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Former Project Veritas whistleblowers have spoken out in support of James O’Keefe, who was recently removed as the group’s CEO.
Former Project Veritas whistleblowers have spoken out in support of James O’Keefe, who was recently removed as the group’s CEO.
 
USA Today and Cleveland.com announced they will no longer run the “Dilbert” cartoons in newspapers over comments creator Scott Adams recently made concerning race.
USA Today and Cleveland.com announced they will no longer run the “Dilbert” cartoons in newspapers over comments creator Scott Adams recently made concerning race.
 
A “Yankee tax” advanced in the South Carolina state Senate this week which would tack on extra fees to those moving to the Palmetto State when they register their cars.
A “Yankee tax” advanced in the South Carolina state Senate this week which would tack on extra fees to those moving to the Palmetto State when they register their cars.
 
Due to a change at the federal level, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will begin Medicaid beneficiary recertifications that could result in coverage termination or a reduction in benefits.
Due to a change at the federal level, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will begin Medicaid beneficiary recertifications that could result in coverage termination or a reduction in benefits.
 
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) declined to call himself a Democrat during an interview over the weekend when pressed on the matter.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) declined to call himself a Democrat during an interview over the weekend when pressed on the matter.
 
Famed activist Erin Brockovich has joined the throng of people investigating the train derailment-turned environmental disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, and she said she believes President Joe Biden’s administration is hiding something from the American people.
Famed activist Erin Brockovich has joined the throng of people investigating the train derailment-turned environmental disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, and she said she believes President Joe Biden’s administration is hiding something from the American people.
 
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is going to court to challenge the recent decision to award a major State Health Plan contract to Aetna.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is going to court to challenge the recent decision to award a major State Health Plan contract to Aetna.
 
This week, House Majority Leader John Bell and House Minority Leader Robert Reives came together to establish and co-chair a new, bipartisan caucus within the North Carolina General Assembly, with Rep. Reives announcing the news on the House Floor on Wednesday.
This week, House Majority Leader John Bell and House Minority Leader Robert Reives came together to establish and co-chair a new, bipartisan caucus within the North Carolina General Assembly, with Rep. Reives announcing the news on the House Floor on Wednesday.
 
Russian President Vladimir Putin is overestimating his forces’ ability to defeat Ukraine’s defenders, according to CIA Director William Burns.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is overestimating his forces’ ability to defeat Ukraine’s defenders, according to CIA Director William Burns.
 
Former Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said he would refuse to attend the Republican National Convention in his home state of Wisconsin if former President Donald Trump is the GOP’s 2024 nominee.
Former Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said he would refuse to attend the Republican National Convention in his home state of Wisconsin if former President Donald Trump is the GOP’s 2024 nominee.
 
After news last week of layoffs and a restructuring of its North American division, VinFast may have cleared a hurdle in its efforts to build a production plant in Chatham County.
After news last week of layoffs and a restructuring of its North American division, VinFast may have cleared a hurdle in its efforts to build a production plant in Chatham County.
 
The University of North Carolina (UNC) made a move against woke culture on Thursday, banning controversial so-called diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements from the school’s hiring and promotion process.
The University of North Carolina (UNC) made a move against woke culture on Thursday, banning controversial so-called diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements from the school’s hiring and promotion process.
 
A new legal brief from the John Locke Foundation urges the N.C. Supreme Court to avoid a decision that could harm health care access in North Carolina.
A new legal brief from the John Locke Foundation urges the N.C. Supreme Court to avoid a decision that could harm health care access in North Carolina.
 
President Joe Biden sounded a note of considerable economic optimism on Friday after the inflation metric most utilized by the Federal Reserve continued to increase.
President Joe Biden sounded a note of considerable economic optimism on Friday after the inflation metric most utilized by the Federal Reserve continued to increase.
 
President Joe Biden said this week that there’s a “possibility” that communist Chinese leader Xi Jinping didn’t know the spy balloon was flying over the continental U.S.
President Joe Biden said this week that there’s a “possibility” that communist Chinese leader Xi Jinping didn’t know the spy balloon was flying over the continental U.S.
 
