Tuesday, August 11, 2026

MORNING NEWS UPDATE: AUGUST 11, 2026

MORNING NEWS UPDATE: AUGUST 11, 2026
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Top news stories for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (based on major reporting as of early/midday). Stories are kept strictly within each requested category.

U.S. NEWS

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111–164 people (tolls varied as rescues continued), damaging hundreds of buildings in cities including Cali, Pereira, and Manizales, and prompting a state of emergency and international aid offers (including from the U.S.).
Reports detailed that President Trump secretly left the recent NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on an alternate military aircraft (involving a ruse with a catering cart in some accounts) due to a credible Iranian assassination threat against him and Air Force One; the White House had publicly indicated he was on the main plane.
South Florida and other local updates included school reopenings, layoffs at West Marine, and declining mail-in voting trends in Florida.
U.S. stock futures were mixed/slightly higher amid oil volatility tied to Middle East tensions; Intel boosted a stock offering to $20 billion.
Secret Transit Operational Details Revealed: Reports surfaced detailing how U.S. officials utilized a catering container and non-standard flight transport to move President Trump out of Turkey following NATO discussions due to credible security threats from Iran.
Attorney General Sworn In: Todd Blanche has officially taken the oath of office as U.S. Attorney General following a contentious Senate confirmation process.
Election Infrastructure Preparedness: State voting officials and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) held joint operational briefings on securing upcoming electoral systems.
Diplomatic Push for Imprisoned Veteran: The family of an American Marine veteran currently detained in Russia issued an urgent plea regarding his rapidly deteriorating health.
Regional Emergency Response Standby: Federal emergency personnel remain on high alert across western states as seasonal wildfire conditions threaten localized power grids and communities.

POLITICS

Voters in six states (including Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina, Alabama, Connecticut, and Vermont) held primaries. Key contests featured progressive vs. moderate Democratic fights: Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary (democratic socialist Francesca Hong favored against establishment-backed David Crowley) and Minnesota Democratic U.S. Senate primary (Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan vs. Rep. Angie Craig). Other races included South Carolina Republican Senate primary for the seat of the late Lindsey Graham and various House/governor contests.
President Trump signed an executive order promoting a spaced-out childhood vaccination schedule (including separating the MMR vaccine into individual doses), against guidance from major medical groups.
Ongoing Iran-related developments included Trump rejecting Iranian demands for U.S. reparations as a condition for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and instead demanding compensation from Iran; he described the U.S. naval blockade as a “steel wall.”
A federal judge dismissed most of Minnesota’s claims against the Trump administration’s Title IX interpretation.
Executive Order on Vaccination Schedules: President Trump signed an executive order directing Health and Human Services to recommend spacing out childhood vaccines, including splitting the combined MMR shot into three separate doses.
Middle East Reparation Demands: Escalating diplomatic friction continues as the White House demanded Iran pay damages for historical attacks on U.S. personnel before considering any agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Congressional Primary Battles: Key primary competitions in Midwestern states highlight ongoing philosophical debates between progressive and establishment factions within major political parties.
Legislative Release of Medical Records: House leaders released a new batch of text communications and internal records from former public health officials to congressional committees.
Scrutiny Over Defense Appointments: Ethics oversight groups and lawmakers are questioning potential conflict-of-interest links between recent defense appointees and venture capital funds benefiting from federal military spending.

