News articles from 19 August 2026 : 10:32
Karen Bass ripped after viral video lays out taxpayer-funded match of campaign donations
Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces scrutiny over a re-election ad urging donations matched 6-to-1 by taxpayers through the super match program.
Trump says he will meet with Kim Jong Un this year
President Trump told reporters that he expects to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year. NBC News' Courtney Kube reports on the comments shortly after the president announced military e…
Morning coffee could interfere with popular weight-loss pill, doctors warn
Experts reveal the precise morning routine that oral Wegovy users should follow to prevent caffeine from interfering with weight-loss drug absorption.
Scandals, socialists and Trump roil primaries, send incumbents packing at near-record pace
Republican Rep. Cory Mills joined 13 other incumbents ousted in 2026 primaries, one of the highest totals in decades, according to election analysts.
Trump admin was warned about peeling Reflecting Pool before it brought vandalism case
A U.S. National Park Service engineer warned the Trump administration that the Lincoln Reflecting Pool peeling in early June due to the renovation issues.
DSA’s growing grip on Dem Party hits new territory as establishment falls in line
Democratic Socialists of America opened a hub in Jon Ossoff's Atlanta backyard as socialist candidates defeat establishment Democrats across the country.
Former Fauci advisor pleads guilty to conspiring to conceal COVID-19 records
David Morens pleaded guilty to conspiring to evade FOIA requests tied to COVID-19 research grants, using his personal Gmail to hide NIH communications.
Tim Robbins urges Democrats to drop outrage and 'get their stuff together'
Tim Robbins says Democrats must "get their stuff together" and stop relying on opposition, offering a blunt critique on the "SmartLess" podcast.
Yankees favored on the moneyline against Orioles as Baltimore's postseason hopes fade further
Will Warren's strong track record against Baltimore and Chris Bassitt's rough history versus the Yankees make this matchup intriguing at -118.
Angel Reese 'didn't sleep' after blowing game-winning layup against Fever, smirking Caitlin Clark
Angel Reese admitted she lost sleep over her missed game-winning layup against Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever before bouncing back against the Aces.
Former NBA player Royce White officially declares for 2027 WNBA Draft as league's culture war continues
Royce White's WNBA Draft declaration, signed by Matt Gaetz, challenges the league to take a definitive stance on transgender athletes in women's sports.
Socialist bigwig blasts the wealthy while living in $1.4M Brooklyn brownstone with eyebrow-raising backstory
New York City Democratic Socialists of America co-Chair Gustavo Gordillo rails against the rich from a $1.4M Bed-Stuy home his dad bought him.
Family of woman missing in Las Vegas says they have received strange Bitcoin demands
The family of a 63-year-old woman who disappeared in Las Vegas earlier this month while visiting a friend says someone posing as the woman has been calling and texting from her phone, demanding payme…
NHL announces plans for 'Hometown Remix' program with new sweaters for all 32 franchises
The NHL's Hometown Remix program with Fanatics promises bold new team colors and logos, much like MLB's City Connect and NBA's City Edition jerseys.
Gage Jump's strong road ERA and Seth Lugo's five straight home quality starts point to under 9 in Kansas City
Gage Jump's 2.60 road ERA meets Seth Lugo's five straight quality starts at home as the Athletics visit the Kansas City Royals in tonight's matchup.
‘Stripper’ Venmo ‘scandal’ makes Dems the punchline as Trump candidate flips script on viral DNC post
Michael Alfonso turned a viral Venmo caption attack into a campaign fundraising blitz after conservatives rallied behind Sean Duffy's son-in-law.