The Wall Street Journal on February 16 took careful note of “Europe’s Lesson in Green Hydrogen.” That lesson places significant doubt on hydrogen as the “carbon-neutral fuel of the future”:
The Wall Street Journal on February 16 took careful note of “Europe’s Lesson in Green Hydrogen.” That lesson places significant doubt on hydrogen as the “carbon-neutral fuel of the future”:
 
The federal government ordered Norfolk Southern to stop removing hazardous materials from East Palestine, Ohio, where one of its trains derailed earlier this month causing an environmental disaster.
The federal government ordered Norfolk Southern to stop removing hazardous materials from East Palestine, Ohio, where one of its trains derailed earlier this month causing an environmental disaster.
 
President Joe Biden claimed this week that the federal criminal investigation into him is different than the case into former President Donald Trump because there are different “degrees of irresponsibility.”
President Joe Biden claimed this week that the federal criminal investigation into him is different than the case into former President Donald Trump because there are different “degrees of irresponsibility.”
 
This week, allies of embattled ACLU of North Carolina lobbyist Kristie Puckett-Williams erupted on social media, denouncing the apparent termination of Williams over aggressive and profane comments online.
This week, allies of embattled ACLU of North Carolina lobbyist Kristie Puckett-Williams erupted on social media, denouncing the apparent termination of Williams over aggressive and profane comments online.
 
President Joe Biden defended his decision to not visit East Palestine, Ohio, this month after a massive train derailment led to a toxic spill that is impacting the local community.
President Joe Biden defended his decision to not visit East Palestine, Ohio, this month after a massive train derailment led to a toxic spill that is impacting the local community.
 
The report states that North Carolina is among the most consolidated and least affordable for healthcare, but its hospitals were three times more profitable than the national average in 2019.
The report states that North Carolina is among the most consolidated and least affordable for healthcare, but its hospitals were three times more profitable than the national average in 2019.
 
First lady Jill Biden said on Friday that President Joe Biden intends to run for a second term.
 
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, slammed Democrats who would not show up for an in-person hearing held by the House Judiciary Committee in Yuma, Arizona, on Thursday regarding the southern border.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, slammed Democrats who would not show up for an in-person hearing held by the House Judiciary Committee in Yuma, Arizona, on Thursday regarding the southern border.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to operate the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program during the 2022-23 school year.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to operate the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program during the 2022-23 school year.
 
Residents affected by the train derailment and subsequent chemical fallout in East Palestine, Ohio, could be subject to a number of long-term health complications as a result of prolonged exposure to toxic substances
Residents affected by the train derailment and subsequent chemical fallout in East Palestine, Ohio, could be subject to a number of long-term health complications as a result of prolonged exposure to toxic substances
 
Bill will require an estimate of interest payments and potential tax increase
 
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore and State Rep. David Willis, who are both Republicans, were being transported on an interstate by security Thursday night when their vehicle was repeatedly rammed from behind.
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore and State Rep. David Willis, who are both Republicans, were being transported on an interstate by security Thursday night when their vehicle was repeatedly rammed from behind.
 
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has voted to authorize the NCDOT to conduct a study which seeks to improve traffic congestion along the I-77 corridor.
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has voted to authorize the NCDOT to conduct a study which seeks to improve traffic congestion along the I-77 corridor.
 
Senior officials in the Biden administration have tried to pin the blame for the train derailment and subsequent chemical fallout in East Palestine, Ohio, on deregulation efforts from former President Donald Trump
Senior officials in the Biden administration have tried to pin the blame for the train derailment and subsequent chemical fallout in East Palestine, Ohio, on deregulation efforts from former President Donald Trump
 
The literacy test should be removed from the North Carolina Constitution
 
Dr Jordan B Peterson’s second episode of “Vision & Destiny” on DailyWire+ features the best-selling author and clinical psychologist exploring the ongoing identity crisis in the West and how radical gender ideology is adding fuel to the fire.
Dr Jordan B Peterson’s second episode of “Vision & Destiny” on DailyWire+ features the best-selling author and clinical psychologist exploring the ongoing identity crisis in the West and how radical gender ideology is adding fuel to the fire.
 
A bill to end payroll dues deductions for all public employees In North Carolina was introduced earlier this week.
A bill to end payroll dues deductions for all public employees In North Carolina was introduced earlier this week.
 
Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Governor Josh Shapiro announced on Wednesday that his office made a criminal referral over a lack of cooperation from Norfolk Southern, the company at the center of the train derailment and subsequent chemical fallout in East Palestine, Ohio.
Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Governor Josh Shapiro announced on Wednesday that his office made a criminal referral over a lack of cooperation from Norfolk Southern, the company at the center of the train derailment and subsequent chemical fallout in East Palestine, Ohio.
 
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