WORLD AFFAIRS

Colombia’s 7.4 earthquake dominated coverage, with ongoing search-and-rescue, rising death tolls, and emergency declarations.
A Syrian court sentenced ousted former President Bashar al-Assad (and his brother) to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity during the civil war.
Russia-Ukraine fighting continued with Russian attacks killing civilians in Zaporizhzhia and elsewhere; Ukraine struck Russian energy targets (including a major refinery).
Iran-U.S. tensions persisted over the Strait of Hormuz blockade, peace conditions, and related threats; Taiwan held civil defense exercises simulating a Chinese invasion response.
Other notes included Japan’s successful H3 rocket launch and various regional security updates.
7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Colombia: A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, killing over 110 people and destroying infrastructure across major cities including Cali, Bogotá, and Medellín.
Escalating Attacks in Eastern Europe: Overnight Russian strikes in Ukraine involved North Korean-supplied ballistic missiles, prompting urgent defensive requests from Kyiv.
Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Congo: The World Health Organization reported that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed over 2,000 lives, making it the fastest-spreading on record.
Syrian Legal Verdict: A judicial panel sentenced former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.
Shift in European Aviation Hubs: London Heathrow Airport relinquished its position as Europe’s busiest airport, sparking renewed debate over runway expansion initiatives.

EDUCATION

Los Angeles schools began the year with new limits on classroom screen time, prompting mixed teacher reactions.
In India, the Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution seeking abolition of the NEET medical entrance exam, citing irregularities, coaching-center issues, and student distress; Jharkhand saw student protests over recruitment exam irregularities and related political actions (including detentions).
Class suspensions occurred in parts of the Philippines due to the southwest monsoon (habagat) and related weather.
Broader U.S. context included ongoing discussions around Head Start deregulation efforts from prior days.
Department of Education Reform Guidance: Federal officials issued a formal call urging higher education institutions to publicly commit to reforms addressing free speech, merit-based admissions, and institutional neutrality.
University Oversight on AI & Foreign Research: University leadership teams across the country are reviewing guidelines regarding artificial intelligence integration in academic research and transparency in international funding.
Faculty Association Pushback: Higher education faculty groups, including the AAUP, expressed strong opposition to federal policy interventions, labeling them undue political influence over university governance.
Evolving Campus Living Standards: Universities are increasingly incorporating full-service residential amenities—such as integrated maid and laundry options—into student housing models.
Wildfires Disrupt Asian Schools: Spreading wildfires in Southeast Asia, notably around Indonesia's Mount Bromo, forced widespread school closures due to hazardous smoke levels.

ECONOMY

Oil prices rose sharply (Brent briefly near/above $90) then fluctuated as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz faded amid mutual compensation demands; this raised inflation concerns ahead of the July U.S. CPI report. U.S. stock futures were mostly flat to slightly higher.
Intel increased the size of its planned stock offering to $20 billion. Riot Platforms shares surged on a large AI-related computing deal.
Other reports covered Asian market mixed performance, yen intervention context from prior BOJ signals, and various international business updates (e.g., remittances, local strikes).
Federal Reserve Rate Uncertainty: Financial markets remain divided on whether the Federal Reserve under Chairman Kevin Warsh will raise rates or maintain current levels at its upcoming September meeting.
Focus on Upcoming CPI Inflation Data: Investors are closely monitoring key Consumer Price Index releases to gauge whether inflation pressures are cooling amidst fluctuating energy costs.
Labor Market Cool-Down: Recent jobs data showing unexpected monthly employment contractions has shifted interest rate predictions and dampened aggressive rate hike arguments.
Commercial Real Estate Mid-Year Outlook: Mid-year commercial real estate reports indicate stabilizing fundamentals in industrial space and suburban retail, while office markets continue to adjust to remote work shifts.
Energy Market Volatility: Middle East supply concerns continue to keep crude oil prices elevated above pre-conflict levels, adding cost pressure to transport and retail sectors.

