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Robert Hanssen, a former FBI agent who turned into a spy for Russia and did significant damage to U.S. national security, was found dead in his prison cell on Monday. He was 79 years old.
Robert Hanssen, a former FBI agent who turned into a spy for Russia and did significant damage to U.S. national security, was found dead in his prison cell on Monday. He was 79 years old.
 
The Republican-led House on Wednesday voted against formally rebuking Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) for playing up allegations of collusion between Russia and former President Donald Trump.
The Republican-led House on Wednesday voted against formally rebuking Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) for playing up allegations of collusion between Russia and former President Donald Trump.
 
The Biden administration has authorized the military to prepare for a possible evacuation of the U.S. embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, as rival factions ramp up fighting in the African country.
The Biden administration has authorized the military to prepare for a possible evacuation of the U.S. embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, as rival factions ramp up fighting in the African country.
 
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) told reporters on Monday that he would move to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress after the agency refused to hand over an unclassified document
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) told reporters on Monday that he would move to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress after the agency refused to hand over an unclassified document
 
The N.C. solicitor general urges the nation's highest court to reject a case dealing with sales tax assessments on out-of-state transactions.
The N.C. solicitor general urges the nation's highest court to reject a case dealing with sales tax assessments on out-of-state transactions.
 
Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., said he intends to serve in Congress with the spirit of North Carolina’s motto, “Esse Quam Videri” — “To Be Rather Than to Seem” — as he gave his maiden speech on the Senate floor Wednesday.
Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., said he intends to serve in Congress with the spirit of North Carolina’s motto, “Esse Quam Videri” — “To Be Rather Than to Seem” — as he gave his maiden speech on the Senate floor Wednesday.
 
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) said the United States is seeing “unbelievable aggression” from communist China directed at Western nations.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) said the United States is seeing “unbelievable aggression” from communist China directed at Western nations.
 
Outspoken Christian and NBA star Jonathan Isaac is taking another stand against the leftist narratives sweeping the United States by launching a new sports and apparel company founded on the tenets of the love of God and country.
Outspoken Christian and NBA star Jonathan Isaac is taking another stand against the leftist narratives sweeping the United States by launching a new sports and apparel company founded on the tenets of the love of God and country.
 
Chuck Todd, the host of NBC’s “Meet the Press” for the last nine years, announced on the show Sunday that he would step down from that role in the coming months.
Chuck Todd, the host of NBC’s “Meet the Press” for the last nine years, announced on the show Sunday that he would step down from that role in the coming months.
 
On Monday, North Carolina Senate Republicans unveiled a budget proposal that allocates $1.425 billion to NCInnovation
On Monday, North Carolina Senate Republicans unveiled a budget proposal that allocates $1.425 billion to NCInnovation
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said during a campaign stop in Iowa over the weekend that as President of the United States, he will shut down the southern border.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said during a campaign stop in Iowa over the weekend that as President of the United States, he will shut down the southern border.
 
A teen girl and her father, who were punished by Vermont school officials for “misgendering” a biological boy in the girl’s locker room, recently scored a victory in court.
A teen girl and her father, who were punished by Vermont school officials for “misgendering” a biological boy in the girl’s locker room, recently scored a victory in court.
 
Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s role is “absolutely safe” despite some Republican pushback over his deal with President Joe Biden over the debt ceiling, according to Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA).
Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s role is “absolutely safe” despite some Republican pushback over his deal with President Joe Biden over the debt ceiling, according to Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA).
 
The City of Asheville recently launched a 60-day program in order to combat recent spikes in violent crime, particularly in the downtown area.
The City of Asheville recently launched a 60-day program in order to combat recent spikes in violent crime, particularly in the downtown area.
 
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced on Friday the date of the first Republican presidential primary debate and the criteria that candidates must meet in order to get on stage.
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced on Friday the date of the first Republican presidential primary debate and the criteria that candidates must meet in order to get on stage.
 
President Biden’s Secretary for Veteran Affairs, Denis McDonough, alerted all VA-owned facilities that he authorized them to fly the Pride flag for up to 30 days in June.
President Biden’s Secretary for Veteran Affairs, Denis McDonough, alerted all VA-owned facilities that he authorized them to fly the Pride flag for up to 30 days in June.
 
On Tuesday, both chambers of the North Carolina state legislature voted to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20, “Care for Women, Children, and Families Act,” which restricts elective abortions after 12 weeks of fetal development.
On Tuesday, both chambers of the North Carolina state legislature voted to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20, “Care for Women, Children, and Families Act,” which restricts elective abortions after 12 weeks of fetal development.
 
Over the weekend, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis prompted leftist outrage as she joined her husband Ron in Iowa while wearing a leather jacket emblazoned with the words “Where Woke Goes to Die.”
Over the weekend, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis prompted leftist outrage as she joined her husband Ron in Iowa while wearing a leather jacket emblazoned with the words “Where Woke Goes to Die.”
 
An immigrant who came to the United States from Afghanistan and opened a business in Democrat-controlled San Francisco says that the conditions in the city are worse than in Afghanistan.
An immigrant who came to the United States from Afghanistan and opened a business in Democrat-controlled San Francisco says that the conditions in the city are worse than in Afghanistan.
 
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon suggested during an interview this week that he is open to potentially running for president.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon suggested during an interview this week that he is open to potentially running for president.
 
Twitter owner Elon Musk revealed during an interview this week that engineers at the social media company recently discovered a line of code more than decade old that would suppress tweets if they contained specific words.
Twitter owner Elon Musk revealed during an interview this week that engineers at the social media company recently discovered a line of code more than decade old that would suppress tweets if they contained specific words.
 
The State Board of Elections is encouraging eligible educational institutions and government agencies to apply to have their student and employee photo IDs approved for voting purposes in upcoming elections.
The State Board of Elections is encouraging eligible educational institutions and government agencies to apply to have their student and employee photo IDs approved for voting purposes in upcoming elections.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will allow a company to challenge N.C. Labor Department enforcement actions linked to a fatal Canton paper mill fire in 2020.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will allow a company to challenge N.C. Labor Department enforcement actions linked to a fatal Canton paper mill fire in 2020.
 
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Saturday to avoid a default on the federal government’s debt by raising the debt ceiling.
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Saturday to avoid a default on the federal government’s debt by raising the debt ceiling.
 
U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, R-7th District, touted the importance of modernizing the federal Clean Water Act during a presentation Tuesday to a congressional subcommittee.
U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, R-7th District, touted the importance of modernizing the federal Clean Water Act during a presentation Tuesday to a congressional subcommittee.
 
A pregnant woman shot a man who attacked her family during a Memorial Day visit to Arkansas, according to a police report.
A pregnant woman shot a man who attacked her family during a Memorial Day visit to Arkansas, according to a police report.
 
“Shark Tank” investor Daymond John has filed a temporary restraining order against former show contestants, claiming they’ve been trying to “undermine” the agreed upon business partnership.
“Shark Tank” investor Daymond John has filed a temporary restraining order against former show contestants, claiming they’ve been trying to “undermine” the agreed upon business partnership.
 
Focused heavily on state legislative candidates, the governor, and attorney general, millions are flowing from one primary abortion provider in North Carolina.
Focused heavily on state legislative candidates, the governor, and attorney general, millions are flowing from one primary abortion provider in North Carolina.
 
Retired Admiral John Kirby appeared to be left speechless during a Wednesday briefing, stumbling through his response to a poll indicating that a majority of Americans believe President Joe Biden was involved in his family’s alleged corrupt business dealings.
Retired Admiral John Kirby appeared to be left speechless during a Wednesday briefing, stumbling through his response to a poll indicating that a majority of Americans believe President Joe Biden was involved in his family’s alleged corrupt business dealings.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023.
 
Want to abort your unborn child because she’s a girl? Want to kill your kid in the womb because he’s going to have Down syndrome? Want to kill your baby because you’re a racist bigot and don’t like the skin color of the man who knocked you up?
Want to abort your unborn child because she’s a girl? Want to kill your kid in the womb because he’s going to have Down syndrome? Want to kill your baby because you’re a racist bigot and don’t like the skin color of the man who knocked you up?
 
An unaffiliated Orange County candidate hopes the N.C. Court of Appeals will support his interpretation of the number of petition signatures needed to secure ballot access for a local election.
An unaffiliated Orange County candidate hopes the N.C. Court of Appeals will support his interpretation of the number of petition signatures needed to secure ballot access for a local election.
 
FBI Director Christopher Wray confirmed a file containing allegations of a “criminal bribery scheme” involving President Joe Biden really does exist, a top Republican lawmaker announced on Wednesday.
FBI Director Christopher Wray confirmed a file containing allegations of a “criminal bribery scheme” involving President Joe Biden really does exist, a top Republican lawmaker announced on Wednesday.
 
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