President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to be the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Overton currently serves as the Deputy Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.
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President Trump made the nomination on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Dr. Heidi Overton works as the Deputy Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.
She is nominated to lead the FDA, which regulates food and drugs in the United States.
The FDA commissioner's job includes overseeing drug approvals and public health policies.
This news is still developing with more updates expected.
The announcement was reported by ABC News on the same day.
Dr. Overton spoke during a recent White House event related to childhood vaccine recommendations.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three children while her defense says she had postpartum psychosis, a severe mental illness that can occur after childbirth. Experts explain this illness causes symptoms like hallucinations and delusions, making a person lose touch with reality and sometimes leading to harm.
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Lindsay Clancy killed her three children and is pleading not guilty due to postpartum psychosis.
She showed symptoms like hallucinations and delusions after the birth of her third child.
A clinical psychologist said she could not understand that what she did was wrong.
Prosecutors say she planned the killings intentionally.
Postpartum psychosis is a serious mental illness after childbirth, involving mood swings, psychosis, and sometimes dangerous behavior.
It is a medical emergency but is not yet officially classified in psychiatric manuals.
Symptoms can come and go quickly, so someone may appear fine one moment and severely ill the next.
The illness is linked to hormonal changes and stress after pregnancy, but exact causes are unclear.
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Mexico is upset about a new policy by President Donald Trump’s administration. The policy sends Mexican migrants to stay in other countries instead of the United States.
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The Trump administration has a policy that sends Mexican migrants to other countries.
Mexico disagrees with this approach and is angry about it.
This policy affects Mexican migrants trying to enter the United States.
The policy is part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to control immigration.
Migrants are left in countries other than the U.S. while their cases are processed.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
The report emphasizes Mexico’s rejection of the U.S. government’s new immigration enforcement.
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A man wearing a Chucky-style mask chased and threatened six people in Philadelphia within half an hour. One woman confronted him by kicking him, and police are searching for the suspect.
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The incidents happened last week in Philadelphia.
The man wore a mask resembling the doll character Chucky.
He chased and threatened at least six people in about 30 minutes.
One victim kicked the suspect in the chest, causing him to run away.
The suspect asked people if they wanted to race him or if they were "ready to die."
Police have not confirmed any physical injuries caused by the suspect.
Authorities consider the case serious and plan to find and charge the man.
Possible charges include terroristic threats, harassment, and intimidation.
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President Donald Trump is overseeing fast construction of a new ballroom at the White House, which will include a space for guests to have cocktails and underground bomb shelters with military features. The project is about two-thirds done but is currently paused by a court order while Congress reviews it.
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The new White House ballroom will have an outdoor cocktail area before entering the venue.
The construction includes bomb shelters and military-related security features five stories underground.
Around 250 workers are working long hours, up to 20 hours a day, on the project.
A federal appeals court ordered construction to stop until Congress reviews the project.
The Trump administration argues that previous presidents made similar White House changes without Congress, so this project should proceed.
The Supreme Court has not yet decided whether to hear the appeal from President Trump’s administration.
President Trump expressed confidence the Supreme Court will allow the ballroom construction to continue.
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Senator Elissa Slotkin asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine to confirm that U.S. troops will not be sent to polling places during elections this year. She sent letters requesting clear confirmation from the military leaders about this issue.
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Senator Elissa Slotkin represents Michigan.
She sent letters on Monday to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine.
General Caine is the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Slotkin wants to make sure no U.S. service members are sent to polling locations.
The request is related to the upcoming elections this year.
The letters ask for a clear confirmation from the Defense Department leaders.
The issue involves the possible deployment of military personnel to voting sites.
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Democratic strategist David Axelrod criticized some recent remarks made by Senator Jon Ossoff about President Donald Trump and Trump’s aide Natalie Harp. Axelrod said Ossoff has been clear and strong in speaking against President Trump but felt parts of Ossoff’s speech were distracting from his main points.
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David Axelrod is a Democratic political strategist.
Axelrod responded to comments by Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia.
Ossoff spoke critically about President Donald Trump and Natalie Harp, a close aide to Trump.
Axelrod acknowledged Ossoff’s record of speaking clearly against President Trump.
Axelrod described a part of Ossoff’s recent speech as a “brutal takedown” of President Trump.
Axelrod felt some remarks in the speech distracted from Ossoff’s main argument.
The discussion involves high-profile Democratic and Republican figures.
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The article highlights unusual and chaotic moments during Florida's primary elections. It suggests that strange behavior and incidents during the campaigns reflect the "Florida Man" meme, which refers to bizarre news stories from Florida.
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Florida's primary elections featured unusual and surprising campaign events.
The behaviors during these campaigns were described as strange or odd.
The "Florida Man" meme is used to describe weird news stories coming from Florida.