TECHNOLOGY

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg published a lengthy essay on AI’s future, distribution, regulation, and safety, while pledging more open-weight models and a $1 billion community fund tied to data centers.
A federal appeals court allowed thousands of lawsuits against Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat (alleging addictive design targeting young users) to proceed, rejecting early Section 230 immunity appeals.
Intel’s enlarged $20 billion stock offering, Nvidia/Wall Street AI infrastructure financing talks (targeting hundreds of billions), and other AI/hardware moves (including Microsoft custom silicon reports) featured prominently. Riot Platforms announced a major multi-year AI computing power deal.
Additional notes included Japan’s H3 rocket success with a positioning satellite and various AI lab/open-source developments.
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.6-Cyber: OpenAI launched a cyber-focused AI model designed specifically for vulnerability research, threat detection, and defensive system triage.
Introduction of WebMCP for AI Agents: Cloudflare unveiled WebMCP technology, allowing websites to present structured tool interfaces directly to autonomous browser-based AI agents.
Congressional Inquiry into Autonomous Agents: U.S. House lawmakers sent formal inquiries to top AI companies demanding transparency on safety protocols and monitoring during agentic testing.
Invisible Watermarking in Claude Models: Anthropic announced new machine-readable text watermarking capabilities embedded within Claude-generated outputs to detect synthetic text.
Surge in Off-Grid AI Data Centers: Tech companies and cloud providers are pursuing dedicated energy infrastructure, including off-grid gas plants, to secure the continuous power required for next-generation AI clusters.

HEALTH

President Trump signed an executive order directing a revised childhood vaccination schedule that spaces out shots and separates the combined MMR vaccine into individual doses, drawing criticism from medical groups concerned about increased disease risk and potential impacts on uptake; the order referenced autism concerns.
Coverage continued on rural healthcare challenges, AI tools in medicine, and opioid-related policy issues.
Broader context included record U.S. July heat (per NOAA) and ongoing public-health monitoring.
Medical Community Responds to Vaccine Recommendations: Major medical associations and lawmakers raised concerns over executive directives calling for changes to standard childhood immunization schedules.
WHO Alert on Accelerating Central African Outbreak: Global public health agencies are deploying additional resources to trace early transmission pathways of the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
Surgical & Orthopedic Innovations: Medical technology firms announced the commercial deployment of next-generation bone grafting and high-performance surgical hemostasis tools.
Insights into Human-Animal Emotional Processing: New behavioral studies detail how domestic animals recognize and react to subtle changes in human emotion and physiological stress.
Neurological Recovery Research: Medical researchers published new findings on cognitive recovery patterns and brain structural adaptations following long-term alcohol cessation.

SPORTS

MLB action continued with games including Dodgers results and other matchups; Little League World Series regional play was underway.
Lionel Messi had recently returned from the World Cup (Argentina finished runners-up) and family matters (his father’s death), scoring multiple goals in Leagues Cup action for Inter Miami before missing a match.
Other headlines included European athletics results, cricket developments (Pakistan, ICC format critiques), soccer transfers (e.g., Digne to PSG), and tennis (Montreal quarterfinals).
Governance Rift in International Soccer: UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC jointly issued statements criticizing FIFA leadership regarding proposed changes to the World Cup calendar and governance.
MLB Pennant Races Heat Up: Major League Baseball teams are entering the critical mid-August stretch run as division leads tighten across both the American and National Leagues.
International Super Cup Competitions: Global club soccer tournaments face scheduling and refereeing challenges heading into late-summer regional final matchups.
FIFA Leadership Debates: Debates surrounding international soccer leadership continue following comments from various heads of state regarding tournament hosting and management.
Late-Summer League Standings: Professional sports leagues worldwide are seeing intense playoff positioning fights as summer schedules draw toward final postseason pushes.

News evolves quickly; death tolls, election results, and market moves were still developing through the day. Sources include major outlets such as AP, Washington Post, Just Security Early Edition, NPR, The Hindu, and others.

EDUCATION SPECIAL
TOP US EDUCATION NEWS TODAY
TOP WORLD EDUCATION NEWS TODAY

Top U.S. Education News

Early Childhood Regulation Overhaul: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed significant rollbacks to federal mandates for Head Start programs. The proposed changes would loosen federal standards on class sizes, expulsion guidelines, and health requirements, shifting operational flexibility back to local providers.
Workforce Pell Grants Approved: The Department of Education officially approved the nation’s first Workforce Pell Grant program in Iowa. The initiative expands federal financial aid to short-term, career-focused programs in high-demand, high-skill industries.
Disparate Impact Enforcement Shift: Federal policy updates have halted the use of "disparate impact" analysis in civil rights complaints brought against school districts, changing how discriminatory impact claims are evaluated without proof of intent.
Tuition-Free Initiatives at Top Universities: Higher education financial aid rules continue to shift, with both Boston University and Rice University expanding free-tuition programs for families earning up to $200,000 annually.
Federal Oversight on Parental Rights & District Policies: The U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office opened new parental rights investigations into multiple school districts regarding survey opt-outs, student privacy laws, and gender identification policies.

