# Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow Get the news that matters most, without manipulation, bias or agenda. From politics and government oversight to cost of living and privacy, we fear no fact. Page: Feed: --- ## [Trump’s FDA pick faces trouble from a key Republican over vaccines](https://san.com/cc/trumps-fda-pick-faces-trouble-from-a-key-republican-over-vaccines/) _2026-08-20 · Jason K. Morrell_ Heidi Overton currently serves as a White House aide and regularly briefs the president on health-related issues. ## [Trump shows off new White House helipad — being rushed for Xi visit](https://san.com/cc/trump-shows-off-new-white-house-helipad-being-rushed-for-xi-visit/) _2026-08-20 · Jason K. Morrell_ The landing site is being built for the next generation of Marine One helicopters, but Trump says he also plans to use it for major events. ## [Rep. Gomez says affair was consensual; the accuser’s lawyers allege assault](https://san.com/cc/rep-gomez-says-affair-was-consensual-the-accusers-lawyers-allege-assault/) _2026-08-19 · Devin Pavlou_ The woman at the center of Rep. Jimmy Gomez's ethics investigation has a very different account of what happened than he does. ## [Trump’s last-minute pause on 50% tariffs gives US and Canada more time to negotiate](https://san.com/cc/trumps-last-minute-pause-on-50-tariffs-gives-us-and-canada-more-time-to-negotiate/) _2026-08-19 · Shea Taylor_ The 50% tariffs would have impacted about $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, ranging from hockey sticks to alcohol. ## [Democratic socialist scores Florida upset; Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs](https://san.com/cc/democratic-socialist-scores-florida-upset-trump-pauses-50-canada-tariffs/) _2026-08-19 · Craig Nigrelli_ Plus, new details emerge about Hayden Panettiere’s death. And NASA releases before-and-after images of the crater left by a SpaceX rocket. ## [DSA win in Florida Senate primary is latest blow to Democratic Party establishment](https://san.com/cc/dsa-win-in-florida-senate-primary-is-latest-blow-to-democratic-party-establishment/) _2026-08-19 · Azi Paybarah_ Alex Vindman spent nearly 13 times that of his nearest rival in the Democratic senatorial primary in Florida — and lost. ## [Bipartisan rebuke for Republican candidate’s song praising Hitler](https://san.com/cc/bipartisan-rebuke-for-republican-candidates-song-praising-hitler/) _2026-08-18 · Azi Paybarah_ Democrats who usually denounce Randy Fine for attacking Islam came to his defense after his challenger posted a video celebrating Hitler. ## [Why the media is suddenly so interested in Trump aide Natalie Harp, and how coverage differs](https://san.com/cc/why-the-media-is-suddenly-so-interested-in-trump-aide-natalie-harp-and-how-coverage-differs/) _2026-08-18 · Julia Marshall_ Left- and right-leaning news outlets have taken different approaches to the controversy involving Trump aide Natalie Harp and Sen. Ossoff. ## [Trump threatens Oman as Iran deal deadline expires; Hawaii digs out after Lala](https://san.com/cc/trump-threatens-oman-as-iran-deal-deadline-expires-hawai%ca%bbi-digs-out-after-lala/) _2026-08-18 · Craig Nigrelli_ Plus, a judge blocks Trump’s plan to move FBI headquarters to the Ronald Reagan Building, putting a Biden-era Maryland plan back in play. And the DOJ seeks to reinstate the smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/X0xkGPQlwf9c) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [DHS pauses contentious Big Bend construction](https://san.com/cc/dhs-pauses-contentious-big-bend-construction/) _2026-08-17 · Devin Pavlou_ Construction on the border wall through Big Bend National Park has been halted amid criticism from both parties.