By Stephen Zogopoulos, USNN World News In the realm of politics, data is not merely a tool for understanding; it’s a weapon for persuasion and control. Over the years, administrations have showcased remarkable dexterity in manipulating statistics to suit their agendas. From the controversial handling of unemployment data during the tenure of the 44th President to the nuanced dance around… Source ..read more

By Tom Ozimek An international watchdog has accused staff at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) of stealing humanitarian aid meant for residents of Gaza and selling it off for profit. Switzerland-based UN Watch said in a May 8 report that it had reviewed numerous allegations—including some made in an online chatroom by UNRWA employee whistleblowers… Source ..read more

By Andrew Moran The American people are “personally in good shape” and the United States has “the strongest economy in the world,” President Joe Biden told CNN host Erin Burnett in a rare sitdown interview touting his administration’s economic record. In the wide-ranging interview, the president was provided with various facts about the current economic landscape, from real (inflation… Source ..read more

By Zachary Stieber A federal court on May 9 turned down an attempt by President Joe Biden’s son to dismiss gun charges filed against him by federal prosecutors, setting him up to go on trial. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that Hunter Biden had not shown that district court orders he appealed were able to be challenged before the court enters… Source ..read more

By Jeffrey A. Tucker Do you remember just a few years ago when you could buy a nice burger from a local shop for $4–5? That might have come with chips. Now, it is hard to find the same for less than $10, and more likely $13, and that is without fries and with a notably smaller sandwich or burger than was normal just a few years ago. What we once called sliders are now called hamburgers. Source ..read more

By Jack Phillips Governors from 50 states, as well as several territories, said they oppose a Department of Defense (DOD) plan to move state National Guard units to the U.S. Space Force, with a separate governor alleging Monday the plan is a “power grab.” In March, the DOD sent Congress a proposal that would allow the federal department to send some state guardsmen to the U.S. Source ..read more

By Zachary Stieber Two teenagers died shortly after COVID-19 vaccination, experts reported in a study published Feb. 14, 2022. Within hours, federal officials scrambled to respond, worried the paper would harm their efforts to promote COVID-19 vaccines, internal emails show. “This is important because this report has significant implications for CDC and FDA’s vaccine safety and policy… Source ..read more

By Tom Ozimek A GOP-led House committee has issued subpoenas to two Biden administration officials amid allegations that the executive branch agency they work for is funneling taxpayer resources to the key battleground state of Michigan to help President Joe Biden win reelection. Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas), chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued a pair of subpoenas… Source ..read more

By Andrew Moran The Federal Reserve will “eventually” cut interest rates as the central bank continues to inch toward achieving its inflation target of 2 percent, New York Fed President John Williams told a prominent event on Monday. Appearing at the Milken Institute 202 Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, Mr. Williams soothed financial markets and dismissed any concerns… Source ..read more

By Catherine Yang U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on May 7 reset deadlines in the case special counsel Jack Smith is prosecuting against former President Donald Trump, blowing past the original May 20 trial date with pretrial deadlines running through July. Judge Cannon did not set a new trial date in the order, finding it premature. The judge had signaled this possibility earlier… Source ..read more