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  • Two views of Birthright Citizenship over 2 days

    Lane Gwinn, The Times|Jul 16, 2026

    All members of the United States Men’s National Soccer Team must meet FIFA rules to qualify. This includes players who were born in the United States, born outside of the country to an American parent, have an American-born grandparent, or are naturalized citizens. One day after the Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship, the president intervened on behalf of USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, who had received a red card and a one-game suspension. Balogun was allowed to play in the kno...

  • Support for Voter ID is higher than for the SAVE America Act

    Lane Gwinn, The Times|Mar 26, 2026

    WASHINGTON, DC - Question: Do 80% of Americans support the SAVE America Act, as cited by proponents of the bill? Answer: No. According to the CBS News-YouGov poll cited, 80% of Americans favor requiring a valid photo ID to vote. In the same poll, only 28% supported the SAVE America Act, while 31% opposed it and 41% were not sure. The CBS poll showed a wide divide among parties over voting security. Asked about voter fraud in the U.S, 54% of Republicans verses 14% of Democrats said it is...

  • Peace is not a destination but a mindset.

    Lane Gwinn, The Times|Feb 12, 2026

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Buddhist Monks have completed their 2,300-mile, 108-day walk for peace from Ft Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C. They walked into the nation's capital on February 10, 2026. The nineteen Buddhist monks, led by the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center, made the journey to promote compassion and unity. Law enforcement presented them with many police badges and pins, symbolizing protection, respect, and solidarity. After arriving in Washington,...

  • Beware: Text scam uses tariff checks as bait

    Lane Gwinn, The Times|Feb 12, 2026

    WAITSBURG - The IRS has warned that any emails, texts, or social media posts claiming that you must "act now" to receive a $2,000 check are scams. Below is an example of the scam, which was sent by text to "The Times". "June, we can't release your $2,000 Trump Check until you reply. Your response is OVERDUE. Deadline extended to 9pm: https://red1st.net/wy44oeKT" As of February 2026, the administration has not mailed any $2,000 checks, and neither Congress nor the Internal Revenue Service has...

  • USDA crop weekly update, August 11

    The Times|Aug 15, 2024

    WASHINGTON, DC— Hot and dry harvest weather continued in Washington state. There were 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, down from 6.9 the previous week. In eastern Washington, there was a lack of precipitation, and pastures suffered. Winter wheat harvest was well underway. Spring wheat and barley harvest was ramping up in some areas. The onion and potato harvest were off to a good start and the dry pea and alfalfa hay harvest continued. In Idaho, grain harvest ramped up in warmer than average temperatures. There were 6.9 days s...