Top World Education News

UNESCO SDG 4 Scorecard Highlights Funding Shortfalls: The latest UNESCO report on Sustainable Development Goal 4 shows a growing global trend of public education spending slipping below international benchmarks (4% of GDP or 15% of total public expenditure). Major developing nations, including India, report declining shares of total government expenditure dedicated to education despite rising secondary school demand.
Central & South Asia Sustainable Education Push: UNESCO's regional offices launched a coordinated cross-border initiative across Central and South Asia to implement "Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) 2030" frameworks directly into national curricula.
International Student Mobility & Visa Rules: Major destination countries—including the U.S., Canada, and Australia—are implementing stricter international student rules, tighter visa caps, and localized regulation shifts, putting financial pressure on university budgets reliant on foreign tuition revenues.
Youth Advocacy & Digital Inclusion Focus: International bodies are increasing emphasis on digital access and youth-led policy frameworks to address global post-pandemic learning losses, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and conflict-impacted regions where secondary completion rates remain critical.

LAUSD budget crisis: job cuts and county oversight ahead - Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-11/lausd-budget-crisis-job-cuts-county-oversight

A summer camp at UC Merced helps middle-school students enjoy and conquer math | EdSource https://edsource.org/2026/a-summer-camp-at-uc-merced-helps-middle-school-students-enjoy-and-conquer-math/763777

LA school year begins with limits on screens : NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/11/nx-s1-5913745/screen-limits-begin-la-schools

How are schools adjusting sports for student athletes as sweltering heat lingers : NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/11/nx-s1-5912171/how-are-schools-adjusting-sports-for-student-athletes-as-sweltering-heat-lingers

Is There Anyone Who Can Respond to My FOIA Requests? — ProPublica https://www.propublica.org/article/foia-requests-responses

Trump’s Mindless Rollback of Offshore Wind Has Screwed Over Thousands of Workers – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/trump-rollback-cancellation-offshore-wind-projects-workers-job-losses-unions/

Florida seeks to scrutinize The New York Times' editorial process - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/10/florida-new-york-times-shareholder-01031142

Progressives are on the cusp of a huge win. Their biggest stars are staying away. - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/11/francesca-hong-wisconsin-aoc-bernie-progressive-01031466

‘Jumping around Congress’: Democrats brace for Wall Street regulators’ coming crypto plans - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/10/democrats-brace-wall-street-regulators-crypto-plans-01031371

TODAY'S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY'S BEST BLOG POSTS AUGUST 11, 2026

TODAY’S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY’S BEST BLOG POSTS
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U.S. News

Pentagon Directs Defense Contractors to Accelerate Production: The Department of Defense has issued a 21-day mandate for U.S. defense manufacturers to submit plans to scale up missile and munitions production.
Wildfire Emergency and Aviation Safety Response: Wildfire containment efforts continue across western states, highlighted by emergency ground evacuations and investigations into aerial firefighting incidents.
Severe Weather & Infrastructure Alerts: Regional flood management agencies are maintaining elevated alerts across several low-lying river basins and coastal corridors due to heavy seasonal precipitation.
State Agricultural Relief Deadlines: Farm operators face final submission deadlines for state-level tariff mitigation grants designed to offset supply chain costs.

Politics

U.S. Administration Demands Conflict Compensation: President Donald Trump stated that any diplomatic resolution with Tehran must include financial compensation for past and present hostilities.
Strait of Hormuz Naval Blockade Standoff: Administration officials confirmed the U.S. Navy continues to enforce maritime restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz to maintain pressure on regional shipping lanes.
Congressional Hearings on Defense Preparedness: Lawmakers are scheduling committee briefings to review military stockpile reserves and national security readiness.
State Policy Debates on Economic Mitigation: Governors and state legislators are advancing targeted financial relief bills to buffer local industries against national trade policies.

