NPR News: 08-19-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Republican primary losses for Trump-endorsed candidates, signaling potential cracks in his party control. The broadcast reports Trump’s nomination of Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner and a tariff delay deal with Canada. International updates include Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and Japan’s criticism of U.S. sanctions on the ICC. Domestic stories feature a gasoline spill near JFK Airport and Omaha schools banning electric shock gloves for resource officers.
Topics discussed
Trump-endorsed candidates lose in Florida and Wyoming primaries
Trump nominates Dr. Heidi Overton for FDA Commissioner
US and Canada reach deal to delay tariffs on Canadian products
Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy hubs causing gas shortages
Japan rebukes US sanctions on International Criminal Court
Tanker truck spills gasoline near JFK Airport in Queens
Nebraska school district bans electric shock gloves for officers
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