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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was sworn in for a second term Tuesday as the 46th governor of the Sunshine State using the Bible of the Revolution, which the Founding Fathers in the U.S. Congress endorsed over 240 years ago.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was sworn in for a second term Tuesday as the 46th governor of the Sunshine State using the Bible of the Revolution, which the Founding Fathers in the U.S. Congress endorsed over 240 years ago.
 
A last-minute immigration deal developed by N.C. Sen. Thom Tillis and Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema will not face a vote before Congress adjourns.
A last-minute immigration deal developed by N.C. Sen. Thom Tillis and Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema will not face a vote before Congress adjourns.
 
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to multiple charges stemming from the collapse of his cryptocurrency empire.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to multiple charges stemming from the collapse of his cryptocurrency empire.
 
In an unexpected turn of events, congressional Republicans saw their approval ratings soar to an all-time high after bringing Congress to a grinding halt while the battle to determine the Speaker of the House dragged on.
In an unexpected turn of events, congressional Republicans saw their approval ratings soar to an all-time high after bringing Congress to a grinding halt while the battle to determine the Speaker of the House dragged on.
 
More than a dozen Republican lawmakers rejected Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) bid for House Speaker during a floor vote Tuesday afternoon.
More than a dozen Republican lawmakers rejected Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) bid for House Speaker during a floor vote Tuesday afternoon.
 
North Carolina lawmakers heard once again on Wednesday from officials on hurricane-recovery efforts for those who lost their homes due to Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
North Carolina lawmakers heard once again on Wednesday from officials on hurricane-recovery efforts for those who lost their homes due to Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
 
“Jews ascending & praying at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem is the most natural of acts ... Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on the Mount today fought the terrorists and asserted our basic human rights.”
“Jews ascending & praying at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem is the most natural of acts ... Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on the Mount today fought the terrorists and asserted our basic human rights.”
 
After managing to make $200 Billion disappear in a single year, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk was made an honorary member of Congress by unanimous vote.
After managing to make $200 Billion disappear in a single year, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk was made an honorary member of Congress by unanimous vote.
 
The Buffalo Bills said in a statement during the early morning hours on Tuesday that safety Damar Hamlin’s frightening collapse on the field was triggered by cardiac arrest.
The Buffalo Bills said in a statement during the early morning hours on Tuesday that safety Damar Hamlin’s frightening collapse on the field was triggered by cardiac arrest.
 
A new poll of likely Republican voters in North Carolina gives Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a 56% to 35% lead over former President Donald Trump in a potential matchup in the 2024 primary.
A new poll of likely Republican voters in North Carolina gives Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a 56% to 35% lead over former President Donald Trump in a potential matchup in the 2024 primary.
 
In one of its final acts, the House January 6 Committee warned the White House it cannot ensure the confidentiality of certain witnesses.
In one of its final acts, the House January 6 Committee warned the White House it cannot ensure the confidentiality of certain witnesses.
 
In a shocking overnight vote held by the House of Representatives, the QAnon Shaman, aka "The Buffalo Guy" has received the majority of votes required to become Speaker of the House.
In a shocking overnight vote held by the House of Representatives, the QAnon Shaman, aka "The Buffalo Guy" has received the majority of votes required to become Speaker of the House.
 
Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys announced it would close beginning Monday in response to a flood of migrants arriving on its shores.
Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys announced it would close beginning Monday in response to a flood of migrants arriving on its shores.
 
Lobbying has made American higher education fat and ineffective.
 
New York became the sixth state to legalize the practice of composting human remains, a practice that has raised alarm bells among religious groups.
New York became the sixth state to legalize the practice of composting human remains, a practice that has raised alarm bells among religious groups.
 
This week, 60 Minutes host Scott Pelley held a sit-down interview on the universe's ecological sustainability with a figure who has been both dismissed as a doomsdayer and celebrated as humanity's best hope for longevity on earth: Thanos.
This week, 60 Minutes host Scott Pelley held a sit-down interview on the universe's ecological sustainability with a figure who has been both dismissed as a doomsdayer and celebrated as humanity's best hope for longevity on earth: Thanos.
 
