National Headlines 8-21-17

Trump commits to more troops in Afghanistan, vows ‘fight to win’ (Reuters)

Trump ramping up for 2020 reelection (Politico)

Billionaire Moguls Join Musk, Bezos in Race to Outer Space (Bloomberg)

North Korea warns Australia that supporting Trump is a ‘suicidal act’ (Guardian)

Left warns Democrats in tax reform fight (Politico)

Trump: Fake news media is ‘out of control’ (Politico)

McCain praises Trump’s Afghan speech: ‘Big step in right direction’ (The Hill)

Trump denounces hate, bigotry in primetime address (The Hill)

Trump ‘seriously considering’ a pardon for ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio (FOX News)

McConnell: There’s ‘Zero Chance’ That Congress Fails to Raise Debt Limit (New York Magazine)

Trump administration dismisses climate change advisory panel (CNN)