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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

National News

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

Cuban-born Maximo Alvarez warns against socialism in emotional RNC speech

By Thomas Barrabi | Fox News “We cannot let them take over our country,” the Florida businessman said. Florida businessman Maximo Alvarez warned against the “empty promises” of socialism ...

C-SPAN caller says he’s changing vote to Republican after RNC

By Edmund DeMarche | Fox News A caller–who identified himself as a lifelong Democrat– told C-SPAN late Monday that he will be supporting Republicans this year after being inspired on the ...

Nikki Haley after RNC speech says she is open to rejoining Trump administration

By Evie Fordham | Fox News Former ambassador to the UN dismissed ‘nonsense’ about her replacing Vice President Pence. Former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Tuesday she would be open ...

Giuliani: If you want a look at ‘Biden’s America,’ look at Portland riots, NYC crime surge

By Talia Kaplan | Fox News ‘A Donald Trump America is going to be an America that’s very much like we had right before the pandemic,’ Giuliani says. “If you ...

Republicans gather for in-person convention vote to renominate Trump, Pence

By Tyler Olson | Fox News Republicans, unlike Democrats last week, are handling their official party business in person. Republicans on Monday are set to officially renominate President Trump and to ...

Jeff Flake joins over two-dozen former GOP members of Congress to launch ‘Republicans for Biden’

By Brooke Singman | Fox News Announcement comes on the first day of the Republican National Convention. More than two-dozen former Republican members of Congress threw their support ...

NYC restaurant owner: Restaurants will not ‘survive the year’ with de Blasio dismissing indoor dining

By Angelica Stabile FOXBusiness ‘It will devastate us,’ restaurateur Massimo Felici said. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio admitted Friday that he has no plan to reopen indoor dining ...

Navarro slams Biden as siding with credit card companies over consumers with 2005 bankruptcy bill

By Evie Fordham FOXBusiness White House trade adviser criticizes Biden’s support for the 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro slammed Democratic presidential ...

Tennessee ramps up punishments for protesters, including loss of voting rights

By Caitlin McFall | Fox News Tennessee’s Republican governor quietly signed a bill earlier this week creating harsher punishments for protesters, including increased jail time and loss of voting ...

Rep. Elise Stefanik to target Biden’s ‘failed record’ in prime-time GOP convention speech: reports

By Dom Calicchio | Fox News House member plans to compare Trump’s ‘record of results’ to Biden’s ‘failed’ far-left policies. U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, considered by ...

House Democrats push forward with $25B Post Office bill, GOP dismisses rare Saturday vote as a ‘joke’

By Marisa Schultz | Fox News White House already threatened a veto on the legislation. The House of Representatives kicked off heated debate Saturday morning over a $25 billion ...

Pence says economy and ‘law and order’ on ballot as Dems launch ‘ad hominem attacks’ on president

By Tyler Olson | Fox News The vice president said Democrats have been ‘overtaken by the radical left’. Vice President Mike Pence in a Friday interview framed the upcoming presidential election as a ...