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Kent Covington

Kent Covington

Kent is Radio News Director for WORLD Radio. He spent almost two decades in Christian radio before joining WORLD in 2014, serving as a co-host, news anchor, and political correspondent.

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Tuesday morning news: August 18, 2026

The news of the day, including President Trump defends decision to scale back joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises, U.S. envoy meets with Israeli prime minister about future of Gaza, Justice Department watchdog to review controversial DEA tactic, and Hawaii and Midwest reeling from heavy storms and flooding

The news of the day, including deadly flooding in Indiana, death toll rises from earthquake in Indonesia, U.S.-Iran ceasefire officially ends with no renewal planned, U.S. senator/physician criticizes Trump vaccine policy, and former big league pitcher Tommy John dies

The news of the day, including Iran defiantly asserts control of Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Ambassador to Israel condemns the actions of some Israeli settlers in West Bank, ICE plans use of electric shock gloves, HHS flags possible Medicaid fraud tied to transgender procedures, and death toll climbs from Colombia earthquake as search and rescue efforts continue

The news of the day, including White House press secretary stepping down, David Crowley wins WI Democratic primary for governor, former Southern Poverty Law Center executive arrested, and Putin threatens Europe over seizure of vessels


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The news of the day, including voters head to the polls for primary elections in numerous states, Secretary of Transportation unveils new airport safety systems, death toll climbs from Colombia earthquake, Ukraine says Moscow getting more military support from North Korea, and Ebola started spreading in Congo earlier than health officials previously realized

The news of the day, including President Trump responds to latest demands from Iran, Trump signs new executive order on childhood vaccinations, deadly earthquake strikes western Colombia, and Ukraine continues to strike energy targets in Russia

The news of the day, including: Iran issues new demands to U.S., Hunter Biden provides update on former President Joe Biden’s health, wildfires rage in the U.S. and Canada, and latest Spider-Man movie continues historic box office run

The news of the day: Senate panel votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, Iran says its close to a deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, African nations commit troops to Gaza peacekeeping force, wildfires continue to rage in eastern Washington, Ebola outbreak in Congo continues to outpace response

The news of the day, including a stall in Iran peace talks, a Russian air attack kills at least 17 in Kyiv, Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, Vice President Vance pushes new rules to crack down on federal benefits fraud, and authorities arrest a suspect in the Spokane wildfires.

The news of the day, including primary races, the Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, Senator Rand Paul moves to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, Russian attacks continue to kill civilians in Ukraine, and Ebola's death toll passes 1,700 in eastern Congo.