicker·August 22, 2026

US is set to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian products

US is set to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian products

The United States is set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in already tense relations between the historic allies. President Donald Trump’s import t…

The News Flicker·August 22, 2026

Trump loyalist Ed Martin to focus on election 'legal battles'

Trump loyalist Ed Martin to focus on election 'legal battles'

Ed Martin, a loyal White House ally who held multiple Justice Department posts despite unconventional tactics that sometimes rankled his superiors, is leaving President Donald Trump’s administration. The Republican president said Friday in a social media post…

The News Flicker·August 21, 2026