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US Spends Billions on Overseas Wars, But Who Really Benefits
By Andrew Thornebrooke Concerns over incentivizing global conflicts are rising as the Biden administration requests more than $105 billion in supplemental security spending. The administration says the money, primarily for Israel and Ukraine, will be good for the economy. President Joe Biden has described the mammoth spending package as “a smart investment” that will “pay dividends” to U.S. security…
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Israel, Hamas Agree to Extend Gaza Truce by 2 Days, US, Qatari Officials Say
By Bill Pan Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend a temporary truce for an additional two days as of Nov. 27, according to the government of Qatar, which has presented itself as a mediator in the conflict. “The State of Qatar announces, as part of the ongoing mediation, an agreement has been reached to…
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Iowa Supreme Court Suspends License of Lawyer for Lying on Client’s Immigration Application
By Tom Ozimek The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended the license of a lawyer who leads an organization that assists immigrants and refugees after he made false representations on a client’s federal immigration application and then engaged in “outrageous” behavior when faced with disciplinary proceedings. The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board had charged Mike…
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US Banks File to Shut 64 Branches in a Single Week—Are You Affected
By Naveen Athrappully Big banks such as PNC Bank and JPMorgan Chase have filed to close several branch offices in multiple states amid a troubling pattern of rising branch shutdowns in recent years. Between Nov. 12 and 18, several banks filed to close branch locations, with PNC Bank with the most filings, according to data…
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Gun Ownership in America Hits Record High
By Michael Clements Gun ownership among U.S. citizens is at its highest in more than two decades. According to a recent NBC News poll, more than half of American voters, 52 percent, report that they or someone in their household owns a gun. According to the poll, that’s the highest share of gun ownership since…
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Driverless Cars in California Immune from Traffic Tickets under Current Laws: Report
By Jill McLaughlin Autonomous cars driving city streets in California have run red lights, blocked emergency vehicles, and injured a pedestrian. But can they get tickets from police officers? Probably not, according to some experts. An investigative report by NBC Bay Area found the state’s law enforcement was unable to cite the driverless vehicles. In California, traffic…
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Hamas Releases Hostages in Exchange for Israeli Prisoners on First Day of Ceasefire
By Jack Phillips Hamas on Friday released the first group of hostages as part of an agreement between the terrorist organization and Israel amid a ceasefire. In exchange, Israel released the first 39 Palestinians from its jails later in the day. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that the Israeli military is…
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US Warship Shoots Down Multiple Drones Fired From Yemen
By Aldgra Fredly A U.S. warship shot down “multiple one-way attack drones” fired from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen while it was cruising on the Red Sea on Nov. 23, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). CENTCOM, the U.S. military combatant command responsible for the Middle East, stated on X (formerly known as Twitter) that the USS…
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No Sign of Terrorism in Rainbow Bridge Explosion, Says NY Governor
By Caden Pearson The crash and explosion at a U.S.-Canadian border checkpoint at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls was not a terrorist attack, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in an update on Wednesday evening. “At this time, there is no indication of a terrorist attack,” Ms. Hochul told reporters. “Let me repeat that:…
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Trump’s Truth Social Sues News Outlets Over Inaccurate Reporting
By Zachary Stieber Inaccurate reports from 20 media outlets defamed Truth Social and its parent company, a new lawsuit from former President Donald Trump’s firm says. The outlets reported on Nov. 13 that Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) and Truth Social had lost $73 million, citing a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange…
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Arizona County Votes Again Against Hand-Counting 2024 Election Ballots
By Jack Phillips Arizona’s Mohave County on Nov. 20 voted against hand-counting all ballots for the 2024 election—the second time the county has done so this year. The Mohave County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 against the proposal after Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, told officials that approving the proposal would mean directing…
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Consumer Watchdog Lists 5 ‘Woke’ Companies to Avoid During Holiday Buying
By Naveen Athrappully Consumers’ Research issued a “Woke Alert” on Tuesday warning Americans not to buy from five prominent businesses in the country this holiday season. The consumer watchdog listed Best Buy, Activision, Target, Nordstrom, and Home Depot as the firms to avoid while shopping. “These five companies went Woke, and now they’re vying for your business on Black…
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Federal Investigation Uncovers ‘Massive’ Cross-country Fentanyl Ring, Dozens Charged
By Jana J. Pruet A federal investigation that began with the fatal overdose of a young mother two years ago has led to the bust of a “massive” cross-country fentanyl distribution ring. “Fentanyl is the greatest threat to Americans today,” Drug Enforcement Administrator Anne Milgram told reporters during a news conference on Nov. 20. “It…
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Pfizer ‘Knowingly Distributed’ Adulterated Drugs to Children: Lawsuit
By Zachary Stieber Pfizer and one of its partners distributed a medication to children despite having knowledge that the drug was adulterated, according to legal action unsealed on Nov. 20. Pfizer and Tris Pharma distributed Quillivant XR, a drug for children aimed at treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), even though the companies knew the drug did…
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Army Turns to New Source for Recruits—Unvaccinated Former Soldiers
