Smoke, Politics, and History | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Portland’s smoky skies are slowly clearing—but don’t breathe easy yet. Meanwhile, Dr. Fauci faces a contempt vote over Fifth Amendment claims tied to pandemic research funding, as Democrats argue the process is flawed. Iran edges closer to shipping deals with Oman, but warns outside meddling could derail them. Today also marks 81 years since Hiroshima’s bombing—a grim reminder of its catastrophic human toll. And yes, summer’s slipping away—days are getting shorter, and the season’s grip is fading. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise…