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On Wednesday, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said three news media outlets received footage from the U.S. Capitol riot that took place on January 6, 2021, in an effort to bring more transparency about what happened that day to the American people.
On Wednesday, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said three news media outlets received footage from the U.S. Capitol riot that took place on January 6, 2021, in an effort to bring more transparency about what happened that day to the American people.
 
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis took on President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump during his first official campaign tour to Iowa this week.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis took on President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump during his first official campaign tour to Iowa this week.
 
CNN brought in former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe to weigh in on the federal case against former President Donald Trump, and critics immediately turned their ire on the cable news giant.
CNN brought in former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe to weigh in on the federal case against former President Donald Trump, and critics immediately turned their ire on the cable news giant.
 
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel has ruled in favor of a former state Highway Patrol trooper seeking to have his law enforcement certification restored.
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel has ruled in favor of a former state Highway Patrol trooper seeking to have his law enforcement certification restored.
 
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) announced Tuesday he will move forward with holding FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) announced Tuesday he will move forward with holding FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress.
 
The Californians for Equal Rights Foundation (CFER) filed a lawsuit accusing San Francisco of running racially discriminatory guaranteed income programs, which the organization says violate the 14th Amendment.
The Californians for Equal Rights Foundation (CFER) filed a lawsuit accusing San Francisco of running racially discriminatory guaranteed income programs, which the organization says violate the 14th Amendment.
 
The Raleigh News & Observer clarifies why stepping away from the Electronic Registration Information Center is a good idea.
The Raleigh News & Observer clarifies why stepping away from the Electronic Registration Information Center is a good idea.
 
A federal judge has ruled Friday that a Tennessee law intended to shield children from sexually explicit performances is unconstitutional.
A federal judge has ruled Friday that a Tennessee law intended to shield children from sexually explicit performances is unconstitutional.
 
Tara Reade, a former staffer for then-Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) who accused Biden during the 2020 presidential campaign of sexually assaulting her, has defected to Russia.
Tara Reade, a former staffer for then-Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) who accused Biden during the 2020 presidential campaign of sexually assaulting her, has defected to Russia.
 
The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Thursday night that aims to avert a U.S. debt default.
The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Thursday night that aims to avert a U.S. debt default.
 
A House committee investigating how social media companies restricted speech is putting Stanford University on notice.
A House committee investigating how social media companies restricted speech is putting Stanford University on notice.
 
The U.S. Air Force warned military units against heavy reliance on autonomous weapons systems last month after a simulated test conducted by the service branch using an AI-enabled drone killed its human operator.
The U.S. Air Force warned military units against heavy reliance on autonomous weapons systems last month after a simulated test conducted by the service branch using an AI-enabled drone killed its human operator.
 
A columnist for USA Today compared Republican investigations into alleged misconduct by Hunter Biden to stigmatizing and abusing an addict.
A columnist for USA Today compared Republican investigations into alleged misconduct by Hunter Biden to stigmatizing and abusing an addict.
 
With summer just around the corner, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services encourages the use of safe swimming and grilling practices to minimize the risk of illness, injury and death.
With summer just around the corner, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services encourages the use of safe swimming and grilling practices to minimize the risk of illness, injury and death.
 
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis traded punches Thursday over the advantages of experience in office versus the ability to serve multiple terms.
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis traded punches Thursday over the advantages of experience in office versus the ability to serve multiple terms.
 
Record drug shortages across the United States are delaying potentially lifesaving treatments for thousands of patients around the country.
Record drug shortages across the United States are delaying potentially lifesaving treatments for thousands of patients around the country.
 
The rise of electric vehicles could lead to more parking garage collapses like the one earlier this week.
The rise of electric vehicles could lead to more parking garage collapses like the one earlier this week.
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate decreased again in April from March’s rate of 3.5% to 3.4% according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The national rate also decreased to 3.4%.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate decreased again in April from March’s rate of 3.5% to 3.4% according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The national rate also decreased to 3.4%.
 
Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities Tuesday afternoon at a courthouse in Miami to face federal criminal charges in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into his handling of sensitive U.S. government documents.
Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities Tuesday afternoon at a courthouse in Miami to face federal criminal charges in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into his handling of sensitive U.S. government documents.
 
New Hampshire’s Manchester School District received COVID relief funds to host a youth pride event with a drag performance, a new report found.
New Hampshire’s Manchester School District received COVID relief funds to host a youth pride event with a drag performance, a new report found.
 
China snubbed the Biden administration over the weekend, rejecting a request from the Pentagon for a meeting between the top military officials of Washington and Beijing.
China snubbed the Biden administration over the weekend, rejecting a request from the Pentagon for a meeting between the top military officials of Washington and Beijing.
 
Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will clean up over 300 orphaned oil and gas well sites nationwide
 
Former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney had a chilly reception at her alma mater this past weekend when she gave the commencement speech for Colorado College’s class of 2023.
Former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney had a chilly reception at her alma mater this past weekend when she gave the commencement speech for Colorado College’s class of 2023.
 
The U.S. is planning to spend millions of taxpayer dollars to push a renewable energy transition in the Caribbean, according to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
The U.S. is planning to spend millions of taxpayer dollars to push a renewable energy transition in the Caribbean, according to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
 
Lawyers from the N.C. Justice Department have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a case challenging the state's drunk driving prosecution procedures.
Lawyers from the N.C. Justice Department have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a case challenging the state's drunk driving prosecution procedures.
 
Two elderly pro-life advocates were reportedly attacked by an unidentified male in front of a Planned Parenthood in Baltimore, Maryland, on Friday, leaving one victim hospitalized for a fractured bone in his face.
Two elderly pro-life advocates were reportedly attacked by an unidentified male in front of a Planned Parenthood in Baltimore, Maryland, on Friday, leaving one victim hospitalized for a fractured bone in his face.
 
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro contended that the recent debt ceiling agreement between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) occurs in the context of both Democrats and Republicans spending far beyond the nation’s means.
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro contended that the recent debt ceiling agreement between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) occurs in the context of both Democrats and Republicans spending far beyond the nation’s means.
 
The North Carolina Senate recently passed Senate Bill 678: Promote Clean Energy, sponsored by Senators Paul Newton, Buck Newton, and David Craven.
The North Carolina Senate recently passed Senate Bill 678: Promote Clean Energy, sponsored by Senators Paul Newton, Buck Newton, and David Craven.
 
Honoring our nation's symbol of history, freedom and democracy across the state
Honoring our nation's symbol of history, freedom and democracy across the state
 
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) stood in solidarity with the rest of his party on Thursday as not one of them voted in favor of the GOP-led bill designed to protect women’s sports.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) stood in solidarity with the rest of his party on Thursday as not one of them voted in favor of the GOP-led bill designed to protect women’s sports.
 
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy blasted the “political media” on Sunday, claiming they do the “bidding” of the United States government.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy blasted the “political media” on Sunday, claiming they do the “bidding” of the United States government.
 
The N.C. Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS), didn’t design and implement procedures to ensure that federal funds tied to workforce programs were spent in accordance with program requirements and federal and state law.
The N.C. Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS), didn’t design and implement procedures to ensure that federal funds tied to workforce programs were spent in accordance with program requirements and federal and state law.
 
The Baby Boomer generation stretched from 1946 to 1964. That means members are now 59 to 77 years old, and nearly 10,000 Boomers reach retirement age — 65 — each day.
The Baby Boomer generation stretched from 1946 to 1964. That means members are now 59 to 77 years old, and nearly 10,000 Boomers reach retirement age — 65 — each day.
 
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