cottonbro studio/Pexels Food banks in key swing states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin are reporting an âincrease in demandâ from people waiting in lines for food. Several officials from food banks and organizations that work to bring an end to hunger explained to NBC News that they have seen an increase in the number
Justice Department Deploys Elections Officer Task Force to Combat ‘Dangerous Increase in Violent Threats’
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will deploy district elections officers around the country as part of its Election Threats Task Force in response to âa dangerous increase in violent threats against the public servants who administer our elections,â Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said. The task force was originally created by Garland and Deputy Attorney General
USPS to increase the cost of postage stamps â again
If youâre running low on stamps, you might want to buy a book sooner rather than later. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is expected to raise the price of its postage stamps again, which would be the second time in 2024 that the cost of stamps has increased. Starting July 14, a first-class mail âForeverâ stamp will reportedly […]
Nearly every American has seen their cost of living increase â hereâs how theyâre handling the hike
Nearly nine in 10 Americans have seen their cost-of-living increase over the past five years, and a new study has found itâs having a massive impact on how theyâre shopping, particularly online. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found consumers now spend the most on groceries (35%), clothing (27%) and home goods (17%) when shopping […]
Oregon Fentanyl Overdoses Increase by 1,530%, Largest Spike in the Nation
Oregonâs fentanyl overdose rate has surged by a whopping 1,530 percent over the last few years, making the state home to the most dramatic increase rate in the nation. A new FOX12 report using data obtained from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) exposed the shocking statistics, revealing that 1,268 deaths occurred as a
EU Illegal Migration to Continue to Increase in 2024, Will Play Major Factor in Parliament Elections: Report
Illegal migration into the EU will rise in 2024 despite promises of âcracking downâ from politicians and will be a major factor in upcoming elections, a think tank predicted. This week, the Frontex European Border and Coast Guard Agency reported that recorded illegal migration into the EU hit its highest level since 2016 during the
Yankees plan to increase focus on bunting: Hal Steinbrenner
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. â Coming soon to the Yankeesâ player development process: a bigger emphasis on bunting. In a bizarre moment during his Zoom press conference with reporters on Tuesday, while he was being pressed for specifics on substantial changes the Yankees might make, Hal Steinbrenner finally offered an example. âSo one thing that was discussed […]
Indiana State Fair reports slight attendance increase for second consecutive year
Attendance at this year’s Indiana State Fair rose slightly for the second year in a row, the fair announced Thursday. ILLINOIS GOV. JB PRITZKER UNVEILS 800-POUND BUTTER COW SCULPTURE AHEAD OF ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA Attendance for the 18-day event reached 840,414, an increase of less than 1% over the 837,568 visitors in 2022, the fair […]
Ohio Gov. DeWine signs bill to increase legal payouts in Boy Scout sex abuse cases
Victims of child sexual abuse in Ohio will see more compensation for the crimes committed against them while in the Boy Scouts of America after Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed a new law guaranteeing it Thursday. The measure was enacted amid the organizationâs bankruptcy settlement, first filed in 2020 after tens of thousands of men […]
Jewish institutions on high alert, increase security in US following Hamas attacks
Jewish institutions in the U.S. are on high alert and increasing security measures following the Saturday’s attack on Israel by Hamas militants. In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Jewish Federations of North America, which represents over 350 Jewish institutions in the U.S., said that while there are no known “credible threats” to the […]
Latest increase in illegal migrant crossings undercuts Biden admin claims of progress on border crisis
The Biden administration has repeatedly pointed to a decrease in crossings at the southern border in May and June as a key indicator that its latest post-Title 42 border policies are working â but now that narrative is being undercut as the numbers are surging back up. The Washington Post reported this week that initial […]
Summers: Deal on Battery Plants Between UAW, Big 3 Will Be Harder to Reach than an Agreement on Wage Increase
During an interview aired on Fridayâs edition of Bloombergâs âWall Street Week,â Harvard Professor, economist, Director of the National Economic Council under President Barack Obama, and Treasury Secretary under President Bill Clinton Larry Summers argued that it will be more difficult for the UAW and automakers to reach an agreement on things like battery plants
Trump lead grows in NH, while DeSantis loses ground and new candidates see increase in support
Former President Donald Trump is extending his lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in New Hampshire, with newcomers in the 2024 Republican primary for president also earning support from voters in the state, according to a new poll. The Saint Anselm College Survey Center poll, released Tuesday, gathered responses from 1,065 registered Granite State voters […]
US, Japanese, Philippine coast guard ships hold drills near South China Sea as tensions increase with China
U.S., Japanese and Philippine coast guard ships staged law enforcement drills in waters near the disputed South China Sea on Tuesday as Washington presses efforts to reinforce alliances in Asia amid an increasingly tense rivalry with China. Witnessed by journalists onboard a Philippine coast guard patrol boat, the BRP Cabra, the drills focused on a […]
Fox News Poll: Majority says only increase debt ceiling with spending cuts
