Facts Matter

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Facts Matter

"Facts Matter" investigates complex issues based on the principles of traditional journalism: no spin, no favorites. We give you the facts—you decide the rest.

  1. 23 States Endorse New Amendment to Keep Outside Money Out of Local Elections

    4H AGO

    23 States Endorse New Amendment to Keep Outside Money Out of Local Elections

    Within 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 American elections (including referendums, ballot initiatives, and recalls). In fact, there are some local elections in the country where close to 90 percent of the donations came from out-of-state. This raises the question—if someone is elected under those conditions, do they really represent the will of their local constituents? As a possible answer to that question, there is a new proposed amendment to the Constitution which has now been endorsed by 23 out of the necessary 38 states. This amendment, if passed, would officially become the 28th amendment to the U.S. Constitution—and it would allow the banning of both foreign (as well as out-of-state funding) in local races. — Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. Episode Resources: 🔵 Foreign-Funding of Ballots https://ept.ms/ForeignFunding

    16 min
  2. Supreme Court Forces Trump Admin to Stop Deporting Gang Members: Explainer

    2D AGO

    Supreme Court Forces Trump Admin to Stop Deporting Gang Members: Explainer

    On 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 in Texas, where the man was being held) and, therefore, the case was dismissed due to being brought forth in the wrong venue. But, very notably, the underlying legal issues weren’t actually examined. The question of whether the Alien Enemies Act could really be used against illegal immigrants such as Venezuelan gang members wasn’t ruled on. Therefore, more lawsuits were filed. And one of those new lawsuits bore fruit, as the U.S. Supreme Court decided to stop the Trump administration from being able to deport members of Tren de Aragua, for now. — Want to support independent journalism? Follow this podcast! Views expressed in this podcast are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. — Episode Resources: 🔵 Supreme Court Stops Deporting Gang Members https://ept.ms/Blocking 🔵 Proclamation 10903 https://ept.ms/PROCLAMATION 🔵 Sam Alito Opinions https://ept.ms/AARP 🔵 Emergency Application https://ept.ms/Emergency

    14 min
  3. DOJ Claws Back Authority From ATF to Decide Gun-Rights Restoration for Americans

    APR 18

    DOJ Claws Back Authority From ATF to Decide Gun-Rights Restoration for Americans

    The 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 through it together. — Enjoyed this episode? Follow our podcast! Views expressed in this podcast are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

    13 min
  4. State Supreme Court Orders 60,000 Ballots to Be Counted in Tight Election, Despite Missing Info in Registrations | Facts Matter

    APR 16

    State Supreme Court Orders 60,000 Ballots to Be Counted in Tight Election, Despite Missing Info in Registrations | Facts Matter

    In 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 currently split by only about 700 votes—meaning this one decision can actually change the outcome of the race.

    10 min
  5. Supreme Court Sides with Trump, Allows Deportations to Resume | Facts Matter

    APR 10

    Supreme Court Sides with Trump, Allows Deportations to Resume | Facts Matter

    Supreme Court Sides with Trump, Allows Deportations to Resume | Facts Matter

    9 min
  6. Shakeup at HHS: Top Vaccine Official Resigns; 10,000 Jobs to Be Eliminated; 53% Reduction in Divisions | Facts Matter

    APR 9

    Shakeup at HHS: Top Vaccine Official Resigns; 10,000 Jobs to Be Eliminated; 53% Reduction in Divisions | Facts Matter

    Shakeup at HHS: Top Vaccine Official Resigns; 10,000 Jobs to Be Eliminated; 53% Reduction in Divisions | Facts Matter

    14 min
  7. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on ‘Ghost Guns’ | Facts Matter

    APR 3

    Supreme Court Issues Ruling on ‘Ghost Guns’ | Facts Matter

    Supreme Court Issues Ruling on ‘Ghost Guns’ | Facts Matter

    12 min
  8. Appeals Court Rules for DOGE; Trump Admin Announces USAID to Mostly Shutter | Facts Matter

    APR 2

    Appeals Court Rules for DOGE; Trump Admin Announces USAID to Mostly Shutter | Facts Matter

    Appeals Court Rules for DOGE; Trump Admin Announces USAID to Mostly Shutter | Facts Matter

    16 min
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"Facts Matter" investigates complex issues based on the principles of traditional journalism: no spin, no favorites. We give you the facts—you decide the rest.

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