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Five people were killed over the weekend in Plum, Pennsylvania, after a house exploded in a neighborhood, according to local officials.
Five people were killed over the weekend in Plum, Pennsylvania, after a house exploded in a neighborhood, according to local officials.
 
Right-wing Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was assassinated on Wednesday after being shot multiple times after leaving a political rally.
Right-wing Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was assassinated on Wednesday after being shot multiple times after leaving a political rally.
 
Former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy dismissed the special counsel investigation into Hunter Biden as a “sham” on Friday.
Former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy dismissed the special counsel investigation into Hunter Biden as a “sham” on Friday.
 
Dem mega-donor Elizabeth Hirsch Naftali put on commission that during Obama administration doubled as foreign lobbyist operation
Dem mega-donor Elizabeth Hirsch Naftali put on commission that during Obama administration doubled as foreign lobbyist operation
 
Joe Biden, who has often been hailed by the Left as a decent, compassionate person, was at the beach in Delaware on Sunday when asked about the enormous tragedy in Maui, where the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in the last 100 years has now claimed at least 96 lives and possibly more.
Joe Biden, who has often been hailed by the Left as a decent, compassionate person, was at the beach in Delaware on Sunday when asked about the enormous tragedy in Maui, where the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in the last 100 years has now claimed at least 96 lives and possibly more.
 
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH), who also serves on the House Oversight Committee, harshly criticized the Department of Justice naming U.S. Attorney David Weiss Special Counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH), who also serves on the House Oversight Committee, harshly criticized the Department of Justice naming U.S. Attorney David Weiss Special Counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation.
 
Only a fraction of the dozens of bodies recovered among deceased Maui wildfire victims have been identified, officials in Hawaii said this weekend.
Only a fraction of the dozens of bodies recovered among deceased Maui wildfire victims have been identified, officials in Hawaii said this weekend.
 
Two pilots ejected from a MiG-23 jet during an air show in Michigan on Sunday, shortly before an explosion occurred in mid-air that sent the aircraft crashing into several unoccupied parked vehicles in a nearby apartment complex.
Two pilots ejected from a MiG-23 jet during an air show in Michigan on Sunday, shortly before an explosion occurred in mid-air that sent the aircraft crashing into several unoccupied parked vehicles in a nearby apartment complex.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for appointing Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden criminal investigation — after Weiss agreed to a highly controversial plea deal that was later rejected by a federal judge.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for appointing Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden criminal investigation — after Weiss agreed to a highly controversial plea deal that was later rejected by a federal judge.
 
A top House Democrat shared plans on Sunday to release a report detailing former President Donald Trump‘s foreign business dealings.
A top House Democrat shared plans on Sunday to release a report detailing former President Donald Trump‘s foreign business dealings.
 
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) said over the weekend that the $6 billion of Iranian assets that the Biden Administration is reportedly set to unfreeze
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) said over the weekend that the $6 billion of Iranian assets that the Biden Administration is reportedly set to unfreeze
 
Some redacted parts of former President Barack Obama’s letter to his ex-girlfriend were revealed over the weekend, in which he reportedly said that he fantasized about men on a daily basis.
Some redacted parts of former President Barack Obama’s letter to his ex-girlfriend were revealed over the weekend, in which he reportedly said that he fantasized about men on a daily basis.
 
A Gold Star mom who lost her son in the terrorist bombing during the botched Afghanistan withdrawal confronted CNN host Jake Tapper about the media silence over President Biden’s handling of the withdrawal.
A Gold Star mom who lost her son in the terrorist bombing during the botched Afghanistan withdrawal confronted CNN host Jake Tapper about the media silence over President Biden’s handling of the withdrawal.
 
Washington & Lee University, initially named Augusta Academy, then Liberty Hall Academy before being renamed for America’s first president George Washington and Confederate General Robert E. Lee, has removed the plaque honoring Lee’s famed steed Traveller.
Washington & Lee University, initially named Augusta Academy, then Liberty Hall Academy before being renamed for America’s first president George Washington and Confederate General Robert E. Lee, has removed the plaque honoring Lee’s famed steed Traveller.
 
Former President Donald Trump has a “movement” behind him that should be respected by those looking to defeat him, a Democratic strategist said on Sunday.
Former President Donald Trump has a “movement” behind him that should be respected by those looking to defeat him, a Democratic strategist said on Sunday.
 
A Republican congressman auditing the Democrat-driven investigation into January 6 says the now-disbanded House select committee manipulated its findings to craft a political narrative.
A Republican congressman auditing the Democrat-driven investigation into January 6 says the now-disbanded House select committee manipulated its findings to craft a political narrative.
 
