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Congress allocated $289 million for small-business loans, but the Trump administration has withheld the funds after moving to dismantle the program, leaving Main Street borrowers in limbo amid tariffs and rising costs.
Trump told Fox News that ‘the woke’ will come back “as soon as they get elected,” calling the earlier woke era “Woke 1.0” crazy. He cited Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s comments and suggested Democrats are trying to distance themselves from woke ideas ahead of the midterms, while also asserting Ocasio-Cortez could run for president. The piece situates his remarks amid a broader discussion of crime policy and Democratic messaging during the 2020s.
Progressives are backing off the 2020-era 'Woke 1' framing and shifting to an affordability-focused, universal message that blends a class critique with social equity. The strategy aims to widen Democratic appeal, reflect changing voter priorities, and test party unity and credibility in key races like Wisconsin and Michigan as the left recalibrates its approach for 2026 and beyond.
Trump's administration has pursued a sweeping review of the Smithsonian to root out what it calls 'woke' content, issuing executive orders, launching a White House investigation of eight museums, and demanding records and on-site reviews. In July 2026, a White House report accused the National Museum of American History of 'ideological capture' and urged removing activist exhibits in favor of patriotic, founding-era content. The administration then ordered reforms across federal agencies, while the Smithsonian defends its mission of scholarship and public education, setting up a protracted clash over how America's story should be told.
President Trump's White House review accuses the Smithsonian of promoting woke narratives and recommends sweeping reforms, including a funding cut that would push the annual request below $1 billion and executive actions to reshape exhibits, programming and leadership—signaling a broad effort to remake how American history is presented, though Congress must approve any changes.
The Smithsonian, home to more than 157 million artifacts across a vast network of museums and education programs, faces political scrutiny from the Trump administration over perceived left-leaning messaging. The White House has ordered signs outside the National Museum of American History directing visitors to a report it says presents an accurate view of the nation's past, intensifying debates about the museum's portrayal of American history while the Smithsonian continues nationwide education outreach and partnerships.
Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie Season 2 shifts the Ingalls to Walnut Grove, expands Osage representation, and probes the era’s complicated history. Showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine defends the reboot’s 'woke' updates as a necessary reckoning with the books, introducing a Black neighbor doctor and revisiting the Homestead Act while signaling that beloved Season 1 characters may return in future episodes as the production presses forward.
Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie adaptation by Rebecca Sonnenshine centers Indigenous stories (the Osage) and expands beyond the Ingalls, with a second season already ordered, as cast details emerge. The project has sparked woke criticism from Megyn Kelly but received defense from Melissa Gilbert, while Sonnenshine argues the changes reflect social-justice awareness and are designed to broaden the beloved tale for a wider audience.
Kotaku’s take on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, where creative director Daniel Vávra celebrates the game’s Gayming Awards nomination for its gay romance but insists the portrayal is non-woke, while admitting he pressured his team to include it—highlighting a notable contradiction between anti-woke rhetoric and the game’s content that critics view as performative.
Aftermath launches a Woke Week merch line for Woke 2, including two shirts, a hoodie, a mug, and a hat; proceeds support the worker-owned site, with each item shipping from the warehouse nearest the customer.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy premiered on Paramount+ to broadly positive reviews and an 87% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with praise for its diverse, YA-forward cast and strong performances (notably Holly Hunter). The premiere also sparked political backlash from right-leaning outlets calling it “woke,” fueling a broader culture-war discussion while Nielsen streaming metrics await to gauge its longevity.
The Defense Department signaled a reorientation of the independent Stars and Stripes to emphasize warfighter-focused reporting with more DoD-produced content and less ‘woke’ material, including plans for active-duty writers and reduced reliance on AP/Reuters. The move drew criticism from the paper’s publisher and ombudsman who warn it could undermine editorial independence, amid questions about the Defense Department’s authority and a recent report that job applicants were asked about supporting Trump policies, seen as a loyalty test.
A new study reveals that working-class voters view Democrats as 'woke' and weak, especially on issues like transgender rights and immigration, and are influenced by social media and audio content. The report suggests Democrats should focus on respecting wealth builders and avoid divisive language, while also addressing misconceptions about their stance on social issues to sway independent voters.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called for a major shift in military culture, emphasizing a move away from 'woke' policies towards a focus on a 'warrior ethos,' including reinstating traditional physical standards, firing diverse leaders, and eliminating diversity and inclusion programs, with a strong stance on physical fitness and merit-based promotions.
President Trump criticized the cancellation of a planned award ceremony at West Point honoring Tom Hanks, calling him 'woke' and 'destructive,' after the alumni association decided to cancel the event, citing a focus on military training and core values.