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

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would be powerless to stop constituent and possible 2024 White House rival Donald Trump from being arrested on a New York City warrant if a grand jury indicts the former president, Ben Shapiro said Tuesday.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would be powerless to stop constituent and possible 2024 White House rival Donald Trump from being arrested on a New York City warrant if a grand jury indicts the former president, Ben Shapiro said Tuesday.
 
As chairman of the State Banking Commission, I was pleased to hear the news this morning that First Citizens BancShares has acquired Silicon Valley Bank.
As chairman of the State Banking Commission, I was pleased to hear the news this morning that First Citizens BancShares has acquired Silicon Valley Bank.
 
The White House responded to a budget cut proposal from the House Freedom Caucus with a series of criticisms that the group’s senior lawmaker calls “preposterous.”
The White House responded to a budget cut proposal from the House Freedom Caucus with a series of criticisms that the group’s senior lawmaker calls “preposterous.”
 
On Tuesday, the North Carolina House approved a couple of 2nd Amendment protections and a safe storage initiative in the Judiciary 3 committee.
On Tuesday, the North Carolina House approved a couple of 2nd Amendment protections and a safe storage initiative in the Judiciary 3 committee.
 
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s team sent out a defiant public message after House Republicans opened an investigation into the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s team sent out a defiant public message after House Republicans opened an investigation into the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump.
 
Former President Donald Trump will reportedly blacklist anyone who works for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as part of an effort to stop the governor from running for president.
Former President Donald Trump will reportedly blacklist anyone who works for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as part of an effort to stop the governor from running for president.
 
A federal judge has removed the activist group Emancipate NC from a lawsuit involving a 2020 "no-knock" raid by Raleigh police.
A federal judge has removed the activist group Emancipate NC from a lawsuit involving a 2020 "no-knock" raid by Raleigh police.
 
A new Idaho law will allow death row inmates to be executed by firing squad, making the “Gem State” one of only five states that allow that method of execution.
A new Idaho law will allow death row inmates to be executed by firing squad, making the “Gem State” one of only five states that allow that method of execution.
 
Matthew Continetti, senior fellow and Patrick and Charlene Neal Chair in American Prosperity at the American Enterprise Institute, authored the book “The Right: The Hundred Year War for American Conservatism.”
Matthew Continetti, senior fellow and Patrick and Charlene Neal Chair in American Prosperity at the American Enterprise Institute, authored the book “The Right: The Hundred Year War for American Conservatism.”
 
The full N.C. Supreme Court is likely to rehear the Holmes v. Moore voter ID case on Wednesday. ID critics had asked two Republican justices to recuse themselves.
The full N.C. Supreme Court is likely to rehear the Holmes v. Moore voter ID case on Wednesday. ID critics had asked two Republican justices to recuse themselves.
 
Top Republicans from around the country responded to the news that former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury by saying that the case was an example of political persecution.
Top Republicans from around the country responded to the news that former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury by saying that the case was an example of political persecution.
 
Former South Carolina Republican Governor Nikki Haley said the New York case against her 2024 rival, former President Donald Trump, appears to be motivated by vengeance.
Former South Carolina Republican Governor Nikki Haley said the New York case against her 2024 rival, former President Donald Trump, appears to be motivated by vengeance.
 
"By its nature it has an extreme ability to survive on surfaces"
 
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) rebuked President Joe Biden for his veto of a resolution that would have prevented fiduciaries from investing retirement funds in accordance with the environmental, social, and corporate governance movement, also known as ESG.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) rebuked President Joe Biden for his veto of a resolution that would have prevented fiduciaries from investing retirement funds in accordance with the environmental, social, and corporate governance movement, also known as ESG.
 
Russia said one of its fighter jets intercepted two U.S. B-52 bombers over the Baltic Sea on Monday, a potential provocation that comes just days after Russian planes forced a U.S. drone into the Black Sea.
Russia said one of its fighter jets intercepted two U.S. B-52 bombers over the Baltic Sea on Monday, a potential provocation that comes just days after Russian planes forced a U.S. drone into the Black Sea.
 
Kirk Cameron reacted to his faith-based story hour being interrupted by Drag Queens and activists, noting the irony that the group that pushes “inclusion and tolerance” tried to ruin things — but he insisted they would not succeed.
Kirk Cameron reacted to his faith-based story hour being interrupted by Drag Queens and activists, noting the irony that the group that pushes “inclusion and tolerance” tried to ruin things — but he insisted they would not succeed.
 
NC Dept. of Ag has 278 vacancies, with a turnover rate of 19%.
 
