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Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis responded on Monday to reports that former President Donald Trump could be indicted this week, calling the situation a “manufactured circus” by a prosecutor “trying to virtue signal for his base.”
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis responded on Monday to reports that former President Donald Trump could be indicted this week, calling the situation a “manufactured circus” by a prosecutor “trying to virtue signal for his base.”
 
Miami Beach, Florida, issued a state of emergency and imposed a curfew after two people were killed in separate fatal shooting incidents over the weekend.
Miami Beach, Florida, issued a state of emergency and imposed a curfew after two people were killed in separate fatal shooting incidents over the weekend.
 
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) said during an interview over the weekend that he expects President Joe Biden to sign legislation that was unanimously passed by Congress to declassify U.S. intelligence on the origins of the COVID pandemic.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) said during an interview over the weekend that he expects President Joe Biden to sign legislation that was unanimously passed by Congress to declassify U.S. intelligence on the origins of the COVID pandemic.
 
The United States Supreme Court has already ruled equal representation of counties in state legislatures to be unconstitutional.
The United States Supreme Court has already ruled equal representation of counties in state legislatures to be unconstitutional.
 
Former President Donald Trump will be arraigned in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday afternoon after being indicted this week, court officials said on Friday.
Former President Donald Trump will be arraigned in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday afternoon after being indicted this week, court officials said on Friday.
 
Louisiana Republican lawmakers gained a significant upper hand after a longtime Democrat switched parties.
Louisiana Republican lawmakers gained a significant upper hand after a longtime Democrat switched parties.
 
Leftist billionaire George Soros denied that he knows or has donated money to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who indicted former President Donald Trump on Thursday, but the prosecutor's campaign efforts were assisted by a group which Soros funds.
Leftist billionaire George Soros denied that he knows or has donated money to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who indicted former President Donald Trump on Thursday, but the prosecutor's campaign efforts were assisted by a group which Soros funds.
 
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett reportedly spoke with Biden administration officials in recent days about contending with the banking crisis.
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett reportedly spoke with Biden administration officials in recent days about contending with the banking crisis.
 
On Thursday, the state Senate passed House Bill 40, Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder, a bill that would increase penalties for damaging property while rioting.
On Thursday, the state Senate passed House Bill 40, Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder, a bill that would increase penalties for damaging property while rioting.
 
Former New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie doubts an indictment would benefit former President Donald Trump’s 2024 election chances.
Former New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie doubts an indictment would benefit former President Donald Trump’s 2024 election chances.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has rejected a friend-of-the-court brief in the Harper v. Hall redistricting case from Gov. Roy Cooper and Attorney General Josh Stein.
The N.C. Supreme Court has rejected a friend-of-the-court brief in the Harper v. Hall redistricting case from Gov. Roy Cooper and Attorney General Josh Stein.
 
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg released a statement Thursday evening confirming that former President Donald Trump has been indicted and that plans are being made for him to surrender.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg released a statement Thursday evening confirming that former President Donald Trump has been indicted and that plans are being made for him to surrender.
 
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a 2024 candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, decried the prospect of former President Donald Trump being indicted.
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a 2024 candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, decried the prospect of former President Donald Trump being indicted.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis quickly responded to news on Thursday that former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury by calling into question the legitimacy of the case and saying that the state will not assist an extradition request.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis quickly responded to news on Thursday that former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury by calling into question the legitimacy of the case and saying that the state will not assist an extradition request.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled his plan Wednesday that will put $1 billion into addressing North Carolina’s mental health and substance use crisis.
Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled his plan Wednesday that will put $1 billion into addressing North Carolina’s mental health and substance use crisis.
 
Former President Donald Trump responded on Thursday to being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury by saying that the case was an example of political persecution and election interference.
Former President Donald Trump responded on Thursday to being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury by saying that the case was an example of political persecution and election interference.
 
Michigan could be the first state in nearly 60 years to repeal a “Right to Work” (RTW) law.
 
A Manhattan grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump in connection with so-called hush money payments to Stormy Daniels in 2016, according to a report.
A Manhattan grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump in connection with so-called hush money payments to Stormy Daniels in 2016, according to a report.
 
