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

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It appears that President Joe Biden has outdone himself — and not in a good way.
 
A far-left transgender organization faced backlash on Tuesday after releasing a highly controversial statement over Monday’s tragic shooting in Nashville in which a transgender person killed six people, including three young children, at a Christian school.
A far-left transgender organization faced backlash on Tuesday after releasing a highly controversial statement over Monday’s tragic shooting in Nashville in which a transgender person killed six people, including three young children, at a Christian school.
 
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders said Tuesday that state officials plan to file three separate lawsuits against TikTok and Facebook and Instagram owner Meta, accusing the social media giants of pushing addictive and damaging content on children.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders said Tuesday that state officials plan to file three separate lawsuits against TikTok and Facebook and Instagram owner Meta, accusing the social media giants of pushing addictive and damaging content on children.
 
A massive fire at a plastic recycling plant in Indiana led to the evacuation of around 2,000 people from the surrounding area while clouds of toxic smoke billowed into the sky on Tuesday.
A massive fire at a plastic recycling plant in Indiana led to the evacuation of around 2,000 people from the surrounding area while clouds of toxic smoke billowed into the sky on Tuesday.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 41, Guarantee Second Amend[ment] Freedom and Protections, including a pistol purchase permit repeal, Friday.
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 41, Guarantee Second Amend[ment] Freedom and Protections, including a pistol purchase permit repeal, Friday.
 
Former President Donald Trump has tapped a former staffer of then-Florida Governor Jeb Bush’s unsuccessful 2016 presidential bid to lead his efforts in New Hampshire in 2024.
Former President Donald Trump has tapped a former staffer of then-Florida Governor Jeb Bush’s unsuccessful 2016 presidential bid to lead his efforts in New Hampshire in 2024.
 
The FBI is not treating the Monday shooting in Nashville that killed six, including three small children, as an act of domestic terrorism, The Daily Wire has learned.
The FBI is not treating the Monday shooting in Nashville that killed six, including three small children, as an act of domestic terrorism, The Daily Wire has learned.
 
A media coalition is backing WBTV's bid at the N.C. Court of Appeals to secure surveys filled out by Charlotte City Council members in 2020.
A media coalition is backing WBTV's bid at the N.C. Court of Appeals to secure surveys filled out by Charlotte City Council members in 2020.
 
There are no plans right now to release videos of U.S. fighter jets shooting down unidentified flying objects (UFOs) over North America last month, according to the Pentagon.
There are no plans right now to release videos of U.S. fighter jets shooting down unidentified flying objects (UFOs) over North America last month, according to the Pentagon.
 
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Martin Gruenberg revealed on Monday that the firm guaranteed as much as $13.3 billion in uninsured deposits for the 10 largest account holders at the defunct Silicon Valley Bank.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Martin Gruenberg revealed on Monday that the firm guaranteed as much as $13.3 billion in uninsured deposits for the 10 largest account holders at the defunct Silicon Valley Bank.
 
On Thursday, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson released a statement saying he’s holding a rally on April 22 to share a “special announcement.” He’s expected to enter the gubernatorial race.
On Thursday, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson released a statement saying he’s holding a rally on April 22 to share a “special announcement.” He’s expected to enter the gubernatorial race.
 
Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) ripped into Attorney General Merrick Garland over his recent testimony, arguing that at least some of what he said before the Senate had been misleading at best and at worst, outright “false.”
Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) ripped into Attorney General Merrick Garland over his recent testimony, arguing that at least some of what he said before the Senate had been misleading at best and at worst, outright “false.”
 
Last Wednesday, North Carolina House leadership released a biennial budget proposal that over the next two years would, among other things, increase spending on public schools, raise average teacher pay by more than 10%, and expand school choice.
Last Wednesday, North Carolina House leadership released a biennial budget proposal that over the next two years would, among other things, increase spending on public schools, raise average teacher pay by more than 10%, and expand school choice.
 
Donald Trump journeyed on Monday to New York where he is expected to be arraigned Tuesday after he became the first former president to face criminal charges.
Donald Trump journeyed on Monday to New York where he is expected to be arraigned Tuesday after he became the first former president to face criminal charges.
 
Ministers, seminaries, and denominational entities across the nation poured out prayers for Covenant Presbyterian Church and its senior minister, Chad Scruggs, after he lost his nine-year-old daughter in the Monday shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee.
Ministers, seminaries, and denominational entities across the nation poured out prayers for Covenant Presbyterian Church and its senior minister, Chad Scruggs, after he lost his nine-year-old daughter in the Monday shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
Duke Energy Carolinas wants to increase residential rates for its customers between 16.2 and 16.6% by Sept. 1 and an additional 0.4% by Jan. 1. The utility is also seeking a rate hike for commercial and industrial customers. Rates would increase by 12.1% and 15.2%.
Duke Energy Carolinas wants to increase residential rates for its customers between 16.2 and 16.6% by Sept. 1 and an additional 0.4% by Jan. 1. The utility is also seeking a rate hike for commercial and industrial customers. Rates would increase by 12.1% and 15.2%.
 
