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

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One member of a group that tried to get conservatives fired may be out of a job after the secret group was exposed
One member of a group that tried to get conservatives fired may be out of a job after the secret group was exposed
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cracked a joke after two far-left activists stormed the stage as he spoke to a sold out event in New Hampshire on Friday evening where he smashed the all-time fundraising record for the state’s Republican Party.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cracked a joke after two far-left activists stormed the stage as he spoke to a sold out event in New Hampshire on Friday evening where he smashed the all-time fundraising record for the state’s Republican Party.
 
The Department of Justice issued indictments Friday against dozens of alleged drug traffickers with ties to Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel, including the three sons of former Sinaloa head Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera.
The Department of Justice issued indictments Friday against dozens of alleged drug traffickers with ties to Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel, including the three sons of former Sinaloa head Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera.
 
Two N.C. brothers who spent 31 years in prison for a rape and murder they didn't commit will not have to pay any more money to their former law firm.
Two N.C. brothers who spent 31 years in prison for a rape and murder they didn't commit will not have to pay any more money to their former law firm.
 
North Carolina is headed for a showdown over a ban on most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy with Democrat Governor Roy Cooper vetoing legislation passed by the GOP-led legislature.
North Carolina is headed for a showdown over a ban on most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy with Democrat Governor Roy Cooper vetoing legislation passed by the GOP-led legislature.
 
Today, the NC House and Senate unveiled the highlights of the "Care for Women, Children, and Families Act."
Today, the NC House and Senate unveiled the highlights of the "Care for Women, Children, and Families Act."
 
Assistant State Attorney Jason Poje, a 20-year veteran prosecutor in Chicago, torched George Soros-backed Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx this month in his resignation letter and slammed the city’s “stupid” leaders who he said had set the city “on a course to disaster.”
Assistant State Attorney Jason Poje, a 20-year veteran prosecutor in Chicago, torched George Soros-backed Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx this month in his resignation letter and slammed the city’s “stupid” leaders who he said had set the city “on a course to disaster.”
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected media outlets' attempt to gain access to law enforcement recordings of a November 2021 traffic stop involving two Duke basketball players, including Coach Mike Krzyzewski's grandson.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected media outlets' attempt to gain access to law enforcement recordings of a November 2021 traffic stop involving two Duke basketball players, including Coach Mike Krzyzewski's grandson.
 
A new study indicates that fluid that acts like a lubricant on a fault off the northwestern coast of the United is leaking, and the resulting stress on the fault could cause a gigantic megathrust earthquake that could target Seattle and Portland.
A new study indicates that fluid that acts like a lubricant on a fault off the northwestern coast of the United is leaking, and the resulting stress on the fault could cause a gigantic megathrust earthquake that could target Seattle and Portland.
 
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) slammed President Joe Biden on Thursday ahead of Title 42’s expiration, which is expected to worsen an already dire situation on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) slammed President Joe Biden on Thursday ahead of Title 42’s expiration, which is expected to worsen an already dire situation on the U.S.-Mexico border.
 
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre grew visibly irritated with Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy on Tuesday as Doocy sought to get clarification about an outlandish statement that Jean-Pierre made earlier this week.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre grew visibly irritated with Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy on Tuesday as Doocy sought to get clarification about an outlandish statement that Jean-Pierre made earlier this week.
 
A woman was arrested in Florida over the weekend for allegedly attacking Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) at an event that the congressman was attending with his wife.
A woman was arrested in Florida over the weekend for allegedly attacking Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) at an event that the congressman was attending with his wife.
 
Unalarmed by the latest call to ban TikTok in Congress, Jackson posted another video to the app Monday, saying that “most of the angry voices in Congress are faking it” in order to get media coverage.
Unalarmed by the latest call to ban TikTok in Congress, Jackson posted another video to the app Monday, saying that “most of the angry voices in Congress are faking it” in order to get media coverage.
 
The federal criminal corruption investigation into Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NY), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has recently expanded after another round of grand jury subpoenas were sent out this week.
The federal criminal corruption investigation into Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NY), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has recently expanded after another round of grand jury subpoenas were sent out this week.
 
Revolution of the States: Conservative funders and consultants spend on big-ticket Washington races where nearly everyone has already made up their mind. If they turned their focus to state elections, they could dramatically change politics in many states.
Revolution of the States: Conservative funders and consultants spend on big-ticket Washington races where nearly everyone has already made up their mind. If they turned their focus to state elections, they could dramatically change politics in many states.
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% in March according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. This is lower than February’s revised rate of 3.6%, yet 0.2 percentage points higher than the unemployment rate in March of last year.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% in March according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. This is lower than February’s revised rate of 3.6%, yet 0.2 percentage points higher than the unemployment rate in March of last year.
 
