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Conservative state lawmakers across the country on Wednesday slammed Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee, saying he is pressuring the GOP-led state to adopt a “red flag” law by dragging lawmakers back to the Capitol for a “special session”
Conservative state lawmakers across the country on Wednesday slammed Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee, saying he is pressuring the GOP-led state to adopt a “red flag” law by dragging lawmakers back to the Capitol for a “special session”
 
Target witnessed a $6 billion decrease in the retail behemoth’s market capitalization amid consumer backlash over a designer featured in the company’s most recent “Pride Month” collection who appears to have created products with Satanic imagery.
Target witnessed a $6 billion decrease in the retail behemoth’s market capitalization amid consumer backlash over a designer featured in the company’s most recent “Pride Month” collection who appears to have created products with Satanic imagery.
 
The North Carolina House and Senate have passed a new bill that will limit abortions after 12 weeks of fetal development.
The North Carolina House and Senate have passed a new bill that will limit abortions after 12 weeks of fetal development.
 
House Republicans are demanding the FBI cease stonewalling lawmakers seeking information about its January 6 pipe bomb investigation.
House Republicans are demanding the FBI cease stonewalling lawmakers seeking information about its January 6 pipe bomb investigation.
 
Today the North Carolina House of Representatives voted to override the Governor’s veto of SB 20, the "Care for Women, Children, and Families Act."
Today the North Carolina House of Representatives voted to override the Governor’s veto of SB 20, the "Care for Women, Children, and Families Act."
 
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy revealed on Wednesday that he had been locked out of his LinkedIn account over opinions he expressed about climate activism and the Biden administration’s policies with respect to China
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy revealed on Wednesday that he had been locked out of his LinkedIn account over opinions he expressed about climate activism and the Biden administration’s policies with respect to China
 
A segment of Fox Nation host Piers Morgan’s show — “Piers Morgan: Uncensored” — went off the rails on Wednesday when the host and one of his guests dared to criticize performer Sam Smith’s appearance.
A segment of Fox Nation host Piers Morgan’s show — “Piers Morgan: Uncensored” — went off the rails on Wednesday when the host and one of his guests dared to criticize performer Sam Smith’s appearance.
 
A Duke physician pushes back against the racism-as-a-public-health-crisis narrative.
 
Bud Light and its parent company Anheuser-Busch are sponsoring at least three different upcoming Pride events despite backlash over the partnership with Dylan Mulvaney, a social media influencer who identifies as transgender.
Bud Light and its parent company Anheuser-Busch are sponsoring at least three different upcoming Pride events despite backlash over the partnership with Dylan Mulvaney, a social media influencer who identifies as transgender.
 
Two rating agencies placed the United States on a negative watch over recent negotiations to amend the debt ceiling between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Two rating agencies placed the United States on a negative watch over recent negotiations to amend the debt ceiling between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
 
Top lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee will review an FBI document containing allegations that President Joe Biden received a multi-million-dollar bribe from an “adversarial country” on Monday.
Top lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee will review an FBI document containing allegations that President Joe Biden received a multi-million-dollar bribe from an “adversarial country” on Monday.
 
For the third year in a row, North Carolina garners top honors with Site Selection magazine’s Prosperity Cup recognition for economic development.
For the third year in a row, North Carolina garners top honors with Site Selection magazine’s Prosperity Cup recognition for economic development.
 
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower who claims the criminal investigation into Hunter Biden is being mishandled has revealed his identity.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower who claims the criminal investigation into Hunter Biden is being mishandled has revealed his identity.
 
The United States has spent $13 billion sponsoring unaccompanied minors at the border since 2012, a new report based on Health and Human Services data reveals.
The United States has spent $13 billion sponsoring unaccompanied minors at the border since 2012, a new report based on Health and Human Services data reveals.
 
After a whirlwind of controversy — in which Twitter promised to promote, then vowed to censor, The Daily Wire’s documentary “What is a Woman?” — the film finally began streaming in full, free of charge, on the social media platform on Friday and will continue to do so throughout the weekend.
After a whirlwind of controversy — in which Twitter promised to promote, then vowed to censor, The Daily Wire’s documentary “What is a Woman?” — the film finally began streaming in full, free of charge, on the social media platform on Friday and will continue to do so throughout the weekend.
 
