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U.S. Debt hit $40 trillion, Trump talks WH pet projects with press corps

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August 20, 2026 – 6am:

Trump threatens Iran with ‘economic D-Day’
U.S. debt hits record high $40 trillion
Failed Minnesota Gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell self-funds recount in Minnesota GOP primary
First on MS NOW/David Rohde: Trump’s effort to undermine confidence in elections
Republicans are no longer hosting in-person town halls with constituents: MS NOW/Mychael Schnell
U.S. Navy ships risk wearing out in the Iran war: MS NOW/co-author Priya Sridhar
Record number of female veterans running for Congress: MS NOW/co-author Priya Sridhar

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