ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard passes away at 77
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Frank Beard, the steady backbeat and iconic drummer for the legendary Texas boogie-rock band ZZ Top for more than five decades, has passed away at the age of 77.

Minn.: Somali immigrant honored with ‘Outstanding Refugee Award’ charged in $1.5M Medicaid fraud scheme tied to sex trafficking ring
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A man previously awarded the “Outstanding Refugee Award for Entrepreneurship” by the Minnesota Department of Human Services is now facing charges in connection with a Medicaid fraud scheme tied to a sex trafficking ring.

DOJ unseals expanded indictment in Iran-sponsored hacking campaign
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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed new and updated charges against 17 individuals coordinating with an Iranian company that reportedly conducted hacks and data theft against U.S. universities, companies and government agencies.

Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds wins GOP nomination in Fla. gubernatorial primary
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OAN Staff Katherine Mosack7:28 AM – Wednesday, August 19, 2026 U.S. Representative Byron Donalds has secured the Republican nomination to become Florida’s next…

Trump: 3-day pause on 50% tariffs for Canadian imports over pending deal
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President Donald Trump is suspending planned tariffs for certain Canadian imports for a three-day period over a pending deal.

Trump to take lap of honor ahead of IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix
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President Donald Trump’s motorcade will take an honorary lap around the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix route in Washington D.C., prior to the start of the high-profile race through the streets of the nation’s capital.

Trump-backed Sen. Ashley Moody wins GOP nomination in Fla. Senate primary for Rubio’s vacated seat
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U.S. Senator Ashley Moody, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, will advance to the November general election after winning the Republican primary for her seat in the Senate.

Disney sues FCC over ‘retaliatory campaign’ amid ABC broadcast license challenges
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Disney filed a suit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on behalf of its ABC stations for allegedly violating its First Amendment rights.

Trump-backed Rep. Harriet Hageman wins GOP nomination in Wyo. Senate primary
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U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman won the Republican nomination in the primary election to fill retiring Senator Cynthia Lummis’ seat to represent Wyoming in the upper chamber of Congress, marking another win for President Donald Trump.

Trump nominates Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner
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President Donald Trump announced he has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Trump calls Vindman Fla. Senate loss ‘most gratifying’
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President Donald Trump has revealed that Alexander Vindman’s Senate primary defeat was a “most gratifying loss.”

Judge in Karmelo Anthony track meet murder case recused as defense seeks a new trial
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Defense attorneys representing 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony successfully secured a new judge after arguing the previous judge showed bias, as they continue to push for a retrial in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf in Frisco, Texas.

Calif.: L.A. councilmember pushes vote to remove anti-camping zones
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A Los Angeles City Council member pushed to remove 12 specific anti-camping zones in his district, leading to a vote that lifts restrictions in areas such as certain freeway underpasses, overpasses and parks.

Trump confirms plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year
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President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, emphasizing that maintaining open dialogue with Pyongyang is positive given North Korea’s nuclear capabilities.

Liberia agrees to accept up to 1,200 third-country nationals deported from U.S.
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Liberia announced it agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country nationals deported from the United States over a 12-month period, the government said in a statement.

Va.: Fairfax County police arrests 19-year-old illegal alien suspect in connection with gruesome stabbing death of 42-year-old woman
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Fairfax County police have arrested a 19-year-old illegal alien suspect, identified as Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos, in connection with the brutal stabbing death of a woman in Great Falls, Virginia.

Trump hosts crypto and finance execs at WH, issuing call for Congress to pass the Clarity Act
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President Donald Trump hosted major cryptocurrency and finance executives at the White House on Wednesday, issuing a firm call for Congress to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act) to establish a definitive regulatory framework for the digital asset industry.

Sen. Cruz slams Nike’s ‘woke’ campaigns amid massive stock declines
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Texas GOP Senator Ted Cruz bashed sportswear brand Nike for its “woke” campaigns in recent years, amid a dramatic drop in the company’s stock price, which the senator argued is a direct result of their “America-Hate” marketing.

Trump announces ‘ECONOMIC D-Day,’ lays out plan to isolate Iran
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President Donald Trump announced “Economic Warfare” on Iran, escalating the pressure already being applied to the Islamic Republic.

DOJ: ‘There is no serious dispute’ that Comey’s ’86 47′ post means ‘Kill President Trump’
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has urged a federal judge not to dismiss criminal charges against former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey for allegedly threatening violence against President Donald Trump.