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23 States Endorse New Amendment to Keep Outside Money Out of Local Elections
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15:47Within the context of billions of dollars having been spent on national, state, and local elections during the 2024 cycle, an effort is underway to add a new amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The issue that this amendment would try and fix has to do with the fact that both wealthy Americans, as well as wealthy foreigners, are able to shape local …
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Supreme Court Forces Trump Admin to Stop Deporting Gang Members: Explainer
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13:42On a previous episode, we discussed how the Supreme Court ruled in Trump’s favor in an immigration case—a case involving the deportation of illegal immigrants present here in the United States. However, that earlier case was won by Trump on a technicality: the lawyers for the illegal immigrant decided to file their case in Washington (rather than i…
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DOJ Claws Back Authority From ATF to Decide Gun-Rights Restoration for Americans
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12:33The attorney general of the United States has just issued a new Justice Department rule, rescinding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) authority to restore gun rights to those who’ve had them taken away. This action opens the door for potentially millions of people to get their Second Amendment rights restored. Let’s go …
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State Supreme Court Orders 60,000 Ballots to Be Counted in Tight Election, Despite Missing Info in Registrations | Facts Matter
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9:50In North Carolina, the state Supreme Court has just issued a ruling forcing the state to count tens of thousands of votes that are missing crucial details, such as having no driver’s license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number on file. This decision is especially crucial given the fact that the election in question is cur…
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Supreme Court Sides with Trump, Allows Deportations to Resume | Facts Matter
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Shakeup at HHS: Top Vaccine Official Resigns; 10,000 Jobs to Be Eliminated; 53% Reduction in Divisions | Facts Matter
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Supreme Court Issues Ruling on ‘Ghost Guns’ | Facts Matter
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Appeals Court Rules for DOGE; Trump Admin Announces USAID to Mostly Shutter | Facts Matter
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Nuclear War in Space | Trump’s New Golden Dome Project | Facts Matter
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New 7-2 Supreme Court Ruling- Inaction can Be Considered ‘Violence’ | Facts Matter
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Trump Says Pardons of Fauci, Jan. 6 Committee Are Void as They Were Signed by Autopen–But Is This True | Facts Matter
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9:58Trump Says Pardons of Fauci, Jan. 6 Committee Are Void as They Were Signed by Autopen–But Is This True | Facts MatterBy The Epoch Times
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Trump Confirms Epstein List Release as DOJ Director Gives Update on Files | Facts Matter
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DOGE Announces Suspicious Finding; Shooting in DC Near White House; F-16s Scramble Near Mar-a-Lago | Facts Matter
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9:55DOGE Announces Suspicious Finding; Shooting in DC Near White House; F-16s Scramble Near Mar-a-Lago | Facts MatterBy Roman Balmakov
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The Man Working to Change the US Constitution to Enable a Trump 3rd Term | Facts Matter
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10:50In this gripping episode, we dive into the audacious mission of one individual determined to reshape American democracy. Meet the man pushing to amend the U.S. Constitution and pave the way for a third term for former President Donald Trump. We explore the legal hurdles, political firestorm, and historical precedent surrounding the 22nd Amendment, …
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Traces of Abortion Pill Active Chemicals Found in US Drinking Water Study | Facts Matter
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11:51In this eye-opening episode, we dive into a recent study revealing traces of active chemicals from abortion pills in America’s drinking water. What does this mean for public health, policy, and the ongoing abortion debate? Joining us is Kristan Hawkins, President of Students for Life, to unpack the implications of this discovery and discuss the cur…
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Stripping Power From Federal Agencies: Interview With Winner of Supreme Court Case | Facts Matter
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8:59Stripping Power from Federal Agencies – Interview with Mark Chenoweth of New Civil Liberties Alliance In this episode, we sit down with Mark Chenoweth from the New Civil Liberties Alliance to discuss their landmark victory in the ruling that overturned the 40-year-old “Chevron deference” precedent, fundamentally reshaping the balance of power betwe…
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Andrew Klavan on DC Siphoning Off America’s Wealth, and the ‘Make-Believe Value’ of Washington | Facts Matter
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11:58In this compelling episode of Facts Matter, we sit down with bestselling author and cultural commentator Andrew Klavan to unpack the hidden dynamics draining America’s vitality. Klavan dives into how Washington, D.C., acts as a wealth-siphoning machine, pulling resources from the heart of the nation while offering little of substance in return. Fro…
