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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, 2020December 13, 2025

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

Addictive ‘Brain Hijacking’ Methods of Social Media Platforms Harmful to Users, Especially Children: Insider

By Isabel van Brugen and Joshua Philipp Addictive “brain hijacking” methods used by social media giants to keep users on their platforms have harmful effects, particularly on children, according to industry ...

Georgia Tries to Be Less Taxing

By Gregory Bresiger Georgia, with its strong economic recovery from the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus pandemic, may become the 10th state without a state an income tax. A former ...

Dem Senators Tell Virginia Supreme Court Redrawn Electoral Map Doesn’t Protect Democrats Enough

By Matthew Vadum Virginia’s two Democratic U.S. senators urged the state’s Supreme Court to reject proposed changes to the state’s congressional map, claiming that the ...

US Navy Warship Pauses Deployment After COVID-19 Outbreak Among ‘100 Percent Immunized’ Crew

By Mimi Nguyen Ly A U.S. Navy warship has paused its deployment to South America due to a COVID-19 outbreak among its “100 percent immunized” crew, the ...

Airlines Across US Continue to Cancel, Delay Hundreds of Christmas Holiday Flights Amid Omicron Surge

By Katabella Roberts Airlines across the United States continued to cancel hundreds of Christmas holiday flights on Sunday amid the nationwide surge in Omicron cases which has also ...

Judge Orders New York Times to Return Legal Memos to Project Veritas

By Mimi Nguyen Ly A New York judge has ordered The New York Times to return confidential legal memos it obtained between investigative journalism organization Project Veritas and the group’s lawyer. The ...

GM Releasing Kits That Can Convert Old Gasoline Cars to Electric Vehicles

By Naveen Anthrappully General Motors (GM) plans on going beyond manufacturing a fleet of electric cars, according to an announcement Wednesday regarding electrification component sets, ...

Head of US Energy Alliance Says Biden Administration’s Energy Policies Are Driving up Costs of Oil and Gas

By Masooma Haq and Steve Lance While the pandemic has spurred demand, leading to increased energy prices, the Biden administration’s reliance on imports is a greater contributor to ...

US Secret Service Investigating Hundreds of Fraud Cases Linked to Funds for Pandemic Relief

By Naveen Anthrappully More than 900 fraud cases linked to pandemic-related relief funds are being investigated, said a U.S. Secret Service statement issued Tuesday. In the statement, the ...

Multiple Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Flights on Christmas Eve, Citing Omicron Surge

By Katabella Roberts Multiple airlines across the United States canceled hundreds of flights on Christmas eve, citing a nationwide surge in Omicron cases which has directly impacted employees and flight crew. The ...

Jim Jordan Becomes 2nd GOP Rep. Targeted by Jan. 6 Committee

By Joseph Lord The Democrat-led House Jan. 6 Committee is now asking Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to testify on the events of Jan. 6, making Jordan the ...

Grassroots Constitutional Rights Groups in North Carolina Combine Efforts to Change Leadership

By Matt McGregor With the primaries around the corner of the new year, grassroots constitutional rights groups in North Carolina are working to impact communities by localizing national issues ...