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Businesses and citizens might be fleeing San Francisco and California by the thousands, but the owner of “X” — formerly known as “Twitter” — is keeping his social media company in the Golden Gate City. Why? Fittingly enough, Musk took to “X” to explain.
Businesses and citizens might be fleeing San Francisco and California by the thousands, but the owner of “X” — formerly known as “Twitter” — is keeping his social media company in the Golden Gate City. Why? Fittingly enough, Musk took to “X” to explain.
 
Nashville police have denied The Daily Wire‘s request for a copy of a manifesto or diary from the transgender killer who shot up a Christian school March 27, leaving six dead, including three 9-year-olds.
Nashville police have denied The Daily Wire‘s request for a copy of a manifesto or diary from the transgender killer who shot up a Christian school March 27, leaving six dead, including three 9-year-olds.
 
A bill that would streamline the process for approving new charter school applications secured passage in the North Carolina Senate on June 20. The measure now heads back to the House for a concurrence vote, after which it would go to Gov. Roy Cooper.
A bill that would streamline the process for approving new charter school applications secured passage in the North Carolina Senate on June 20. The measure now heads back to the House for a concurrence vote, after which it would go to Gov. Roy Cooper.
 
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) cautioned in an interview over the week that Republican lawmakers need to have a strong case if they decide that they want to move forward with impeaching President Joe Biden, saying that doing so could result in Republicans losing control of the House.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) cautioned in an interview over the week that Republican lawmakers need to have a strong case if they decide that they want to move forward with impeaching President Joe Biden, saying that doing so could result in Republicans losing control of the House.
 
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has tried to illegally restrict election observers several times recently
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has tried to illegally restrict election observers several times recently
 
Former South Carolina Republican Governor Nikki Haley said over the weekend that politicians should have to take mental competency tests once they hit 75 years old to ensure they are fit to serve the public.
Former South Carolina Republican Governor Nikki Haley said over the weekend that politicians should have to take mental competency tests once they hit 75 years old to ensure they are fit to serve the public.
 
On Tuesday, the Republican-led North Carolina Senate voted to override four of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes, bringing the chamber’s total number of veto overrides this legislative session to all six.
On Tuesday, the Republican-led North Carolina Senate voted to override four of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes, bringing the chamber’s total number of veto overrides this legislative session to all six.
 
Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said there should be “more transparency” following a congressional hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), popularly known as UFOs.
Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said there should be “more transparency” following a congressional hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), popularly known as UFOs.
 
U.S. officials are aggressively searching for malware that they say hackers from China have implanted into American infrastructure to disrupt U.S. military operations in the event that the communist nation launches an attack on Taiwan.
U.S. officials are aggressively searching for malware that they say hackers from China have implanted into American infrastructure to disrupt U.S. military operations in the event that the communist nation launches an attack on Taiwan.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis fired back late this week at those who are promoting what he slammed as “lies” about Florida’s African American history curriculum in an apparent attempt to damage him politically as he campaigns for president.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis fired back late this week at those who are promoting what he slammed as “lies” about Florida’s African American history curriculum in an apparent attempt to damage him politically as he campaigns for president.
 
On Tuesday, Senate lawmakers approved a bill prohibiting biological males from competing in sports designated for biological females at North Carolina schools and universities. It will now seek the House’s concurrence before advancing to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk.
On Tuesday, Senate lawmakers approved a bill prohibiting biological males from competing in sports designated for biological females at North Carolina schools and universities. It will now seek the House’s concurrence before advancing to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk.
 
Vice President Mike Pence vowed on Friday to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military.
Vice President Mike Pence vowed on Friday to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military.
 
Governor J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) signed a bill on Friday that will allow foreign nationals in the state to become police officers.
Governor J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) signed a bill on Friday that will allow foreign nationals in the state to become police officers.
 
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) reportedly slammed a group of high school-aged Senate pages during a late-night tour this week of the U.S. Capitol.
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) reportedly slammed a group of high school-aged Senate pages during a late-night tour this week of the U.S. Capitol.
 
Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) challenged the Biden administration Friday to show that it had spent more money on securing the southern border than Texas has as the Department of Justice sues Texas over a floating barrier on the Rio Grande.
Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) challenged the Biden administration Friday to show that it had spent more money on securing the southern border than Texas has as the Department of Justice sues Texas over a floating barrier on the Rio Grande.
 
