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

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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during the most recent episode of “Verdict” this week over his handling of the train disaster in East Palestine, Ohio.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during the most recent episode of “Verdict” this week over his handling of the train disaster in East Palestine, Ohio.
 
A lawsuit at the N.C. Court of Appeals argues that Chapel Hill had no legal authority for the owner residency requirement in its short-term rental ordinance.
A lawsuit at the N.C. Court of Appeals argues that Chapel Hill had no legal authority for the owner residency requirement in its short-term rental ordinance.
 
Over the last few months, roughly two dozen whale corpses have washed up on the Atlantic Coast of the United States.
Over the last few months, roughly two dozen whale corpses have washed up on the Atlantic Coast of the United States.
 
“The NC Compassionate Care Act,” a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina, will be discussed in a Senate committee today. It is the only bill on the calendar for the Senate Judiciary Committee.
“The NC Compassionate Care Act,” a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina, will be discussed in a Senate committee today. It is the only bill on the calendar for the Senate Judiciary Committee.
 
Musician R. Kelly was just sentenced to an additional 20 years in prison Thursday after being convicted in a Chicago federal court last year on charges of child pornography and enticement of a minor.
Musician R. Kelly was just sentenced to an additional 20 years in prison Thursday after being convicted in a Chicago federal court last year on charges of child pornography and enticement of a minor.
 
Given the news over the last week, sometimes it seems difficult to put our money, trust and lives into the hands of governmental bureaucrats who are seemingly more interested in getting and retaining power than serving the people.
Given the news over the last week, sometimes it seems difficult to put our money, trust and lives into the hands of governmental bureaucrats who are seemingly more interested in getting and retaining power than serving the people.
 
A recently released report by a nonprofit organization says it’s a mixed bag when it comes to North Carolina hospitals complying with a federal price transparency law put in place two years ago.
A recently released report by a nonprofit organization says it’s a mixed bag when it comes to North Carolina hospitals complying with a federal price transparency law put in place two years ago.
 
In 2023, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several important and required processes designed to keep the state’s voter rolls accurate and up to date.
In 2023, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several important and required processes designed to keep the state’s voter rolls accurate and up to date.
 
North Carolina House Republicans scaled back a rule change that would have eliminated the 48-hour notice requirement for gubernatorial veto override votes.
North Carolina House Republicans scaled back a rule change that would have eliminated the 48-hour notice requirement for gubernatorial veto override votes.
 
For some reason, it’s suddenly important to be teaching children about drag queens in American public schools.
For some reason, it’s suddenly important to be teaching children about drag queens in American public schools.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health of Human Services releases the following statement:
 
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force (Task Force) has submitted its 2023 Annual Report to Governor Cooper and the NC General Assembly.
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force (Task Force) has submitted its 2023 Annual Report to Governor Cooper and the NC General Assembly.
 
The catastrophic February 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was caused by an overheated wheel bearing on the 23rd of 149 rail cars, according to a preliminary report issued Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board.
The catastrophic February 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was caused by an overheated wheel bearing on the 23rd of 149 rail cars, according to a preliminary report issued Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a ruling that favored Charlotte in a dispute over drivers' privacy.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a ruling that favored Charlotte in a dispute over drivers' privacy.
 
The family of civil rights activist Malcolm X announced Tuesday, the 58th anniversary of his death, that they plan to file a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit against federal and state government agencies for allegedly covering up evidence related to his assassination in 1965.
The family of civil rights activist Malcolm X announced Tuesday, the 58th anniversary of his death, that they plan to file a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit against federal and state government agencies for allegedly covering up evidence related to his assassination in 1965.
 
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reportedly snapped a photo of a journalist from The Daily Caller News Foundation after refusing to answer her questions about the ongoing disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, because he was “taking some personal time.”
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reportedly snapped a photo of a journalist from The Daily Caller News Foundation after refusing to answer her questions about the ongoing disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, because he was “taking some personal time.”
 
During a Senate testimony, climate experts admit that the nation’s climate efforts may not impact global temperatures at all
During a Senate testimony, climate experts admit that the nation’s climate efforts may not impact global temperatures at all
 
Two days after news broke that Fox News host Tucker Carlson received access to tens of thousands of hours of January 6 U.S. Capitol surveillance footage, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) opened up about why he made the disclosure.
Two days after news broke that Fox News host Tucker Carlson received access to tens of thousands of hours of January 6 U.S. Capitol surveillance footage, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) opened up about why he made the disclosure.
 
A video released Wednesday afternoon captured the horrifying moment that a 10-foot alligator exploded out of a Florida pond this week and killed an 85-year-old woman who was walking her dog.
A video released Wednesday afternoon captured the horrifying moment that a 10-foot alligator exploded out of a Florida pond this week and killed an 85-year-old woman who was walking her dog.
 