The article was reported by Marc Caputo, a contributor to CBS News and Axios.
The story was covered by CBS News and is available through their app and website.
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Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton is struggling with fundraising compared to his opponent and predecessor. President Donald Trump plans to help by hosting a fundraiser that could bring in millions of dollars for Paxton’s campaign.
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Ken Paxton, the Texas GOP Senate nominee, has raised much less money than Democrat James Talarico and former Senator John Cornyn.
Paxton raised about $9.2 million by the end of June 2026, while Cornyn had raised $22.4 million at the same point in 2020.
Paxton is behind Talarico by more than $59 million in fundraising.
President Trump will lead an August 27 fundraiser for Paxton in Houston to help boost his campaign funds.
Texas is an expensive state to campaign in, with many big media markets, making fundraising important.
Despite Democrats having more primary voters, no Democrat has won a statewide Texas election in over 30 years.
Some Republican donors who supported Cornyn are reluctant to support Paxton due to his controversies.
Paxton’s campaign is actively seeking help from donors nationwide and urging contributions through email and media appearances.
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A woman represented by lawyers accused Representative Jimmy Gomez of sexual harassment and assault, contradicting his claim that the relationship was consensual. The House Ethics Committee is investigating his behavior, which could lead to formal punishments or political consequences as Gomez seeks reelection.
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A woman accused Representative Jimmy Gomez of sexual harassment and assault.
Gomez denies breaking any federal law or House rules but admits to personal mistakes outside his marriage.
The woman’s lawyers say her story disproves Gomez’s claim that the contact was consensual.
The House Ethics Committee is actively investigating Gomez’s conduct.
This investigation may influence how Congress handles sexual misconduct cases in the future.
Jimmy Gomez is a Democrat from California currently running for reelection.
Other lawmakers like Cory Mills, Max Miller, Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales, and Chuck Edwards have also faced recent probes.
The situation is developing, and more updates are expected.
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Texas state Representative Ellen Troxclair urged Congress to pass the App Store Accountability Act after the U.S. Supreme Court gave Texas permission to enforce laws protecting children online. The act aims to hold big technology companies responsible for how they manage apps and protect kids.
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Texas passed child safety laws targeting large technology companies.
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce these laws.
Rep. Ellen Troxclair supports federal legislation called the App Store Accountability Act.
The proposed act would increase responsibility for app stores regarding children's safety.
The goal is to protect children from harmful content and improve oversight of digital platforms.
The debate involves holding big tech companies accountable for their impact on kids.
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Most Americans think President Donald Trump has made money unfairly from cryptocurrency and disapprove of his family's international business while he is in office. Democrats are using these concerns to focus their political message on fighting corruption as they prepare for upcoming elections.
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63% of Americans believe Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from cryptocurrency since his return to Washington.
Trump reportedly earned over $1 billion last year from cryptocurrency-related activities.
Nearly 70% of Americans say Trump's private business interests affect his decisions as president, including 48% of Republicans.
About 65% of Americans disapprove of Trump and his family doing business with foreign countries; only 8% strongly approve.
61% disapprove of presidents accepting valuable gifts from foreign governments while in office.
Democrats have formed groups like the "Anti-Corruption and Democracy Reform Task Force" and the "End Corruption Caucus" to address corruption concerns.
Polling shows corruption is a growing worry for Americans, with 37% naming it a top concern, the highest in a decade.
Large majorities across political parties express anger when hearing about corruption.
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Cory Mills, a Republican congressman in Florida, lost his primary race after facing investigations into misconduct and finances. His defeat signals trouble for Max Miller, another Republican endorsed by President Trump, who faces similar allegations and a tough election in Ohio.
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Cory Mills lost the Republican primary in Florida’s 7th District to Ryan Elijah.
Mills faced investigations by the House Ethics Committee and the Department of Justice for sexual misconduct and campaign finance issues.
Mills denied any wrongdoing.
Max Miller, the Republican nominee in Ohio’s 7th District, faces domestic abuse allegations and a House Ethics investigation.
Miller also has President Trump’s endorsement but is facing criticism and pressure to drop out.
President Trump urged Mills to quit the race but Mills refused.
There is concern among Republicans that Miller’s controversies could hurt the party’s chances in the upcoming midterm elections.
Experts say voters are increasingly willing to hold politicians accountable for scandals, indicating Miller might face similar consequences as Mills.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will send 1,000 federal monitors to voting locations during the upcoming midterm elections. This is a higher number than usual, aiming to oversee and protect the voting process across the country.
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The DOJ plans to deploy a record 1,000 federal election monitors.
These monitors will be sent to polling places nationwide during the midterm elections.
The goal is to help ensure fair and safe voting.
This number of monitors is larger than in previous midterm elections.