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KT McFarland on Rising Global Populism, ‘Terrorist’ Designation for Cartels, Ending the Ukraine–Russia Quagmire | Facts Matter
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9:30In this episode, we sit down with KT McFarland to dive into some of the most pressing issues shaping the world today. From the rise of global populism and its impact on politics to the controversial proposal of designating cartels as terrorist organizations, we explore the complexities of these topics. Plus, we tackle the ongoing Ukraine-Russia con…
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DC Plane Crash Black Boxes Show Discrepancy; Contagious Bird Flu Leading to Culling, Soaring Egg Prices
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14:07Today on Facts Matter, we break down two major stories making headlines. First, we analyze the conflicting data from the black boxes of the recent DC plane crash—what the discrepancies could mean and the questions still unanswered. Then, we shift to the rising concerns over a contagious bird flu, leading to mass poultry culling and a spike in egg p…
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Transgender ‘Guaranteed-Income Program’ Ends; Agencies Attempt to Hide From Great Purge of Federal
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18:06On today’s episode of Facts Matter, we explore the conclusion of the guaranteed-income program for transgender individuals and dive into the growing attempts by federal agencies to shield themselves from what’s being called the “Great Purge.” Join us for a thoughtful and informative discussion on these developments, their impact, and what they mean…
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US Wins 1st Battle in Larger Tariff War, With All Demands Met
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13:27Today on Facts Matter, we dive into the latest developments in the ongoing global tariff battles. The U.S. has secured a significant victory, with all demands met in the first phase of a larger trade war. What does this mean for international trade, the economy, and future negotiations? Join us as we break down the key players, the broader implicat…
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Trump Fires 4 High-Profile Biden Appointees, Signs Order Targeting Career Federal Managers
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16:57On Monday, Jan. 20, President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. Almost immediately, he got to work on implementing his agenda—issuing roughly 200 executive orders, executive actions, proclamations, and memoranda within just a matter of hours. Let’s go through several of them together that relate to the federal wo…
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The Forgotten Sport: How a Computer Professor Is Working to Bring Home Olympic Gold to America | Facts Matter
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37:36The city of Los Angeles is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics. And despite still being many years away, the individual athletes and teams are well on their way in terms of training—hoping to get that gold medal around their necks. Part of the reason it matters is because aside from individual achievement, the medal count is a real point of pride …
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A Supreme Court Ruling Cut This State in Half | Facts Matter
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26:43Back in the summer of 2020, amidst all the news regarding COVID-19, the lockdowns, the outbreaks, the Black Lives Matter protests and riots, and the presidential election, the Supreme Court issued a monumental ruling that went completely under the radar. It went unnoticed by so many because of everything else that was happening at the time. However…
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How the FBI Smoked Out 2 CCP Agents on American Soil | Facts Matter
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18:56The FBI successfully smoked out two agents of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) who were acting on American soil, attempting to bribe and manipulate the IRS into doing China’s bidding. After they were caught, the two men wound up pleading guilty—and just about a week ago, they were sentenced to prison. The story of who these men were, how they got …
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What the UN’s New Climate Policy Means for Your Life Under Trump | Facts Matter
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24:30Every year, the United Nations holds its annual climate change conference. It’s called the “Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP). This year, the 29th annual COP was held on Nov. 11 in the city of Baku, which is the capital of Azerbaijan. However, unlike previous years, many challenges have arisen this year that pose serious problems to the U.…
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Trump Announces ‘Operation Aurora’: Part of Largest Deportation Plan in US History | Facts Matter
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33:59Starting in January, what might begin to unfold in this country is unprecedented. After years of record-breaking illegal immigration, the incoming Trump administration is serious about deporting millions—perhaps even tens of millions of people—from the United States. Not from the border region, but rather, from neighborhoods throughout the country.…
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Winter Survival Guide: Make Your Car Winter Storm Proof | Facts Matter
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18:48In some areas, the snowstorm dumped several feet of snow in a matter of a couple of hours. This happened during the height of that year’s holiday travel season. The snowstorm knocked out power for more than 100,000 people, it paralyzed most emergency services, it effectively stopped travel in general, and when all was said and done, it left at leas…
