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Economy

Millions of taxpayers awaiting refund from IRS could face ‘extreme delays’

by USNN World NewsJuly 1, 2020July 1, 2020

National News

Kellyanne Conway says US should prioritize schools over bars in coronavirus plans

by USNN World NewsJuly 1, 2020July 1, 2020

Supreme Court

Roberts drifts away from conservative bloc, angering Republicans and exciting the left

by USNN World NewsJuly 1, 2020July 1, 2020

Judicial Watch

Secret Service: Hunter Biden Took Flights, Visited China

by USNN World NewsJune 30, 2020February 27, 2025

Judicial Watch

New Documents Confirm Obama WH Manipulated Intel & Lied About Benghazi

by USNN World NewsJune 30, 2020June 20, 2024

National News

Thomas Sowell tells Mark Levin left-wing ideology ‘falls apart like a house of cards’ when you demand facts

by USNN World NewsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

Economy

Dow posts best quarter since 1987 as stocks rebound from coronavirus lows

by USNN World NewsJune 30, 2020December 5, 2024

Life, Nature and Tradition

California woman gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting within 10 feet to take photos

by USNN World NewsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

A nationwide vote on a package of constitutional reforms wrapped up Wednesday local time. Polls have been open for a week to help reduce crowds and to bolster turnout amid the coronavirus pandemic. Putin is all but guaranteed to get the result he wants following a massive campaign to get voters to say "yes" to the changes. However, the referendum -- intended to consolidate his hold on power -- could end up undermining his position because of the unconventional methods used to boost participation and the dubious legal basis for the balloting. FILE: Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, watches the Victory Day military parade marking the 75th anniversary of the Nazi defeat in Moscow. FILE: Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, watches the Victory Day military parade marking the 75th anniversary of the Nazi defeat in Moscow. (Sergei Guneyev/Host Photo Agency via AP) Political analyst Gleb Pavlovsky said Putin's push for holding the vote despite the ongoing pandemic reflects his potential vulnerabilities. "Putin lacks confidence in his inner circle and he's worried about the future," Pavlovsky said. "He wants an irrefutable proof of public support." The balloting completes a convoluted saga that began with Putin’s state-of-the-nation address in January, when Putin first proposed the constitutional changes. He offered to broaden the powers of parliament and redistribute authority among the branches of the Russian government, stoking speculation he might continue calling the shots as parliament speaker or as chairman of the State Council when his presidential term ends in 2024. The Russian president, who has been in power for more than two decades, said he would decide later whether or not to run again in 2024. He argued that resetting the term count was necessary to keep his lieutenants focused on their work. WHITE HOUSE INSISTS 'NO CONSENSUS' ON INTEL OF RUSSIAN BOUNTIES FOR US TROOPS, AS PRESSURE MOUNTS placeholder Putin complicated his constitutional plan by putting it to voters even though parliamentary approval was sufficient to make it law. The move was intended to showcase his broad support and add a democratic veneer to the constitutional changes. The plan backfired weeks later when the coronavirus pandemic engulfed Russia, forcing Putin to postpone the referendum, which had originally been scheduled for April 22. The delay stymied Putin's campaign blitz and left his constitutional reform plan hanging as the damage from the virus mounted and public discontent grew. Amid the uncertainty, Putin rescheduled the vote immediately upon seeing the first signs of a slowdown in Russia's infection rate even though the number of new confirmed daily cases reported remains high. Political analyst Ekaterina Schulmann said the Kremlin faced a difficult dilemma: holding the vote sooner would bring accusations of jeopardizing public health for political ends, while delaying it further raised the risk of defeat. "The early date has an advantage of coming soon after lifting the quarantine restrictions that made voters feel more optimistic," she said. "And in general, people are in a better mood during the summer season." Schulmann argued that the Kremlin's focus isn't so much on boosting overall turnout, but rather on increasing attendance by the public sector workers who make up Putin's base. The authorities have mounted a sweeping effort to persuade teachers, doctors, workers at public sector enterprises and others who are paid by the state to cast ballots. Reports surfaced from many corners of the vast country that managers were coercing people to vote. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Most observers expect the Kremlin to get its way, regardless of the opposition's strategies. Pavlovsky noted, however, that the unusual methods used by authorities to boost turnout and get the result Putin wants would undermine the legitimacy of the vote. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

World

Putin nears goal of changing Russian constitution, letting him stay in power until 2036

by USNN World NewsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

Opinion

Matt Schlapp: Trump’s federal court legacy – how these judges will make a difference

by USNN World NewsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

World

How much of the United States does China really own?

by USNN World NewsJune 30, 2020May 30, 2025

Opinion

Brian Arbour: Copy Obama and Bush – IF Trump follows their example he can be reelected

by USNN World NewsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

NATIONAL NEWS

Washington Post mocked for claiming Trump was wrong about violence in Dem-run cities: ‘Worst fact check ever’

By Brian Flood | Fox News The data essentially backed up the president’s case and the paper ran it anyway. The Washington Post was lampooned over the weekend for running a story claiming to ...

McEnany: Pelosi ‘playing politics’ with ‘false reporting’ on Russian bounties for US troops

By Joshua Nelson | Fox News President Trump late Sunday said U.S. intelligence could not confirm an explosive story that Russian military officials offered bounties to militants linked to ...

Nunes: Twitter, Google, Facebook are ‘tech tyrants’ that censor conservatives

By Ronn Blitzer | Fox News Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., railed against Twitter, Google and Facebook tech giants, claiming they improperly wield power over the content Internet users view by ...

Missouri Democratic mayor accused of intimidating defund police protesters after reading names, partial addresses on livestream

By Danielle Wallace | Fox News St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson is accused of intimidating protesters after reading their names, partial addresses aloud on Facebook Live. St. Louis Mayor Lyda ...

John Bolton is a Dr. Strangelove throwback who set himself up as a White House warlord

By Peter Navarro | Fox News Everything Bolton pushed would have made America less peaceful or less prosperous. It would be a crime for former National Security Adviser ...

Biden VP hopeful Karen Bass slammed over past praise for Fidel Castro

By Dom Calicchio | Fox News Past praise for the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro has some Miami-area Democrats worried about a lawmaker said to be in the running ...

Occupy City Hall grows in numbers as NYPD budget deadline looms

By Danielle Wallace | Fox News Protesters living in a tent encampment meant to Occupy City Hall kicked off their sixth consecutive day on Sunday taking up space in New ...

Trump signs executive order to protect American monuments, memorials and statues

By Morgan Phillips | Fox News Historic monuments and statues have become the targets of anger and vandalism during protests. President Trump announced Friday that he signed an executive ...

House passes DC statehood bill: Here’s how it would work

By Morgan Phillips | Fox News The new state would be called ‘Washington, Douglass Commonwealth’. The Democratic-led House on Friday for the first time passed a bill that would make Washington, ...

‘I hope it’s true’: Trump responds to claim he was chosen by God

By Caleb Parke | Fox News President Trump responded to the evangelical claim that he was appointed by God in an interview Monday. CBN News political analyst David Brody asked Trump about the ...

Biden says he would use federal power to require Americans to wear masks in public

By Adam Shaw | Fox News ‘I would insist that everybody in public be wearing that mask,’ he said. Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday that he ...

Joe Biden ‘greeted’ by Trump supporters outside Pennsylvania campaign stop

By David Aaro | Fox News It was hard to tell if Joe Biden or President Trump would be appearing in south central Pennsylvania on Thursday by the looks of crowds gathered near ...