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Concerning public servants: The good, the bad, the dishonest.

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Disneyland announced late last week that the California-based theme park will host its first-ever Pride Nites as part of the park’s “After Dark” series in June.
Disneyland announced late last week that the California-based theme park will host its first-ever Pride Nites as part of the park’s “After Dark” series in June.
 
The FBI acknowledged in a statement Monday afternoon that there were problems with its 2016 Trump-Russia investigation and that it has taken numerous actions to ensure that it does not happen again.
The FBI acknowledged in a statement Monday afternoon that there were problems with its 2016 Trump-Russia investigation and that it has taken numerous actions to ensure that it does not happen again.
 
Work and personal responsibility lead to prosperity, but the left increasingly favors programs that foster government dependency
Work and personal responsibility lead to prosperity, but the left increasingly favors programs that foster government dependency
 
House Republicans investigating the alleged weaponization of the federal government summoned three FBI whistleblowers to testify about the bureau’s “abuses of power” in front of the subcommittee on Thursday.
House Republicans investigating the alleged weaponization of the federal government summoned three FBI whistleblowers to testify about the bureau’s “abuses of power” in front of the subcommittee on Thursday.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis slammed Bud Light on Monday evening, saying that conservatives should keep pressure up on the company as it faces backlash over its decision to partner with controversial transgender-identifying influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis slammed Bud Light on Monday evening, saying that conservatives should keep pressure up on the company as it faces backlash over its decision to partner with controversial transgender-identifying influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
 
Former President Donald Trump responded to special counsel John Durham’s report on Monday about the origins of the FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation by saying that Americans were “scammed.”
Former President Donald Trump responded to special counsel John Durham’s report on Monday about the origins of the FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation by saying that Americans were “scammed.”
 
National groups representing manufacturers, small businesses, and major corporations are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a sales tax dispute from North Carolina.
National groups representing manufacturers, small businesses, and major corporations are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a sales tax dispute from North Carolina.
 
Officials are investigating a Russian social media page that they believe is tied to the man who murdered eight people inside a mall in Allen, Texas, Saturday, according to a report by the New York Times.
Officials are investigating a Russian social media page that they believe is tied to the man who murdered eight people inside a mall in Allen, Texas, Saturday, according to a report by the New York Times.
 
Former President Donald Trump took a roundabout shot at Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday over his six-week abortion ban, saying some pro-life activists think it’s too strict.
Former President Donald Trump took a roundabout shot at Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday over his six-week abortion ban, saying some pro-life activists think it’s too strict.
 
Local elections boards using private donations in the administration of their elections is getting the attention of lawmakers, as some question the fairness and impartiality of the process.
Local elections boards using private donations in the administration of their elections is getting the attention of lawmakers, as some question the fairness and impartiality of the process.
 
Former President Donald Trump said he would release still-secret documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy if re-elected to the White House.
Former President Donald Trump said he would release still-secret documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy if re-elected to the White House.
 
American households currently have nearly $17.1 trillion in consumer debt, with balances standing $2.9 trillion higher than before the lockdown-induced recession, according to data released on Monday from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
American households currently have nearly $17.1 trillion in consumer debt, with balances standing $2.9 trillion higher than before the lockdown-induced recession, according to data released on Monday from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
 
Republican lawmakers asked President Joe Biden to force a divestiture of TikTok to an American firm after the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) concluded that the social media platform poses meaningful national security risks.
Republican lawmakers asked President Joe Biden to force a divestiture of TikTok to an American firm after the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) concluded that the social media platform poses meaningful national security risks.
 
An online fundraiser for Daniel Penny, the man who this month put Jordan Neely into a fatal headlock aboard the New York City subway, has now surpassed $2 million.
An online fundraiser for Daniel Penny, the man who this month put Jordan Neely into a fatal headlock aboard the New York City subway, has now surpassed $2 million.
 
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has recently made the national media rounds claiming that the current General Assembly is a partisan gerrymander. Does this claim have any merit? The short answer is not at all.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has recently made the national media rounds claiming that the current General Assembly is a partisan gerrymander. Does this claim have any merit? The short answer is not at all.
 
U.S. Border Patrol agents reportedly arrested an Afghan national on the FBI’s terrorism watchlist who illegally entered America by crossing its southern border with a group of migrants last week.
U.S. Border Patrol agents reportedly arrested an Afghan national on the FBI’s terrorism watchlist who illegally entered America by crossing its southern border with a group of migrants last week.
 
The North Carolina Senate Health Care Committee held a discussion Wednesday on a bill that would help those affected by medical debt, and members are hoping that the second time is the charm.
The North Carolina Senate Health Care Committee held a discussion Wednesday on a bill that would help those affected by medical debt, and members are hoping that the second time is the charm.
 
