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Hunter Biden's former business partner reportedly confirmed to the House Oversight Committee that President Joe Biden was on more than twenty calls with his son during a closed-door hearing on Monday;
Hunter Biden's former business partner reportedly confirmed to the House Oversight Committee that President Joe Biden was on more than twenty calls with his son during a closed-door hearing on Monday;
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the potential impact for Congress of a recent N.C. Supreme Court ruling dealing with election maps.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the potential impact for Congress of a recent N.C. Supreme Court ruling dealing with election maps.
 
The pill is expected to hit shelves next year.
 
"Only about a quarter of Americans say abortion should always be legal."
 
Praising North Carolina as “one of the foremost leaders in pro-growth state tax reform and relief over the past decade,” the Tax Foundation last week provided some analysis and guidance for the House and Senate tax change proposals.
Praising North Carolina as “one of the foremost leaders in pro-growth state tax reform and relief over the past decade,” the Tax Foundation last week provided some analysis and guidance for the House and Senate tax change proposals.
 
Twitter asked a court on Thursday to stop a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) order concerning the social media platform’s privacy and security practices, citing allegations that an independent auditor felt pressured by the federal agency to dig up “negative'” information.
Twitter asked a court on Thursday to stop a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) order concerning the social media platform’s privacy and security practices, citing allegations that an independent auditor felt pressured by the federal agency to dig up “negative'” information.
 
Launch depends on General Assembly acting by Sept. 1
 
Republican lawmakers accidentally disclosed numerous messages revealing more about a conspiracy to cover up the likely origins of COVID-19 because of faulty image cropping.
Republican lawmakers accidentally disclosed numerous messages revealing more about a conspiracy to cover up the likely origins of COVID-19 because of faulty image cropping.
 
Policy updates expand opportunities for Tribes, underrepresented communities
 
President Joe Biden claimed Ireland was his home during a press briefing wrapping up his visit in Helsinki, Finland — and then stumbled as he boarded Air Force One to return to the United States.
President Joe Biden claimed Ireland was his home during a press briefing wrapping up his visit in Helsinki, Finland — and then stumbled as he boarded Air Force One to return to the United States.
 
North Carolina benefitted from the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of small business migration. That’s according to a new Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
North Carolina benefitted from the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of small business migration. That’s according to a new Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
 
The Screen Actors Guild has voted to go on strike amid the ongoing writers strike, and what that means for your favorite TV shows and movies is a halt on productions.
The Screen Actors Guild has voted to go on strike amid the ongoing writers strike, and what that means for your favorite TV shows and movies is a halt on productions.
 
Colorado GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert said on Thursday that cocaine was not the first drug discovered at the White House during the Biden administration, according to a new report.
Colorado GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert said on Thursday that cocaine was not the first drug discovered at the White House during the Biden administration, according to a new report.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is doubling down on his declared “state of emergency” over K-12 public education funding in North Carolina.
Gov. Roy Cooper is doubling down on his declared “state of emergency” over K-12 public education funding in North Carolina.
 
The nonprofit slated to receive $1.4 billion in the Senate budget plan touted the failing VinFast as a successful example to emulate
The nonprofit slated to receive $1.4 billion in the Senate budget plan touted the failing VinFast as a successful example to emulate
 
Disney CEO Bob Iger addressed the recent flops at the box office for Marvel movies like “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and animated Pixar films such as “Lightyear” and “Elemental.”
Disney CEO Bob Iger addressed the recent flops at the box office for Marvel movies like “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and animated Pixar films such as “Lightyear” and “Elemental.”
 
Ben Shapiro, Megyn Kelly, and others reacted on Thursday to news that the Secret Service has closed its probe into the cocaine found recently at the White House without identifying any suspects.
Ben Shapiro, Megyn Kelly, and others reacted on Thursday to news that the Secret Service has closed its probe into the cocaine found recently at the White House without identifying any suspects.
 
