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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

Warren Says Wealth Tax Would Take ‘2 Cents’ From Billionaires, but Proposal Says Differently

By Zachary Stieber Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a leading Democratic presidential contender, claimed that billionaires would barely pay any money under her proposed wealth tax while ...

Nikki Haley Says Trump Is ‘Truthful,’ and I ‘Never’ Doubted His Fitness for Office

By Jack Phillips Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley said President Trump is “truthful” and said she “never did” doubt his fitness in office. She ...

GOP memo outlines party’s plan to defend Trump ahead of public hearings

By Louis Casiano, Brooke Singman, Danielle Wallace | Fox News Top Republicans serving on panels involved in the Democratic-led impeachment inquiry into President Trump penned a memo to GOP members on those ...

WWII US submarine wreck discovered 75 years after it sank

By James Rogers | Fox News The wreck of World War II submarine USS Grayback has been discovered off Japan 75 years after its sinking by a Japanese bomber. The ...

Report Flags Issues With 24,000 Voter Registrations in Single Florida County

By Petr Svab An audit by a right-leaning nonprofit flagged nearly 24,000 voter files in Florida’s Palm Beach County for issues, including registrations in multiple states, ...

Joe Biden Revealed As Being Paid $900,000 By Ukraine’s Burisma For Lobbying

From The Gateway Pundit The Gateway Pundit Reports: Former Vice President Joe Biden was personally paid $900,000 for lobbying activities from Burisma Holdings, according to ...

Hunter Biden could be collateral damage as Trump impeachment hearings begin

By Brooke Singman | Fox News The Trump impeachment hearings set to launch in full public view this week will give Democrats the chance to make the case ...

Mike Rowe shares Veterans Day message: There are no ‘trigger words’ or safe spaces in the military

By Joshua Nelson | Fox News After recalling a meeting with an injured veteran that impacted his life, TV host Mike Rowe told “Fox & Friends” on Monday what Veterans Day ...

Ivanka Trump: The Whistleblower’s Name Is ‘Not Relevant’ But Their Motive Was

By Jennie Taer Advisor and daughter to President Donald Trump Ivanka Trump told the Associated Press Friday that the whistleblower‘s identity is not relevant, instead, she said what is ...

Kevin McCarthy: This is a calculated coup orchestrated by Adam Schiff

By Staff Writer “This is a calculated coup, that is being orchestrated by Rep. Adam Schiff” said Kevin McCarthy, the House Minority Leader on Fox ...

Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos live there. So why is Medina asking its residents to pay more in property taxes?

By Paige Cornwell Seattle Times staff reporter MEDINA – Within the gated estates that line this city’s leafy streets live the richest of the rich. People with names ...

Mark Levin on Whistleblower: We Have Found The Rat’s Nest, It’s In The National Security Council

Posted By Ian Schwartz Mark Levin on President Trump’s phone call with the Ukrainian president, why he believes former president Joe Biden is interfering with the ...