NORTHCOM's Shock Drone Admission, Nuclear Talk, and Trump's Latest Threat – 8/17/26
Monday Afternoon Updates: NORTHCOM's Shock Drone Admission, Nuclear Talk, and Trump's Latest Threat – 8/17/26 Here's the news you need to know. So far. Ben Meiselas and MeidasTouch Network Aug 17 U.S. President Donald Trump walks to a vehicle after exiting Marine One at the Ellipse near the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 16, 2026. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon Hi all, Ben here. I hope you all had a nice weekend. It’s Monday and there is A LOT happening. Before I dive in, I want to make sure everyone is subscribed to the MeidasTouch Podcast on your favorite audio podcast platforms, like Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and more. We’ve recently received some emails from folks saying their podcast apps had erroneously unsubscribed them from the show, so make sure to check now. It’s free and only takes about 2 seconds, and brings you a ton of free reporting. OK, top stories: Iran threatens to go “fully offensive” in the Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy fails Iran’s secret e...