Twitter CEO Elon Musk predicted former President Donald Trump would benefit greatly in the 2024 presidential election should he be arrested.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk predicted former President Donald Trump would benefit greatly in the 2024 presidential election should he be arrested.
 
The government-imposed COVID lockdowns wreaked havoc on America’s youth emotionally, mentally, and educationally. Now, new data shows that child gun-related fatalities and assaults skyrocketed in four major liberal cities from March 2020 to December 2021.
The government-imposed COVID lockdowns wreaked havoc on America’s youth emotionally, mentally, and educationally. Now, new data shows that child gun-related fatalities and assaults skyrocketed in four major liberal cities from March 2020 to December 2021.
 
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg reportedly offered a private response on Saturday to remarks made by former President Donald Trump, who urged supporters to protest after claiming that he would be arrested on Tuesday.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg reportedly offered a private response on Saturday to remarks made by former President Donald Trump, who urged supporters to protest after claiming that he would be arrested on Tuesday.
 
"...presenting Layla’s parents with the false dilemma that: 'would they rather have a live son, or a dead daughter?'"
"...presenting Layla’s parents with the false dilemma that: 'would they rather have a live son, or a dead daughter?'"
 
Unemployment rates increased in all but one of North Carolina’s 100 counties in January, according to the latest release from the state’s Department of Commerce. These local rates are not seasonally adjusted and are subject to large seasonal patterns.
Unemployment rates increased in all but one of North Carolina’s 100 counties in January, according to the latest release from the state’s Department of Commerce. These local rates are not seasonally adjusted and are subject to large seasonal patterns.
 
The director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at a California college said she was “harassed and bullied” out of her job because she wanted to consider the perspectives of people from all races equally.
The director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at a California college said she was “harassed and bullied” out of her job because she wanted to consider the perspectives of people from all races equally.
 
On Wednesday, N.C. Rep. Ben Moss, R-Moore, announced he will change his vote on Medicaid expansion, vowing to vote “no” when it returns to the House of Representatives for further consideration.
On Wednesday, N.C. Rep. Ben Moss, R-Moore, announced he will change his vote on Medicaid expansion, vowing to vote “no” when it returns to the House of Representatives for further consideration.
 
Local authorities and state governments in the northeast U.S. are asking the federal government for more help as they deal with an influx of illegal immigrants crossing from Canada into the U.S.
Local authorities and state governments in the northeast U.S. are asking the federal government for more help as they deal with an influx of illegal immigrants crossing from Canada into the U.S.
 
President Joe Biden made a series of cringeworthy jokes at the expense of Irish people at a St. Patrick’s Day event Friday.
President Joe Biden made a series of cringeworthy jokes at the expense of Irish people at a St. Patrick’s Day event Friday.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a jury's award of tens of millions of dollars to two N.C. brothers who spent more than 30 years in prison on false charges. But the size of the overall award will drop by at least $46 billion.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a jury's award of tens of millions of dollars to two N.C. brothers who spent more than 30 years in prison on false charges. But the size of the overall award will drop by at least $46 billion.
 
Former President Donald Trump will surrender to law enforcement officials if he is indicted by a Manhattan grand jury in connection with a $130,000 hush money payment he allegedly made to porn actress Stormy Daniels, according to Trump’s attorney.
Former President Donald Trump will surrender to law enforcement officials if he is indicted by a Manhattan grand jury in connection with a $130,000 hush money payment he allegedly made to porn actress Stormy Daniels, according to Trump’s attorney.
 
The two Nigerian brothers responsible for helping disgraced actor Jussie Smollett carry out his fake hate crime attack in 2019 apologized for the stunt during an interview this week.
The two Nigerian brothers responsible for helping disgraced actor Jussie Smollett carry out his fake hate crime attack in 2019 apologized for the stunt during an interview this week.
 
Former President Donald Trump posted to Facebook on Friday for the first time since getting booted from the platform in January 2021.
Former President Donald Trump posted to Facebook on Friday for the first time since getting booted from the platform in January 2021.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Surry County Courthouse, 201 E. Kapp St., Dobson, N.C.
The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Surry County Courthouse, 201 E. Kapp St., Dobson, N.C.
 
Folwell said the consolidation of healthcare has resulted in lower quality, lower access, and higher cost.
 
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