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Explore major events and topics from multiple perspectives. A Story gathers everything The Record has on one event — every outlet's coverage, the official record where it applies, and commentary from both sides.

Elections & Government 4 outlets · 5 articles

‘I’m Not That Informed on National Security,’ Graham Says in South Carolina Debate

Senator Darline Graham made the remark in a debate against Representative Ralph Norman, her opponent in the runoff election to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. Here are five takeaways from the debate.

The New York Times · NBC News · The Hill · ABC News Updated Aug 18, 2026
Foreign Policy & Defense 4 outlets · 5 articles

Trump orders military to ‘substantially reduce’ joint exercises with South Korea

The president said he has directed the Pentagon to scale down the exercises, citing South Korea’s refusal to join the war in Iran and his “very good” relationship with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.

NBC News · CBS News · The Washington Post · The New York Times Updated Aug 18, 2026
3 outlets · 4 articles

Canada secures 11th hour deal to avoid Trump’s 50% tariffs

The hefty levies were set to go into effect at midnight on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. The post Canada secures 11th hour deal to avoid Trump’s 50% tariffs appeared first on MS NOW .

MS NOW · CBS News · The Hill Updated Aug 18, 2026
3 outlets · 3 articles

What to know about Natalie Harp, the Trump aide whom Ossoff put in the spotlight

The president’s executive assistant was among a small group of people who secretly switched planes with Trump over a potential Iranian threat, as noted by Sen. Jon Ossoff.

The Washington Post · The Hill · CBS News Updated Aug 18, 2026
Justice & Civil Rights 3 outlets · 3 articles

Federal judge blocks Trump admin plan to move FBI headquarters to Reagan Building

Former Trump attorney Jim Trusty joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the FBI's decision to permanently close the J. Edgar Hoover building in Washington, D.C., and FBI director Kash Patel's push for transparency.

Fox News · ABC News · CBS News Updated Aug 18, 2026
Justice & Civil Rights 3 outlets · 3 articles

Politics drove antisemitism probes against Ivy League schools, DOJ whistleblower says

A Trump administration task force on antisemitism pressured universities into punitive settlements despite turning up little to no evidence of systemic abuses, according to a former Justice Department attorney.

The Washington Post · ABC News · CBS News Updated Aug 18, 2026
Elections & Government 3 outlets · 3 articles

House ethics panel is investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations

The California Democrat said he’d “made personal mistakes outside my marriage” but said he hadn’t violated the law or House Ethics rules.

NBC News · The Washington Post · NPR Updated Aug 17, 2026