New Leandro Judge James Ammons has confirmed his next hearing Friday will focus solely on the state's outstanding education funding obligations.
New Leandro Judge James Ammons has confirmed his next hearing Friday will focus solely on the state's outstanding education funding obligations.
 
Crime rates across the U.S. have steadily risen since the start of the 2020s, in stark contrast to the steady decline seen since the 1990s. Former federal prosecutor Tom Hogan sat down with PragerU to break down four policy changes that could rapidly reverse that trend.
Crime rates across the U.S. have steadily risen since the start of the 2020s, in stark contrast to the steady decline seen since the 1990s. Former federal prosecutor Tom Hogan sat down with PragerU to break down four policy changes that could rapidly reverse that trend.
 
Legislation to significantly expand education savings accounts in North Carolina—or ESAs, as they are commonly known—was introduced in the General Assembly earlier this week.
Legislation to significantly expand education savings accounts in North Carolina—or ESAs, as they are commonly known—was introduced in the General Assembly earlier this week.
 
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said Monday that authorities seized fentanyl mixed with a pharmaceutical drug used to sedate animals in 48 states, warning the American public of a widespread threat.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said Monday that authorities seized fentanyl mixed with a pharmaceutical drug used to sedate animals in 48 states, warning the American public of a widespread threat.
 
If Hillary Clinton had her way, restrictions placed on drag performances would become a thing of the past.
If Hillary Clinton had her way, restrictions placed on drag performances would become a thing of the past.
 
Former N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg's retrial on bribery and fraud charges is set for Nov. 6.
Former N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg's retrial on bribery and fraud charges is set for Nov. 6.
 
Fox News war correspondent Benjamin Hall detailed the events leading up to his brush with death in Ukraine while covering the early days of Russia’s invasion of the country.
Fox News war correspondent Benjamin Hall detailed the events leading up to his brush with death in Ukraine while covering the early days of Russia’s invasion of the country.
 
Fayetteville native Brian Tyree Henry was among those nominated for an Oscar in this year’s 95th Annual Academy Awards. He was recognized for his role as James in the film “Causeway.”
Fayetteville native Brian Tyree Henry was among those nominated for an Oscar in this year’s 95th Annual Academy Awards. He was recognized for his role as James in the film “Causeway.”
 
The White House press briefing room erupted on Monday after a reporter from an Africa-focused outlet accused press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre of making a “mockery of the First Amendment.”
The White House press briefing room erupted on Monday after a reporter from an Africa-focused outlet accused press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre of making a “mockery of the First Amendment.”
 
By a vote of 111-2, the N.C. House approved a bill today to re-evaluate four-year college degree requirements for state jobs.
By a vote of 111-2, the N.C. House approved a bill today to re-evaluate four-year college degree requirements for state jobs.
 
A federal judge has granted N.C. legislative leaders' request to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion pill restrictions.
A federal judge has granted N.C. legislative leaders' request to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion pill restrictions.
 
“White Fragility” author Robin DiAngelo offered a separatist proposition in which she advocated for racial segregation, prompting conservatives to note that “Dilbert” creator Scott Adams was vilified and reportedly lost 80% of his income
“White Fragility” author Robin DiAngelo offered a separatist proposition in which she advocated for racial segregation, prompting conservatives to note that “Dilbert” creator Scott Adams was vilified and reportedly lost 80% of his income
 
Plans to build electric vehicles at a proposed EV production plant in Chatham County have hit another pothole. Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast announced Friday that it will push off production until 2025.
Plans to build electric vehicles at a proposed EV production plant in Chatham County have hit another pothole. Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast announced Friday that it will push off production until 2025.
 
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced on Monday that the bidding process for remaining assets at the defunct Silicon Valley Bank would be extended due to “substantial interest” from possible acquirers.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced on Monday that the bidding process for remaining assets at the defunct Silicon Valley Bank would be extended due to “substantial interest” from possible acquirers.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz introduces legislation to prevent the Biden administration from creating a centralized bank
Sen. Ted Cruz introduces legislation to prevent the Biden administration from creating a centralized bank
 
Some 186 financial institutions in the United States are vulnerable to a collapse if uninsured depositors seek to withdraw their funds, according to a study from analysts with the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Some 186 financial institutions in the United States are vulnerable to a collapse if uninsured depositors seek to withdraw their funds, according to a study from analysts with the National Bureau of Economic Research.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Cafecito and Spanish-language tele-town hall on Tuesday, March 28, from 6 to 7 p.m.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Cafecito and Spanish-language tele-town hall on Tuesday, March 28, from 6 to 7 p.m.
 
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