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Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul said he would move to hold up any spending bill providing more money to Ukraine as the deadline for Congress to fund the federal government approaches.
Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul said he would move to hold up any spending bill providing more money to Ukraine as the deadline for Congress to fund the federal government approaches.
 
Americans are expected to spend more on food through the rest of 2023 and into 2024 as prices continue to rise even as President Joe Biden touts his record on inflation and “Bidenomics.”
Americans are expected to spend more on food through the rest of 2023 and into 2024 as prices continue to rise even as President Joe Biden touts his record on inflation and “Bidenomics.”
 
Sen. Mitt Romney, 76, the GOP presidential nominee who lost the 2012 election to Barack Obama and later became a United States senator from Utah in 2018, said he will not seek a second term in the Senate in 2024.
Sen. Mitt Romney, 76, the GOP presidential nominee who lost the 2012 election to Barack Obama and later became a United States senator from Utah in 2018, said he will not seek a second term in the Senate in 2024.
 
Biden admin worked on document declaring climate change a top national security risk as Kabul crumbled
 
FBI Searching For Illegal Aliens Smuggled In By Individual With ISIS Ties
 
After a failed attempt last year, advocates of the Parents’ Bill of Rights (PBR) succeeded this session in passing legislation (SB 49) that enshrines parental rights and helps to correct the current imbalance of power between parents and schools across North Carolina.
After a failed attempt last year, advocates of the Parents’ Bill of Rights (PBR) succeeded this session in passing legislation (SB 49) that enshrines parental rights and helps to correct the current imbalance of power between parents and schools across North Carolina.
 
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed three bills Wednesday involving transgender women playing in women’s sports, gender transitioning in children, and parental rights, which he likened to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” Act.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed three bills Wednesday involving transgender women playing in women’s sports, gender transitioning in children, and parental rights, which he likened to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” Act.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signaled during a press conference this week that he will stay off the campaign trail for as long as it takes to get his state through Hurricane Idalia.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signaled during a press conference this week that he will stay off the campaign trail for as long as it takes to get his state through Hurricane Idalia.
 
Gold Star father Mark Schmitz held nothing back during his Tuesday testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, taking direct aim at military leadership in addition to President Joe Biden and former Pentagon spokesman John Kirby.
Gold Star father Mark Schmitz held nothing back during his Tuesday testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, taking direct aim at military leadership in addition to President Joe Biden and former Pentagon spokesman John Kirby.
 
House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan demanded on Tuesday that the Biden Administration disclose details about its meeting with Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office and an FBI agent two months before Smith indicted former President Donald Trump in the classified documents case.
House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan demanded on Tuesday that the Biden Administration disclose details about its meeting with Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office and an FBI agent two months before Smith indicted former President Donald Trump in the classified documents case.
 
North Carolinians deserve better oversight than they’re getting.North Carolinians deserve better oversight than they’re getting.
North Carolinians deserve better oversight than they’re getting.North Carolinians deserve better oversight than they’re getting.
 
A border patrol sector chief has been reinstated to his previous position after he was reassigned following an interview with congressional lawmakers, according to House Republicans.
A border patrol sector chief has been reinstated to his previous position after he was reassigned following an interview with congressional lawmakers, according to House Republicans.
 
Newly-released data suggests that 99% of the new COVID deaths reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may primarily be attributed to other causes.
Newly-released data suggests that 99% of the new COVID deaths reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may primarily be attributed to other causes.
 
U.S. authorities said on Tuesday a multinational law enforcement operation dismantled “Qakbot,” one of the most notorious botnet malware platforms controlled by cybercriminals used to carry out criminal financial activities.
U.S. authorities said on Tuesday a multinational law enforcement operation dismantled “Qakbot,” one of the most notorious botnet malware platforms controlled by cybercriminals used to carry out criminal financial activities.
 
The alienation of affection lawsuit filed against N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore ended officially Wednesday with a voluntary dismissal.
The alienation of affection lawsuit filed against N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore ended officially Wednesday with a voluntary dismissal.
 