Top N.C. legislative leaders are appealing the latest ruling in the long-running Leandro education funding case to the N.C. Court of Appeals.
Top N.C. legislative leaders are appealing the latest ruling in the long-running Leandro education funding case to the N.C. Court of Appeals.
 
George Washington University is getting a new nickname after students complained that the “Colonials” mascot was offensive.
George Washington University is getting a new nickname after students complained that the “Colonials” mascot was offensive.
 
The following are 10 facts about North Carolina’s photo ID requirement for voting:
The following are 10 facts about North Carolina’s photo ID requirement for voting:
 
The parents claim they were not allowed to opt out their children.
 
Judging from all the alarm these days, maybe artificial intelligence poses a huge danger threat to humanity.
Judging from all the alarm these days, maybe artificial intelligence poses a huge danger threat to humanity.
 
President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign criticized YouTube’s decision to stop censoring certain election-related content, saying it could lead to “violence.”
President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign criticized YouTube’s decision to stop censoring certain election-related content, saying it could lead to “violence.”
 
The U.S. Supreme Court wants new briefs by May 11 in the high-profile Moore v. Harper redistricting case. The briefs will help the court decide whether to keep or dismiss the case.
The U.S. Supreme Court wants new briefs by May 11 in the high-profile Moore v. Harper redistricting case. The briefs will help the court decide whether to keep or dismiss the case.
 
Former President Donald Trump responded to Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) entering the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday by mocking the governor and his campaign’s Twitter launch, which he called a “disaster.”
Former President Donald Trump responded to Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) entering the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday by mocking the governor and his campaign’s Twitter launch, which he called a “disaster.”
 
Swimmer Riley Gaines lobbied lawmakers on Wednesday to support the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act.
Swimmer Riley Gaines lobbied lawmakers on Wednesday to support the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act.
 
Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) wants to make federal buildings beautiful again. Well, what he really wants to do is cement a Trump-era executive order into law requiring “classical architecture” on all new buildings to make that happen.
Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) wants to make federal buildings beautiful again. Well, what he really wants to do is cement a Trump-era executive order into law requiring “classical architecture” on all new buildings to make that happen.
 
The University of North Carolina System says it could face a "massive liability" if students from UNC Chapel Hill and N.C. State University win their lawsuit over challenged student fees. The dispute sits at the N.C. Supreme Court.
The University of North Carolina System says it could face a "massive liability" if students from UNC Chapel Hill and N.C. State University win their lawsuit over challenged student fees. The dispute sits at the N.C. Supreme Court.
 
Twitter CEO Elon Musk revealed on Tuesday that his team has managed to significantly increase efficiency at the social media company since he purchased the firm six months ago.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk revealed on Tuesday that his team has managed to significantly increase efficiency at the social media company since he purchased the firm six months ago.
 
Two key documents cautioning U.S. officials about a deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan before withdrawing in 2021 revealed President Joe Biden’s administration failed to heed specific warnings, a top House Republican said.
Two key documents cautioning U.S. officials about a deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan before withdrawing in 2021 revealed President Joe Biden’s administration failed to heed specific warnings, a top House Republican said.
 
Lawmakers in the North Carolina House passed a bill Wednesday that would streamline the process of approving new charter schools in the state. The vote was 75-42, with four Democrats joining Republicans in supporting the measure.
Lawmakers in the North Carolina House passed a bill Wednesday that would streamline the process of approving new charter schools in the state. The vote was 75-42, with four Democrats joining Republicans in supporting the measure.
 
Enrollment for most forms of postsecondary education in the United States continued to decline three years after nationwide lockdowns forced many students to temporarily continue their degrees online, according to a new analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse.
Enrollment for most forms of postsecondary education in the United States continued to decline three years after nationwide lockdowns forced many students to temporarily continue their degrees online, according to a new analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse.
 
The advances in artificial intelligence over the past couple of years might very well turn out to be a watershed moment in history.
The advances in artificial intelligence over the past couple of years might very well turn out to be a watershed moment in history.
 
The Federal Trade Commission launched an inquiry on Wednesday into the baby formula shortages which have harmed infants and strained their parents over the past several months.
The Federal Trade Commission launched an inquiry on Wednesday into the baby formula shortages which have harmed infants and strained their parents over the past several months.
 
An unfolding legal saga at the UNC-System institution may expose dramatic threats to free speech.
An unfolding legal saga at the UNC-System institution may expose dramatic threats to free speech.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race.
 
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