Top Story: Election Results Likely to Be Delayed Nationwide by State Rules, Litigation, and Investigations
Month: October 2024
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Top Commentary: Classical v. Unclassical Curricula
Election Results Likely to Be Delayed Nationwide by State Rules, Litigation, and Investigations
Counting or certification of the November election results are likely to be delayed nationwide, as states are promulgating different rules on receiving mail ballots, ongoing and likely election litigation, and possible investigations over irregularities, warns an election integrity proponent.
As the 2020 election results were delayed until Joe Biden was announced the winner of the presidential race the Saturday after Election Day, there will likely also be a delay in announcing this year’s presidential contest. The delays this year could be the result of a variety of factors, especially with such a close election, according to Honest Elections Project Executive Director Jason Snead.
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Commentary: Classical v. Unclassical Curricula
Chad Aldeman, a Virginia-based researcher who focuses on education-related issues, recently detailed the educational experience of his daughter, who completed sixth grade in June. He writes that her teachers didn’t use textbooks, assign homework, or expect kids to study at home for tests, didn’t teach kids to sound out words, and didn’t drill times tables. He also mentions that there were no spelling tests, students didn’t practice handwriting of any kind, cursive or otherwise, and didn’t learn the 50 states and their capitals, let alone world geography.
Aldeman is very concerned by this shift, arguing that her educational experience has “reduced instructional time devoted to science and social studies and emphasized isolated skills such as critical thinking or reading comprehension over teaching students a coherent body of knowledge and facts.”
Read MoreCoalition of 19 GOP AGs Launch Investigation into ActBlue over Money Laundering Allegations
A coalition of 19 Republican state attorneys general have launched a criminal investigation into the Democrat fundraising platform ActBlue over allegations of money laundering.
As American Greatness reported in April, multiple independent investigative journalists, including O’Keefe Media Group (OMG) and Election Watch have uncovered what appears to be illegal activity involving millions of dollars in campaign donations to Act Blue that have been laundered through unwitting small donors.
Read MoreProsecutors May Bring Additional Charges Against Eric Adams, Other Defendants
Prosecutors indicated Wednesday that they may bring more charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and additional defendants, according to multiple reports.
Adams, who was indicted last week on bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges, appeared in court for a hearing Wednesday before Judge Dale Ho. Assistant U.S. Attorney Hagan Scotten told Ho prosecutors would “likely” seek a superseding indictment, which could mean more charges against Adams and will likely include other defendants, according to the Associated Press.
Read MoreJack Smith Argues Trump Isn’t Immune to Charges in D.C. Election Case
Special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday submitted a new filing in his DC election case against former President Donald Trump, arguing that he is not immune from prosecution in light of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity. Smith originally charged Trump with four counts related to his efforts to challenge the 2020 presidential election. Trump had argued he was immune form prosecution due to presidential immunity. The Supreme Court, earlier this year, found that the president enjoys immunity for constitutional acts and presumptive immunity for official acts. Smith subsequently filed a revised indictment and has asked the court to determine that Trump’s alleged conduct does not fall within the scope of presidential immunity.
Read MoreBiden to Stay Out of Port Strike as Trade Flows Halt, Union Boss Threatens to ‘Cripple’ Economy
The White House has remained firm in its position that it will not intervene in negotiations between port workers and dock employers as trade flows screech to a halt and the lead union boss threatens to “cripple” the economy less than 35 days before the presidential election.
A general strike spread across most of the major ports on the U.S. East Coast Tuesday as the labor union representing the workers, International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), said dock employers failed to give in to their demands.
Read MoreCommentary: Vance Outclasses Walz in Debate That Validates His Selection
A smiling JD Vance shaking hands with a grim-faced Tim Walz at the beginning of last night’s vice presidential debate foreshadowed the feelings of both at the end of the 90-minute discussion.
Vance not only outshined Walz, he also showed himself as the only truly great debater among the four candidates on the Republican and Democratic tickets. On Tuesday night, he beat Walz, Margaret Brennan, and Norah O’Donnell in yet another three-liberals-on-one-conservative handicap match.