China and Russia are prepared to launch destructive cyber attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure to “sow chaos and hinder military mobilization” in the event of war breaking out, according to a new Pentagon cyber strategy released on Tuesday.
China and Russia are prepared to launch destructive cyber attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure to “sow chaos and hinder military mobilization” in the event of war breaking out, according to a new Pentagon cyber strategy released on Tuesday.
 
President Joe Biden recently said that he “literally” convinced the late Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC) to vote for the Civil Rights Act — a statement critics quickly questioned on at least two points.
President Joe Biden recently said that he “literally” convinced the late Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC) to vote for the Civil Rights Act — a statement critics quickly questioned on at least two points.
 
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy once promoted moving to an entirely electronic, remote, and mandatory voting system before launching his presidential campaign.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy once promoted moving to an entirely electronic, remote, and mandatory voting system before launching his presidential campaign.
 
Under state law, election officials must release the number of provisional ballots cast in each county by noon two days after each election.
Under state law, election officials must release the number of provisional ballots cast in each county by noon two days after each election.
 
A total of seven laws enacted during the 2023 General Assembly session took effect on July 1st.
 
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell hinted that more interest rate hikes may be coming during a speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday.
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell hinted that more interest rate hikes may be coming during a speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday.
 
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is being sued to turn over approximately 5,400 emails connected to then-Vice President Joe Biden’s pseudonym accounts to forward government information and business with his son, Hunter Biden, and others.
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is being sued to turn over approximately 5,400 emails connected to then-Vice President Joe Biden’s pseudonym accounts to forward government information and business with his son, Hunter Biden, and others.
 
Public schools must immediately enroll migrant children.
 
House Republicans announced on Tuesday an inquiry into the treatment of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblowers who raised concerns about the criminal investigation of Hunter Biden, the son of the president, being slow-walked by top officials in a way that could have precluded serious charges.
House Republicans announced on Tuesday an inquiry into the treatment of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblowers who raised concerns about the criminal investigation of Hunter Biden, the son of the president, being slow-walked by top officials in a way that could have precluded serious charges.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has upheld Winston-Salem State University's 2019 firing of head football coach Kienus Boulware. Boulware had argued that the university failed to follow proper procedures in dismissing him.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has upheld Winston-Salem State University's 2019 firing of head football coach Kienus Boulware. Boulware had argued that the university failed to follow proper procedures in dismissing him.
 
Texas program should serve as a cautionary tale for North Carolina legislators debating $1.4 billion in funding for NCInnovation
Texas program should serve as a cautionary tale for North Carolina legislators debating $1.4 billion in funding for NCInnovation
 
House Republicans seek records outlining the “scope” of Delaware’s U.S. Attorney David Weiss‘s special counsel investigation into Hunter Biden.
House Republicans seek records outlining the “scope” of Delaware’s U.S. Attorney David Weiss‘s special counsel investigation into Hunter Biden.
 
A San Francisco bakery is refusing service to armed law enforcement officers in uniform, according to the San Francisco Police Officers Association.
A San Francisco bakery is refusing service to armed law enforcement officers in uniform, according to the San Francisco Police Officers Association.
 
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, will reportedly plead not guilty to federal gun charges, his lawyers said in a new court filing this week.
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, will reportedly plead not guilty to federal gun charges, his lawyers said in a new court filing this week.
 
On Monday, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan set an opening trial date of March 4, 2024, for former President Donald J. Trump’s alleged crimes as part of his efforts to challenge the 2020 election results.
On Monday, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan set an opening trial date of March 4, 2024, for former President Donald J. Trump’s alleged crimes as part of his efforts to challenge the 2020 election results.
 
DOJ had attempted to intervene after two leftist activists were arrested protesting school board meeting, The Daily Wire reported.
DOJ had attempted to intervene after two leftist activists were arrested protesting school board meeting, The Daily Wire reported.
 
In celebration of the United States of America’s Independence Day, Carolina Journal offers the text of the Declaration of Independence.
In celebration of the United States of America’s Independence Day, Carolina Journal offers the text of the Declaration of Independence.
 
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