Although the race for House speaker remains unsettled, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is already moving into the speaker’s suite.
Although the race for House speaker remains unsettled, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is already moving into the speaker’s suite.
 
On Wednesday, Sen. Richard Burr delivered his farewell address on the floor of the U.S. Senate after nearly 30 years representing North Carolina in Washington, D.C.
On Wednesday, Sen. Richard Burr delivered his farewell address on the floor of the U.S. Senate after nearly 30 years representing North Carolina in Washington, D.C.
 
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo suggested that the United States and the rest of the world should cut off travel from China to prevent another global outbreak of a COVID variant.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo suggested that the United States and the rest of the world should cut off travel from China to prevent another global outbreak of a COVID variant.
 
Producers of the Top Gun movie franchise today announced the historic, trail-blazing selection of the first black woman to play Tom Cruise in the forthcoming sequel.
Producers of the Top Gun movie franchise today announced the historic, trail-blazing selection of the first black woman to play Tom Cruise in the forthcoming sequel.
 
The federal government’s budget is in such disarray that balancing the books would require a 30% spending cut or a 40% increase in taxes, a recent study found.
The federal government’s budget is in such disarray that balancing the books would require a 30% spending cut or a 40% increase in taxes, a recent study found.
 
Spring Lake's former town finance director faces four years in prison after admitting to embezzling more than $500,000.
Spring Lake's former town finance director faces four years in prison after admitting to embezzling more than $500,000.
 
After nearly 20 years in which members of the U.S. Army’s Delta Force had remained silent about the capture of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, retired Army Master Sergeant Kevin Holland spoke publicly of Hussein’s December 13, 2003, arrest.
After nearly 20 years in which members of the U.S. Army’s Delta Force had remained silent about the capture of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, retired Army Master Sergeant Kevin Holland spoke publicly of Hussein’s December 13, 2003, arrest.
 
According to reports, a group of clowns has gathered at the Capitol Building to debate over who should be the next king over all the clowns.
According to reports, a group of clowns has gathered at the Capitol Building to debate over who should be the next king over all the clowns.
 
Various polls show that economists generally expect a recession this year, although there is no consensus among leading analysts.
Various polls show that economists generally expect a recession this year, although there is no consensus among leading analysts.
 
The Martin Center staff share our hopes for the new year.
 
House Republicans plan to launch a subcommittee to expose collusion between federal agencies and private companies when they take power on Tuesday.
House Republicans plan to launch a subcommittee to expose collusion between federal agencies and private companies when they take power on Tuesday.
 
As the new year began and everyone's focus turned to 2023, fear gripped the country, leaving store shelves stripped bare and families shutting themselves indoors behind boarded windows as the nation braced itself for the return of Joe Biden.
As the new year began and everyone's focus turned to 2023, fear gripped the country, leaving store shelves stripped bare and families shutting themselves indoors behind boarded windows as the nation braced itself for the return of Joe Biden.
 
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI told Catholics to “stand firm in the faith” in his final message to the faithful.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI told Catholics to “stand firm in the faith” in his final message to the faithful.
 
Sen. Wiley Nickel, D-Wake, reflected on his time representing the 16th District in the North Carolina General Assembly and his plans for the future as a newly elected U.S. House member representing the 13th District Tuesday at a farewell press conference.
Sen. Wiley Nickel, D-Wake, reflected on his time representing the 16th District in the North Carolina General Assembly and his plans for the future as a newly elected U.S. House member representing the 13th District Tuesday at a farewell press conference.
 
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel says House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) appears to be “on track” to win the speaker’s race.
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel says House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) appears to be “on track” to win the speaker’s race.
 
The new year started off optimistically for local resolution enthusiast, Carson Blenvy, who dove right into his resolve to lose 30 pounds of fat by taking a before photo to help document his future progress toward a sleek, muscular body.
The new year started off optimistically for local resolution enthusiast, Carson Blenvy, who dove right into his resolve to lose 30 pounds of fat by taking a before photo to help document his future progress toward a sleek, muscular body.
 
President Joe Biden would reportedly become enraged when he would stumble across reminders of former President Donald Trump inside the White House.
President Joe Biden would reportedly become enraged when he would stumble across reminders of former President Donald Trump inside the White House.
 
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