Former President Donald Trump said in an interview this week that he would not sign the Republican Party’s “beat Biden” loyalty pledge that requires candidates to state that they will support the GOP nominee for president in 2024 if they want to attend the party’s primary debates.
Former President Donald Trump said in an interview this week that he would not sign the Republican Party’s “beat Biden” loyalty pledge that requires candidates to state that they will support the GOP nominee for president in 2024 if they want to attend the party’s primary debates.
 
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week that “virtually all Democrats” want President Joe Biden to prove his “mental acuity” on the debate stage.
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week that “virtually all Democrats” want President Joe Biden to prove his “mental acuity” on the debate stage.
 
Dr. Phillip C. McGraw, commonly known as Dr. Phil, told Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) that the political fringes in U.S. politics were responsible for tearing the country apart and not the traditional “Left versus Right” fighting.
Dr. Phillip C. McGraw, commonly known as Dr. Phil, told Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) that the political fringes in U.S. politics were responsible for tearing the country apart and not the traditional “Left versus Right” fighting.
 
A Virginia socialite who had recently divorced a federal judge was arrested after allegedly negotiating with an undercover FBI agent to molest an eight-year-old girl and discussing “taboo parenting,” court records show.
A Virginia socialite who had recently divorced a federal judge was arrested after allegedly negotiating with an undercover FBI agent to molest an eight-year-old girl and discussing “taboo parenting,” court records show.
 
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed Friday that Republicans had put forth proposals that would cause more children to develop asthma and “literally melt bones.”
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed Friday that Republicans had put forth proposals that would cause more children to develop asthma and “literally melt bones.”
 
All 16 Republican defendants named in the Michigan “false elector prosecution” pleaded not guilty on Thursday to several felony charges over their alleged role in a scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, the state attorney general’s office announced.
All 16 Republican defendants named in the Michigan “false elector prosecution” pleaded not guilty on Thursday to several felony charges over their alleged role in a scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, the state attorney general’s office announced.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Heartbeat Protection Act into law late Thursday night, which prohibits abortions in the state once an unborn child has a detectable heartbeat.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Heartbeat Protection Act into law late Thursday night, which prohibits abortions in the state once an unborn child has a detectable heartbeat.
 
The latest reports show that the job market is making positive gains and “core inflation” — overall inflation minus the more volatile prices of food and energy — is even at a two-year low, but Americans still aren’t seeing any real relief.
The latest reports show that the job market is making positive gains and “core inflation” — overall inflation minus the more volatile prices of food and energy — is even at a two-year low, but Americans still aren’t seeing any real relief.
 
The member of the Finnish parliament facing prosecution over her religious beliefs was back in court this week, facing a trial for expressing her Christian views on marriage and sexuality.
The member of the Finnish parliament facing prosecution over her religious beliefs was back in court this week, facing a trial for expressing her Christian views on marriage and sexuality.
 
Former President Donald Trump and his personal aide Walt Nauta pleaded not guilty on Thursday to new federal charges in the classified documents superseding the indictment brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Former President Donald Trump and his personal aide Walt Nauta pleaded not guilty on Thursday to new federal charges in the classified documents superseding the indictment brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
 
Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy said that he received a call from the White House after President Joe Biden scolded him on Wednesday, telling him that his question was a “lousy” one.
Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy said that he received a call from the White House after President Joe Biden scolded him on Wednesday, telling him that his question was a “lousy” one.
 
Another day, another Democratic state is forced to face the consequences of their own policies.
 
The Internal Revenue Service lost millions of sensitive tax records of individuals and businesses, according to a new watchdog report.
The Internal Revenue Service lost millions of sensitive tax records of individuals and businesses, according to a new watchdog report.
 
The Biden administration has reportedly reached a deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, to free five imprisoned U.S. citizens in exchange for freeing convicted Iranian criminals
The Biden administration has reportedly reached a deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, to free five imprisoned U.S. citizens in exchange for freeing convicted Iranian criminals
 
DailyWire+ released the official trailer and announced a September 8 release date for its hotly anticipated 10-part true crime series, “Convicting a Murderer.” The series is hosted by Daily Wire firebrand host, Candance Owens and is directed by Shawn Rech (“A Murder in the Park”).
DailyWire+ released the official trailer and announced a September 8 release date for its hotly anticipated 10-part true crime series, “Convicting a Murderer.” The series is hosted by Daily Wire firebrand host, Candance Owens and is directed by Shawn Rech (“A Murder in the Park”).
 
Ana Kasparian, a co-host of the popular progressive online news show “The Young Turks,” lauded Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro’s fairness in conversation after someone pilloried her for conducting interviews and debates with him.
Ana Kasparian, a co-host of the popular progressive online news show “The Young Turks,” lauded Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro’s fairness in conversation after someone pilloried her for conducting interviews and debates with him.
 
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