NPR News: 08-19-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
NPR covers Florida’s primary results, highlighting a progressive Senate upset and losses in key House races. President Trump pauses planned tariffs on Canadian goods, linking the deal to the potential restart of the Keystone XL pipeline. Meanwhile, Secretary Rubio sanctions International Criminal Court officials, and the Forest Service begins rolling back protections for 45 million acres of national forest land.
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Florida primary results: Senate win and House losses
Trump pauses Canada tariffs over Keystone XL pipeline
Rubio sanctions ICC officials over investigations
Correction on Rep. Jimmy Gomez ethics probe
Forest Service rolls back roadless area protections
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