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Ian Rowe argues all students could benefit if policymakers paid less attention to racial achievement gaps.
Ian Rowe argues all students could benefit if policymakers paid less attention to racial achievement gaps.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discussed his new best-selling memoir, surviving Yale and Harvard Law, and how he helped bring Texas-style swagger to the Sunshine State in a wide-ranging sit-down this week with Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discussed his new best-selling memoir, surviving Yale and Harvard Law, and how he helped bring Texas-style swagger to the Sunshine State in a wide-ranging sit-down this week with Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro.
 
Legislative leaders have filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit targeting North Carolina's law banning abortion pills.
Legislative leaders have filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit targeting North Carolina's law banning abortion pills.
 
Disney, apparently ever eager to implement their woke agenda into their productions, has now altered the immortal story of Peter Pan by making his band of Lost Boys include girls.
Disney, apparently ever eager to implement their woke agenda into their productions, has now altered the immortal story of Peter Pan by making his band of Lost Boys include girls.
 
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) divulged to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday the breadth of potentially criminal evidence against Hunter Biden that has been shared with Congress.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) divulged to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday the breadth of potentially criminal evidence against Hunter Biden that has been shared with Congress.
 
Hello, I’m your Lt. Governor Mark Robinson and it’s my honor to address you tonight
Hello, I’m your Lt. Governor Mark Robinson and it’s my honor to address you tonight
 
North Carolina General Assembly lawmakers from the House and Senate met Tuesday to dig into why the state has $3.25 billion in excess revenue for the 2022-23 biennium. The revenue forecast was released last week by the Fiscal Research Division and the Office of State Budget and Management (O.S.B.M.)
North Carolina General Assembly lawmakers from the House and Senate met Tuesday to dig into why the state has $3.25 billion in excess revenue for the 2022-23 biennium. The revenue forecast was released last week by the Fiscal Research Division and the Office of State Budget and Management (O.S.B.M.)
 
President Joe Biden laughed off an errant attempt Wednesday to blame him for the 2020 fentanyl overdose deaths of two Michigan brothers.
President Joe Biden laughed off an errant attempt Wednesday to blame him for the 2020 fentanyl overdose deaths of two Michigan brothers.
 
Attorney General Merrick Garland talked a lot about the Justice Department’s “resources” during his appearance Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Attorney General Merrick Garland talked a lot about the Justice Department’s “resources” during his appearance Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
 
Department of Energy has “quietly” proposed a new energy efficiency rule that could severely restrict sale of gas stoves
Department of Energy has “quietly” proposed a new energy efficiency rule that could severely restrict sale of gas stoves
 
Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI) introduced new legislation on Wednesday that would force state-sponsored media organizations operating on Capitol Hill to comply with the Foreign Agents Registration Act and other relevant U.S. laws.
Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI) introduced new legislation on Wednesday that would force state-sponsored media organizations operating on Capitol Hill to comply with the Foreign Agents Registration Act and other relevant U.S. laws.
 
A Senate bill banning TikTok and other social media platforms on government devices was passed Tuesday in the Senate State and Local Government Committee.
A Senate bill banning TikTok and other social media platforms on government devices was passed Tuesday in the Senate State and Local Government Committee.
 
Family members of a man who reportedly went missing earlier this month in southern Argentina allegedly identified his tattooed dismembered arm that two fishermen discovered inside a captured school shark.
Family members of a man who reportedly went missing earlier this month in southern Argentina allegedly identified his tattooed dismembered arm that two fishermen discovered inside a captured school shark.
 
Comedian Bill Maher said during an interview this week that Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is the only candidate that can beat former President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primary
Comedian Bill Maher said during an interview this week that Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is the only candidate that can beat former President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primary
 
Public school employees who commit sexual offenses against students would face harsher penalties under a bill passed Feb. 21 by the North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee.
Public school employees who commit sexual offenses against students would face harsher penalties under a bill passed Feb. 21 by the North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee.
 
Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney has landed on her feet with a new job as a professor of politics at the University of Virginia.
Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney has landed on her feet with a new job as a professor of politics at the University of Virginia.
 
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Senate Judiciary Committee quickly approved an amended version of S.B. 3, the N.C. Compassionate Care Act. The bill will now go on to the Senate Finance Committee, and if it receives favorable report there, then to the Senate Rules Committee.
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Senate Judiciary Committee quickly approved an amended version of S.B. 3, the N.C. Compassionate Care Act. The bill will now go on to the Senate Finance Committee, and if it receives favorable report there, then to the Senate Rules Committee.
 
The Georgia secretary of state’s office is investigating failed gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams’ New Georgia Project for “financial irregularities.”
The Georgia secretary of state’s office is investigating failed gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams’ New Georgia Project for “financial irregularities.”
 
