Monday, 10 August 2026

President Trump signed an executive order reducing the number of childhood vaccines recommended by federal health agencies from 18 to 11, splitting the combined MMR vaccine into three separate shots. The move drew condemnation from the American Academy of Pediatrics and health experts, citing rising measles cases.

Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu formally rejected Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting on full Hamas disarmament before implementation. Trump administration officials said they view the rejection as campaign rhetoric ahead of Israeli elections and remain committed to pursuing the deal.

Trump signaled a shift from military operations to economic pressure on Iran, stating the US is 'semi-negotiating' and relying on sanctions and naval blockade as oil prices stabilize. The administration is pursuing war reparations compensation from Iran for alleged past attacks while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Trump administration officials announced the revocation of over 175,000 visas under the current administration, citing law enforcement encounters involving criminal activity. The announcement came as the administration continues broad immigration enforcement and visa restrictions.

Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer, was sworn in as Attorney General after the Senate narrowly confirmed him. Blanche faced criticism over his prior representation of Trump and potential conflicts of interest, with one federal judge angered over his alleged 'flagrant disregard' of court orders in an Epstein-related case.

Trump named Will Scharf, the White House Staff Secretary, to replace David Warrington as White House Counsel, effective September 1. Legal experts noted Scharf will begin his tenure just two months before midterm elections, when a possible Democratic-controlled House could subject him to subpoena fights and testimony demands.

A Minnesota federal judge sided with the Trump administration in dismissing most of Minnesota's claims in a lawsuit over treatment of transgender students. The ruling represents a setback for the state's challenge to Trump administration policies on transgender rights.

Congressman Ilhan Omar demanded answers from the Department of Homeland Security after a DHS agent was apparently stationed outside her Minnesota town hall in a car with mismatched license plates, raising concerns about potential surveillance of political critics.

A federal judge granted the Justice Department's request to dismiss fraud charges against Gautam Adani, India's richest man, after the Trump Justice Department moved to drop the case. The dismissal raised questions about the administration's handling of white-collar criminal prosecutions.

Defense Secretary Hegseth renamed Joint Base Charleston to Joint Base Lindsey Graham in honor of the retiring senator, who served as a judge advocate general before retiring as a colonel in 2015. Hegseth also struggled to persuade Senate Republicans to back his substantial budget increase ahead of the August recess.