The studio behind the hit film “Sound of Freedom” said Thursday that rumors of AMC Theatres trying to sabotage the movie are unfounded.
The studio behind the hit film “Sound of Freedom” said Thursday that rumors of AMC Theatres trying to sabotage the movie are unfounded.
 
The Secret Service has concluded its investigation into the cocaine found at the White House without identifying a suspect, prompting skeptical lawmakers to cry “coverup.”
The Secret Service has concluded its investigation into the cocaine found at the White House without identifying a suspect, prompting skeptical lawmakers to cry “coverup.”
 
House Democrats tried and failed to censor Robert Kennedy Jr., a Democratic Party candidate for president, at a hearing on censorship.
House Democrats tried and failed to censor Robert Kennedy Jr., a Democratic Party candidate for president, at a hearing on censorship.
 
Five governments spent vast resources undertaking a tax evasion probe. They came up empty—then, it seems, they decided to smear an innocent man.
Five governments spent vast resources undertaking a tax evasion probe. They came up empty—then, it seems, they decided to smear an innocent man.
 
Being president is a 24/7/365 job. As President George W. Bush once told me, every morning when he arrived at the Oval Office (promptly at 6:55 a.m.), the world’s most pressing problems were already there on his desk, waiting for him.
Being president is a 24/7/365 job. As President George W. Bush once told me, every morning when he arrived at the Oval Office (promptly at 6:55 a.m.), the world’s most pressing problems were already there on his desk, waiting for him.
 
A House lawmaker spoke on Wednesday about military pilots witnessing a high-flying unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) that appeared to transcend “human capability.”
A House lawmaker spoke on Wednesday about military pilots witnessing a high-flying unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) that appeared to transcend “human capability.”
 
The board of education in one Maryland county narrowly rejected a proposal that would ban all non-governmental flags, which would include Pride and Black Lives Matter (BLM) flags.
The board of education in one Maryland county narrowly rejected a proposal that would ban all non-governmental flags, which would include Pride and Black Lives Matter (BLM) flags.
 
An attorney for Ray Epps, a man seen on video wearing a Trump hat during the January 6 riot, says that his client has been informed by federal law enforcement officials that they intend to charge him in connection with the events of that day.
An attorney for Ray Epps, a man seen on video wearing a Trump hat during the January 6 riot, says that his client has been informed by federal law enforcement officials that they intend to charge him in connection with the events of that day.
 
The newly enhanced electronic Vendor Portal offers greater efficiency among NC businesses and state procurement professionals
The newly enhanced electronic Vendor Portal offers greater efficiency among NC businesses and state procurement professionals
 
On Tuesday, Fred Von Canon officially announced his candidacy for North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Von Canon will likely be one of several Republicans vying for the opportunity to run against incumbent Congressman Don Davis, a Democrat.
On Tuesday, Fred Von Canon officially announced his candidacy for North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Von Canon will likely be one of several Republicans vying for the opportunity to run against incumbent Congressman Don Davis, a Democrat.
 
Claims being made about UFOs and a possible government cover-up are the “biggest story in human history” if proven true, according to a U.S. senator.
Claims being made about UFOs and a possible government cover-up are the “biggest story in human history” if proven true, according to a U.S. senator.
 
President Biden’s Investing in America agenda investing in climate resilience, ecosystem restoration
 
Recent analysis has shown that public charter schools are out-performing their traditional public school counterparts on several key metrics, both nationally and in North Carolina.
Recent analysis has shown that public charter schools are out-performing their traditional public school counterparts on several key metrics, both nationally and in North Carolina.
 
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) called on President Joe Biden to continue debt ceiling negotiations with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as the federal government quickly approaches a default on obligations.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) called on President Joe Biden to continue debt ceiling negotiations with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as the federal government quickly approaches a default on obligations.
 
Roughly a third of Americans with student loans spent money they would not have normally spent because they were “confident” it would be forgiven under President Joe Biden, according to a new poll.
Roughly a third of Americans with student loans spent money they would not have normally spent because they were “confident” it would be forgiven under President Joe Biden, according to a new poll.
 
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