The United States Postal Service announced the purchase of 9,250 electric vehicles and 14,000 charging stations on Wednesday as the Biden administration continues efforts to phase internal combustion vehicles out of the federal fleet.
The United States Postal Service announced the purchase of 9,250 electric vehicles and 14,000 charging stations on Wednesday as the Biden administration continues efforts to phase internal combustion vehicles out of the federal fleet.
 
Missouri GOP Senator Josh Hawley grilled Attorney General Merrick Garland about the September 2022 arrest of pro-life activist Mark Houck by roughly 20 armed FBI agents at his Pennsylvania home in front of his children and wife.
Missouri GOP Senator Josh Hawley grilled Attorney General Merrick Garland about the September 2022 arrest of pro-life activist Mark Houck by roughly 20 armed FBI agents at his Pennsylvania home in front of his children and wife.
 
Attorney General Merrick Garland assured U.S. Senators, under oath, that leaks about investigations regarding presidents’ handling of sensitive documents while out of office are not “directed” by the Justice Department.
Attorney General Merrick Garland assured U.S. Senators, under oath, that leaks about investigations regarding presidents’ handling of sensitive documents while out of office are not “directed” by the Justice Department.
 
A New York male-to-female transgender teacher manipulated a fifth-grade girl to adopt a male name and pronouns, which caused the child to have suicidal thoughts, a new lawsuit alleges.
A New York male-to-female transgender teacher manipulated a fifth-grade girl to adopt a male name and pronouns, which caused the child to have suicidal thoughts, a new lawsuit alleges.
 
If Anthony Fauci’s desperate, years-long effort to hide evidence that the mystery bat virus came out of China’s mysterious bat virus laboratory is finally unraveling, don’t blame Kristian Andersen.
If Anthony Fauci’s desperate, years-long effort to hide evidence that the mystery bat virus came out of China’s mysterious bat virus laboratory is finally unraveling, don’t blame Kristian Andersen.
 
The personal Twitter account of Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) was restored after a brief suspension on Wednesday.
The personal Twitter account of Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) was restored after a brief suspension on Wednesday.
 
"Top-to-bottom review" ordered after GSA was caught violating mandatory computer security requirements for years, then citing a just-created 'equity policy' to justify it.
"Top-to-bottom review" ordered after GSA was caught violating mandatory computer security requirements for years, then citing a just-created 'equity policy' to justify it.
 
Republican senators pressed Attorney General Merrick Garland on enforcing a federal law against protests outside Supreme Court justices’ homes.
Republican senators pressed Attorney General Merrick Garland on enforcing a federal law against protests outside Supreme Court justices’ homes.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has denied the N.C. Republican Party's request to file a friend-of-the-court brief in a casing dealing with voter ID.
The N.C. Supreme Court has denied the N.C. Republican Party's request to file a friend-of-the-court brief in a casing dealing with voter ID.
 
Republican and Democratic lawmakers unveiled a bill on Wednesday that would increase safety restrictions on trains carrying hazardous materials.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers unveiled a bill on Wednesday that would increase safety restrictions on trains carrying hazardous materials.
 
House GOP leaders are targeting the Biden administration by opening an investigation into the murder of a young autistic woman by an illegal immigrant from the deadly MS-13 gang.
House GOP leaders are targeting the Biden administration by opening an investigation into the murder of a young autistic woman by an illegal immigrant from the deadly MS-13 gang.
 
North Carolina State University will no longer require applicants to answer an essay question affirming the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda, according to the school’s media relations department.
North Carolina State University will no longer require applicants to answer an essay question affirming the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda, according to the school’s media relations department.
 
A senior researcher at Texas A&M University expressed concern that the EPA and other government agencies are neglecting to provide full information about the risks posed to residents of East Palestine, Ohio, in the wake of the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical fallout.
A senior researcher at Texas A&M University expressed concern that the EPA and other government agencies are neglecting to provide full information about the risks posed to residents of East Palestine, Ohio, in the wake of the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical fallout.
 
The affluent area of Buckhead moved closer to successfully seceding from Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, as GOP legislators in the Georgia Senate advanced two bills relating to the issue.
The affluent area of Buckhead moved closer to successfully seceding from Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, as GOP legislators in the Georgia Senate advanced two bills relating to the issue.
 
North Carolina would face a new limit on state government spending growth under the Taxpayer Protection Act legislation filed Monday in the N.C. House.
North Carolina would face a new limit on state government spending growth under the Taxpayer Protection Act legislation filed Monday in the N.C. House.
 
In the wake of her stinging defeat in Chicago’s mayoral election, Mayor Lori Lightfoot once again cited her race and gender to complain.
In the wake of her stinging defeat in Chicago’s mayoral election, Mayor Lori Lightfoot once again cited her race and gender to complain.
 
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