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Fraud Alert: You Are Not Being Drafted, US Army Says Fraud Alert: You Are Not Being Drafted, US Army Says
Fraud Alert: You Are Not Being Drafted, US Army Says The U.S. Army is still the place where one can “be all that you can be,” but no draft is coming to the country, despite a string of fraudulent messages that have been sent out nationwide by scammers. An alert was issued by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command this week warning of a series of fraudulent text messages that have been making the rounds informing some individuals that they’ve been selected for an upcoming military draft and will face fines or jail time if they don't comply. The Army said that they’ve received multiple calls and emails in recent weeks regarding the fake messages, and…

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Americans Oppose Trump Emergency Powers On Wall By 2-To-1 Margin, New Poll Finds Americans Oppose Trump Emergency Powers On Wall By 2-To-1 Margin, New Poll Finds
Americans Oppose Trump Emergency Powers On Wall By 2-To-1 Margin, New Poll Finds The majority of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump using emergency executive powers to fund a wall on the border with Mexico, according to a new Quinnipiac University National Poll. Trump announced that he was declaring a national emergency at the border after Congress refused to approve the $5.7 billion he wanted for construction of a wall at the Mexico border, even after a record-setting 35-day partial government shutdown. The announcement of a national emergency has been divisive, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle objecting the move, claiming that the comman…

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FEMA Will Send Emergency Alert To Cell Phones In Nationwide Test FEMA Will Send Emergency Alert To Cell Phones In Nationwide Test
FEMA Will Send Emergency Alert To Cell Phones In Nationwide Test Get set for a “presidential alert” as FEMA tests a national emergency notification system. The message sent to cell phones will be similar to AMBER alerts and inclement weather warnings that are now currently being used.  The initial test of FEMA’s “presidential alarm” is scheduled for 2:18 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3. A second alert two minutes later from President Donald Trump is scheduled through radio and television broadcasts. According to FEMA, “Presidential Alerts are not to be used for general communication, and will only be used in cases of extreme national emergencies that affect p…

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