JUSTTHENEWS (Nicholas Ballasy) - Trump Bump: Tax refunds jumped 17% after president’s signature law, GAO reports
The increase this year represented $43 billion more in refunds than the IRS had issued during the 2025 filing season for tax year 2024
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Blue states with climate or net-zero policies have higher energy rates, report finds
“Blue States, High Rates” study analyzes climate and net-zero policies in each state and shows that the common factor when it comes to high electricity rates is whether a state has these policies in place. And those are primarily blue states.
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YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - WNBA Wokeness? Sophie Cunningham Stands Her Ground as Media Attacks | The Count
Sophie Cunningham is drawing fire from the media for speaking out on women’s sports — with Vanity Fair labeling the Indiana Fever player a “MAGA fixation.” On Saturday’s “The Count,” NEWSMAX host Bill Spadea is joined by Front Porch Politics co-host Melanie Collette and former professional tennis player and ESPN analyst Patrick McEnroe to examine the backlash surrounding Cunningham and the growing culture war inside the WNBA. The panel weighs in after a WNBA task force failed to reach an agreement on eligibility rules for transgender athletes, with McEnroe arguing the league needs a clear standard for women’s competition. They also tackle the controversy surrounding a hard foul against Cunningham, a subsequent “white…
Which topics were discussed by Bill Spadea, Melanie Collette, and Patrick McEnroe on "The Count" regarding the WNBA?
The panel discussed the media backlash against Sophie Cunningham, the failure of the WNBA task force to agree on transgender eligibility rules, the controversy surrounding a hard foul against Cunningham and subsequent "white privilege" claims, whether politics and racial rhetoric are distracting from the league's success, and Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA.
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What perspective did ESPN analyst Patrick McEnroe offer regarding WNBA competition standards?
Patrick McEnroe argued that the WNBA needs to establish a clear standard for women's competition.
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What was the outcome of the WNBA task force's meeting regarding transgender athletes?
The WNBA task force failed to reach an agreement on eligibility rules for transgender athletes.
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Why is media outlet Vanity Fair labeling Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham a “MAGA fixation”?
Vanity Fair applied this label to Sophie Cunningham in response to her speaking out on issues regarding women's sports, which has resulted in media backlash.
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NEWSNATIONNOW (Madylin Goins) - Children among 5 shot at park in Lexington, Kentucky
"My heart is broken."
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ABCNEWS - Suspect arrested in Va. State shooting that wounded 5: Police
A suspect in the shooting at Virginia State University early Saturday that left five people wounded, including one critically, has been arrested, according to police.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Moving Alex Murdaugh’s retail out of South Carolina’s Lowcountry won't be an advantage, lawyer says
A judge has ruled that Alex Murdaugh's retrial must be held outside the Lowcountry, citing concerns about finding an impartial jury. Legal expert Eric Bland joins "Jesse Weber Live" to discuss the latest development. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.
What was the reasoning provided by legal expert Eric Bland regarding the relocation of Alex Murdaugh's retrial?
Legal expert Eric Bland stated that moving Alex Murdaugh's retail out of South Carolina's Lowcountry won't be an advantage.
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Why did a judge rule that Alex Murdaugh's retrial must be held outside of South Carolina's Lowcountry?
The judge ruled that the retrial must be held outside of the Lowcountry due to concerns regarding the ability to find an impartial jury.
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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will become a US territory
Verbal attacks continued this weekend between President Trump and Iranian leaders over the Strait of Hormuz. NewsNation’s Hannah Brandt has the latest. #Iran #StraitOfHormuz "NewsNation Prime" is America’s source for unbiased news offering a full range of perspectives from across the U.S. Weekends starting at 7p/6C. #Prime NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
What was the nature of the interactions between President Trump and Iranian leaders over the weekend of August 16, 2026?
There were continued verbal attacks between President Trump and Iranian leaders regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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What did President Trump say regarding the status of the Strait of Hormuz?
President Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz will become a US territory.
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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Trump tells Americans to accept higher gas prices
President Donald Trump urged Americans to accept slightly higher gasoline prices while the conflict with Iran continues. He told a political rally Friday that paying "a tiny little bit more for your gasoline" is worth the cost of ensuring Iran couldn't have a nuclear weapon. NewsNation's Tom Dempsey reports the latest from Washington, D.C. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
According to President Donald Trump, why might Americans need to pay more for gasoline?
President Donald Trump suggested that paying a slightly higher price for gasoline is a necessary cost to ensure that Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon while the conflict with Iran continues.
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What did President Donald Trump suggest regarding gasoline prices during his political rally on Friday?
President Donald Trump urged Americans to accept slightly higher gasoline prices, stating that paying "a tiny little bit more for your gasoline" is worth the cost of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - California GOP legislators stress election integrity amendments
Two constitutional amendments introduced by Republican lawmakers in California were pushed in a press conference on Thursday morning on election integrity. Neither amendment is advancing in time for consideration by the Democratic-controlled Legislature, and
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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Police advocates warn that ICE lawsuit law in California will hit local cops instead
Proposed bill would let anti-ICE activists sue immigration officers in California state court.