With under two weeks until a potential default on the nationâs debt, a majority of registered voters says increasing the debt ceiling should only happen with spending cuts, and two-thirds believe that failing to raise that limit will result in financial catastrophe. Thatâs a complete reversal from 12 years ago during the last debt ceiling crisis. […]
Unions Vow Total Shutdown of French Economy as Macron Move to Increase Retirement Age
PARIS (AP) â Roads blocked, oil refineries disrupted, planes grounded and trains halted â unions are threatening to shut down Franceâs economy this week in what they hope is their toughest riposte yet to President Emmanuel Macronâs plan to raise the retirement age. The first actions are expected Monday, as truckers are being urged to
McCarthy on Omnibus: We’re Not ‘Blindly’ Funding FBI after Twitter Files, Funding Doesn’t Increase until It’s Reformed
On Tuesdayâs broadcast of the Fox News Channelâs âIngraham Angle,â House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) stated that the FBI shouldnât be blindly funded given the behavior revealed in the Twitter files and the agencyâs budget shouldnât increase until the agency is reformed. McCarthy said, âThink about everything weâre learning now that the FBI
Attorney General Garland: Biden DOJ Budget Includes $85M Increase to Probe Domestic Terrorism Cases
Attorney General Merrick Garland told House lawmakers Tuesday that the Biden Administrationâs 2022 budget request for the Department of Justice (DOJ) would seek an $85 million increase from last yearâs budget for domestic terrorism investigations and cases. âOur budget supports my commitment to protecting our national security, including addressing both international and domestic terrorism while…
Markey: Popularity of Packing Court Will Increase When It Strikes Down ‘Historic, Progressive Laws’
On Thursdayâs broadcast of MSNBCâs âAll In,â Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), who has introduced legislation to add four Supreme Court seats, predicted that there will be âa public cry for a change in the numbers of the Supreme Court so that they cannot continue their undermining, their destruction of historic, progressive laws that have been…
Biden Budget Requests Increase In Defense Spending, Identifies China As âTop Challengeâ
April 09, 2021 12:39 PM ET President Joe Bidenâs budget for the fiscal year 2022 calls for a slight increase in defense spending to $715 billion and identifies combatting China as the âtop challengeâ for the U.S. as a whole. The defense spending in Bidenâs first budget request reflects the Pentagonâs ongoing efforts to pivot…
Carlson: MLB ‘Encouraging the Destruction of Democracy’; Biden Willing to Destroy Baseball to Increase Democrats’ Power
Friday on FNCâs âTucker Carlson Tonight,â host Tucker Carlson discussed the controversies involving the Georgia General Assemblyâs efforts to shore up election integrity through the legislative process, which has resulted in a backlash from Democrats and corporate America.Carlson questioned the wisdom of Major League Baseballâs decision to remove its all-star game from Atlanta and aggressive…
Dem Rep. Khanna: W.H. ‘Has Every Power to Disregard’ Parliamentarian on Minimum Wage Increase
On Wednesdayâs broadcast of MSNBCâs âLast Word,â Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) stated that the White House âhas every power to disregardâ the Senate parliamentarianâs decision if the parliamentarian rules that a $15 minimum wage cannot be passed through budget reconciliation. Khanna said, âThere is no provision in the Constitution that says that the Senate parliamentarian…
BernieCare thirty-two trillion increase called a decrease
A recent Mercatus working paper from George Mason University that detailed the tremendous cost of Bernie Sandersâ health care plan spread like wildfire the last few days with false headlines from Leftist media outlets saying it showed government health care spending would decrease by 2 trillion dollars. ButâȘ the Mercatus white paper itself says right […]
President Trumpâs Numbers Increase After Helsinki Meeting â Among Best Presidential Approval Numbers in a Century.
President Trumpâs approval ratings went up in spite of the media onslaught after the Russian summit in Helsinki. Members of the far-left MSM cannot understand how this can be. According to Mediaite â It has been a week of brutal criticism aimed at President Donald Trump, but according to a new Wall Street Journal/NBC poll, Trumpâs […]
NJ Governor Pitches 2,400% Tax Increase On Firearms
New Jersey’s Democratic Governor Phil Murphy is floating a plan to increase taxes on buying and selling guns by up to 2,400%, according to guns.com. Murphy estimates that the state will take in an additional $2 million in revenue from the tax, which would include raising handgun purchase permits from $2 to $50, and firearms […]
These Four Cultural Changes Are Behind the Increase in School Shootings.
The Shifts Behind the Shootings During briefings as a patrol officer, I scanned the crime reports from the prior week, looking for patterns, trends and changes. If, for example, I discovered an increase in car burglaries on the west side of town, I would ask the simple question: What shifted in the past few weeks […]
President Trumpâs Debt Increase Half that of Obamaâs â US Debt Surpasses $21 Trillion.
The US Debt surpassed $21 Trillion for the first time in history this week. What the MSM wonât tell you is that President Trumpâs debt increase is half of Obamaâs at the same time in their Presidencies. President Trump took over in 2017 with nearly $20 trillion of debt and the related interest payments on […]
President Trumpâs Debt Increase is Half Obamaâs Debt Increase at Same Time in Their Respective Presidencies.
In spite of the fact that President Trump took over with nearly $20 trillion of debt and the related interest payments on the debt, and in spite of the Federal Reserve (FED) increasing interest rates by a full one percent since the 2016 election, President Donald Trumpâs debt is half that of Obamaâs. The US Debt […]
TRUMP on Track to Make History! â Lowest Debt Increase of Any US President in 40 Years!
President Trump announced a massive overhaul of the US Tax code this week. As reported at MarketWatch: The Trump-GOP tax plan just announced has the potential to affect retirement savers in fundamental, long-term ways that could be positive for many Americans. The plan is a long way from reality and is likely to see some […]