

Trump Administration Moves to Allow Logging in Pristine National Forests
nytimes.comFamilies of US sailors denounce Trump and Hegseth for ‘dismissing their experiences and calling them liars’
theguardian.comSenate Republicans launch network of fake news sites
popular.infoGas prices hit their highest mark ever for mid August as Trump’s Iran war drags on
independent.co.ukTreasury ends ownership reporting rules for U.S. companies
washingtonpost.comSen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP Senate primary runoff in South Carolina
nbcnews.comICE spent $525 million on surveillance tech. Some of it is infringing on Americans' freedom of speech.
reason.comMamdani launches emergency grants for home-based childcare providers
SC: Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the launch of a three million dollar Emergency Microgrant Fund specifically designed to assist licensed home-based childcare providers across the city. The program aims to safeguard the operations of these small businesses by offering direct financial aid between $1000 and $10,000 to cover unexpected crises like property damage, plumbing failures, or broken appliances. More than 500 providers who collectively serve approximately 100,000 children will be eligible for this funding, which was created alongside childcare advocates and operators to ensure immediate support.
3 Republicans endorse Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate race as Mike Collins faces scrutiny
cbsnews.comTrump signs executive orders that target birthright citizenship
Summary: President Trump signed executive orders that target birthright citizenship. His EO includes that would ban what the administration calls "birth tourism."
Affordability is a 'defining challenge' for Americans, with food costs leading the way, report finds
cnbc.comReport: Tennessee’s lottery-funded scholarship program faces revenue shortfalls • Tennessee Lookout
tennesseelookout.comICE Collected Nearly 1 Million People’s DNA Last Year—Including Young Children
wired.comShe protested ICE raids. Then agents showed up at her door
npr.orgBars, bowling alleys and movie theaters cost too much to run and visit. Americans have run out of places to hang out and we’re paying with our health
Every time I want to hang out with my friends, we have to spend at least $50. It doesn't help that none of us rent/own a house bit enough to fit us to hang out.