World Affairs

Red Sea & Strait of Hormuz Maritime Security Updates: Diplomatic talks regarding transit routes and security coordinates for international oil tankers remain in delicate negotiations.
Escalation in Eastern Europe Conflict: Drone strikes and aerial bombardments in Ukraine continue to impact urban infrastructure, drawing renewed calls for international aid.
Sudan Conflict Regional Impact: Ongoing clashes in Western and South Kordofan states continue to displace populations and disrupt humanitarian assistance operations.
Global Weather Disasters in East Asia: Typhoons and severe monsoon rainfall in East and Southeast Asia have led to widespread evacuations and international disaster relief deployments.

Education

National Testing Agency Standardized Exam Updates: Testing authorities have announced the official release schedule for national entrance and certification exam answer keys.
K-12 School Closures & Weather Protocols: Multiple municipal school districts have temporarily suspended classes or adjusted transportation schedules in response to regional events and severe weather.
Fall Athletics & Health Clearance Deadlines: School boards across several regions are conducting work sessions to finalize policies on mandatory physicals and safety guidelines for student-athletes.
Higher Education Administrative Disputes: University oversight committees are facing legal challenges concerning campus disciplinary procedures and student speech policies.

Economy

Gold Loan & Retail Lending Surge: Non-banking financial institutions report a sharp year-over-year surge in gold-backed loans, signaling shifting consumer borrowing trends.
Energy Market Price Volatility: Crude oil prices fluctuate around $75 a barrel as global markets gauge the ongoing economic impact of trade tariffs and shipping route disruptions.
Global Sovereign Debt Concerns: Financial analysts highlight growing bond market pressures in major economies attempting to manage elevated budget deficits.
Agricultural Supply Chain Interventions: State agricultural agencies are releasing targeted funding to help domestic producers cushion the impact of international trade disputes.

Technology

Release of Next-Gen Open Weight AI Models: Meta announced its new "Glimmer" open-weight AI model alongside a broader strategy advocating for open-source AI infrastructure to compete globally.
AI Infrastructure & Market Valuations: Tech sector analysts evaluate the long-term capital expenditure and data center infrastructure spend required to sustain rapid AI development.
Cybersecurity Protocols for Autonomous Systems: Tech platforms are updating security frameworks to monitor AI agent autonomy and protect critical software pipelines.
Defense Tech Integration Requests: Federal authorities are urging private technology and defense suppliers to accelerate integration of autonomous and high-tech equipment into active logistics pipelines.

Health

Next-Generation GLP-1 Therapeutics Development: Clinical trials and market launches for oral weight-loss medications are expanding global access to metabolic treatments.
Public Health Monitoring During Extreme Heat & Flooding: Health agencies are issuing advisories regarding waterborne illness risks and thermal stress in disaster-affected regions.
Emergency Response Readiness in Healthcare Facilities: Regional hospital systems are coordinating contingency plans for potential power disruptions and supply chain delays.
Pediatric and Preventive Care Initiatives: Public health departments are launching back-to-school immunization and physical screening awareness campaigns.

Sports

U20 World Athletics Championships Achievements: International track and field competitions in Eugene, Oregon saw breakthrough performances in the high jump and long jump events.
International Cricket Roster Adjustments: National cricket boards announced key squad substitutions due to player injuries ahead of upcoming international Test series.
Global Football World Cup Planning: Preparations continue across North American host venues, with organizers addressing logistics, security, and fan travel coordination.
Fall High School & College Pre-Season Practices: Pre-season athletic camps and physical clearance check-ins are under way across high school and university athletic programs.