By Zachary Stieber The U.S. Army is telling unvaccinated former soldiers who were kicked out of the military for refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine that they can potentially rejoin the force, as the military struggles to draw new recruits. “Individuals who desire to apply to return to service should contact their local … recruiter,”…
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![As food prices continue to increase because of inflation, more Americans say that this Thanksgiving, they’re turning to local food banks to get essentials for the holiday feast. “This is the first time I’ve had to pick up a box of everyday staples from a food bank in my life,” Brenda Stuart, of Washington, told The Epoch Times. “I am not destitute; I have a job, but I can’t afford to make Thanksgiving dinner the way prices are at the grocery store.” Ms. Stuart is one of several people interviewed by The Epoch Times who said that they’ve been forced to seek out food assistance ahead of the holidays because of soaring costs at the supermarket. “I can buy a live turkey for just about the same price it costs to buy a frozen one at the store,” Tammy Moore, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, told The Epoch Times. “I was going to pick up some cranberry sauce, then I saw how expensive it was, and I wanted to vomit.” Canned cranberries have increased in price by 7 percent compared to a year ago, according to the annual Wells Fargo Thanksgiving consumer report. The report also indicates that the cost of turkeys is actually down by 16 percent compared to fall 2022, while ham—up by 5.2 percent from a year ago—has hit an all-time high. Fresh numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index (CPI) also show that prices for food at home rose by 0.3 percent in October after rising 0.1 percent in September, while grocery prices overall have increased by nearly 17 percent in the past two years. The CPI is the most widely followed measure of inflation. ‘It’s Humiliating’ Some Americans who are visiting food banks for the first time said that they feel shame and never thought that they would be in a food crisis in the most powerful country in the world. “Yes, I lease an Audi and rent an apartment in Georgetown. OK, I’m a little over my head, but I didn’t think it would ever come to this,” Isaac Montgomery, of Washington, told The Epoch Times. “It’s humiliating having to ask for welfare because of how the country is right now.” Mr. Montgomery, who doesn’t identify with any political party, said that things were better under then-President Donald Trump. “Even during the pandemic, he kept [expletive] together; it seems like once President Joe Biden took over, things started go downhill,” he said. “I can’t keep up with my bills.” A recent study released by Bankrate shows that wages won't be able to outpace inflation until the end of 2024. “If the job market remains relatively strong and economic growth proceeds, many workers should be able to retain employment and to pocket wage gains that remain above the rate of inflation,” Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick said. Several major retailers have stepped in to make the traditional turkey dinner more affordable for consumers. Target is offering a Thanksgiving dinner that will feed four people for $25, which includes a 10-pound turkey and an assortment of sides. "We know our guests are looking for incredible value and ease as they get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with their loved ones," said Rick Gomez, chief food and beverage officer at Target. Walmart is also offering low-priced Thanksgiving meal options that include turkeys for less than $1 a pound and various side dishes. (L-R) Lauren Bush Lauren, Bridget Moynahan, Phoebe Robinson, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, and Leslie Gordon attend Feeding America's Hunger Action Day event at the Food Bank for New York City's Harlem Community Kitchen in New York on Sept. 15, 2023. (Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Feeding America) Bidenomics Although inflation continues to wreak havoc for many Americans this holiday season, President Biden has been campaigning for reelection across the country, trying to build enthusiasm for his economic record. “The unemployment rate has stayed below 4 percent for 20 months in a row, the longest stretch in 50 years, and inflation is coming down at the same time. It’s down from 60 percent—it’s down 60 percent since last summer,” President Biden said at a rally in Minnesota on Nov. 1. “Folks, all of this is no accident. It’s Bidenomics.” Some voters, meanwhile, seem baffled as to how Bidenomics is working if prices continue to rise. “When was the last time he walked into a Kroger grocery store?” Ashley Gutierrez of Moorefield, West Virginia, told The Epoch Times. “I think his people are telling him lies.” According to national polling conducted by the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, only 35 percent of Americans trust Democrats more than Republicans on economic issues. And when those surveyed were told that economists say that inflation is going down and unemployment is at record lows, 7 out of 10 believed it. Another poll recently released by the Financial Times and the University of Michigan found that only 14 percent of voters believe that they're better off financially now than when President Biden took office. “I hear Biden talk a lot about how there are high-paying jobs out there. Maybe for his friends, but everybody I know is barely making it,” Ms. Gutierrez said. She said that even with the $766 in benefits that she receives from the state’s supplemental nutrition assistance program each month, it isn't enough to buy groceries for her family. “I have two kids, I go to Kroger once a month, and all my food stamps are gone because that’s how expensive food is,” Ms. Gutierrez said. “For the rest, I rely on Mountaineer [a local food bank].” The price of food isn't the only thing to have increased because of inflation. The average cost of auto insurance, which jumped by 1.9 percent just from September to October, has soared by nearly 20 percent from a year ago. As new and used vehicles have grown more expensive, so has the cost of insuring them. And health insurance prices rose by 1.1 percent last month, although that was largely because of a change in the government’s methodology. Gas prices, despite a steep decline from a year ago, are still 46 percent higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic. But even as some price increases slow, it doesn’t mean that inflation is necessarily reversing. The CPI is still about 20 percent higher than it was before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.](https://i0.wp.com/www.nhpolitician.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Inflation-Driving-More-Americans-to-Food-Banks-for-Thanksgiving-Staples.jpg?resize=400%2C300&ssl=1)
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