The News Divide: Aug 20, 2026

Aug 19 Aug 20, 2026

LEFT

Iran has lost significant control of the Strait of Hormuz

FBI seized former Rep. Eric Swalwell's phone, searched his home, source says

The Democrats' one neat trick to try to win a Senate majority

Trump selects Heidi Overton, White House aide, to lead FDA

Washington Post

Trump threatens Iran's trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressure

Trump nominates abortion opponent Heidi Overton to be head of FDA

New recruits are joining the military in big numbers, but not for the reason Hegseth says

ABC News (Online)

Yes, Woke 1.0 Was Crazy. Now Where's the Accountability?

New York Times (Opinion)

Who Is Natalie Harp? NYT Reporter Maggie Haberman on Trump's Aide & His Attacks on Women Reporters

Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports

Associated Press

CENTER

For the Oil Market, the Strait of Hormuz Isn't Closed

Air Force major detained again for Capitol protest after Trump criticism

Karmelo Anthony wins bid for new judge as he seeks new trial

Biden-era 'ghost guns' restrictions are unconstitutional, US judge rules

Florida lawmaker who backed death penalty for child rapists charged with molestation

Straight Arrow News

Israel confirms it opened fire on vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza

Sorry folks, but the whole Arday thing is absolutely breaking me.

Alexander Kustov

Trump dangles Netanyahu endorsement in pressure campaign on Gaza

The sexless lives of millennial feminists

Jason Arday's death is no reason to censor the media

RIGHT

US quietly guides millions of barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz in stealth operation

New York Post (News)

Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon defends drag shows as 'wholesome' for children, brought her kids to one

Fox News Digital

The Mohammunist Manifesto—Transnational Loyalty Overrides National Borders

American Thinker

Apple News, Google promote outlets that endorse Dem presidential candidates — while shutting out Republicans: study

New York Post (News)

NY City Mayor Mamdani sues City Council to block $10K payments for teacher aides

From Fang Fang to Trump dossier, Eric Swalwell weighs in on sex-trap spycraft

Washington Times

'Have I Been Flocked' Website Lets You Check If Police Searched for Your Car Using Flock Camera System

Texas cities dominate America's best housing markets as coastal powerhouses fall behind: report

Republicans start to turn on data centers as midterm elections approach

Washington Examiner

Portland parent fights child's elementary school over 'final straw' of adding trans-inclusive flag

Fox News Digital

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