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended the Biden administration’s disastrous handling of the ongoing crisis on the U.S. southern border during a press conference this week.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended the Biden administration’s disastrous handling of the ongoing crisis on the U.S. southern border during a press conference this week.
 
How This Harms Taxpayers and What NC is Doing About It
 
Yes, life begins at 40. But 50 is the new 40. And 70 is the new 60, they now say.
Yes, life begins at 40. But 50 is the new 40. And 70 is the new 60, they now say.
 
Police in North Carolina got a helping hoof this week when a herd of cattle aided in the roundup of a suspect on the run.
Police in North Carolina got a helping hoof this week when a herd of cattle aided in the roundup of a suspect on the run.
 
Officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate on Wednesday, marking a slowdown from previous rate hikes meant to combat inflation, even as the financial sector contends with the collapse of three medium-sized regional banks.
Officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate on Wednesday, marking a slowdown from previous rate hikes meant to combat inflation, even as the financial sector contends with the collapse of three medium-sized regional banks.
 
Criminal operations which are expanding in complexity often enable retail theft in the United States, according to a report released on Thursday by the National Retail Federation.
Criminal operations which are expanding in complexity often enable retail theft in the United States, according to a report released on Thursday by the National Retail Federation.
 
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld defended his former colleague Tucker Carlson, calling out the “hall monitor failures” who would like nothing better than to see the popular ex-Fox News host destroyed.
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld defended his former colleague Tucker Carlson, calling out the “hall monitor failures” who would like nothing better than to see the popular ex-Fox News host destroyed.
 
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Thursday afternoon that federal law enforcement officials have arrested 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira in connection with the leaking of classified U.S. military documents.
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Thursday afternoon that federal law enforcement officials have arrested 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira in connection with the leaking of classified U.S. military documents.
 
The federal government wants to move former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn‘s $50 million wrongful prosecution lawsuit from Florida to Washington, D.C.
The federal government wants to move former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn‘s $50 million wrongful prosecution lawsuit from Florida to Washington, D.C.
 
Amazon announced the forthcoming availability of multiple artificial intelligence products, throttling the company into competition with other major technology firms which recently unveiled similar solutions for consumers.
Amazon announced the forthcoming availability of multiple artificial intelligence products, throttling the company into competition with other major technology firms which recently unveiled similar solutions for consumers.
 
Federal authorities arrested a U.S. citizen on Tuesday accused of spying for the Chinese government by coordinating with Chinese Communist Party officials to share information on political dissidents in Boston, Massachusetts, from 2018 to 2022.
Federal authorities arrested a U.S. citizen on Tuesday accused of spying for the Chinese government by coordinating with Chinese Communist Party officials to share information on political dissidents in Boston, Massachusetts, from 2018 to 2022.
 
Ahead of the imminent expiration of the Title 42 policy credited with blocking millions of crossings, high-profile Republicans are speaking out against President Joe Biden and his administration for their handling of a growing southern border crisis.
Ahead of the imminent expiration of the Title 42 policy credited with blocking millions of crossings, high-profile Republicans are speaking out against President Joe Biden and his administration for their handling of a growing southern border crisis.
 
Secret Service agents monitored adult subscription website OnlyFans and emerging social media platforms such as Twitch for perceived threats.
Secret Service agents monitored adult subscription website OnlyFans and emerging social media platforms such as Twitch for perceived threats.
 
The State Board of Elections has updated the state's voter registration applications to comply with Friday’s N.C. Supreme Court ruling regarding the voting rights of individuals convicted of felonies.
The State Board of Elections has updated the state's voter registration applications to comply with Friday’s N.C. Supreme Court ruling regarding the voting rights of individuals convicted of felonies.
 
Republicans have introduced a bill this session that would create Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in North Carolina. Here is a quick primer on what ESAs are, what other states are doing on this issue, and what could be on tap here in the Tar Heel State.
Republicans have introduced a bill this session that would create Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in North Carolina. Here is a quick primer on what ESAs are, what other states are doing on this issue, and what could be on tap here in the Tar Heel State.
 
The Senate will hold hearings on the debt ceiling bill passed by the GOP-led House starting this week, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced on Monday.
The Senate will hold hearings on the debt ceiling bill passed by the GOP-led House starting this week, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced on Monday.
 
Washington Democratic Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill into law on Tuesday that stipulates shelters are not required to contact parents if a runaway child is seeking an abortion or transgender procedures.
Washington Democratic Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill into law on Tuesday that stipulates shelters are not required to contact parents if a runaway child is seeking an abortion or transgender procedures.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses Rep. Tricia Cotham’s party switch from Democrat to Republican.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses Rep. Tricia Cotham’s party switch from Democrat to Republican.
 
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