NYTIMES (Edward Wong) - As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
NYTIMES (Christina Jewett and Julie Creswell) - How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands
The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.
NYTIMES (Glenn Thrush) - Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush Money Trial
The U.S. attorney in Chicago subpoenaed a fund-raising firm that had been co-owned by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who conducted the trial that led to Donald Trump’s felony conviction.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘More fearmongering’: Trump pushes to make voting more difficult as midterms approach
With just 80 days left until the November midterms, Republicans in critical battleground states have selected election deniers for either Governor, Secretary of State, or both. This comes as President Trump has once again asked the Supreme Court to intervene and clear the way for his executive order restricting the use of mail-in ballots. President & CEO of Democracy Forward Skye Perryman and MS Now National Security and Intel analyst Michael Feinberg join The Weekend to discuss.
Who are the individuals participating in the discussion on The Weekend regarding these election issues?
Skye Perryman, who is the President and CEO of Democracy Forward, and Michael Feinberg, who is an MS Now National Security and Intel analyst, joined to discuss the topic.
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What has been observed regarding Republican candidates in critical battleground states leading up to the elections?
Republicans in critical battleground states have selected election deniers for either Governor, Secretary of State, or both.
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How many days were left until the November midterms at the time of the report on August 15, 2026?
There were 80 days left until the November midterms.
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What action has President Trump taken regarding mail-in ballots as the midterms approach?
President Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene to clear the way for an executive order that would restrict the use of mail-in ballots.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘All gas no brakes’: DNC Chair sees momentum for Democrats ahead of midterms
The DNC completes their summer meeting in Austin, Texas today where they are expected to give final approval to their Presidential primary calendar that has South Carolina’s primary first in January. Their meeting comes amid growing Democratic optimism and turnout in recent primary elections. But the party also faces internal turmoil over questions surrounding leadership and fundraising. DNC Chair Ken Martin joins The Weekend to discuss.
What has contributed to the growing optimism and turnout within the Democratic Party recently?
Growing Democratic optimism and turnout has been observed in recent primary elections.
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What internal challenges is the Democratic Party currently facing according to the DNC meeting context?
The party is experiencing internal turmoil regarding questions surrounding leadership and fundraising.
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What is the expected outcome regarding the Democratic Presidential primary calendar following the DNC meeting in Austin, Texas?
The DNC is expected to give final approval to their Presidential primary calendar, which features South Carolina’s primary occurring first in January.
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Where did the Democratic National Committee (DNC) complete their summer meeting?
The DNC completed their summer meeting in Austin, Texas.
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NEWSCATS (Diana Zapata) - Colombia’s ‘El Tigre’ Turns to Trump for Military Help Against Drug Cartels
Abelardo de la Espriella, the recently elected Colombian president, threatened a bombing campaign against drug traffickers Credit: Pablo R Seco/EPA by Diana Zapata • News Writer /Editorial Specialist Published August 15, 2026 Colombia’s newly inaugurated president, [...]
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DAILYCALLER (Mark Tanos) - ‘The Real Deal’: Stephen A Smith Says GOP Rep Could Turn Him Into Republican
‘Make no mistake about it’
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‘Polar Silk Road’
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