Explains Trump's Continuing Battle Against https://dianeravitch.net/2026/08/10/joyce-vance-explains-trumps-continuing-battle-against-birthright-citizenship/ via @dianeravitch

Texas: Latest Poll Shows Democrats Surging https://dianeravitch.net/2026/08/10/texas-latest-poll-shows-democrats-surging/ via @dianeravitch

https://dianeravitch.net/2026/08/10/james-traub-the-surpringly-impressive-reading-list-in-texas/ via @dianeravitch

Big Education Ape: A CHANGE IS GONNA COME: THE RACE TO THE MIDTERMS HAS STARTED https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-change-is-gonna-come-race-to-midterms.html

Big Education Ape: DATA CENTERS ARE THE NEW BILLIONAIRES (AND THEY WANT YOUR WATER) https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/data-centers-are-new-billionaires-and.html

Big Education Ape: THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH (NOW WITH ALGORITHMS): HOW AI CRASHED THE CLASSROOM AND NOBODY'S GETTING A REFUND https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-greatest-show-on-earth-now-with.html

Big Education Ape: TODAY’S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY’S BEST BLOG POSTS AUGUST 10, 2026 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/todays-top-news-yesterdays-best-blog_0946666866.html

Big Education Ape: MORNING NEWS UPDATE: AUGUST 10, 2026 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/morning-news-update-august-10-2026.html

Curmudgucation More Excuses for Screens in Schools No, ISTE didn't apologize PETER GREENE https://curmudgucation.substack.com/p/more-excuses-for-screens-in-schools

When we went to Mexico City (Part 2) | JD2718 https://jd2718.org/2026/08/10/when-we-went-to-mexico-city-part-2/

Genetic Effects on Parents' and Teachers' College Encouragement Education Research Report https://educationresearchreport.blogspot.com/

The Education Report Don't Ignore the Teacher Shortage A crisis isn't on the horizon, it is already here ANDY SPEARS https://theeducationreport.substack.com/p/dont-ignore-the-teacher-shortage

And Suddenly, There’s A Math Book (You Already Know) BY JOSE VILSON https://thejosevilson.com/and-suddenly-theres-a-math-book-you-already-know/

Teacher Tom: "In This Light and Shadow, Monsters Arise https://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/in-this-light-and-shadow-monsters-arise.html

glen brown: "Their success will determine the fate of our democracy" https://teacherpoetmusicianglenbrown.blogspot.com/2026/08/their-success-will-determine-fate-of.html

How We Talk, Who We Are: Confessions of a Southern Academic “Stop me if you’ve heard me tell this…” [A common opener by Joe Kincehloe] PAUL THOMAS https://paulthomas701128.substack.com/p/how-we-talk-who-we-are-confessions

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Two Big SPS Stories https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2026/08/two-big-sps-stories.html?spref=tw

Excellent Series Of Reflective Questions For Students & Teachers Alike Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007 https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/

Cuba Si | Bill Ayers https://billayers.org/2026/08/10/cuba-si-2/

Generation Tech: Social Media Use Is Linked to Mental Health Disorders, Not Just Low Well-Being | National Education Policy Center https://nepc.colorado.edu/blog/social-media

Time to change our Nation’s Diaper | Opine I will https://rlratto.wordpress.com/2026/08/10/time-to-change-our-nations-diaper/

Union Matters When So-called Union Caucuses Resist Activism Wearing blue on Wednesday doesn't cut it anymore. ARTHUR GOLDSTEIN https://arthurgoldstein.substack.com/p/when-so-called-union-caucuses-resist

This Guy Used to Be My Congressman https://teacherinastrangeland.blog/2026/08/10/this-guy-used-to-be-my-congressman/ via @nancyflanagan

Weekend Quotables Building a "left-wing media ecosystem." MICHAEL KLONSKY https://michaelklonsky.substack.com/p/weekend-quotables-778

Trump Administration's Gutting of Puts Vulnerable Kids at Risk | American Federation of Teachers https://www.aft.org/press-release/trump-administrations-gutting-head-start-puts-vulnerable-kids-risk

Schools Matter: Bernie Pleads for AI Moratorium http://www.schoolsmatter.info/2026/08/bernie-pleads-for-ai-moratorium.html

