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New York Times columnist David Brooks blasted attempts from the political Left to censor speech, saying that it was a “problem for democracy.”
New York Times columnist David Brooks blasted attempts from the political Left to censor speech, saying that it was a “problem for democracy.”
 
Gov. Cooper is warning others to oppose the expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship Program because he thinks private schools lack accountability
Gov. Cooper is warning others to oppose the expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship Program because he thinks private schools lack accountability
 
The FBI has reportedly launched an investigation into Rob Malley, President Joe Biden’s special envoy to Iran, over his handling of classified material.
The FBI has reportedly launched an investigation into Rob Malley, President Joe Biden’s special envoy to Iran, over his handling of classified material.
 
The State Board of Elections is reminding educational institutions and government agencies of this week’s deadline to apply to have their student or employee photo IDs approved for voting purposes in the 2023 municipal elections.
The State Board of Elections is reminding educational institutions and government agencies of this week’s deadline to apply to have their student or employee photo IDs approved for voting purposes in the 2023 municipal elections.
 
Texas law enforcement officials began installing barriers on the Rio Grande River this week in an effort to stop illegal aliens from trying to cross the river to reach U.S. soil.
Texas law enforcement officials began installing barriers on the Rio Grande River this week in an effort to stop illegal aliens from trying to cross the river to reach U.S. soil.
 
Defendants linked to former Gov. Pat McCrory's 2016 campaign asked the N.C. Supreme Court to throw out a defamation lawsuit from McCrory critics.
Defendants linked to former Gov. Pat McCrory's 2016 campaign asked the N.C. Supreme Court to throw out a defamation lawsuit from McCrory critics.
 
China has established itself as a world leader in the creation of “NeuroStrike weapons” that target brain function, according to a new report.
China has established itself as a world leader in the creation of “NeuroStrike weapons” that target brain function, according to a new report.
 
Conservative talk show host Larry Elder announced Thursday night that he is launching a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Conservative talk show host Larry Elder announced Thursday night that he is launching a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
 
A Tennessee law protecting children from life-altering transgender procedures can take full effect after an appeals court overruled a federal judge’s ruling that blocked the law’s prohibition of giving kids cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers.
A Tennessee law protecting children from life-altering transgender procedures can take full effect after an appeals court overruled a federal judge’s ruling that blocked the law’s prohibition of giving kids cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers.
 
The Department of Justice and special counsel Jack Smith have spent over $9 million of taxpayer dollars in just fourth months investigating former President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and on a January 6-related investigation into the former president.
The Department of Justice and special counsel Jack Smith have spent over $9 million of taxpayer dollars in just fourth months investigating former President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and on a January 6-related investigation into the former president.
 
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) knows a thing or two about UFOs. After all, he sits on a House committee investigating UFO sightings and he’s attended some closed-door briefings. He hears things that you don’t hear.
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) knows a thing or two about UFOs. After all, he sits on a House committee investigating UFO sightings and he’s attended some closed-door briefings. He hears things that you don’t hear.
 
The Biden administration is asking Texas to remove barriers on the Rio Grande River that law enforcement officials had put in place to stop illegal crossings.
The Biden administration is asking Texas to remove barriers on the Rio Grande River that law enforcement officials had put in place to stop illegal crossings.
 
The North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources (DNCR) in conjunction with other organizations dedicated to the state’s rich history, recently unveiled the Moonshine and Motorsports Trail in order to highlight the history of bootlegging and stock car racing in the Tar Heel State.
The North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources (DNCR) in conjunction with other organizations dedicated to the state’s rich history, recently unveiled the Moonshine and Motorsports Trail in order to highlight the history of bootlegging and stock car racing in the Tar Heel State.
 
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lesley Wolf is a central figure in the investigation into Hunter Biden and is alleged to have stymied investigators and aided the Biden family.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lesley Wolf is a central figure in the investigation into Hunter Biden and is alleged to have stymied investigators and aided the Biden family.
 
In a mountainside dedication ceremony on May 18, Shenandoah National Park officially commemorated the 2022 donation of nearly 1,000 acres of land from the Shenandoah National Park Trust.
In a mountainside dedication ceremony on May 18, Shenandoah National Park officially commemorated the 2022 donation of nearly 1,000 acres of land from the Shenandoah National Park Trust.
 
President Joe Biden is apparently not always the kindly octogenarian the mainstream media likes to paint, according to a new report which details his explosive temper and habit of swearing at subordinates.
President Joe Biden is apparently not always the kindly octogenarian the mainstream media likes to paint, according to a new report which details his explosive temper and habit of swearing at subordinates.
 
