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Middle schoolers in Massachusetts were accused of “intolerance and homophobia” after they reportedly revolted against a Pride celebration at the school and chanted that their pronouns were “USA.”
Middle schoolers in Massachusetts were accused of “intolerance and homophobia” after they reportedly revolted against a Pride celebration at the school and chanted that their pronouns were “USA.”
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Any member of the public may observe the meeting online or by phone, as provided below.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Any member of the public may observe the meeting online or by phone, as provided below.
 
Former President Donald Trump delivered his response at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Tuesday night after turning himself in to authorities in Miami and pleading not guilty to 37 felony counts, declaring that he is “the only one” who can save America.
Former President Donald Trump delivered his response at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Tuesday night after turning himself in to authorities in Miami and pleading not guilty to 37 felony counts, declaring that he is “the only one” who can save America.
 
More than 300,000 people who entered the U.S. illegally from four different countries will be safe from deportation for another 18 months after the Biden administration rescinded a Trump-era immigration policy Tuesday.
More than 300,000 people who entered the U.S. illegally from four different countries will be safe from deportation for another 18 months after the Biden administration rescinded a Trump-era immigration policy Tuesday.
 
The city of Graham has asked the N.C. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling blocking media access to law enforcement recordings from an October 2020 protest.
The city of Graham has asked the N.C. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling blocking media access to law enforcement recordings from an October 2020 protest.
 
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew C. McCarthy disputed claims on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump was allowed to retain the sensitive documents that were recovered from his home because of the Presidential Records Act.
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew C. McCarthy disputed claims on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump was allowed to retain the sensitive documents that were recovered from his home because of the Presidential Records Act.
 
North Carolina Republican lawmakers recently introduced legislation ( HB 823, SB 406) to significantly expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP). The House approved HB 823 while similar legislation in the Senate is still under consideration.
North Carolina Republican lawmakers recently introduced legislation ( HB 823, SB 406) to significantly expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP). The House approved HB 823 while similar legislation in the Senate is still under consideration.
 
Biographer Chadwick Moore claimed that so far, nine former staffers had left Fox News to work for the recently-ousted but still popular host Tucker Carlson.
Biographer Chadwick Moore claimed that so far, nine former staffers had left Fox News to work for the recently-ousted but still popular host Tucker Carlson.
 
The White House was dragged on Tuesday for tweeting a chart that showed inflation is lower than it was last summer — even though the chart also showed that inflation had skyrocketed after President Joe Biden was sworn in.
The White House was dragged on Tuesday for tweeting a chart that showed inflation is lower than it was last summer — even though the chart also showed that inflation had skyrocketed after President Joe Biden was sworn in.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday for refusing to answer questions about alleged audio tapes of then-Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden speaking with a Ukrainian executive
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday for refusing to answer questions about alleged audio tapes of then-Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden speaking with a Ukrainian executive
 
The number of Americans who identify as socially conservative has reached the highest level since 2012, according to a Gallup poll released last week.
The number of Americans who identify as socially conservative has reached the highest level since 2012, according to a Gallup poll released last week.
 
A media coalition is urging the N.C. Supreme Court to consolidate two appeals related to access to law enforcement recordings.
A media coalition is urging the N.C. Supreme Court to consolidate two appeals related to access to law enforcement recordings.
 
Florida GOP governor Ron DeSantis has plans to tear down and rebuild the Department of Justice and the FBI, even removing large parts of them and relocating FBI headquarters out of Washington D.C.
Florida GOP governor Ron DeSantis has plans to tear down and rebuild the Department of Justice and the FBI, even removing large parts of them and relocating FBI headquarters out of Washington D.C.
 
Former Attorney General William Barr unloaded on former President Donald Trump during an interview on Sunday over the former president’s conduct and alleged criminal behavior.
Former Attorney General William Barr unloaded on former President Donald Trump during an interview on Sunday over the former president’s conduct and alleged criminal behavior.
 
The University of North Carolina System is asking the state's highest court to reject a petition from students and parents seeking refunds related to COVID-19 shutdowns.
The University of North Carolina System is asking the state's highest court to reject a petition from students and parents seeking refunds related to COVID-19 shutdowns.
 
U.S. investigators suspect that COVID was the product of Chinese military bioweapon research, according to a new report.
U.S. investigators suspect that COVID was the product of Chinese military bioweapon research, according to a new report.
 
The N.C. Farm Bureau Federation has filed a new document detailing the "sue-and-settle" scheme it believes has influenced disputed state animal waste rules.
The N.C. Farm Bureau Federation has filed a new document detailing the "sue-and-settle" scheme it believes has influenced disputed state animal waste rules.
 