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro exposed the powerful entities trying to censor so-called “misinformation” and dictate what media is “safe” for advertising in the first episode of his new YouTube series, “Facts.”
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro exposed the powerful entities trying to censor so-called “misinformation” and dictate what media is “safe” for advertising in the first episode of his new YouTube series, “Facts.”
 
Former President Donald Trump vowed on Friday that he would run for president from the inside of a prison cell if he is convicted in the criminal cases that he faces.
Former President Donald Trump vowed on Friday that he would run for president from the inside of a prison cell if he is convicted in the criminal cases that he faces.
 
One of the academics behind Florida’s African American history curriculum slammed Vice President Kamala Harris‘ “lies” about what is in the material, saying that her remarks are “categorically false.”
One of the academics behind Florida’s African American history curriculum slammed Vice President Kamala Harris‘ “lies” about what is in the material, saying that her remarks are “categorically false.”
 
On Tuesday, the Senate Rules Committee passed two bills—Senate Bills 747 and 749—that would significantly impact elections in North Carolina.
On Tuesday, the Senate Rules Committee passed two bills—Senate Bills 747 and 749—that would significantly impact elections in North Carolina.
 
President Joe Biden’s upcoming beach week can’t come soon enough. The poor guy forgot to sign an executive order that he flew all the way to Maine to sign on Friday. Perhaps the bigger part of the story can be found in the Democrats’ newfound obsession with the GDP.
President Joe Biden’s upcoming beach week can’t come soon enough. The poor guy forgot to sign an executive order that he flew all the way to Maine to sign on Friday. Perhaps the bigger part of the story can be found in the Democrats’ newfound obsession with the GDP.
 
A public comment to the State Board of Elections against certifying the ExpressVote ballot marking device
 
“Sound of Freedom” has scored another victory after it was announced that the hit film will be adding several hundred additional screens in theaters across the country in the film’s fourth week out — after soaring pass the $100 million mark at the box office.
“Sound of Freedom” has scored another victory after it was announced that the hit film will be adding several hundred additional screens in theaters across the country in the film’s fourth week out — after soaring pass the $100 million mark at the box office.
 
The issue of orphan roads has been brewing under the radar for years in North Carolina, but with the state’s surging growth in population, that may not be the case for much longer.
The issue of orphan roads has been brewing under the radar for years in North Carolina, but with the state’s surging growth in population, that may not be the case for much longer.
 
Courses involving “Critical Whiteness Studies,” an offshoot of Critical Race Theory, will be available to students at several colleges across the country during the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
Courses involving “Critical Whiteness Studies,” an offshoot of Critical Race Theory, will be available to students at several colleges across the country during the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
 
Unlike other 911 calls recorded in the Edgartown Police Department’s logs that were made the night that Barack Obama’s private chef Tafari Campbell drowned, the reason for the 911 call involving Campbell was left blank, according to a report.
Unlike other 911 calls recorded in the Edgartown Police Department’s logs that were made the night that Barack Obama’s private chef Tafari Campbell drowned, the reason for the 911 call involving Campbell was left blank, according to a report.
 
A popular cryptocurrency influencer was declared missing last week, and his body was found dismembered in a suitcase over the weekend.
A popular cryptocurrency influencer was declared missing last week, and his body was found dismembered in a suitcase over the weekend.
 
A little-known illness caused by a tick bite gives victims a serious allergy to red meat and affected an estimated 110,000 people between 2010 and 2022, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released Thursday.
A little-known illness caused by a tick bite gives victims a serious allergy to red meat and affected an estimated 110,000 people between 2010 and 2022, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released Thursday.
 
State Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley is responding to Ace Speedway's latest legal arguments against a forced 2020 shutdown. Kinsley filed his latest brief Monday with the N.C. Supreme Court.
State Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley is responding to Ace Speedway's latest legal arguments against a forced 2020 shutdown. Kinsley filed his latest brief Monday with the N.C. Supreme Court.
 
Gas prices have jumped up to an eight-month high across the U.S. as some analysts say they will continue to get higher.
Gas prices have jumped up to an eight-month high across the U.S. as some analysts say they will continue to get higher.
 
As children across North Carolina head back to school this month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important part of back-to-school success and overall health and well-being.
As children across North Carolina head back to school this month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important part of back-to-school success and overall health and well-being.
 
“Global warming” is out, “global boiling” is in, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced Thursday.
“Global warming” is out, “global boiling” is in, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced Thursday.
 
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A federal court has scheduled an April 2024 trial in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's felon voting restrictions.
A federal court has scheduled an April 2024 trial in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's felon voting restrictions.
 
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