The latest Fox News poll shows that American voters are divided on how the U.S. should respond to foreign conflicts, with 35 percent saying the U.S. should actively engage in conflicts around the world, 28 percent saying the U.S. should remain disengaged, and 37 percent saying it depends on the situation. The poll also found […]
In 2019, Republican Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida proposed a change to Florida’s campaign finance laws that would have created a so-called “free flow” of money among political campaigns, allowing any donor to contribute to any Florida campaign without any limits. The proposal drew immediate criticism from Democrats, including party Chair Terrie Rizzo who warned […]
At least 13 people have been killed and hundreds injured in Argentina after fierce winds whipped up dust storms, knocked down trees and damaged power lines on Saturday and Sunday. According to Argentine media reports, the powerful winds hit the northwestern province of San Juan in particular, with temperatures reaching up to 60 mph. The […]
According to a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, millions of parents and children could be denied food aid in 2021 without a significant funding boost from the U.S. government. The report estimates that nearly 4 million households—including an estimated 7 million children—who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) […]
The younger generation of anti-Hamas activists in Gaza have stepped up to serve as an important part of the movement to push for political reforms, but have been snubbed by the United Nations, international aid groups and Hamas itself. The activists have been frustrated in their efforts to facilitate needed aid, advocacy and assistance in […]
In a recent interview with the Financial Times, US President Donald Trump praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, calling him a “respected person” and echoing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s criticism of American democracy. Trump said, “Vladimir Putin said (American democracy) is a funny business, and he’s right. But we have something here that you don’t […]
Taiwan is facing a flood of disinformation from China as it approaches the country’s elections on Saturday. The Chinese Communist Party has been accused of spreading false information about current President Tsai Ing-wen, her Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), and her opponents. The goal is to sow discord and weaken her chances in the election. Taiwan […]
Blue-collar hiring and pay gains remain strong in a cooling job market, largely driven by the still-hot housing market and ongoing demand for transportation workers, according to the latest jobs report. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that job gains in construction, transportation, and warehousing hit a record at the end of June and wages […]
In June 2019, four people were arrested by German authorities in Berlin, Brussels and Paris in a coordinated operation related to an alleged terrorist plot inspired by the Palestinian group Hamas. German police said the four suspects sought to use explosives to target political targets in Germany. Police also said the group had begun acquiring […]
The housing market may be thawing due to recent changes in mortgage rates and the amount of listings available. In the months of July and August, mortgage rates have dropped from a high of 4.31 percent in June to a low of 3.75 percent in August. This drop has resulted in more home buyers entering […]