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(GALLUP) Top problems: Government; inflation
The following is an excerpt from Gallup News. More Americans name the government as the nation’s top problem in Gallup’s latest poll, which encompassed the rocky start of the 118th Congress’ term. With high prices persisting, inflation remains the second most-cited problem (15%), and amid elevated tensions about the southern U.S. border, illegal immigration edged […]
Russian hackers claim responsibility for cyberattacks on US health care systems
The following is an excerpt from Becker's Hospital Review. Russian hacking group Killnet claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that disrupted hospital and health system websites across the U.S., according to BetterCyber, a technology company. Killnet said it hit websites for hospitals and health systems across the U.S., including: 1. Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor2. Stanford (Calif.) […]
(POLL) Americans say they are overtaxed
As the annual tax-filing season approaches, most Americans are already convinced they’re paying too much. That's according to the Rasmussen Reports. The survey finds that 51% say they believe they pay more than their fair share of taxes. But that number is down from an all-time high of 62% last year. About 26% say they […]
(READ) Watchdog group sues to find out why DOJ has not required broadcaster Al Jazeera to register as foreign agent
The watchdog group Empower Oversight is suing for documents that could explain why the foreign broadcasting group Al Jazeera appears to have received favored treatment from the US Dept. of Justice. Al Jazeera, says Empower Oversight, has failed to register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), as required by US […]
(WATCH) Update: The Foreign Connection
A former top FBI agent who investigated Russian oligarchs is now charged with working for one. Charles McGonigal, who once headed counterintelligence in the agency’s New York office, is accused of violating economic sanctions, money laundering, and other crimes. He allegedly agreed to help Russian official and billionaire Oleg Deripaska get off the U.S. sanctions […]
(WATCH) The Twitter Files
When Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter was finalized last October, he quickly instituted sea changes in Twitter’s operations, which had become notorious for censoring off-narrative information and views. In the three months since, Musk has released an incriminating stream of internal documents, revealing what some experts assess to be proof of shocking government censorship at […]
(POLL) Americans value quality over company's social, political positions
Americans say quality matters most in business, and they don't care much for companies that actively promote political causes. That's according to Rasmussen Reports. The survey finds that 87% say the quality of a company’s products and services is important in making consumer decisions, including 70% who consider it very important. A significantly lower percentage, […]