The U.S. Military released a selfie taken by the pilot of a U-2 spy plane that was monitoring the Chinese spy balloon that was shot down earlier this month off the coast of South Carolina.
The U.S. Military released a selfie taken by the pilot of a U-2 spy plane that was monitoring the Chinese spy balloon that was shot down earlier this month off the coast of South Carolina.
 
The 2015 murder of a young woman in Paris by ISIS terrorists is at the center of a U.S. Supreme Court case that challenges the liability protection social media companies enjoy for hosting content published by others.
The 2015 murder of a young woman in Paris by ISIS terrorists is at the center of a U.S. Supreme Court case that challenges the liability protection social media companies enjoy for hosting content published by others.
 
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ordered Norfolk Southern, the company at the center of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, to manage the cleanup of the toxic chemical spill.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ordered Norfolk Southern, the company at the center of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, to manage the cleanup of the toxic chemical spill.
 
Former President Donald Trump visited East Palestine, Ohio, on Wednesday afternoon and criticized President Joe Biden over his lack of attention toward the small rust belt community as citizens grapple with the recent train derailment and subsequent chemical fallout.
Former President Donald Trump visited East Palestine, Ohio, on Wednesday afternoon and criticized President Joe Biden over his lack of attention toward the small rust belt community as citizens grapple with the recent train derailment and subsequent chemical fallout.
 
The Biden administration proposed a new restriction on asylum seekers that closely resembles a policy from the Trump administration.
The Biden administration proposed a new restriction on asylum seekers that closely resembles a policy from the Trump administration.
 
Vivek Ramaswamy, the “CEO of Anti-Woke Inc.,” is running as a Republican for president of the United States in 2024.
Vivek Ramaswamy, the “CEO of Anti-Woke Inc.,” is running as a Republican for president of the United States in 2024.
 
Genaro Garcia Luna, Mexico’s former top law enforcement official in charge of waging war against the country’s notorious narco terrorist organizations, was convicted in U.S. federal court on Tuesday of working with the very organizations that he was supposed to be fighting.
Genaro Garcia Luna, Mexico’s former top law enforcement official in charge of waging war against the country’s notorious narco terrorist organizations, was convicted in U.S. federal court on Tuesday of working with the very organizations that he was supposed to be fighting.
 
House Democrats plan to meet and discuss Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) giving Fox News host Tucker Carlson access to 41,000 hours of Capitol surveillance footage from the January 6, 2021.
House Democrats plan to meet and discuss Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) giving Fox News host Tucker Carlson access to 41,000 hours of Capitol surveillance footage from the January 6, 2021.
 
A former FBI agent slammed the bureau Tuesday for wasting taxpayer money after receiving a document from an alleged field office insider in New Jersey, which announced a “wellness room” that includes massage recliners, lounge furniture, and a yoga space for employees.
A former FBI agent slammed the bureau Tuesday for wasting taxpayer money after receiving a document from an alleged field office insider in New Jersey, which announced a “wellness room” that includes massage recliners, lounge furniture, and a yoga space for employees.
 
The Office of State Budget and Management and the General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division released their joint forecast for North Carolina’s revenue today. This is a standard procedure that occurs in the early days of the budgeting process to inform lawmakers of the state of the economy.
The Office of State Budget and Management and the General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division released their joint forecast for North Carolina’s revenue today. This is a standard procedure that occurs in the early days of the budgeting process to inform lawmakers of the state of the economy.
 
President Joe Biden said on Tuesday the United States and its partners will announce a new set of sanctions against Russia for its war against Ukraine.
President Joe Biden said on Tuesday the United States and its partners will announce a new set of sanctions against Russia for its war against Ukraine.
 
California Democrats and activists are working to outlaw multiple uses of police K-9s in the state, citing claims of present and historical racism.
California Democrats and activists are working to outlaw multiple uses of police K-9s in the state, citing claims of present and historical racism.
 
A famed climber who lived in a cave for 13 years and was one of the first two people to ski the 5,000-foot peak of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park to the valley floor below was found dead at the base of the 2,300 feet Polar Circus ice climb in Banff, Alberta.
A famed climber who lived in a cave for 13 years and was one of the first two people to ski the 5,000-foot peak of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park to the valley floor below was found dead at the base of the 2,300 feet Polar Circus ice climb in Banff, Alberta.
 
Two GOP congressmen have revealed that the U.S. Air Force leaked their military records to Democrat opposition researchers during the 2022 midterm campaign, widening a scandal that first surfaced in October.
Two GOP congressmen have revealed that the U.S. Air Force leaked their military records to Democrat opposition researchers during the 2022 midterm campaign, widening a scandal that first surfaced in October.
 
Thousands of trains have passed directly behind CeramFab since the business was established in 2017, but workers never gave much thought to what came down the tracks until February 3, when a 100-car Norfolk Southern train derailed right behind the business and turned the opera
Thousands of trains have passed directly behind CeramFab since the business was established in 2017, but workers never gave much thought to what came down the tracks until February 3, when a 100-car Norfolk Southern train derailed right behind the business and turned the opera
 
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