Multiple Target stores across the U.S. received bomb threats over the weekend for allegedly “betraying the LGBTQ+ community” by tamping down on some of the Pride Month products sold in its stores due to massive backlash the company has faced.
Multiple Target stores across the U.S. received bomb threats over the weekend for allegedly “betraying the LGBTQ+ community” by tamping down on some of the Pride Month products sold in its stores due to massive backlash the company has faced.
 
President Joe Biden faced backlash Monday evening after a video from over the weekend went viral that showed a transgender activist taking his top off during a White House event after meeting the president.
President Joe Biden faced backlash Monday evening after a video from over the weekend went viral that showed a transgender activist taking his top off during a White House event after meeting the president.
 
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has finally unveiled the first draft of proposed revisions to the state’s Healthful Living Standards, which encompass both Physical and Health Education.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has finally unveiled the first draft of proposed revisions to the state’s Healthful Living Standards, which encompass both Physical and Health Education.
 
Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom admitted during an interview this week that his state has not made any progress in fixing its homelessness crisis, despite throwing billions of dollars at the problem.
Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom admitted during an interview this week that his state has not made any progress in fixing its homelessness crisis, despite throwing billions of dollars at the problem.
 
A newly declassified report released by a top U.S. spy agency raises chilling concerns that the massive amount of information available to the intelligence community could be misused and undermine constitutional protections.
A newly declassified report released by a top U.S. spy agency raises chilling concerns that the massive amount of information available to the intelligence community could be misused and undermine constitutional protections.
 
An FBI informant claims a foreign national has more than a dozen audio recordings of conversations with President Joe Biden and his son Hunter stemming from an alleged $5 million bribery scheme involving Ukraine, a U.S. senator revealed on Monday.
An FBI informant claims a foreign national has more than a dozen audio recordings of conversations with President Joe Biden and his son Hunter stemming from an alleged $5 million bribery scheme involving Ukraine, a U.S. senator revealed on Monday.
 
Westfield is pulling out from operating San Francisco’s largest mall amid deteriorating conditions in the Democrat-controlled city, the company said in a statement.
Westfield is pulling out from operating San Francisco’s largest mall amid deteriorating conditions in the Democrat-controlled city, the company said in a statement.
 
Former top N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg is likely to see a federal trial on charges related to his insurance businesses delayed until 2024.
Former top N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg is likely to see a federal trial on charges related to his insurance businesses delayed until 2024.
 
Fox News sent Tucker Carlson a cease-and-desist letter after the network’s former primetime host began broadcasting a new series of monologues on Twitter, Axios reported on Monday.
Fox News sent Tucker Carlson a cease-and-desist letter after the network’s former primetime host began broadcasting a new series of monologues on Twitter, Axios reported on Monday.
 
Former President Donald Trump reportedly ignored in a plan late last year — after his Mar-a-Lago home was raided by the FBI — from one of his top lawyers to defuse the federal criminal investigation into his handling of sensitive U.S. government records.
Former President Donald Trump reportedly ignored in a plan late last year — after his Mar-a-Lago home was raided by the FBI — from one of his top lawyers to defuse the federal criminal investigation into his handling of sensitive U.S. government records.
 
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said he expects the FBI to show him additional informant reports concerning bribery allegations against President Joe Biden.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said he expects the FBI to show him additional informant reports concerning bribery allegations against President Joe Biden.
 
The Prohibit Compelled Speech/Higher Ed Act, House Bill 607, sits in the Senate Rules Committee this week, after passing the House earlier this month.
The Prohibit Compelled Speech/Higher Ed Act, House Bill 607, sits in the Senate Rules Committee this week, after passing the House earlier this month.
 
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) said he has “grave concern” after seeing the classified material that both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden stored at their private residences.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) said he has “grave concern” after seeing the classified material that both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden stored at their private residences.
 
Everybody, relax. Vice President Kamala Harris has now been placed on artificial intelligence safety duty by the Biden White House.
Everybody, relax. Vice President Kamala Harris has now been placed on artificial intelligence safety duty by the Biden White House.
 
Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz warned during an interview over the weekend that the federal indictment against former President Donald Trump is “much stronger” than the indictment that he faces from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office.
Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz warned during an interview over the weekend that the federal indictment against former President Donald Trump is “much stronger” than the indictment that he faces from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office.
 
A new brief filed at the N.C. Supreme Court highlights Mandy Cohen's role in the challenged shutdown of an Alamance County racetrack during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new brief filed at the N.C. Supreme Court highlights Mandy Cohen's role in the challenged shutdown of an Alamance County racetrack during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Nationally syndicated radio host Dana Loesch tore into President Joe Biden’s recent comments about firearms, accusing him of delivering “the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard a politician say about guns.”
Nationally syndicated radio host Dana Loesch tore into President Joe Biden’s recent comments about firearms, accusing him of delivering “the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard a politician say about guns.”
 
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