Another threatening letter accompanied by suspicious white powder created a fresh security scare for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, the prosecutor whose case against former President Donald Trump led to a historic indictment.
Another threatening letter accompanied by suspicious white powder created a fresh security scare for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, the prosecutor whose case against former President Donald Trump led to a historic indictment.
 
The progressive left often argues that the rich do not pay enough in taxes. The tax code is not progressive enough, they say. But, the tax code is much more progressive than they would like to admit. See the below graph from The Heritage Foundation.
The progressive left often argues that the rich do not pay enough in taxes. The tax code is not progressive enough, they say. But, the tax code is much more progressive than they would like to admit. See the below graph from The Heritage Foundation.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed the Biden administration’s recent report on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan as “revisionist history.”
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed the Biden administration’s recent report on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan as “revisionist history.”
 
Members of the House unanimously passed legislation on Monday meant to revoke the United States treating China as a “developing country” in treaties and international organizations.
Members of the House unanimously passed legislation on Monday meant to revoke the United States treating China as a “developing country” in treaties and international organizations.
 
Lawmakers have introduced a bill in the North Carolina House that would create a universal Education Savings Account to allow parents to pay directly for approved non-public educational expenses for their children.
Lawmakers have introduced a bill in the North Carolina House that would create a universal Education Savings Account to allow parents to pay directly for approved non-public educational expenses for their children.
 
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) called on FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to open a federal hate crime investigation into the Monday shooting at a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) called on FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to open a federal hate crime investigation into the Monday shooting at a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
Body cam footage released Tuesday showed the quick response of Nashville police officers to the mass shooting at a Christian elementary school Monday morning.
Body cam footage released Tuesday showed the quick response of Nashville police officers to the mass shooting at a Christian elementary school Monday morning.
 
Jon Sanders, director of the Center for Food, Power, and Life at the John Locke Foundation, testifies Wednesday about occupational licensing before the N.C. House Regulatory Reform Committee.
Jon Sanders, director of the Center for Food, Power, and Life at the John Locke Foundation, testifies Wednesday about occupational licensing before the N.C. House Regulatory Reform Committee.
 
The White House urged journalists not to report on what appears to be leaked Pentagon classified documents circulating online.
The White House urged journalists not to report on what appears to be leaked Pentagon classified documents circulating online.
 
Matt Taibbi, an independent journalist who reported on collusion between government agencies and former executives of Twitter, was visited by an IRS official on the same day he testified before Congress about the weaponization of the federal government.
Matt Taibbi, an independent journalist who reported on collusion between government agencies and former executives of Twitter, was visited by an IRS official on the same day he testified before Congress about the weaponization of the federal government.
 
A bill meant to curb the teaching of elements of Critical Race Theory in public school classrooms fell short of gaining any Democrat support in the North Carolina House on March 22.
A bill meant to curb the teaching of elements of Critical Race Theory in public school classrooms fell short of gaining any Democrat support in the North Carolina House on March 22.
 
More than three dozen people are dead after a fire at a migrant detention center in Mexico, just across from the U.S. southern border.
More than three dozen people are dead after a fire at a migrant detention center in Mexico, just across from the U.S. southern border.
 
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump, was under FBI counterintelligence investigation after she eventually ended up in the U.S. after migrating out of then-communist Czechoslovakia.
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump, was under FBI counterintelligence investigation after she eventually ended up in the U.S. after migrating out of then-communist Czechoslovakia.
 
The New York Times identified on Thursday the leader of an online group where hundreds of photos of classified U.S. military documents were leaked as a 21-year-old member of the intelligence wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard who was based at Fort Bragg at the time of the leak.
The New York Times identified on Thursday the leader of an online group where hundreds of photos of classified U.S. military documents were leaked as a 21-year-old member of the intelligence wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard who was based at Fort Bragg at the time of the leak.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) addressed during an interview on Monday night former President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) addressed during an interview on Monday night former President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
 
North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood pleaded guilty today to a hit-and-run charge for a December accident involving a state-owned vehicle in Wake County Court.
North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood pleaded guilty today to a hit-and-run charge for a December accident involving a state-owned vehicle in Wake County Court.
 
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