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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

Poll: Trump’s Approval Rating Hits High for 2019 After Impeachment Talk

BY JACK PHILLIPS In a new poll, President Donald Trump’s approval rating hit the highest mark this year despite the talk of impeachment. A poll from HarrisX on Oct. 2 ...

Adam Schiff-Ukraine connection comes under scrutiny

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Pence Defends Trump’s Calls for Ukraine, China to Investigate Biden

BY ZACHARY STIEBER Vice President Mike Pence is defending President Donald Trump’s calls for foreign governments to investigate one of Trump’s leading Democratic rivals. And Pence is echoing Trump’s private and ...

Planned Parenthood Built Secret Abortion ‘Mega-Clinic’ in Illinois Under Shell Company: Report

BY MIMI NGUYEN LY Planned Parenthood is set to open an 18,000 square foot mega-clinic in southern Illinois after more than a year of building the abortion facility in secret. CBS News ...

Impeachment Stands No Chance of Success

By Stephen Meister Under Article I, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution, conviction on an impeachment resolution requires a two-thirds vote of the Senate—today, 67 ...

Ukrainian President Zelensky Says He Never Spoke to Rudy Giuliani

BY JACK PHILLIPS ‘I never feel any pressure’ . Ukraine’s President Zelensky on Oct. 1, said he has not met with Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer. “I ...

Tomi Lahren: CA Democrats ignoring homeless ‘epidemic’ in favor of Trump impeachment push

By Julia Musto | Fox News California Democrats are completely ignoring the state’s homeless crisis in favor of the Trump impeachment inquiry, Fox Nation host Tomi Lahren said Wednesday. Appearing on “Fox & Friends,” Lahren said ...

Secretary of State Pompeo Says He Was on the Phone During Trump’s Call With Ukrainian President

BY ZACHARY STIEBER Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was on the phone while President Donald Trump spoke with Volodymyr Zelensky, his Ukrainian counterpart, in July. “I was on the phone call,” Pompeo told ...

Trump Lawyer Giuliani Hires Watergate Prosecutor to Represent Him in Impeachment Inquiry

BY ISABEL VAN BRUGEN President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, has hired former Watergate prosecutor Jon Sale to represent him in the congressional impeachment inquiry, he confirmed on Oct. 1. The ...

Trump Intensifies Criticism of Impeachment Inquiry by Calling It a ‘Coup’

BY TOM OZIMEK Graham: Barr should be talking to Australia, Italy, UK about intelligence cooperation Anonymous sources reveal details about another Trump call; South Carolina Sen. Lindsey ...

Inspector General Admits to Changing Whistleblower Form Due to Media Scrutiny

BY IVAN PENTCHOUKOV The Office of the Intelligence Community Inspector General (ICIG) admitted Sept. 30 that media scrutiny contributed to its decision to make a significant ...

Trump campaign, RNC breaks fundraising record with massive $125M third quarter haul

By Andrew O’Reilly | Fox News President Trump and the Republican National Committee brought in $125 million in fundraising in the third quarter of this year, setting up a hefty war ...