Новости за 17.08.2020

(CNBC) -- The S&P 500 rose slightly on Monday to start the week, but fell short of a record closing high once again amid declining trading volumes and lingering concerns over a U.S. coronavirus stimulus bill. The broader market index gained 0.3% to close at 3,381.99. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 1% to 11,129.73, hitting an…

By Jake Dima Daily Caller News Foundation Over four dozen were shot and multiple people were killed over the weekend in New York City as violence continues to rise. A total of 49 people were shot throughout the five boroughs from Thursday to Sunday and at least five people were killed, police told CBS New…

Our national pastime is national political discord. The Founding Fathers fought like caged animals, something we didn't learn in school but which Lin-Manuel Miranda managed to mine to attain musical theater-geek immortality. We remember "The Federalist Papers," forgetting bitter opponents of federalism penned "The Anti-Federalist Papers," which are mostly forgotten by history. Even Grover Cleveland…

  Viewers of ABC, CBS and NBC evening newscasts saw 150 times more negative comments about President Trump than Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, according to the Media Research Center. MRC Research Director Rich Noyes wrote at the organization's Newsbusters site that the analysis reviewed every mention of Trump and Biden from June…

COVID-19 has forced difficult decisions upon correctional facilities. Consider the issue of face masks. On one hand, prisons have been breeding grounds for the coronavirus, which has led to mass inmate releases. You would think that for those who need to remain, face masks would be a reasonable form of protection. On the other hand,…

Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters of California said Saturday that President Donald Trump should be removed from office using the 25th Amendment. During an MSNBC interview, Waters objected to Trump's comments acknowledging that questions have been raised about whether Sen. Kamala Harris of California, the presumptive Democratic vice presidential candidate, might not meet the citizenship qualifications…

With the Democratic National Convention getting underway this week, I was reminiscing about the moment and reasons I switched my political affiliation from Democrat to Republican. I respect others' choices and persuasions, but I love this country too much to remain silent. I'm compelled to inform my readers and fans about the truths behind political…

China is the biggest national security threat to the United States, including through "election influence and interference," according to Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe. In an interview Monday with Fox News' "America's Newsroom," Ratcliffe said China "is concerned that President Trump’s reelection would lead to a continuation of policies that they perceive to be…

We've all accepted that low-risk prisoners need to be released into the community during the coronavirus pandemic because of the risk of COVID-19 infection in jails. We're all assuming, of course, that they're being released under some sort of monitoring regime and that local authorities at least know where they are, to the extent that…

About $8 billion worth of U.S.-made firepower will be staring at China from across the Taiwan Strait as the result of a news arms deal. The 10-year deal will provide Taiwan with the latest version of the F-16 fighter to replace and update the current F-16s in Taiwan's air force, according to an Agence France-Presse…

By Mary Margaret Olohan Daily Caller News Foundation Several women have come forward with allegations of aggressive sexual behavior against rising GOP star Madison Cawthorn, which he has denied. Katrina Krulikas alleges that Cawthorn attempted to forcibly kiss her after she had already rejected one attempt, pressured her to sit on his lap, and questioned…

(WSFA) -- RAMER, Alabama -- It’s a gift that keeps on giving! You may recall the story we did recently on the Jesus 2020 campaign in Ramer. Members of Sampey Memorial Baptist Church started the campaign to “put Jesus everywhere, in hopes that people will elect Him as their leader!” Organizers behind the movement say…

(THE COLLEGE FIX) -- Albuquerque, New Mexico recently played host to one of the latest protests against having police in K-12 schools. According to the Daily Lobo, some 150 “young people, students, teachers and community members” gathered outside of the Albuquerque Public Schools central office to demand school resource officers, or SROs, be defunded. The…

[Editor's note: This story originally was published by Real Clear Energy.] By Robert Bryce Real Clear Energy Last year, Berkeley became the first city in the United States to pass a ban on natural gas hookups in new buildings. Since then, about 30 local governments in California have passed restrictions or bans on the use…

[Editor's note: This story originally was published by Real Clear Politics.] By Elliot Berke Real Clear Politics As we enter the heart of a campaign season during these uncertain times, one thing remains certain: Election Day will still take place on Nov. 3, 2020, as required by law. Any potential change of date was immediately…

  [Editor's note: This story originally was published by Real Clear Politics.] By Charles Lipson Real Clear Politics After looters struck downtown Chicago on Sunday night, officials literally raised the bridges to prevent rioting hordes from roaming so easily. They also blocked road access and stopped public transit. So, we have come to this: a…