Operators of a Brunswick County charter school challenge arguments from the federal government's top lawyer in a case under consideration at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Operators of a Brunswick County charter school challenge arguments from the federal government's top lawyer in a case under consideration at the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
Michael Savarino, grandson of former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, is asking the N.C. Supreme Court to reject a case linked to a 2021 traffic stop.
Michael Savarino, grandson of former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, is asking the N.C. Supreme Court to reject a case linked to a 2021 traffic stop.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is recommending limits on consumption of certain freshwater fish from the middle and lower Cape Fear River based on concerns about exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) found in fish sampled from that area.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is recommending limits on consumption of certain freshwater fish from the middle and lower Cape Fear River based on concerns about exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) found in fish sampled from that area.
 
“Sound of Freedom,” starring actor Jim Caviezel, is expected to top $40 million in total ticket sales, according to the latest projections from Angel Studios.
“Sound of Freedom,” starring actor Jim Caviezel, is expected to top $40 million in total ticket sales, according to the latest projections from Angel Studios.
 
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) mocked Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday after a video clip of her went viral showing her fumbling around with words while trying to define what “culture” is.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) mocked Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday after a video clip of her went viral showing her fumbling around with words while trying to define what “culture” is.
 
Former New Jersey Governor and current Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie tore into U.S. Attorney David Weiss over the weekend over the plea deal that was offered to President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.
Former New Jersey Governor and current Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie tore into U.S. Attorney David Weiss over the weekend over the plea deal that was offered to President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected the case of a fired UNC Chapel Hill professor who has challenged his dismissal since 2018.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected the case of a fired UNC Chapel Hill professor who has challenged his dismissal since 2018.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision allowing a fired state trooper to get his job back. Judges agreed that the State Highway Patrol lacked "just cause" to fire Trooper Joe Locklear.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision allowing a fired state trooper to get his job back. Judges agreed that the State Highway Patrol lacked "just cause" to fire Trooper Joe Locklear.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) says that he does not think that the cocaine that was found in the White House this week belongs to Hunter Biden.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) says that he does not think that the cocaine that was found in the White House this week belongs to Hunter Biden.
 
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) gave Hunter Biden‘s alleged dealings with prostitutes a close-up at Wednesday’s House Oversight Committee hearing with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblowers.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) gave Hunter Biden‘s alleged dealings with prostitutes a close-up at Wednesday’s House Oversight Committee hearing with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblowers.
 
Are you still using “day care” or “daycare” in news articles and headlines about early childhood education or child care? If so, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services asks journalists to update their language
Are you still using “day care” or “daycare” in news articles and headlines about early childhood education or child care? If so, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services asks journalists to update their language
 
Tucker Carlson said he made “a huge mistake” when he decided to get involved in American politics in November 2022, noting that he doesn’t plan to weigh in on the upcoming Republican or Democratic primaries.
Tucker Carlson said he made “a huge mistake” when he decided to get involved in American politics in November 2022, noting that he doesn’t plan to weigh in on the upcoming Republican or Democratic primaries.
 
Are we 100% positive that those drugs found in the White House don’t belong to Vice President Kamala Harris? That could help explain her latest word salad.
Are we 100% positive that those drugs found in the White House don’t belong to Vice President Kamala Harris? That could help explain her latest word salad.
 
Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines delivered a fact check in real time to a Democrat witness during a Wednesday hearing.
Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines delivered a fact check in real time to a Democrat witness during a Wednesday hearing.
 
A 43-year-old father of three who was in the World Trade Center during the September 11, 2001, terror attack died on Tuesday after saving children involved in a boating accident on Lake Michigan.
A 43-year-old father of three who was in the World Trade Center during the September 11, 2001, terror attack died on Tuesday after saving children involved in a boating accident on Lake Michigan.
 
"if Wrightsville Beach experiences one more major storm the devastation to property could be catastrophic, costing taxpayers as well as the National Flood Insurance Program significantly more.” said Congressman David Rouzer, R-NC
"if Wrightsville Beach experiences one more major storm the devastation to property could be catastrophic, costing taxpayers as well as the National Flood Insurance Program significantly more.” said Congressman David Rouzer, R-NC
 
WASHINGTON — In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day on June 3, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced the designation of nine new national recreation trails in nine states, adding 340 miles to the National Trails System.
WASHINGTON — In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day on June 3, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced the designation of nine new national recreation trails in nine states, adding 340 miles to the National Trails System.
 
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