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NPR | By Michel Martin,

Sacha Pfeiffer

Published August 19, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT

A look at who won and who lost in Tuesday's primaries, President Trump announces delay of tariffs on Canadian imports, child safety trial pitting four states against Meta begins.

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