Pia Dandiya and Casey Askar are expected to win their primaries and compete for Florida's 22nd Congressional District. Dandiya defeated Kaysia Earley in her primary, setting the stage for a contest against Askar.
During a campaign event in Georgia, Senator Jon Ossoff criticized President Trump, labeling him a 'draft-dodging, crook president.' Ossoff made these remarks while defending Senator Mark Kelly, highlighting the ongoing tensions between him and the president.
Mike Beltran has been projected as the winner of the GOP primary for Florida's 14th Congressional District. He defeated several candidates, including Kevin Steele, and will compete against incumbent Kathy Castor in the upcoming general election.
President Donald Trump reiterated claims about noncitizen voting in the 2020 election on August 18, 2026. These claims have been widely disputed and are part of his ongoing assertions regarding the election's integrity.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has secured her position in the Democratic primary for Florida's 20th Congressional District, overcoming challenges from Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Elijah Manley. The primary campaign was characterized by discussions of race and representation, particularly regarding Schultz's candidacy in a majority-Black district.
The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to an increased focus on placing vital infrastructure underground to improve safety and security. Experts highlight the benefits of underground facilities in protecting against potential threats.
A police report has confirmed that Brian Hickerson and his brother were at the apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, where Hayden Panettiere died. The report details that police arrived to find paramedics performing CPR on her.
Michael Caruso, a Florida clerk of courts appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, was arrested on August 18, 2026, on charges of child sexual abuse, including kidnapping and molestation. He has been suspended from his position and is being held without bail. The allegations involve multiple incidents of inappropriate behavior with a relative under five years old.
A significant number of Vinted users have alleged that they were wrongfully suspended or banned from the platform. These complaints highlight concerns regarding the app's account management practices.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz won the Democratic primary in Florida against challenger Oliver Larkin, who was supported by the Democratic Socialists of America. The primary results indicate Moskowitz's continued bid for a third term in a competitive House seat.
New data reveals that 90% of mobile wallet users have their debit card as the default payment method. This suggests an increasing trend in mobile payments, while the decline in cash usage appears to be slowing.
Median Strategies has closed after acknowledging that its polls on the Los Angeles mayoral race and Wisconsin gubernatorial primary were fake. The firm described its work as a social experiment to analyze the spread of polling information without verification, and it emphasized that it had no affiliations with any political candidates or organizations.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit seeking the extradition of an ICE agent from Texas. The agent is accused of lying about a nonfatal shooting, prompting the legal action to ensure the agent's transfer for prosecution in Minnesota.
ABC has initiated legal action against the FCC, alleging that the agency is engaging in censorship that violates the network's free speech rights. The lawsuit claims that the FCC has threatened to revoke broadcast licenses as a form of intimidation.
A federal trial against Meta began on August 18, 2026, as four states argue that the company's social media platforms harm children. Meanwhile, recovery efforts continue in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala, and President Trump confirmed that there are no ongoing talks with Iran.
A fake poll claiming that Karen Bass is leading in the L.A. mayoral race has raised concerns about the reliability of public opinion surveys. This situation is part of a broader trend of low-quality polling that has misrepresented outcomes in key races.
Michael Allen Caruso, a former Florida lawmaker and ally of Governor Ron DeSantis, was arrested on August 18, 2026, on charges of kidnapping and molesting a child. Caruso, 67, has faced previous allegations of child abuse and was suspended from his role as Palm Beach County’s clerk of courts following his arrest.
Mike Caruso, the Palm Beach County clerk of courts appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, was arrested on charges of child sexual abuse involving one of his grandchildren. He faces multiple felony charges and is currently held without bail. DeSantis has suspended Caruso from his position following the arrest.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to compel the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, who is charged with wounding a man during an operation in Minneapolis. The lawsuit highlights ongoing jurisdictional disputes between state and federal authorities regarding the prosecution of federal officers. Abbott has not indicated plans to respond to the extradition request, citing ongoing investigations in Minnesota.
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