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On Day One, 8 Things Trump Will Do With Executive Orders | Facts Matter
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21:56With Donald Trump now officially being the president-elect, the big question becomes: what will he actually do? While it might be impossible to map out what he’ll do over the course of four years—we actually have a good idea of what he’ll likely do starting on Day 1. And so, let’s review some of the recent statements made by Trump, in order to map …
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America Gains 1 Million Square Kilometers After 20-Year Exploration | Facts Matter
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14:19You probably didn’t know it, but in December 2023, the United States got a lot bigger. Specifically, the United States added about 1 million square kilometers to its territory. That’s approximately 386,000 square miles—roughly the size of two Californias. Now, you would think that something like this would have been front-page news. But it actually…
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Trump Wins Election; Senate Flips to Republican; New Coalitions Forming | Facts Matter
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13:30The 2024 election has officially been decided and President-elect Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States—becoming only the second president in U.S. history to serve 2 nonconsecutive terms. The victory that Trump scored on election night was sweeping. Join host Roman Balmakov on this week’s episode of “Facts Matter.” Views expr…
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How Social Security Will Run Dry by 2035 | Facts Matter
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9:20The Social Security program is quickly approaching the point of insolvency. According to a new analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, within the next nine years—if nothing changes—the average retired couple will see their benefits reduced by $16,500. At the same time, inflation over the next nine years will likely make goods an…
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5 Big Changes to Social Security Benefits in 2025 | Facts Matter
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7:59The Social Security Administration just released a statement announcing five key changes that will be made to the Social Security program starting in 2025 regarding benefits, limits, and taxes. Join host Roman Balmakov on this week’s episode of “Facts Matter.” Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily …
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The Coming Inflation Re-Acceleration–Regardless of Who Wins Election | Facts Matter
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13:53We are just less than three weeks out from the 2024 election. Meaning that in about three and a half weeks—or however long it takes to count the votes—we’re going to know who will lead the country for the next four years. Regardless of who wins, however, there is a massive structural problem in America that is essentially colorblind. It’s not red, …
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Florida County Goes ‘Constitutional’: Growing List of Counties Moving to Protect Bill of Rights | Facts Matter
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13:40For a while now, there have been two competing trends in the United States. At the federal level, there has been more centralization, the introduction of more levels of bureaucracy, more attempts to chip away at the Second Amendment, and so on. At the same time, however, at the local level, many municipalities have been moving in the opposite direc…
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November Surprise: A Tie in the Electoral College? Here’s What it Would Mean | Facts Matter
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13:44One of the odd things about the electoral college system is that it’s possible to produce an actual tie. Perhaps even odder than that, however, is that this year’s election is so tight (at least according to the polling data) that a tie is looking more possible by the day. So let’s go through the details of what a tie in the electoral college syste…
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Why an EMP Attack Is Worse Than You Think | Facts Matter
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14:50With less than two months to go until Election Day, there’s a threat worth discussing that cuts across party lines. Regardless of whether a Democrat or Republican is in charge, Americans face the real threat of a hostile foreign actor (Russia, Iran, North Korea, China, and so on) using what’s known as an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack to destro…
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Can You Form Your Own, Local Militia? | Facts Matter
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21:48Earlier this year, Democratic lawmakers introduced a new piece of legislation to Congress that would make it illegal for Americans to form militias.🇺🇸 Epoch Times 25¢ Sale: https://ept.ms/RomanSale1 The bill was introduced to both the House and Senate, and it’s officially titled the “Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024.” Its stated…
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Police Versus Homeless Camps: Supreme Court’s Pivotal Decision | Facts Matter
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15:19In a monumental ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, local governments are now, once again, allowed to prosecute homeless people for sleeping on public property. 🇺🇸 Epoch Times 25¢ Sale: https://ept.ms/RomanSale1 This ruling officially closed a major loophole that led to large enclaves of homeless encampments in American cities. However, in order to…
