NPR News: 08-19-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers Florida’s primary results, with Angie Dixon and Byron Donalds advancing in Senate and gubernatorial races. In Alaska, Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltolo top the Senate field. Elsewhere, CBP pauses border fence construction in Big Bend National Park, Trump delays Canadian tariffs, and ABC sues the FCC over free speech concerns. Finally, Omaha schools ban electric shock gloves for officers.
Topics discussed
Angie Dixon nominated for Florida Senate seat
Florida governor's race nominees: Donalds vs. Jolly
Alaska Senate primary results and top four advance
CBP pauses border fence plans in Big Bend National Park
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports
ABC sues FCC over alleged First Amendment violations
Omaha schools ban electric shock gloves for officers
Asian markets drop amid AI stock losses
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