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House Intel demands ‘critical’ briefing on CCP-linked company Temu
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House Intel demands ‘critical’ briefing on CCP-linked company Temu

By Brooke Singman  | Fox Business The House Intelligence Committee is requesting a briefing from the FBI and Securities Exchange Commission on Chinese Communist Party-linked e-commerce company Temu and its parent company Pinduoduo (PDD) amid concerns of exploitation of U.S. data.  Fox News Digital obtained a letter led by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner, R-Ohio, and Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., addressed to FBI Director Christopher Wray and SEC Chairman Gary Gensler.  The lawmakers wrote regarding Temu and PDD, noting PDD is listed on the NASDAQ and "subject to United States’ Securities and Exchange Commission purview."  READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX BUSINESS
Harris co-chair: she’s ‘going to keep a lot of the same policies’ from Biden
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Harris co-chair: she’s ‘going to keep a lot of the same policies’ from Biden

By Ian Hanchett | Breitbart On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Harris-Walz Co-Chair Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) responded to a question on if people should know more details about the economic agenda of 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris by stating that she has given “a broad vision” on her priorities and some policies, and is “going to keep a lot of the same policies and agendas” from President Joe Biden. Co-host Andrew Ross Sorkin asked, “Do you think that the American public, voters, many of whom, by the way, have the opportunity to vote right now…deserve to know specific details about her economic plan? Should you know what your tax rate is going to be or at least what she believes your tax rate should be before you go to the polls? Should...
Harris calls for eliminating filibuster to pass ‘Roe’ abortion bill into federal law
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Harris calls for eliminating filibuster to pass ‘Roe’ abortion bill into federal law

By Jamie Joseph  | Fox News Vice President Kamala Harris said she backs eliminating the 60-vote filibuster requirement in order to reinstate Roe v. Wade, which would federalize abortion access nationwide, during a Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) interview Tuesday.  The filibuster is a Senate rule that allows a minority to block legislation pending a supermajority vote, so ending it would make it easier to pass laws related to abortion rights. "I think we should eliminate the filibuster for Roe," Harris said on the "Wisconsin Today" show. "And get us to the point where 51 votes would be what we need to actually put back in law the protections for reproductive freedom and for the ability of every person and every woman to make decisions about their own body and...
Authorities charge man with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump
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Authorities charge man with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump

By Hailey Gomez | Daily Caller Federal prosecutors formally charged 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh on Tuesday with attempting to assassinate a major political candidate, according to court documents. Former President Donald Trump was rushed to safety on Sept. 15 while golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida, after officials spotted Routh’s rifle barrel poking out of a bush. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has added charges of attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, along with two previous gun charges. Following Routh’s arrest, officials revealed that the 58-year-old had been hiding in a bush at the Trump International Golf Course. A Secret Service agent spotted his gun barrel...
Joe Manchin says he won’t endorse Harris over support for eliminating filibuster
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Joe Manchin says he won’t endorse Harris over support for eliminating filibuster

By Julia Johnson , Kelly Phares , Michael Dane , Daniel Scully  | Fox News Democrat-defector Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., said he won't endorse Vice President Harris in the presidential election after she revealed her support for doing away with the filibuster to pass abortion laws.  Harris, a former senator herself, told Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) on Tuesday, "I think we should eliminate the filibuster for Roe."  Manchin told Fox News, "I'm not endorsing her," stressing the importance of the legislative threshold.  "I've been very, very, very clear on how strongly I believe that when you go down that slippery path, you don't just do it for one issue," he explained.  READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX NEWS
Majority of suburban women in swing states say Harris lacks ‘viable solutions’ for economy: Poll
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Majority of suburban women in swing states say Harris lacks ‘viable solutions’ for economy: Poll

By Cami Mondeaux | Washington Examiner A majority of suburban women are expressing concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris’s ability to handle the economy, which is becoming one of the top voter concerns of the 2024 election.  About 72% of suburban women say the economy is a top priority for them heading into the election, according to a survey conducted by the Place America First super PAC that was first obtained by the Washington Examiner. Of those, 70% say Harris lacks “viable solutions” for the economy compared to former President Donald Trump.  The survey also shows Trump gaining ground with other key voting demographics, including English-speaking Hispanics and veterans. About 65% of the Hispanic voters surveyed said they were more inclined to vote for Trump, w...
A complete breakdown of the cost of living under Trump-Pence vs. Biden-Harris
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A complete breakdown of the cost of living under Trump-Pence vs. Biden-Harris

By Carolyn Ferguson | Evie As the 2024 election looms, the cost of living remains a huge concern for many voters since it hits so close to home. Families across America are grappling with financial strain, and understanding the economic landscape under the Trump administration compared to the Biden/Harris administration is crucial in evaluating how these policies impact our everyday lives. For many Americans, the state of their finances is the most pressing issue when heading to the polls. The rising costs of essentials like food, housing, and gas are not just statistics – they represent the real and daily struggles of countless families trying to make ends meet. A critical question emerges: How have policies under Trump and under Biden and Harris affected the average wallet? And whi...
American families continue to struggle to provide essentials in ongoing diaper crisis
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American families continue to struggle to provide essentials in ongoing diaper crisis

By  Sunny Tsai | Fox Business Diaper banks are stepping up to cover costs and babies’ bottoms across the U.S. as families struggle to pay for essentials for their newborns. Baby’s Bounty Center for Families in Las Vegas is a nonprofit that helps at-risk families with baby essentials, including diapers, car seats, foldable cribs, and clothes. The organization says a lot of parents are having a tough time these days. "An infant can use eight to 10 diapers per day. So, the need is significant, and they're incredibly expensive… we are not seeing this wane at all. We really thought that this was a COVID-based need. But week over week, we're seeing more and more families attend our diaper banks," said Baby’s Bounty CEO Kelly Maxwell. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX BUSINESS
Harris says she hopes ‘the former vice president would agree to’ another debate in latest gaffe
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Harris says she hopes ‘the former vice president would agree to’ another debate in latest gaffe

By Heather Hunter | Washington Examiner Vice President Kamala Harris called for another presidential debate on Sunday while talking to reporters on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, but mistakenly noted that she hoped for “the former vice president to” agree to the debate. “Well, you’ve probably heard I would like another debate,” Harris said while walking up to reporters. She continued, “So, I’m hoping the former vice president will agree to that, but we have a lot more to discuss.” The White House transcript appears to have corrected her remarks, replacing “the vice president” with “the former president” to refer to her Republican rival, Donald Trump. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Say it Ain’t So: U.S. Hiring is at Record Low
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Say it Ain’t So: U.S. Hiring is at Record Low

By Mariane Angela | MIG Reports Recent layoffs and discussions about low hiring in the U.S. job market dominates voter conversations, according to MIG Reports data. Americans indicate their personal experiences with the economy shape their reactions to job reports. There continues to be significant division between those who perceive the job market as improving and those who believe it is deteriorating. Data suggests public sentiment based on the language voters use to communicate their experiences. MIG Reports analysis coincides with a recent study from the Challenger Report showing 193% more job cuts from July to August 2024. READ THE FULL STORY AT MIG REPORTS