Read MoreNovember 18 Trial Date Set for Suspect in Second Trump Assassination Attempt Ryan Routh
Ryan Routh, the man charged with attempting to assassinate GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last month in Palm Beach, Florida will stand trial starting on November 18, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon said on Tuesday.
Read MoreBiden Opposes Israeli Retaliatory Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites
Washington Examiner President Joe Biden said he does not support Israel carrying out retaliatory strikes on Iranian nuclear sites even as the United States looks at ways to defend its ally. “The answer is no,” Biden told reporters at Joint Base Andrews when asked about Israel considering any strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear program.…
Read MoreBiden Opposes Israeli Retaliatory Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites
Washington Examiner President Joe Biden said he does not support Israel carrying out retaliatory strikes on Iranian nuclear sites even as the United States looks at ways to defend its ally. “The answer is no,” Biden told reporters at Joint Base Andrews when asked about Israel considering any strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear program.…
Read MoreDoug Emhoff Accused of ‘Forcefully Slapping’ NYC Girlfriend for Flirting with Another Man at Ritzy Gala in 2012: Report
New York Post Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband is being accused of slapping his ex-girlfriend for flirting with a valet worker at a ritzy gala in 2012, a new report claims. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, 59, supposedly struck his then-girlfriend — described as a successful New York attorney — in the face…
Read MoreEurope Being Held Back by ‘Whiteness’, Claims Soros-Backed Think Tank
Breitbart The European Union (EU) is being hindered by “whiteness”, according to a report by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). Despite young people in many European countries, including Germany and France, opting for the populist right in recent elections, the think tank alleged that the preponderance of native European…
Read MorePort Workers Strike Results in Violence in Baltimore
The first day of the union dock workers strike was reportedly marred in violence at a port in Baltimore, with a truck driver saying the striking workers broke his vehicle’s windshield and cut his face.
Read MorePoll: Trump Would Win the Florida Hispanic Vote with Strong Support from Cuban Americans
A survey published this Tuesday shows how Cuban-American voters in Florida would become a key support for Republican candidate Donald Trump a few weeks before the general elections in the United States.
The revelation came to light after a survey conducted by Telemundo Station Group and Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy, Inc. in the Sunshine State, revealing the decisions Latino voters would make in this year’s presidential election.
Read MoreTop Story: Swing States Hurting from Inflation, Want More from Trump, Harris on Energy Policies
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Swing States Hurting from Inflation, Want More from Trump, Harris on Energy Policies
Swing state voters are feeling the pain of high prices and want to hear more from presidential candidates about their energy policies, newly released polling data shows.
A new Morning Consult/American Petroleum Institute poll obtained exclusively by The Center Square surveyed registered voters in the key swing states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Read MoreTSNN Featured: Pennsylvania Warns Voters Their Mail-In Ballots May Arrive Sealed by Seasonal Humidity
Commentary: The Shocking New Data on Illegal Immigrant Crime
The new data on all the criminal noncitizens coming into the U.S. is shocking.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) checks the background of illegal aliens they have in custody. But, the administration’s letter to Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) shows that as of July 21, 2024, ICE let 435,719 convicted criminals and 226,847 people with pending criminal charges in their home countries into the U.S.
Read MoreU.S. Auto Sales Remain Stuck Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
U.S. car sales remain stuck below pre-pandemic levels amid a struggling auto market, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Higher borrowing costs and increased prices on new vehicles are two key factors steering consumers away from buying, according to the WSJ. Many customers have looked to lease cars to avoid out-of-pocket costs and have turned to purchasing smaller and more affordable vehicle models.
Read MoreNo Breakouts in Polite VP Debate as Walz Calls Himself a ‘Knucklehead,’ Vance Spars with Moderators
The vice presidential debate Tuesday night saw both candidates politely hold their own, though a handful of awkward moments from Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., and the moderators sparring with Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, attracted meaningful attention.
Read MoreArkansas Sues Major Platform over Allegations of Intentionally Encouraging Kids to Become Addicted
Arkansas filed a lawsuit Monday against YouTube and its parent entity, Alphabet, alleging that the platform intentionally promotes addictive behaviors that exacerbate mental health issues among youth.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed a lawsuit in Phillips County Circuit Court against Google LLC, YouTube LLC, XXVI Holdings, Inc., and their parent company, Alphabet, Inc for allegedly breaching the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by engaging in deceptive and detrimental business practices targeting young users, according to the complaint. It contends that the platform’s addictive nature has necessitated millions in state expenditures on expanded mental health services for young individuals.
