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Byron Donalds defeated 10 other candidates in the Republican primary for governor of Florida on Aug. 18

Byron Donalds (R) defeated 10 other candidates in the Republican primary for governor of Florida on Aug. 18, 2026. Donalds, Jay Collins (R), James Fishback (R), and Paul Renner (R) led in local media attention. Incumbent Ron DeSantis (R) was term-limited.

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Investigators examining foes of Trump seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search, AP sources say

Investigators are seeking to interview law enforcement officials in connection with the FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of a Florida-based inquiry aiming to establish a conspiracy against the Republican president

The Independent UK

‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spending

The enormous US debt under Trump will hobble the next Democratic administration – just as the GOP planned

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Rick Jackson's 'Deported or Departed' Governor Campaign Faces Questions Over Workers at His Georgia Mansion

A Georgia landscaper's workplace injury has become an unexpected test of Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson's most forceful campaign promise: a crackdown on undocumented immigrants.

Latin Times

Kamala Harris’ Gen-Z-focused account on X takes swipe at Trump’s failed political endorsements

Kamala Harris repurposed her campaign account into a Gen-Z focused page that takes aim at President Trump’s gaffes and policies

The Independent UK

Republicans revive false miscarriage statistic, twist Fauci’s texts about COVID-19 shots

By Kate Yandell ANALYSIS — Studies have shown no connection between COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and increased risk of miscarriage. Despite this, Republican Sens. Rand Paul and Ron Johnson resurrected a long-debunked claim of an astronomical rate of miscarriage after vaccination while also accusing Dr. Anthony Fauci of deceiving the…

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Missouri GOP redistricting map lawsuit: Judge clears new districts for November

Missouri Republicans secured a court victory for their new congressional map. Opponents are now preparing to appeal this decision to the state Supreme Court. The current ruling allows the Republican-friendly districts to remain for upcoming elections. This legal fight centers on voter referendum rights and redistricting authority. The outcome could…

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White House legislative liaison’s exit comes ahead of tricky pre-midterms session

James Braid, President Donald Trump’s point man on Capitol Hill, will soon leave that post ahead of a packed September congressional session and just over two months before voters will decide which party controls the House and Senate. A White House official on Thursday confirmed the legislative affairs director’s exit…

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Michael Cohen, ex-fixer for Trump who once testified against him, hosts president on his radio show – US politics live

Despite previously comparing him to a ‘mobster’, Trump’s former personal lawyer showers him with praise

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GOP Fears Data Center Backlash Could Cost Ohio Senate Seat—and Derail AI Expansion Across US: Report

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has reportedly alerted top AI firms, privately, about the potential political fallout from the negative public opinion surrounding U.S. data centers.

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Talarico floods Texas airwaves in U.S. Senate race as Paxton, GOP stay quiet

With early voting about two months away, the Democrat has had TV nearly to himself, outspending his Republican rival more than 200-to-1 on advertising as GOP groups weigh when — or whether — to get involved.

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Ten U.S. House incumbents have lost primaries to non-incumbents this year, tying 2022 for the most since at least 2014

Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, Brew.

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Michele Tafoya: from unassuming NFL sideline reporter to rightwing firebrand

The former Sunday Night Football stalwart is now one step from a seat in the US Senate. And she could cause a shock in liberal Minnesota

The Guardian - US

DCCC adds Maine’s Matt Dunlap and 4 others to ‘Red to Blue’ program

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is adding five more candidates to its “Red to Blue” program for top recruits, including Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap, who defeated the group’s preferred candidate in a primary earlier this year. The other four candidates are running in Republican-held districts that backed Donald Trump…

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Trump’s FDA Pick Heidi Overton Faces Republican Resistance as Bill Cassidy Calls Vaccine Order Role ‘Almost Disqualifying’

President Donald Trump’s choice of Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration faced Republican resistance Wednesday as Senate Health Committee Chair Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said her role in the administration’s vaccine order was "almost disqualifying."

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Trump announces first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, calls it "greatest rally of them all"

US President Donald Trump announced the Republican Party's first national midterm convention. This event will take place in Dallas, Texas, on September ninth and tenth. Republicans will gather to celebrate party achievements and prepare for upcoming elections. The convention aims to energize voters and secure victories in the midterms. This…

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Sophie Rain Celebrates as Republican Who Wanted to Hit Her With $42m OnlyFans 'Sin Tax' Loses Election

Sophie Rain celebrates after James Fishback, who proposed a 50% 'sin tax' on OnlyFans income, loses Florida's primary election. Rain, a target of the tax plan, views the result as vindication.

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Jim Schwartzel (R) defeated nine other candidates in the Republican primary for Florida's 19th Congressional District on August 18, 2026

Jim Schwartzel (R) defeated nine other candidates in the Republican primary for Florida's 19th Congressional District on August 18, 2026. Schwartzel, Madison Cawthorn (R), Chris Collins (R), Ola Hawatmeh (R), Catalina Lauf (R), Jim Oberweis (R), and John Strand (R) led in fundraising, endorsements, and local media attention.

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Democratic, Republican campaign committees target Michigan's 10th Congressional District in 2026 as Rep. John James runs for governor

Christina Hines (D), Michael Bouchard (R), and three other candidates are running in the general election for Michigan's 10th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

The Guardian - US

Mike Lindell offers to fund recount in Minnesota Republican primary for governor

MyPillow founder and Trump ally lost primary to Lisa Demuth by 11 points, but still refuses to concede defeat

France 24

Central African Republic gold mine collapse kills more than 100

A gold mine collapse in the Central African Republican village of Zamboye near the Cameroon border on Tuesday killed more than 100 people, an official at a local mining association said. A member of the local youth council said the death toll would likely rise as more people were pulled…

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Florida Republicans did what Mike Johnson is too partisan to do — they showed disgraced Rep. Cory Mills the door

ANALYSIS: Cory Mills faced numerous allegations, but Johnson refused to tell him to go. Eric Garcia breaks down how Florida voters weighted ethics more heavily than the House Speaker has

Latin Times

Trump's Endorsement Wins Big in Wyoming's Senate Race — and Flops in the Governor's

Wyoming Republicans nominated Trump's Senate pick by a landslide but rejected his governor pick, in a rough stretch for his endorsements.

Latin Times

Trump-Endorsed Byron Donalds Leaves President Out of Victory Speech After Florida GOP Primary Win

Donalds, a U.S. congressman, won the GOP nomination with about 48% of the vote defeating a field that included Jay Collins, who finished second with 25%

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Epstein client Leon Black threatened with contempt by House panel chair

Republican James Comer writes to private equity investor demanding full cooperation with investigation

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