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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

Health questions for Biden off-limits for media, unlike Reagan, McCain and Trump

By Brian Flood | Fox News ‘At no time in recent memory has a presidential nominee’s physical and mental health been more important,’ professor says. The mainstream media has ...

Trump says ‘suburban housewife’ will vote for him over Biden, cites low-income housing policies

By Adam Shaw | Fox News ‘They want safety & are thrilled that I ended the long running program where low income housing would invade their neighborhood,’ ...

Joe Concha on Kamala Harris media coverage: Biden campaign ‘couldn’t write the narrative any better’

By Caleb Parke | Fox News Reporter said ‘cancel culture’ will shut down criticism of Harris. The mainstream media’s coverage of Sen. Kamala Harris, who was picked on Tuesday by Joe Biden as ...

Biden VP pick Harris promoted group that put up bail for alleged violent criminals

By Tyler Olson | Fox News One person bailed out: a twice-convicted rapist previously prosecuted by Amy Klobuchar. Sen. Kamala Harris, who Joe Biden picked on Tuesday to be his running ...

Kellyanne Conway: Democratic mayors starting to ‘lose it,’ realizing Trump will get 4 more years

By Caleb Parke | Fox News The counselor to the president suggests Democrats strikes deals, discuss issues instead of insulting Trump. Democratic mayors are “losing it” and attacking President ...

American taxpayers footing NYC’s bill to house the homeless in boutique hotels

By Hollie McKay | Fox News Advocates claimed housing more than 13,000 homeless New Yorkers in single-room, deluxe hotels will ‘bankrupt’ the city. Since the novel coronavirus began ...

Biden taps Kamala Harris as running mate, setting aside tensions from primary

By Paul Steinhauser | Fox News She makes history as the first Black woman to serve as a major political party’s VP pick. Kamala Harris, the politically shrewd California senator ...

Trump abruptly escorted out of White House press briefing, returns to say there was a ‘shooting’ outside

By Alex Pappas | Fox News The president said an armed person was shot by Secret Service and has been taken to the hospital. President Trump on Monday was abruptly ...

Minn. group that saw $$ surge, some from Biden staffers, bailed out alleged violent criminals: report

By Tyler Olson | Fox News Convicted rapist, accused murderer among those helped with donations. A Minnesota nonprofit that saw a huge windfall in donations during the protests and riots that followed ...

Black male leaders warn Biden ‘will lose’ election if he doesn’t name Black female running mate

By Paul Steinhauser, Tara Prindiville | Fox News Black female VP contenders are being ‘unfairly criticized and scrutinized,’ the statement says. A group of over 100 Black male leaders is ...

Trump says Schumer, Pelosi ‘want to meet to make a deal’ on coronavirus relief

By Brooke Singman | Fox News Schumer called Trump’s executive orders ‘laughable’. President Trump said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “want to meet to make a deal” on the ...

Mark Levin: Dems want mail-in voting ‘extended’ so even if Trump ‘wins they can call him a fake president’

By Talia Kaplan | Fox News Levin says Democrats are ‘suddenly’ interested in mail-in voting to ‘collapse’ and ‘overwhelm’ the system. Democrats want mail-in voting “extended” so even if Trump ...