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Aug 26, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Canada imposes $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods as trade tensions rise. In Oklahoma, a Trump-backed candidate wins the GOP gubernatorial runoff. Meanwhile, Meta’s CEO testifies in a lawsuit alleging Instagram harmed children, and two unvaccinated Pennsylvanians die from measles. A federal judge also rules the USPS violated a court order regarding mail-in voting restrictions.

Topics discussed

Canada retaliates against Trump tariffs with new duties Trump-backed candidate wins Oklahoma GOP runoff Instagram CEO testifies in federal trial over child safety Measles deaths in Pennsylvania amid falling vaccination rates Judge rules USPS violated order on mail-in voting restrictions
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