Breaking News – Aug 13, 2026 – Evening

Breaking News · Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 10 PM

Breaking & developing

5 new stories since the last update. Short summaries — full reporting at the source.

#1 · Drudge Retort

FDA Chief: 'America Has Safest Food Supply in the World'

In a Tuesday interview with CNBC, acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas: "We have the safest food supply in the world. Americans should feel confident in eating fresh produce including leafy greens at this point."

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#2 · Drudge Retort

They Spoke English, Wore U.S. Flags and Attacked Fishermen – Who Were They?

Far out in the Pacific Ocean, Ecuadorean fishermen have been attacked by unidentified "gringos" using drones, survivors say …

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#3 · Drudge Retort

CT: AIPAC Congressman John Larson (D) Loses Primary

Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin (46) defeated longtime US Rep. John Larson (78) in Connecticut's Democratic primary Tuesday …

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#4 · Drudge Retort

Zelensky Announces Recapture of 745 Sq Km in Oleksandrivsk

"From January to August of this year, our warriors of the airborne assault forces and other units carried out an effective offensive operation in the Oleksandrivskyi sector …

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#5 · Drudge Retort

US Dept of War Admits Massacring Civilians in Yemen

The Pentagon has admitted in its annual report on civilian casualties to Congress that it committed at least two large-scale massacres of civilians in Yemen during its unlawful bombing campaign against the Houthis in 2025 …

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