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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

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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

Opinion

Kamala Harris will be Joe Biden’s VP pick, Miranda Devine says

by USNN World NewsJune 30, 2020May 14, 2025

Supreme Court

Supreme Court strikes down state ban on taxpayer funding for religious schools

by USNN World NewsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

NATIONAL NEWS

Biden raises eyebrows after telling ‘these beautiful young ladies’ he wants to ‘see them dancing when they’re four years older’

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How much did the Russia and Hillary Clinton email probes cost taxpayers?

By Lucas Manfredi FOXBusiness Taxpayers were left to foot the bill for investigations that cost millions. President Trump announced Tuesday evening that he has “fully authorized the total Declassification of ...

Trump’s declassification of Russia, Clinton docs sparks fierce fights between current and ex-officials

By Edmund DeMarche | Fox News Some of Trump’s critics took to Twitter to downplay the significance of the announcement. President Trump’s decision Tuesday to authorize the declassification of all documents ...

White House says Trump is ‘projecting strength’ as he battles coronavirus, defends taking off mask

By Brooke Singman | Fox News The president returned to the White House Monday evening after being discharged from Walter Reed. The White House is defending President Trump as he fights coronavirus, saying ...

Fed’s Powell urges more federal stimulus to help economy recover from coronavirus pandemic

By Megan Henney FOXBusiness Powell said the recovery will be ‘strong and move faster’ if Congress provides more stimulus. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell urged lawmakers to provide the pandemic-stricken economy ...

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By Stephanie Pagones | Fox News US District Court Judge Esther Salas spoke about steps she’s taking to ensure her son will never be forgotten. The New Jersey ...

Another sexually-charged allegation against Democratic senator candidate emerges as he drops out of town hall event

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Biden suggests people were able to quarantine because ‘some Black woman was able to stack the grocery shelf’ in viral clip

By Joseph A. Wulfsohn | Fox News Critics blasted the Democratic nominee on social media. Joe Biden has landed in hot water over a viral clip of him suggesting why ...

NBC News town hall raises concerns as critics question makeup of ‘undecided’ voters in audience

By Joseph A. Wulfsohn | Fox News ‘Can’t blame him for doing it,’ Politico reporter Marc Caputo said. NBC’s town hall featuring Joe Biden did not receive the warmest reception ...

Whitmer slams Michigan high court striking down emergency COVID orders

By Evie Fordham | Fox News Whitmer faced protests for her lockdown orders. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer railed against the state Supreme Court’s decision to strike down her orders to extend ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says new criminal allegations against AG Ken Paxton ‘raise serious concerns’

By Megan Henney | Fox News Charges were made by members of the attorney general’s office. Top Texas Republicans are expressing concerns over new allegations that the Lone Star State’s ...