By Mimi Nguyen Ly Evictions to resume amid COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium, thereby opening the door for property owners to evict residents behind on rent amid the pandemic. The ruling comes after the CDC on Aug. 3 issued a federal moratorium for 60 days, expiring on Oct. […]
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New Identity Authentication Requirement for Unemployment Spreads Across the Country
By Beth Brelje Pennsylvania now requires individuals filing for unemployment compensation to prove their identity before receiving payments. In an effort to prevent fraudulent claims which have plagued the online unemployment system, Pennsylvania has hired ID.me, a McLean, Virginia-based company, to authenticate users. Since 2020, some 27 states have hired ID.me for unemployment verification, including […]
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Senator Proposes Bill to Mandate Voter ID for States That Mandate Vaccine Passports
By Jack Phillips A Republican senator introduced a bill that mandates voter identification laws for states that mandate COVID-19 vaccine passports. So far, no state has mandated a vaccine passport-like system. New York City became the first city, however, to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination when entering businesses like restaurants, bars, gyms, and theaters. “If states that […]
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Outside Groups Contributed $5.7 Million for Arizona Election Audit
By Zachary Stieber Outside groups have contributed approximately $5.7 million to the 2020 election audit taking place in Arizona’s largest county, auditors said late Wednesday. Five nonprofits have taken contributions and passed them on to auditors. The America Project, started by former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne, contributed the bulk of the funds, according to Cyber Ninjas, which is […]
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Combined Capital Gains Tax Rate in California to Hit 56.7 Percent Under Biden Plan
By The Center Square The combined state and federal capital gains tax rate in California would rise from the current 37.1 percent to 56.7 percent under President Biden’s American Families Plan, according to a new study from the Tax Foundation. That increase, which would include federal, state and local taxes on financial gains from the […]
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Trump Responds to Former AG William Barr’s Claims About 2020 Election
By Jack Phillips Former President Donald Trump responded to remarks from former Attorney General William Barr that criticized the former commander-in-chief over his claims following the 2020 general election. Barr made the remarks in an upcoming book from ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl, who claimed the relationship between Trump and Barr deteriorated last year. “Bill Barr was […]
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Probe Into Fulton County Absentee Ballot Forms Started Before Public Announcement: Official
By Zachary Stieber The investigation into missing ballot drop box forms in Fulton County was launched before a public announcement this week, according to Georgia authorities. “What prompted the announcement of the investigation was the latest story, but I think investigation was underway even before that point, because we could tell that it was just not up to standards,” an […]
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Michigan Senate Passes Legislation to Add Voter ID Requirements: ‘Overwhelmingly Popular’
By Jack Phillips Michigan’s GOP-led Senate on Wednesday passed several bills that, if signed into law, would implement more voter identification requirements for in-person voters and absentee voters, adding Michigan to a growing list of states pursuing more stringient election measures. All Senate Republicans voted in favor of the three bills, while every Senate Democrat […]
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Lawmakers From Other States Descend on Arizona to See Election Audit
By Zachary Stieber Lawmakers from multiple states have visited the 2020 election audit in Arizona’s largest county in recent days, with more visits planned. Delegations from Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Alaska were given tours of Veterans Memorial Coliseum, where the audit is taking place in Phoenix. Michael McDonald, the Nevada Republican Party chairman, went to the venue […]
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Vernon Jones, GOP Gubernatorial Candidate, Headed to Arizona to Observe Election Audit
By Zachary Stieber Georgia gubernatorial candidate Vernon Jones is heading to Arizona this week to tour the 2020 election audit taking place there. Jones, a Republican who is challenging Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, plans to touch down in Arizona late Tuesday. On Wednesday, he will visit with Arizona legislators and see firsthand the forensic audit at Veterans Memorial Coliseum […]
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Sidney Powell Claims Trump ‘Can Simply Be Reinstated,’ Biden Told to Leave White House
By Jason Lemon Attorney Sidney Powell, who filed baseless 2020 election challenges on behalf of former President Donald Trump, insisted on Saturday that the Republican politician “can simply be reinstated”—continuing to promote conspiracy theories and misinformation about President Joe Biden‘s victory. Powell made the remarks during the “For God & Country Patriot Roundup” conference in Dallas this […]
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Texas Senate Passes Major GOP-Backed Election Reform Bill
By Jack Phillips The Texas state Senate passed a sweeping election overhaul bill on May 30 that has been criticized by high-profile Democrats over provisions that they say expands restrictions and penalties. The legislation was approved largely along party lines after an overnight debate stretched into the morning of May 30, according to local media. The House had a deadline of […]
