The program’s main stories include the United States launching an “economic D-Day” against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Bessent warning countries that support Tehran; Trump discussing preparations for a U.S.-China leaders’ summit ahead of Xi Jinping’s expected visit; and Taiwan President Lai Ching-te urging support for the defense budget in the spirit of “823 resistance to communism and defense of Taiwan.”

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a plan to isolate Iran from the global economy and threatened countries that maintain ties with Tehran. Bloomberg experts assessed his remarks, including a plan for bond buybacks next month.

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U.S. Secret Service officials addressed concerns after Iranian state media aired footage that seemed to target Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron, with a threat.

NNBC News2026-08-24 22:45

State fairs are drawing large crowds across the country this month, showcasing quirky aspects of American culture through outrageous new foods and bizarre competitions.

NNBC News2026-08-24 22:45

President Donald Trump outlined changes his administration is making to the U.S. education system during a Rose Garden event, while vowing to protect children from what he calls radical left betrayals in schools.

FFox News2026-08-24 22:45

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished lower under pressure from technology stocks. Investors weighed fresh U.S. economic pressure on Iran while preparing for a week that includes Nvidia’s earnings report.

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The Trump administration has launched “Operation Economic Outcast” to cut Iran off from global economic lifelines. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called it “economic D-Day” and warned that countries trading with Tehran would face sanctions. Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute told Al Jazeera the strategy is highly unlikely to force Iran’s surrender and could provoke a dangerous escalation.

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The ruling allows President Trump to proceed with key parts of his executive order addressing mail-in voting.

AABC News2026-08-24 22:38

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Canada must stand up to U.S. trade pressure, arguing that Donald Trump’s tariffs harm Americans as well as Canadians.

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Four former Savannah Police Department employees were arrested for allegedly misusing Flock cameras. The arrests come as Flock Safety says it will add several safeguards to its products.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States could still consider military strikes against Iran if tensions worsen, while stressing the effect of economic pressure.

RReuters2026-08-24 22:14

Odesa, Ukraine’s key Black Sea gateway, is being affected by weeks of Russian attacks. Damage to ports, railways and transport links has badly hit exports, putting pressure on Ukraine’s economy and global food supplies.

DDW News2026-08-24 22:10

Bloomberg Television’s market program covers news and analysis surrounding the close of Wall Street. The discussion centers on Nvidia, Treasury yields and the debasement trade, with guests from asset management, software research, financial technology and investment firms.

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The US has announced a series of sanctions against Iran and threatened to isolate countries that financially support it. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called the campaign the “single greatest financial offensive ever” and said it would sever economic ties with Iran, despite earlier White House reversals and deadline extensions.

BBBC News2026-08-24 22:00

ABC News’ Katherine Faulders reviews the White House staff departures from President Trump’s second administration in recent weeks.

AABC News2026-08-24 22:00

The Supreme Court gave the Trump administration an initial victory in its effort to implement an executive order that seeks to limit who can receive mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

NNBC News2026-08-24 21:57

Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson, who was convicted of murdering Sonya Massey, has died from cancer while in prison.

AABC News2026-08-24 21:55

The 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian goods have taken effect, and Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising dollar-for-dollar retaliation after trade talks collapsed. The House examines what went wrong and what another escalation could mean for Canada, while experts debate whether the country should expand agri-food exports or prioritize food security at home.

CCBC News2026-08-24 21:47

Lindsay Clancy’s defense sought a mistrial after a prosecution witness mentioned her Catholic faith. The judge rejected the request, told jurors to disregard the comments and dismissed them early.

NNBC News2026-08-24 21:47

President Trump launches a multi-front economic campaign, threatening secondary sanctions against countries doing business with Iran while escalating the tariff fight with Canada. Data centers emerge as a major midterm issue, as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner privately discuss possible cooperation between Democrats and Trump.

NNBC News2026-08-24 21:47

Gastroenterologist Dr. Avlin Imaeda explains why gastrointestinal side effects are the most common with GLP-1 drugs, while ABC News’ Dr. Darien Sutton discusses supplements to avoid.

AABC News2026-08-24 21:45

The “Outnumbered” panel discusses rising wedding costs and a new trend in which “sponsored brides” partner with major brands to help cover their expenses.

FFox News2026-08-24 21:45

Bloomberg's Josh Wingrove examines the breakdown of US-Canada trade talks as Canadian leaders signal that they do not expect a trade deal to emerge before the 2026 US midterm elections.

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Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok says the US Treasury’s strategic debt buyback operations are affecting the economy and casting a cloud over markets. He also discusses the outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy.

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