For the first time in four decades, the majority of Americans said they are worse off now than they were four years ago, according to a Gallup poll released Friday. Over half, 52%, of respondents said they are not better off than they were in 2020, while 39% said they are better off, according to the poll. This is the highest rate of dissatisfaction among Americans since 1992, when 46% said they were not better off than four years prior, while 38% said their situation had improved. This trend coincides with the economic confidence index, which puts confidence at a 26-point deficit in 2024 compared to a four-point deficit in 2020, according to the poll. The ECI has remained in the negatives over the last four years, while Americans are burdened with inflation and surging prices.Because of these hardships, the economy has risen to become the top priority for Americans, according to the poll. In January 2020, only 10% of Americans said the economy is the nation's most pressing issue, compared to nearly half in October 2024. Because of the country's economic standing, Americans' confidence in the job market has reached the lowest point since the pandemic, according to the poll. Nearly three-quarters of Americans said it was a "good time" to find a job in October 2021, compared to just 44% in October 2024. The economy and immigration are tied at 21% for the most important issue, followed by 17% of respondents who said the government and 14% who said inflation is the most important, according to the poll. Concerns about the economy, immigration, and the government in general have come to a head under the Biden-Harris administration. In July, the national debt surpassed $35 trillion for the first time in American history. At the same time, the Biden-Harris administration has signed off on the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act, which approved $1.9 trillion and $750 billion in spending, respectively. The border crisis has also been on voters' minds. Over the last three and a half years alone, there have been over 8 million migrant encounters on the southern border, according to the latest data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. "Historical trends suggest that perceptions of personal well-being and economic confidence can significantly impact election outcomes," Gallup noted. "With a majority of Americans feeling they are not better off than four years ago, economic confidence remaining low, and less than half of Americans saying now is a good time to find a quality job, the economy will be an important consideration at the ballot box this year."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The Federal Emergency Management Agency was mocked and ridiculed on social media after U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted a video meant to promote the agency's hurricane aid efforts. The video shows government workers lined up to clear out logs from a residence as a chainsaw can be heard in the background. 'What the f*** am I watching?... This right here is why government doesn't work and can't solve problems.'"Along with our partners at @FEMA, we will continue with disaster recovery as a result of Hurricane Milton. The safety of the American people is our top priority," the tweet read. The video quickly went viral on social media after critics pointed out that having 14 government workers standing around to clear out logs was one of the least efficient ways to get the work done. "And every single one of these people is drawing a full salary, pension benefits and medical benefits. While getting almost nothing done. Imagine that," responded author Mike Adams. "Is it just me or is this an insane waste of resources? Put the @cbp officers on the border to stop #fentynal and hire some folks with chainsaws -- what am I missing?!" replied Leland Vittert of NewsNation. "We can get 14 federal officers to move an 18-inch log, but we can't get one Secret Service Agent to check out a sloped roof. Sadly, that tracks," said Virginia Kruta of the Daily Wire. "What the f*** am I watching? A couple of wheelbarrows, and you could do the same job with three or four guys. This right here is why government doesn't work and can't solve problems," read another tweet. "The U.S. Customs & Border [Protection] agency in action. This has to be a troll right? How many personnel are standing there moving one log at a time down the line? How many hours did this take? Are you punking us right now," asked another user. FEMA and the greater government effort to help hurricane victims has been under much scrutiny, especially on social media. In one instance, a National Guard helicopter flew far too close to private aid efforts and blew tents over, leading to a PR disaster. Rumors that FEMA is using the hurricane as an excuse to seize land from homeowners led to false reports that armed militia members were "hunting" government workers. Aid efforts were shut down temporarily, and one man was arrested for allegedly making threats. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

On October 16, Kamala Harris made a bold move when she sat down for her very first interview with Fox News. Anchor Bret Baier challenged the Democratic candidate with questions regarding the border, using tax dollars to pay for gender transition surgeries, and what “turning the page” in American history looks like, among other topics. However, once the curtains closed, Baier went on the air to explain how Harris’ team tried to sabotage the interview before taping even began. Dave Rubin plays the clip. “We were given the time of 5 p.m. Eastern Time. … We said we were going to tape as live — in other words, roll the tape and then just turn that around unedited, uninterrupted — but we had to do it before 5:15; otherwise we couldn't turn the whole machine around before the top of the 6 p.m. show,” Baier explained. “We were waiting at 4:55 and then 5 and then 5:05 and then 5:10. At 5:17, the vice president walked out, so it did feel a little bit like they were icing the kicker, or trying to,” he continued. Dave isn’t surprised that Harris “showed up late knowing they had a quick turnaround.” But that wasn’t all Baier had to say about how Kamala handled the interview. To hear more of his post-interview commentary, watch the clip above. Want more from Dave Rubin?To enjoy more honest conversations, free speech, and big ideas with Dave Rubin, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

RTS Tactical Warfare has already made first contact with the public thanks to an earlier playtest, but with its release right around the corner and Steam Next Fest currently running, you can get your hands on a demo of this souped-up Command and Conquer style RTS game right now. If you’ve ever been one to grab a big ball of medium tanks, sending them to plow through your opponent’s base while cackling to yourself, then this may be the title for you. Continue reading Command and Conquer successor RTS Tactical Warfare unveils new Steam demo MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games, Best strategy games, Best 4X games

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