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Major Supreme Court Ruling Is Slowly Weakening Federal Agencies | Facts Matter
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14:10In this week’s episode we dive into the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a doctrine known as Chevron deference. The ruling has far reaching implications on federal agencies’ power to interpret policy. 🇺🇸 Epoch Times 25¢ Sale: https://ept.ms/RomanSale1 Join Roman on this week’s episode of Facts Matter. 🇺🇸Roman's Special Offer👉 https://ept.…
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The Rise of AI-Influencers: Fake ‘People’ Endorse Candidates, Get Rich, and Push Agendas | Facts Matter
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17:16Fake, AI-generated people (that do not exist in the real world) are amassing huge social media followings, making millions of dollars in brand deals, appearing in TV commercials, starting their own product lines, getting jobs at TV stations, and even endorsing political candidates. 🇺🇸 Epoch Times 25¢ Sale: https://ept.ms/RomanSale1 The wild part, h…
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FBI Warns: Chinese Hackers Are Preparing to Wreak Havoc on US Water System | Facts Matter
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19:06Tap water is one of those things that many of us take for granted. Typically, as long as you pay the bill, you turn the faucet, and the water flows. 🇺🇸 Epoch Times 25¢ Sale: https://ept.ms/RomanSale1 Hackers in other countries that want to do harm to America see an opportunity. They see it as a perfect weapon—a weapon that can be used to kill, inju…
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The $1.2 Trillion Debt Bomb at the Center of the US Economy | Facts Matter
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13:56Right now there is a debt bomb at the center of the U.S. economy, with commercial real estate in this country in total free fall. 🇺🇸 Epoch Times 25¢ Sale: https://ept.ms/RomanSale1 Visit any mainstream commercial building here in New York: On the ground floor you have restaurants, Starbucks, boutique bakeries, and so on, and it looks nice. But go u…
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The Rise of Edible Bioplastics | Facts Matter
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23:25In an unexpected development, companies are now developing something called bioplastic due to the skyrocketing amount of microplastics in both the environment, as well as within the human body itself. 🇺🇸 Epoch Times 25¢ Sale: https://ept.ms/RomanSale1 These are plastic alternatives made from living organisms that are sometimes specifically meant to…
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Louisiana State Legislature Imposes New Penalties for Pedophiles | Facts Matter
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9:00Earlier this week, Louisiana's state Legislature passed a new bill that will approve surgical castration as a punishment option for those who are found guilty of sex crimes against children. This move by the Louisiana Legislature is part of a growing trend across the country of states looking to up the ante in terms of punishment for pedophiles—wit…
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Court Issues Order in Trump Case, Delays Trial Until After Election | Facts Matter
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7:38After the guilty verdict was handed down against him in the New York case, former President Donald Trump was handed some good news in two of his other cases: the ones in Florida and Georgia. 🇺🇸 Epoch Times 25¢ Sale: https://ept.ms/RomanSale1 And so, we put together an entire episode detailing these developments, what they mean for President Trump, …
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Outbreak of Measles Across US; CDC Reports 100 Percent Spike in Cases Over Just 2 Weeks | Facts Matter
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10:28Seemingly all of a sudden, we’re beginning to see outbreaks of diseases that we assumed were defeated decades ago. On a previous episode, we already discussed the rise in leprosy cases here in America—which is obviously very bad. However, what’s perhaps even worse (because it’s so much more contagious) is measles. 🇺🇸 Epoch Times 25¢ Sale: https://e…
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The Distortion of Climate Data Using ‘Computer Models’ | Facts Matter
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15:10It’s fair to say that, by now, most people around the world are pretty familiar with the narrative that “our planet is facing a dire crisis” due to rising temperatures. 🇺🇸 Epoch Times 25¢ Sale: https://ept.ms/RomanSale1 Due to this narrative, businesses have been hit with massive amounts of red tape; young people are choosing not to have kids; peop…
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Trump's Campaign Gets Windfall of Cash After Verdict | Facts Matter
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8:41On Thursday evening, when the guilty verdict against former President Donald Trump was announced, the blowback was immediate, and it came in the form of tens of millions of dollars flowing into his campaign coffers—which is exactly why we put together an entire episode outlining the ramifications of the verdict, the huge windfall Trump’s campaign r…
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How 'Green Policies' Are Making It Harder to Fight Wildfires | Facts Matter
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11:09As the world's largest dam removal project is currently underway on the Klamath River, we went to Northern California to speak with a local firefighter and get an idea of what this "green policy" will do to the local wildfire situation. 🇺🇸 Epoch Times 25¢ Sale: https://ept.ms/RomanSale1 🇺🇸Roman's Special Offer👉 https://ept.ms/RomanSpecialOffer ⭕️ S…
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