Reading is NOT a ‘Science’ | The Merrow Report https://themerrowreport.com/2026/08/10/reading-is-not-a-science/

Children in Single-Parent Households Need Equitable Policies, Not Blame and Shame BRUCE LESLEY https://brucelesley.substack.com/p/children-in-single-parent-households

TRUMP IN THE NEWS TODAY
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Here are the major news headlines involving President Donald Trump and his administration for August 11, 2026:

1. Executive Order Restructuring Childhood Vaccines

Actions: President Trump signed an executive order aiming to dismantle the standard CDC childhood immunization schedule. The order reduces the recommended routine vaccine list from 18 diseases down to 11.
Key Directives: It mandates spacing out childhood vaccinations across multiple doctor visits and calls for breaking up the combined MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine into individual, separate shots.
Pushback: Public health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, alongside medical experts and Senate Health Committee Chair Bill Cassidy (R-LA), criticized the order, warning that spreading out doses increases the risk of missed appointments and childhood disease exposure.

2. Middle East Policy & Demands for Iranian Reparations

New Demands: Amid ongoing standoff negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Trump declared that the U.S. will demand conflict compensation and war reparations from Iran for decades of U.S. military casualties before finalizing any peace terms.
Stalled Negotiations: This stance follows Iran's previous demands for U.S. war reparations and sanctions relief. In an interview with Axios, Trump described the strategy as a long-game approach relying on economic pressure rather than military escalation.
Gaza Plan Tensions: Tensions remain noticeable between Washington and Jerusalem following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s public rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza peace framework.

3. Department of Justice & White House Personnel Shifts

Attorney General Confirmation: Former defense attorney Todd Blanche was officially sworn in as U.S. Attorney General following his Senate confirmation.
White House Counsel: Trump named Staff Secretary Will Scharf as the incoming White House Counsel as the administration prepares for the upcoming midterm election cycle.

4. Expansion of Immigration Enforcement

Visa Revocations: The U.S. State Department released figures indicating that over 175,000 foreign visas have been revoked during Trump's second term, primarily citing criminal violations, DUI offenses, and fraud.
New Rules: The Department of Homeland Security introduced tighter restrictions for international students (F-1 visas), replacing the open-ended "duration of status" framework with fixed four-year limits and reducing post-graduation grace periods.

5. Trump Media Financial Reports

Losses Disclosed: Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, reported a $238 million loss in its latest quarterly filing.

Hochul steamrolled New York’s climate movement. Now green groups are recalculating. - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/10/hochul-new-york-climate-steamroll-01029507

Pelosi unleashes her political machine in fight to replace her - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/10/pelosi-wages-war-over-her-succession-01030149

The Supreme Court and the Indian nations | SCOTUSblog https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/08/the-supreme-court-and-the-indian-nations/

A.I. Agents Are Taking Entire Online Courses for Cheating Students - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/us/ai-cheating-online-degrees.html

Opinion | Mike DeWine: Only Trump Can Pull Off Immigration Reform - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/opinion/trump-dewine-immigration-reform.html

Police in India Use Tear Gas to Break Youth Protest - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/world/asia/police-india-protest-jharkhand-jobs.html

What People With Eating Disorders Hear in the Ariana Grande Discourse – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/ariana-grande-weight-concerns-eating-disorders/

Today, In Short - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/briefing/today-in-short.html

Ed "Techlash" Is in Full Swing - Education Next https://www.educationnext.org/ed-techlash-is-in-full-swing-will-pushback-against-school-devices-last/

Congress Has a Responsibility to Reverse the Water Crisis It Caused in Puerto Rico - In These Times https://inthesetimes.com/article/puerto-rico-water-crisis-trump-congress

'I'll never bow down': Montana Democratic Senate nominee refuses to pave way for independent - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/10/montana-senate-bankhead-midterms-01031177

New Mexico’s Meta win could become a playbook for other states - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/10/meta-ruling-new-mexico-child-safety-case-01031243