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Detroit police chief hits back at Rashida Tlaib: ‘Totally inaccurate’ to claim abuse of peaceful protesters

by USNN World NewsJuly 1, 2020June 20, 2024

National News

CNN’s Cuomo accused of siding with St. Louis mob in homeowner interview

by USNN World NewsJuly 1, 2020July 1, 2020

Economy

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

by USNN World NewsJuly 1, 2020July 1, 2020

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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

NATIONAL NEWS

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Calls for Investigation Into Harris County Elections

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Trump on Anticipated 2024 Bid: Will Keep Everyone in ‘Massive Suspense’

By Eva Fu NEW YORK—Former President Donald Trump is again hinting about a third presidential run despite some resistance from his inner circle, saying that ...

Teach the Constitution: Democrat Attorney Who Halted Hochul’s Quarantine Camp Regulation

By Jan Jekielek and Masooma Haq In what she has called a David versus Goliath battle, New York real estate lawyer Bobbie Anne Cox sued Governor Kathleen ...

Media Defend Nevada’s Slow Election Vote Count After Condemning Delayed Tally in 2020 Iowa Caucuses

By Katabella Roberts Many of the mainstream media outlets that are currently defending the slow counting of votes in Nevada and Arizona following November’s midterm elections, had criticized the very same ...

Kari Lake Says Katie Hobbs Created ‘Major Ethical Problem’ by Not Recusing Herself

By Jack Phillips Arizona Republican candidate Kari Lake said her Democrat opponent, Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, created a “major ethical problem” for not recusing herself as she ...

Top House Republican on Midterm Losses: Trump ‘Wasn’t on the Ballot’

By Jack Phillips Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) said that Republicans’ 2022 midterm losses were not because of former President Donald Trump because he “wasn’t on the ballot.” “Donald ...

GOP Takes Key District From Democrats in Blue State as House Control Undecided

By Jack Phillips Republicans on Sunday flipped an Oregon congressional district, giving the GOP another seat as control of the House is still up for grabs. GOP candidate Lori ...

GOP Senator Says ‘Old’ Republican Party Is ‘Dead,’ Calls for Major Changes

By Jack Phillips Republicans need to “build something new” after failing to retake the Senate majority following the 2022 midterm elections, a GOP senator said. Democrats picked up ...

Gingrich: GOP Got Nearly 6 Million More Votes but Lost Many Races, ‘What’s Going On?’

By Eva Fu Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has been in politics for decades, and never has an election bewildered him as much as the 2022 midterms. “I’ve ...

Trump Alleges Voter Fraud In Arizona Senate Race, Demands Do-Over

By Tom Ozimek Former President Donald Trump has alleged voter fraud in Arizona’s Senate race and demanded a do-over after The Associated Press and other media outlets called ...

Republican Joe Lombardo Wins Nevada Governor Race, Defeats Democrat Steve Sisolak

By Mimi Nguyen Ly Nevada Republican gubernatorial candidate, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, has won the midterm elections, ousting incumbent Gov. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat. The projection of Lombardo’s ...

Democrats One Seat Away From Senate Control After Kelly Defeats Masters in Arizona

By Mimi Nguyen Ly Democrats are one seat away from retaining control of the U.S. Senate after incumbent Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) defeated Republican challenger Blake ...