Read MoreHurricane Helene Damages Could Hit $35 Billion
Axios Hurricane Helene likely caused damage totaling at least in the tens of billions of dollars, according to insurance industry estimates. The economic hit from the storm, while not yet fully known, could have ripple effects beyond the hardest-hit areas. The toll, with well over 100 killed in six states, is becoming clearer…
Read More120 People to File Sexual Assault Lawsuits Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Breitbart The Buzbee Law Firm and the AVA Law Group say they are taking legal action on behalf of more than 100 alleged victims against disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and other names that will “shock you.” “Our law firms have been retained by 120 individuals at this point to…
Read MoreCalifornia Gov. Newsom Signs Law Barring Huntington Beach Voters from Deciding Their Own Voter ID Laws
The Federalist Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., signed a law Sunday undermining the will of Huntington Beach voters who approved a measure requiring voter ID. The new state law bars cities from adopting such measures. In March, 53.4% of Huntington Beach residents approved a ballot measure that would require voters present…
Read MoreWalz Said He Was in Hong Kong During Tiananmen Square Protests, but Records Show He Was in Nebraska
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz once claimed he was in Hong Kong during the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre in China, though local news outlets showed he was in Nebraska at the time.
1989’s demonstrations saw protesters gather in Tiananmen Square from April 15-June 4 of that year demanding democratic reforms to the Chinese communist system. The demonstrations ended when the government dispatched troops to clear the square.
Read MoreEast Coast Port Strikes Could Bring Shortages, Rising Prices
Some 50,000 International Longshoremen’s Association members went on strike Tuesday against the East and Gulf Coast ports, snarling the flow of goods in what some predict could be the most disruptive strike in decades.
The strike, which extends from Maine to Texas, could affect everything from bananas to European beer and automobiles.
Read MoreIDF Says Iranian Missile Attack Has Been Launched as Sirens Sound Throughout Israel
The Times of Israel Multiple people reported wounded in Jaffa shooting attack * PM warns of challenging days ahead * IDF: 3,000 terrorists were waiting to attack north after Oct. 7 Sirens sound across all of Israel warning of an incoming attack. The IDF says ballistic missiles have been launched…
Read MoreTop Story: Universities Secretly Take Billions in Foreign ‘Ghost Dollars’: Report
Top Commentary: The Hidden Agenda Behind Your Town’s Local Planning Policies
TSNN Featured: Ruben Gallego Asks Arizona Court to Keep Divorce Records Sealed amid New Details About Second Marriage to Lobbyist
Nonprofit Group Prepares Lawsuit Against Secret Service Over DEI Rules
The nonprofit organization Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) is preparing to sue the U.S. Secret Service over what it alleges are “arbitrary” diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) guidelines at the agency.
Read MoreMinnesota Teacher Fired over Vax Mandate Warns: Gov. Tim Walz Is a ‘Petty Tyrant’ and ‘Not a Man of Reason’
A college instructor who taught for nearly 30 years was fired due to the strict COVID protocols in Minnesota — just weeks before they were rescinded.
Russ Stewart was an instructor at Lake Superior College in Duluth where he taught ethics, logic and philosophy. The school is part of the Minnesota State System of Colleges and Universities and, as such, Stewart was a state employee.
Read MoreHippies and Cowboys Release New EP: Fork in the Road
With their latest EP, Fork in the Road, Hippies & Cowboys keep the sounds of the past alive with modern lyrics and emotions.
Read MoreCommentary: The Hidden Agenda Behind Your Town’s Local Planning Policies
In nearly every community of the nation the policy called Sustainable is the catch-all term for local planning programs, from water and energy controls to building codes and traffic planning. The term “sustainable” was first used in the 1987 report called “Our Common Future,’ issued by the United Nations Commission on Environment and Development (UNCED). The term appeared in full force in 1992 in a United Nations initiative called Agenda 21.
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