By Upward News | Created at 2026-08-03 12:52:00 | Updated at 2026-08-03 18:38:30
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WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
🗣️ Sen. Moreno demands ex-son-in-law resign from Congress. Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno (R) called for Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), his ex-son-in-law, to step down. Miller allegedly threw scalding water on his ex-wife Emily during their 2024 divorce, with investigators alleging he physically abused their small daughter, as well. Miller has denied the allegations.
✅ Todd Blanche inches closer to Senate confirmation. Acting AG Todd Blanche formally terminated a $1.776 billion fund for alleged government weaponization victims, clearing the path for his Attorney General nomination. GOP Senators John Cornyn (TX) and Thom Tillis (NC) threatened to block his nomination unless he killed the fund in writing.
🏛️ Trump slashes Smithsonian budget amid woke overhaul. The White House proposed the Smithsonian's smallest budget request in years, dropping below $1 billion for the first time since fiscal year 2020. The move follows a 162-page White House report recommending sweeping reforms to the institution's exhibits and programming.
💻 Commerce Dept. takes equity stakes in chip companies. The Department of Commerce quietly announced it will provide $874 million in CHIPS Act funding to seven semiconductor companies in exchange for minority equity stakes. The move follows last year's controversial decision to take a 10 percent stake in Intel.
THE COMMUNITY SECTION
YOUR TAKE
What do you think is the main takeaway from the Ceuta crisis?
TODAY’S POLL
📊 Should Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) resign from Congress?
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POP QUIZ
President Trump just slashed the budget for which institution?
POLL RESULTS FROM FRIDAY
Who should have the final say with school curricula?
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⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🧑🏫 School boards (101)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 👫 Parents (1,303)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 💬 Other (68)
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🧑🏫 School boards: “The school boards are local and elected, so technically the parents get a say without every single item on the curriculum list having to go before a popular vote.” — Zak
👫 Parents: “Parents need to attend school board meetings to keep an eye on this!” — Ellen
💬 Other: “School boards, teacher and parent representatives should collaborate on school curricula with the stated goal of bringing the best possible, fully-rounded education to the students.” — Karen
1,497 votes
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