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THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Former Fauci Aide Pleads Guilty to ‘Defrauding U.S.’ in COVID-19 Scheme. Tue Aug 18 21:48:51 2026

David Morens, a former senior adviser at NIAID under Anthony Fauci, has admitted to a conspiracy to "defraud the United States" during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Peter Daszak of the EcoHealth Alliance believed to be a co-conspirator.

David Morens, a former senior adviser at NIAID under Anthony Fauci, has admitted to a conspiracy to “defraud the United States” during the COVID-19 pandemic , with Peter Daszak of the EcoHealth Alliance believed to be a co-conspirator. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: David Morens, a former senior adviser at the Anthony Fauci-led National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to a scheme to “defraud the United States” and hide federal records during the COVID-19 pandemic. He faces up to five years in prison under a plea deal with federal prosecutors in Maryland, with Peter Daszak of the now-dissolved EcoHealth Alliance believed to be a co-conspirator in the case. DETAIL:…Open

YOUTUBE (Fox News) - ‘The Five’: Far-left radicals are on the ballot as Florida holds primaries… Tue Aug 18 21:48:53 2026

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NEWSNATIONNOW (Rob Taub) - Primary election results, Aug. 18 Tue Aug 18 20:22:55 2026

Wyoming, Alaska and Florida will be in the spotlight with important primary elections for party nominations.

NEWSNATIONNOW (Safia Samee Ali) - Lindsay Clancy prosecutor asks about murder as ‘mortal sin’ Tue Aug 18 21:16:58 2026

Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy killed her three children before attempting suicide in a fall that left her paralyzed.

NEWSNATIONNOW (Rob Taub) - Ellie Goulding's lawsuit claims former managers lied about Live Nation ties Tue Aug 18 20:30:52 2026

The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, alleges conflicts of interest by TaP Management over its connections to the entertainment giant.

NEWSNATIONNOW (Steph Whiteside) - Hayden Panettiere's mother says in interview actress 'lost her way' Tue Aug 18 20:54:39 2026

Lesley Vogel said in an interview with NBC that the family had tried to get Brian Hickerson out of Hayden Panettiere's life.

JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Man who plotted to assassinate Bessent is sentenced to six years in prison Tue Aug 18 00:00:00 2026

U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras sentenced Ryan English to 73 months in prison and three years of supervised release after he pleaded guilty to charges related to the assassination plot in May.

JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Federal judge signs off on 'paint tests' for iconic D.C. office building Tue Aug 18 00:00:00 2026

The EEOB is a French Second Empire style building that is part of the White House compound.

JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Rubio announces sanctions against International Criminal Court president, top ICC lawyer Tue Aug 18 00:00:00 2026

The secretary claimed the ICC was stepping outside its jurisdiction because the United States is not bound by the 2002 Rome Statute, which established the international court to prosecute genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.

JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Iconic ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at the age of 77 Tue Aug 18 00:00:00 2026

His death comes as the band, known for songs like "Sharp Dressed Man," was expected to perform shows on Tuesday and Wednesday, which have since been canceled. But the band will resume its tour with shows on Aug. 22 and 23.