By Naveen Athrappully The U.S. trade deficit rose in April to widen to a six-month high, potentially affecting second-quarter GDP growth. The trade deficit for April 2023 rose by $14 billion, to $74.6 billion, according to a June 7 news release from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). This is 23 percent rise from March’s […]
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Trump Says He Has Been Indicted in Classified Documents Probe
By Janice Hisle Former president Donald Trump said on June 8 that his attorneys that he has been indicted by special counsel Jack Smith in connection to the investigation into the handling of classified documents. “The corrupt Biden Administration has informed my attorneys that I have been Indicted, seemingly over the Boxes Hoax,” Trump wrote […]
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Trump Seeks Probe of DOJ for Alleged Bribe, Misconduct
By Janice Hisle Former President Donald Trump revealed “shocking” allegations against the Department of Justice (DOJ) amid reports that a federal prosecutor is poised to indict him for alleged mishandling of classified documents. Trump took to his Truth Social platform and wrote: “Shocking! One of the top prosecutors at the Department of Injustice was reportedly so obsessed […]
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Federal Agency Issues Air Quality Alerts for Millions of Americans
By Jack Phillips Smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires have prompted air quality alerts for millions of Americans across the northeastern and mid-Atlantic U.S. states. As of Wednesday morning, at least 13 states have issued air quality alerts in some areas due to wildfires in the province of Quebec, saying that the smoke has blocked the sky. Meanwhile, […]
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Lawmakers Call for Transparency After Whistleblower Alleges US Has Recovered Alien Craft
By Lawrence Wilson The American people have a right to know whether elements within the intelligence establishment have withheld information on crashed UFOs that were recovered by the government and may be used to develop weapons, according to Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.). Perry reacted strongly to allegations from a whistleblower, who has claimed that information […]
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‘My Family Is Gone’: No Survivors Aboard Plane That Triggered Supersonic F-16 Response
A small plane crashed in Virginia, killing all four on board, including the president of a Florida-based company and her granddaughter. The plane went silent, prompting a national security response, and was found by search and rescue crews. The FAA and NORAD authorized F-16 fighter jets to fly at supersonic speeds to try and engage the pilot, but were unsuccessful. President Joe Biden was briefed on the incident while playing golf at Joint Base Andrews. The investigation will take up to two years to complete.
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Conservatives’ Boycotts Wipe Off Billions From Target and Bud Light Valuations, More Brand Battles Upcoming
Major brands such as Bud Light and Target are experiencing significant backlash for their support of LGBTQ causes, resulting in a decline in market capitalization. Target’s recent Pride collection and Bud Light’s partnership with a transgender personality have faced criticism. Other companies, including PetSmart, Chick-fil-A, and Walmart, are also facing boycott calls. Brands are promoting transgender ideologies to comply with ESG standards used by high-profile investors.
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FBI Director Confirms Existence of Document Alleging Biden Engaged in Bribery: House GOP
FBI Director Christopher Wray has confirmed the existence of a document alleging that President Joe Biden engaged in a criminal bribery scheme with a foreign national, according to Republicans. The FBI has been accused of withholding the document to protect Biden. Republicans have long sought to learn more about possible ethical concerns in the Bidens’ business dealings. The FBI says it remains committed to cooperating with the Committee in good faith while complying with confidentiality and national security requirements.
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Inquiries for Unvaccinated Donor Blood on the Rise, Contractor Says
The demand for unvaccinated blood is increasing, according to ImpactLife, a blood products and services provider. However, blood providers assure the safety of vaccinated donors and state that there is “no medical reason” to distinguish between vaccinated and unvaccinated donors. The article also discusses FDA guidelines and controversies surrounding COVID-19 vaccines.
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Memorial Day – A Somber Day of Profound Gratitude
Discover the origins and traditions of Memorial Day, a federal holiday in the US that honors fallen military personnel. Learn about its history and evolution.
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US Marshals Rescue 225 Endangered or Missing Children in National Operation
By Lorenz Duchamps The U.S. Marshals Service announced this week that 225 missing or endangered children were recovered as part of a 10-week, multi-state effort dubbed “Operation We Will Find You.” In a news release on May 24, the federal law enforcement agency said the children include runaways as well as abductees by non-custodial individuals. The operation, […]
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Congressional Witness Calls Red State Election Reforms ‘Voter Suppression’
By Steven Kovac “The 2022 election failed black voters,” said National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) attorney Deuel Ross in a May 24 Congressional subcommittee hearing on elections. Ross testified that since the 2020 election 400 bills were introduced in state legislatures around the country to “restrict the franchise.” He said 24 […]