The effort is led by a DOJ official responsible for organizing this monitoring.
The increase reflects concerns about election security and voter protection.
Federal monitors watch for any illegal or unfair actions at polling sites.
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The U.S. Department of Justice says there is no doubt that a social media post with seashells made by former FBI Director James Comey could be seen as a threat to President Donald Trump. Prosecutors questioned Comey’s story about how he arranged the shells and said the post might have been meant to promote his upcoming book.
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The post involved seashells arranged in a specific number pattern, "86 47."
The Department of Justice supports prosecuting James Comey over this post.
Prosecutors doubt Comey’s claim that he found the seashells arranged naturally on a beach.
The post was made on Instagram in May 2025.
Comey was the former director of the FBI.
The post may relate to a novel Comey is releasing about a social media figure who influences people to attack opponents.
The government sees the seashells post as a potential threat to President Donald Trump.
This case involves examining online posts and their meaning in relation to threats against the U.S. president.
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An off-duty Worcester, Massachusetts police officer named Kurt Solomon died on August 17, 2026, in a case described as a "domestic incident." Authorities are looking for Karen Solomon, a woman connected to the case and who is considered possibly armed and dangerous.
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Kurt Solomon, 57, a Worcester police officer with 31 years of service, was found dead inside a house.
Karen Solomon, 58, is wanted by police for questioning in connection with the incident.
Karen Solomon founded First HELP, a nonprofit that supports mental health and suicide prevention for first responders.
Police and U.S. Marshals searched the area using helicopters, dogs, and boats but had not found Karen Solomon as of August 19, 2026.
The police and district attorney called the case a "domestic incident" but gave few details about the relationship between the two individuals.
Other people were present at the house during the incident, but authorities have not shared further information.
Kurt Solomon had two sons, and union leaders praised him as a respected officer.
The public is asked to provide information about Karen Solomon by calling the provided phone number.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported more than 15,000 cases of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. This illness is caused by a parasite linked to iceberg lettuce, and health officials are still investigating the outbreak.
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More than 15,700 people in the U.S. have tested positive for cyclosporiasis.
The CDC received laboratory-confirmed reports of these cases.
Cyclosporiasis is an infection caused by a parasite that affects the intestines.
The illness causes diarrhea and other stomach problems.
The outbreak is connected to eating iceberg lettuce.
Federal health officials are actively investigating the source of the outbreak.
The CDC continues to monitor and update the public on the situation.
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Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of killing a teen at a Texas high school track meet, has asked for a new trial. He says the judge did not give the jury all the necessary instructions during the first trial.
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Karmelo Anthony was convicted of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet last year.
Anthony is now 19 years old and is serving a 35-year prison sentence.
He claimed that the stabbing was done in self-defense during a fight.
Anthony did not testify during his trial.
His lawyers argue that the judge gave incomplete instructions to the jury.
They also say the judge enforced courtroom rules too strictly.
The original judge, John Roach, has been removed from handling the new motion for a trial.
The case gained national attention partly because of the racial backgrounds of those involved: Metcalf was white, and Anthony is black.
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Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) offer ideas that many Americans want. He expressed his support for ending the war in Iran and expanding Medicare.
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Bill de Blasio is a former mayor of New York City and a member of the Democratic Party.
He praised the Democratic Socialists of America for offering a vision that many Americans find appealing.
De Blasio supports withdrawing from the war in Iran.
He also supports expanding Medicare, the U.S. government health insurance program for older adults.
His statements came before upcoming midterm elections.
De Blasio spoke on Tuesday about these political topics.
The DSA is a political group that promotes socialist ideas within the United States.
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The House oversight committee, led by Republican Representative James Comer, has threatened to hold private equity investor Leon Black in contempt if he does not fully cooperate with their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Black, who paid Epstein millions and was questioned by the committee, has limited his cooperation by refusing to fully share non-disclosure agreements and attempted to restrict the scope and timing of his deposition.
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Leon Black is a co-founder of Apollo Asset Management and was a friend and client of Jeffrey Epstein.
The House oversight committee is investigating Epstein’s illegal activities and possible government mismanagement related to Epstein.
Black agreed to be questioned by the committee but ended the session early by refusing to answer questions about non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
Committee Chair James Comer issued subpoenas demanding Black produce all NDAs and appear for a deposition.
Black has provided only one NDA that predates Epstein’s death and is willing to provide one more, but wants limits on questioning and deposition timing.
Comer stated Black cannot decide what documents to provide and that agreements after Epstein’s death might still relate to Epstein’s victims.
Black’s lawyer called the investigation a “political witch hunt” and said Congress should not pry into private lives as part of a broad inquiry.
The committee may hold Black in contempt if he fails to comply fully by September 3, 2026.
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