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President Trump Nominates White House Adviser Heidi Overton to Lead the FDA
Washington, Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
President Donald Trump nominated White House health aide Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner, placing a key architect of recent childhood vaccine policy changes atop the regulatory agency.
Justice Department Defends Felony Charges Against Former FBI Director Over Social Media Post
Washington, Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Federal prosecutors argue former FBI Director James Comey acted recklessly by posting a seashell arrangement representing “86 47,” which they contend objectively threatens President Trump.
United States Secures Agreement with Liberia to Accept 1,200 Non-Citizen Deportees
Washington, Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Liberia will accept up to 1,200 non-Liberian deportees from the United States over the next year, marking the largest third-country deportation agreement brokered by the Trump administration to date.
South Carolina Senate Candidate Admits Knowledge Deficit on Global Security Concerns
Columbia, Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
During Tuesday’s debate, appointed Senator Darline Graham sparked audience boos by admitting she is uninformed on national security, highlighting foreign policy vulnerabilities ahead of South Carolina’s August 25 primary runoff.
California Voters Cast Ballots in High-Stakes Battle for Open Congressional Seat
Sacramento, Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Outside groups poured over $4 million into California’s 14th Congressional District special election, transforming a race between two Democrats into a national battle for the party’s future.
Progressive State Representative Wins Florida Senate Nomination in Surprise Primary Victory
Tallahassee, Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
State Representative Angie Nixon defeated former White House official Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary on August 18, 2026, advancing to face Republican Senator Ashley Moody this November.
USCIS Form Updates to Risk Automatic Rejections for Visa Extensions and Work Permits
Washington, Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Starting September 15, 2026, USCIS will automatically reject outdated work permit and status extension forms, offering zero grace period as federal rules enforce strict fixed-admission periods.
Former Republican Representative Wins Democratic Primary for Florida Governor
Tallahassee, Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Former Republican Congressman David Jolly won the Democratic gubernatorial primary on August 18, 2026, overcoming a ten-to-one spending disadvantage to face Trump-endorsed Republican Byron Donalds in November.
Florida Republicans Seek Unity as Primary Results Signal Shifting Voter Dynamics
Tallahassee, Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Representative Byron Donalds secured Florida’s GOP gubernatorial nomination, while Trump-backed candidate Catalina Lauf lost her House primary, signaling complex shifts within state party dynamics ahead of November.