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U.S. news — August 15, 2026

U.S. publications published on August 15, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

6 publications

  3. U.S.Appointments

    U.S. Extends Azerbaijan Section 907 Waiver

    The U.S. State Department has notified Congress about the extension of the waiver of restrictions under Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act for Azerbaijan. The extension was communicated to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on July 28 and to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on August 10. Section 907, adopted in 1992, limits U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan, but since 2001, presidents have annually extended the suspension of these restrictions.
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  4. U.S.WarNorth America

    US Prioritizes Domestic Defense Over Ukraine's Missile Request

    The White House has responded to Ukraine's request for additional missiles, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt stating that the US military leadership's priority is to restore and strengthen its own defense capabilities. President Donald Trump has focused on rebuilding the US arsenal since taking office and acts cautiously when it comes to sending munitions abroad. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky had requested five percent of the US's Patriot air defense missile inventory to survive the winter.
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  5. U.S.LawRegulatorsPeace

    U.S. Urges Apple Not to Buy Chinese Memory Chips

    U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has urged Apple not to buy Chinese memory chips, stating that there are other solutions to the ongoing global supply shortage. The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple is considering purchasing these components from Chinese manufacturers due to the chip shortage, which has forced the company to explore alternative sources. The U.S. government has expressed concerns about national security and supply chain issues related to relying on Chinese products.
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  6. U.S.Executive

    Trump Announces Plan to Declare Strait of Hormuz U.S. Territory

    U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz as a U.S. territory. In a speech on Friday, Trump stated that he would make this move 'pretty soon' after Iran is defeated. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global oil supplies, with about 20% of the world's oil passing through it each day. Trump's announcement has been met with surprise and skepticism, with some experts questioning the feasibility and legality of such a move.
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