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House Republicans released their long-awaited proposal to avert a debt ceiling crisis in a bid to end a standoff with the White House.
House Republicans released their long-awaited proposal to avert a debt ceiling crisis in a bid to end a standoff with the White House.
 
The full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hold an "en banc" hearing of a case challenging the N.C. State Health Plan's exclusion of treatment for transgender services.
The full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hold an "en banc" hearing of a case challenging the N.C. State Health Plan's exclusion of treatment for transgender services.
 
The Department of Defense (DoD) issued on Easter Sunday its most detailed public statement to date regarding the apparent leak of classified information.
The Department of Defense (DoD) issued on Easter Sunday its most detailed public statement to date regarding the apparent leak of classified information.
 
Fox News Network settled a defamation lawsuit filed against the legacy media outlet and former Fox Business host Lou Dobbs by a Venezuelan businessman over a broadcast and related social media activity involving him and voting software companies during the 2020 presidential election.
Fox News Network settled a defamation lawsuit filed against the legacy media outlet and former Fox Business host Lou Dobbs by a Venezuelan businessman over a broadcast and related social media activity involving him and voting software companies during the 2020 presidential election.
 
The North Carolina State Auditor’s Office found that the N.C. Department of Public Instruction had some issues during a Statewide Federal Compliance Audit.
The North Carolina State Auditor’s Office found that the N.C. Department of Public Instruction had some issues during a Statewide Federal Compliance Audit.
 
A bill in the General Assembly would reduce the maximum number of early voting days in North Carolina from 17 to eight
A bill in the General Assembly would reduce the maximum number of early voting days in North Carolina from 17 to eight
 
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) warned during an interview over the weekend that China is using all means of warfare available to try to take over Taiwan.
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) warned during an interview over the weekend that China is using all means of warfare available to try to take over Taiwan.
 
The White House digital strategy team will seek out hundreds of social media “influencers” nationwide to tout the Biden administration’s record, potentially designating a briefing room for the content creators at the presidential mansion.
The White House digital strategy team will seek out hundreds of social media “influencers” nationwide to tout the Biden administration’s record, potentially designating a briefing room for the content creators at the presidential mansion.
 
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) suggested House Republicans could reach a point where they vote to defund Food and Drug Administration programs after President Joe Biden threatened to fight a federal ruling to suspend the agency’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) suggested House Republicans could reach a point where they vote to defund Food and Drug Administration programs after President Joe Biden threatened to fight a federal ruling to suspend the agency’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.
 
Jordan Roberts, John Locke Foundation director of government affairs, speaks in favor of Senate Bill 669, Solar Decommissioning Requirements.
 
People at High Risk May Receive Additional Dose
 
The legal battle between N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein and Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has ended. Both agree Stein's lawsuit against a 1931 N.C. criminal libel law is moot.
The legal battle between N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein and Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has ended. Both agree Stein's lawsuit against a 1931 N.C. criminal libel law is moot.
 
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) described the Biden administration’s report on the Afghanistan withdrawal as “a political whitewash.”
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) described the Biden administration’s report on the Afghanistan withdrawal as “a political whitewash.”
 
The American Civil Liberties Union is going to federal court to challenge North Carolina's new anti-riot law. ACLU claims "multiple provisions" of the law are "facially unconstitutional."
The American Civil Liberties Union is going to federal court to challenge North Carolina's new anti-riot law. ACLU claims "multiple provisions" of the law are "facially unconstitutional."
 
The Navy SEAL who was a part of the team that killed Osama bin Laden expressed his fury over the U.S. Navy using a drag queen to advocate for Navy recruits.
The Navy SEAL who was a part of the team that killed Osama bin Laden expressed his fury over the U.S. Navy using a drag queen to advocate for Navy recruits.
 
Stephanie Brinson is an advanced practice registered nurse seeing thousands of patients a year, along with five other APRNs, in a Garner practice open seven days week.
Stephanie Brinson is an advanced practice registered nurse seeing thousands of patients a year, along with five other APRNs, in a Garner practice open seven days week.
 
