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Pres. Trump says he brokered 'very good' U.S.-Canada trade deal after threatening 50% tariffs | Review of Tuesday's election primary results in Florida & Alaska

Aug 19, 2026 · 58m

Summary

President Trump hosts crypto executives to urge passage of the Clarity Act and nominates Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner. He also announces a trade deal with Canada, pausing threatened tariffs. The episode covers primary results in Florida and Alaska, including Angie Nixon’s Senate win, and details calls for an ICE investigation after an agent pointed a gun at a woman in Virginia.

Topics discussed

U.S.-Canada trade deal progress and tariff pause Markets rise and Trump promotes prediction markets Warren criticizes Trump crypto bank approval Trump nominates Dr. Overton for FDA commissioner Democrats demand investigation into ICE agent incident Trump discusses Iran tensions and oil prices UN marks World Humanitarian Day amid aid worker attacks Florida primary results: Donalds, Jolly, Nixon, and WSS Alaska Senate primary: Sullivan vs. Peltola Trump tours White House construction and new helipad Senator Dick Durbin honored at retirement event
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