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U.S. news — August 12, 2026

U.S. publications published on August 12, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

13 publications

  2. U.S.Local GovPeaceNorth America

    Petition to Expel U.S. Ambassador to Canada Gains Over 170,000 Signatures

    A petition calling for the expulsion of U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra has gained over 170,000 signatures. The petition accuses Hoekstra of making statements that harm diplomatic relations, normalizing threats of annexation by President Trump, and interfering in Canadian politics. The petition will be presented to the House of Commons by Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada.
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  3. U.S.AppointmentsRegulatorsTrial

    Iranian Missile Threat Prompts Trump's Secret Air Force One Swap

    US intelligence detected a specific threat of a surface-to-air missile attack against Air Force One carrying President Trump during his departure from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Trump was secretly moved to a military jet using an airport catering truck while senior officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, remained aboard as decoys. The threat's credibility remains unclear, but US officials took the threat seriously due to Iran's precise knowledge of Trump's location in Ankara, including the floor of his hotel.
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  4. U.S.LawRegulatorsPeaceGovernance

    Dispute Over Investigation Involving Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs

    Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell clashed over who should investigate allegations involving Sunshine Residential Homes, a foster-care provider with political ties to Governor Katie Hobbs. Mayes initially sought to prevent Mitchell from conducting a parallel investigation, drawing criticism and a recusal demand. The dispute delayed the investigation for over two years, with both prosecutors still active and the House hiring independent counsel. The case remains open, and voters await answers before the upcoming election.
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  5. U.S.ExecutiveLeadershipUnited Kingdom

    Tielemans Joins Manchester United After £35m Move

    Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans has finally completed his long-awaited move to Manchester United after the club activated his £35m release clause at Aston Villa. The 29-year-old, who had previously been linked with United in 2019 and 2022, admitted the transfer came as a surprise but expressed his excitement to join one of Europe's biggest clubs. Tielemans, who captained Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, will reunite with Marcus Rashford at United after the pair played together at Aston Villa.
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  7. U.S.North America

    AirBaltic Unveils New Business Plan: Focus on Profitability and Fleet Reduction

    AirBaltic has revealed its new business plan, which prioritizes long-term competitiveness, sustainable capital structure, and growth. The plan involves reducing the fleet size, focusing on profitable routes, and making Riga the main base. The airline aims to secure hundreds of millions in financing and targets a revenue of one billion euros by 2031. Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs supports the plan, stating that it provides a smaller fleet that fits the company's financial capabilities and focuses on profitability. However, the success of the plan depends on the support of creditors, interim financing, and potential private investors.
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    Trump Administration Lifts TikTok Ban on Government Devices

    The Trump administration has lifted the ban on using TikTok on U.S. government devices. The decision follows a deal transferring control of TikTok's U.S. operations to an American consortium led by Oracle and Silver Lake, making it majority American-owned and operated independently of ByteDance. The White House Office of Management and Budget rescinded the ban, citing no longer posing a national security threat.
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  12. U.S.ExecutiveRegulatorsWarAsia

    Chinese Military Veterans Arrested for Espionage in South Korea

    Two former Chinese military officers have been arrested in South Korea for allegedly spying near critical U.S. military installations. A 60-year-old man was caught intercepting fighter jet communications near Gunsan Airport, while a 45-year-old ethnic Korean man is suspected of obtaining classified information about joint military exercises from a U.S. military base employee. Both suspects have been charged with violating South Korea's treason and communication secrecy protection laws.
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