Days after pleading not guilty to criminal charges, former President Donald Trump received a warm welcome after he showed up Saturday evening at UFC 287 in Miami.
Days after pleading not guilty to criminal charges, former President Donald Trump received a warm welcome after he showed up Saturday evening at UFC 287 in Miami.
 
“Thought reform” at American universities is real and terrifying.
 
The son of billionaire leftist megadonor George Soros met with top U.S. officials at the White House 14 times since President Joe Biden took office.
The son of billionaire leftist megadonor George Soros met with top U.S. officials at the White House 14 times since President Joe Biden took office.
 
Two DWI defendants in North Carolina have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take their cases. They claim district attorneys violated their rights to a speedy trial.
Two DWI defendants in North Carolina have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take their cases. They claim district attorneys violated their rights to a speedy trial.
 
Ten years ago, in July of 2013, the Republican-led General Assembly enacted historic tax reforms. Perhaps most notably, lawmakers overhauled the state’s personal income tax, moving from a progressive multi-tiered structure to a flat, simple rate.
Ten years ago, in July of 2013, the Republican-led General Assembly enacted historic tax reforms. Perhaps most notably, lawmakers overhauled the state’s personal income tax, moving from a progressive multi-tiered structure to a flat, simple rate.
 
Developing countries are seeking to reduce their dependence on the American dollar as the global reserve currency, some of which are instead turning to the Chinese yuan as the communist nation fosters a growing role for itself in the international economy.
Developing countries are seeking to reduce their dependence on the American dollar as the global reserve currency, some of which are instead turning to the Chinese yuan as the communist nation fosters a growing role for itself in the international economy.
 
Republican lawmakers demanded on Wednesday that the FBI produce an unclassified record that allegedly contains evidence showing that then-Vice President Joe Biden was involved in a criminal bribery scheme with a foreign national.
Republican lawmakers demanded on Wednesday that the FBI produce an unclassified record that allegedly contains evidence showing that then-Vice President Joe Biden was involved in a criminal bribery scheme with a foreign national.
 
Sixty-three Chinese Christians who were facing expulsion back to China have been given shelter in the United States after being detained in Thailand.
Sixty-three Chinese Christians who were facing expulsion back to China have been given shelter in the United States after being detained in Thailand.
 
Voters remain largely undecided in other key state races
 
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) sparred with New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams over the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with an extensive criminal record, at the hands of a former Marine.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) sparred with New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams over the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with an extensive criminal record, at the hands of a former Marine.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a change to the Project Access COVID Tests program (Project ACT) that will allow all North Carolina households to request free, at-home COVID-19 tests through June 30, 2023.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a change to the Project Access COVID Tests program (Project ACT) that will allow all North Carolina households to request free, at-home COVID-19 tests through June 30, 2023.
 
More than one year after the N.C. Court of Appeals struck down Greenville's red-light camera enforcement program as unconstitutional, the N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Greenville's appeal.
More than one year after the N.C. Court of Appeals struck down Greenville's red-light camera enforcement program as unconstitutional, the N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Greenville's appeal.
 
A former employee of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, also known as the CFPB, sent personal data for hundreds of thousands of people to a personal email account, the agency confirmed this week.
A former employee of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, also known as the CFPB, sent personal data for hundreds of thousands of people to a personal email account, the agency confirmed this week.
 
NC State researchers in 2016 found that 80 percent of North Carolina beachgoers would either not return to a beach rental if wind turbines were visible — or require an unreasonable discount for spoiled views
NC State researchers in 2016 found that 80 percent of North Carolina beachgoers would either not return to a beach rental if wind turbines were visible — or require an unreasonable discount for spoiled views
 
Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) is preparing to run for re-election in 2024.
 
Charlotte is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit from a man injured during a 2020 protest.
Charlotte is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit from a man injured during a 2020 protest.
 
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and other Biden administration officials are working to increase migration from Central America into the U.S., even as an expected surge of illegal crossings at the southern border is expected.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and other Biden administration officials are working to increase migration from Central America into the U.S., even as an expected surge of illegal crossings at the southern border is expected.
 
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