August 19, 2026

Controversy Surrounds Census Bureau Report on Noncitizen Voting Claims

President Trump has released a Census Bureau report, sparking debate over claims of illegal voting by non-U.S. citizens. The report, associated with a Trump-linked think tank, has used data from the 2020 election to suggest widespread illegal voting. Trump claims over 24,000 noncitizens voted illegally, a number he insists will grow as more records are […]

August 19, 2026

San Diego County Halts Immigration Agency Training at Local Facilities Amid Concerns

San Diego County has decided to cease allowing federal immigration agencies to train at local firing ranges. The decision comes as a response to concerns about the Trump administration’s approach to immigration. On Tuesday, the county supervisors voted 3-2 to end contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These […]

August 19, 2026

The Quest to Measure the American Dream in Modern Times

As America nears its 250th anniversary, Newsweek embarked on an effort to assess the status of the American Dream across the nation. This initiative aims to highlight areas where the dream is flourishing, struggling, or undergoing quiet transformation where least expected. The Newsweek American Dream Index offers scores for 33,772 U.S. ZIP codes on a […]

August 19, 2026

Angie Nixon’s Surprising Senate Primary Victory in Florida

Angie Nixon, a state representative from Jacksonville and a self-proclaimed member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), won Florida’s Democratic Senate primary against retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Alex Vindman. This unexpected result took political operators in both parties by surprise. If Nixon wins the general election in November, she will become the first DSA […]

August 19, 2026

Georgia Senate Race Dynamics and Predictions

Ossoff’s Lead in Georgia Senate Race Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff has a 7-point lead over Republican Representative Mike Collins in the latest Georgia Senate race poll. The race in this pivotal state, which President Donald Trump won in both the 2016 and 2024 elections, is crucial for Democrats aiming for Senate control in the 2026 […]

August 19, 2026

ICE Agents to Use New Electric Shock Gloves, Advocates Voice Concerns

The Department of Homeland Security plans to introduce new gloves capable of delivering electric shocks as part of the enforcement tools used by ICE agents. These gloves will join the existing arsenal, which includes firearms, stun guns, and pepper spray. Homeland Security labels the gloves an important nonlethal option. The company that manufactures these devices […]

August 19, 2026

Key Events in Chicago’s History on August 19

1895: The Fire at H.H. Holmes’ ‘Murder Castle’ On August 19, 1895, a significant fire nearly destroyed the notorious ‘Murder Castle’ owned by serial killer H.H. Holmes, located at 610 W. 63rd St. Originally, a drugstore occupied the ground floor, and living quarters were above. A third story was later added. The building included secret […]

August 19, 2026

Analyzing the 2026 Senate and House Midterm Elections

2026 Midterm Election Preview America’s Newsroom anchor Bill Hemmer discussed the 2026 midterm election power rankings with contributor Karl Rove on the program. Rove highlighted four pivotal Senate races in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, and Ohio. He also reviewed 16 key House toss-up seats. Additionally, Rove examined the significant August 4 Michigan Democratic primary between progressive […]

August 19, 2026

DOJ Challenges State Tuition Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is taking legal action against Vermont, Connecticut, and New York. The lawsuit concerns state laws that allegedly give tuition benefits to undocumented immigrants over American citizens. Fox News correspondent David Spunt provides details on this issue. In another legal development, unions and advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit against new […]