By Upward News | Created at 2026-07-28 13:16:54 | Updated at 2026-08-04 22:32:27
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WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
👉 Trump admin fast-tracks asylum backlog. USCIS announced a rule change allowing asylum officers to refer applicants directly to immigration judges, bypassing the standard interview process. The move eliminates what officials called a "second chance" loophole that allowed migrants to drag out proceedings.
📓 Fauci's private diary contradicts congressional testimony. Newly released journal entries revealed that Dr. Anthony Fauci privately estimated COVID's fatality rate at 0.2-0.3 percent in February 2020, comparing it to "a bad influenza." A month later, he told Congress under oath the virus was "10 times more lethal than the seasonal flu."
🎓 Harvard leads nation in foreign cash. New Education Department data showed Harvard has received nearly $4.5 billion from foreign sources, with $634 million coming from “countries of concern.” Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) is demanding an investigation, noting it accepted nearly $420,000 from entities "allegedly supporting unauthorized military advancements."
📸 McConnell shows proof of life but is still not cleared to return. The Office of the Attending Physician confirmed that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) remains in rehab following his June fall, undergoing multiple daily physical therapy sessions. His prolonged absence fueled speculation about his condition and has raised questions about age limits in Congress.
INSIDER EXCLUSIVE
Michigan has emerged as a crucial battleground in the growing struggle between Islam and the American way of life…
THE COMMUNITY SECTION
YOUR TAKE
Does opposing data centers serve China's and the Left’s interests?
TODAY’S POLL
📊 Should states be allowed to block data center construction?
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POP QUIZ
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POLL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY
Are you concerned about the “not in the labor force” numbers?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 👍 Yes (1,092)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 👎 No (118)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🤔 Unsure (49)
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👍 Yes: ”With so many men falling into the trap of isolation, screen addiction, and low-life motivation, I figure this is a problem that will not be resolved overnight." — Stephen
👎 No: ”We are going through an economic restructuring from white-collar dominance to blue-collar dominance. It's a short-term problem that will eventually work itself out.” — Terry
🤔 Unsure: “The numbers used are derived ones. When someone is not employed, there are numerous possible explanations (health problems, returning to school, etc.).” — John
1,259 votes
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