NPR News: 08-19-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
NPR covers Republican primary losses for Trump-endorsed candidates, signaling potential cracks in his party influence. The episode reports on Trump’s FDA nomination of Heidi Overton and a last-minute US-Canada tariff delay. International updates include Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and Japan’s criticism of US sanctions against 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 as FDA Commissioner
U.S. and Canada delay tariffs on Canadian products
Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy hubs causing shortages
Japan rebukes U.S. 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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