Fox News reporter Bill Melugin said Sunday that Customs and Border Patrol agents did not expect a brief lull in the mass border crossings to be a permanent development.
Fox News reporter Bill Melugin said Sunday that Customs and Border Patrol agents did not expect a brief lull in the mass border crossings to be a permanent development.
 
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said Sunday that lawmakers should regulate the use of artificial intelligence, suggesting the advanced technology could impact the economy and potentially create a dangerous environment worldwide.
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said Sunday that lawmakers should regulate the use of artificial intelligence, suggesting the advanced technology could impact the economy and potentially create a dangerous environment worldwide.
 
Elon Musk said on Sunday that he spent his only meeting with President Barack Obama warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence and encouraging regulation of the technology.
Elon Musk said on Sunday that he spent his only meeting with President Barack Obama warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence and encouraging regulation of the technology.
 
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said he’s lost track of the informant who was the source for the investigation into alleged corruption centered around President Joe Biden and his family.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said he’s lost track of the informant who was the source for the investigation into alleged corruption centered around President Joe Biden and his family.
 
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said on Sunday that U.S. Border Patrol encounters have dropped by half in the two days since Title 42 expired.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said on Sunday that U.S. Border Patrol encounters have dropped by half in the two days since Title 42 expired.
 
A federal judge has officially ended the legal dispute between North Carolina's attorney general and Wake County's district attorney. The two officials, both Democrats, were battling in court over potential enforcement of a 1931 state criminal libel law.
A federal judge has officially ended the legal dispute between North Carolina's attorney general and Wake County's district attorney. The two officials, both Democrats, were battling in court over potential enforcement of a 1931 state criminal libel law.
 
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson noted the harmful effects of closing nuclear power facilities for ideological purposes as Germany shuttered the nation’s remaining nuclear plants and Elon Musk strongly advised against the move.
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson noted the harmful effects of closing nuclear power facilities for ideological purposes as Germany shuttered the nation’s remaining nuclear plants and Elon Musk strongly advised against the move.
 
An 8-year-old girl in Alpena, Michigan, was saved from a teenager who attempted to kidnap her Wednesday when her 13-year-old brother came to the rescue armed with a slingshot, according to the Michigan State Police (MSP).
An 8-year-old girl in Alpena, Michigan, was saved from a teenager who attempted to kidnap her Wednesday when her 13-year-old brother came to the rescue armed with a slingshot, according to the Michigan State Police (MSP).
 
It’s budget season in the Tar Heel State. We have high hopes that this biennium budget can allow for substantial benefits to North Carolinians.
It’s budget season in the Tar Heel State. We have high hopes that this biennium budget can allow for substantial benefits to North Carolinians.
 
President Joe Biden ginned up racial tensions at the graduation ceremony for Howard University on Saturday, claiming that America’s greatest threat comes in the form of “white supremacy.”
President Joe Biden ginned up racial tensions at the graduation ceremony for Howard University on Saturday, claiming that America’s greatest threat comes in the form of “white supremacy.”
 
Florida Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz and Byron Donalds, who both endorsed former President Donald Trump’s 2024 bid for the White House, rushed to defend Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Sunday after someone leaked videos from DeSantis’ debate prep in 2018.
Florida Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz and Byron Donalds, who both endorsed former President Donald Trump’s 2024 bid for the White House, rushed to defend Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Sunday after someone leaked videos from DeSantis’ debate prep in 2018.
 
A legal defense fundraiser for Marine veteran Daniel Penny continues to skyrocket, hitting the million-dollar mark on Saturday.
A legal defense fundraiser for Marine veteran Daniel Penny continues to skyrocket, hitting the million-dollar mark on Saturday.
 
House Republicans are questioning Education Secretary Miguel Cardona over the potential for waste and fraud in aspects of the Education Department’s student loan repayment plan.
House Republicans are questioning Education Secretary Miguel Cardona over the potential for waste and fraud in aspects of the Education Department’s student loan repayment plan.
 
Lawmakers in the North Carolina House passed H574, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act which would prevent biological female athletes from being forced to compete against biological male transgender athletes in school sports designated for females.
Lawmakers in the North Carolina House passed H574, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act which would prevent biological female athletes from being forced to compete against biological male transgender athletes in school sports designated for females.
 
The Congressional Budget Office warned on Friday that there exists considerable “uncertainty” with respect to government funds over the next several weeks as congressional leaders negotiate over a potential debt ceiling increase with the White House.
The Congressional Budget Office warned on Friday that there exists considerable “uncertainty” with respect to government funds over the next several weeks as congressional leaders negotiate over a potential debt ceiling increase with the White House.
 
The head of the N.C. Association of Educators and fellow plaintiffs have dropped their lawsuit against North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program.
The head of the N.C. Association of Educators and fellow plaintiffs have dropped their lawsuit against North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program.
 
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