By Steven Kovac During the pandemic-plagued 2020 election season, hundreds of millions of dollars from private sources were granted to big cities, an action that many Republicans believe unfairly tipped the scales in favor of Democrats. Distributed for the stated purpose of protecting public health and assisting people to vote safely, the private funds helped […]
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Biden Admin Announces $1.7 Billion to Modernize Auto Manufacturing Facilities
By Andrew Moran The federal government is spending $1.7 billion to modernize automobile manufacturing facilities, helping the industry compete with foreign subsidies and create and protect jobs. As part of the Automotive Community Benefits Plan, the current administration will extend grants to 11 selected manufacturing plants in eight states, including in Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, […]
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Beryl Stretching to Great Lakes, Threatening Midwest with Flooding, Tornadoes
By T.J. Muscaro Fears of tornadoes and flooding continue to rise for states and communities in post-Tropical Cyclone Beryl’s path. Several tornadoes are possible across the lower Ohio Valley on July 9 and July 10. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), areas that could be affected include parts of Ohio, Kentucky, southeast Missouri, northwest […]
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Americans Share What Patriotism Means to Them
By Lawrence Wilson, Dan M. Berger, Janice Hisle, Natasha Holt, Jackson Richman Independence Day is the nation’s most patriotic holiday, and Americans celebrate it with abandon. On this day of parades, baseball games, hot dogs, and sparklers, even the stodgiest old uncle may arrive at the family cookout wearing a red, white, and blue top […]
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Supreme Court Ruling Means Trump Trial Likely Won’t Happen Before Election, Ex-Prosecutors Say
By Jack Phillips Multiple legal analysts and former federal prosecutors suggested Monday that former President Donald Trump’s Washington trial likely won’t happen before the November election after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6–3 ruling declaring presidents have immunity for official acts. The high court, however, noted in the order that not all acts are […]
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Consumer Confidence Plummets as the Economy Weakens Further
By Daniel Lacalle The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index has plummeted to its lowest level in seven months. The index reading for June came in at 65.6, down from 69.1 in May and lower than the 72-level expected by consensus. In the current conditions and expectations categories, the survey fell below economists’ expectations. “Year-ahead […]
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RFK Jr. Inching Closer to Qualifying for CNN’s June 27 Presidential Debate
By Jeff Louderback Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is simultaneously working to get on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and racing to meet a June 20 deadline to qualify for CNN’s presidential debate. The independent presidential candidate is getting closer to accomplishing both objectives. After submitting 3,300 signatures in Minnesota […]
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Shortage of Skilled-Trade Workers Crippling Some Industries
By Mark Gilman Many of this summer’s Generation Z college graduates are immediately getting a reality check with large school debt and few job guarantees after college graduation. This dilemma is why many are now suggesting that encouraging high school graduates to learn skilled trades is not only a suitable alternative but also could save […]
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Why Trump Guilty Verdict Might Not Change Minds in Key Swing States
By Lawrence Wilson, Nathan Worcester The felony conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records is likely to change few minds among undecided voters in two battleground states. The reasons for that are varied, as is the thinking of these voters who are rightly termed independents. Some have already ruled […]
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These Black and Hispanic Biden Voters Plan to Vote for Trump
By Beth Brelji, Lawrence Wilson, T.J. Muscaro and Nathan Worcester When Wender Angeles arrived in the United States from Peru in 2006, he registered to vote as a Democrat because he related the party to the word “democracy.” He got involved with the party and voted for Barack Obama. As he learned more about the […]
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Decision Desk’s First Election Forecast Gives Trump a 58 Percent Chance of Winning
By Tom Ozimek Election reporting service Decision Desk on Wednesday released its first forecast for the 2024 presidential election, putting the odds of a win by former President Donald Trump at 58 percent—despite President Joe Biden enjoying an incumbency advantage and bigger war chest. In order to win the race for the White House, a […]
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Trump Demands Biden Take Drug Test Before First Debate
By Naveen Athrappully Former President Donald Trump said he wants President Joe Biden to take a drug test ahead of the first presidential debate next month. Back in March, President Trump challenged President Biden to a debate on key issues facing the country “anytime, anywhere, any place.” They recently agreed to two debates—the first on […]
