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The Texas National Guard continued to install razor wire along the U.S.-Mexico border on Tuesday after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Biden administration could cut through or remove the razor wire.
The Texas National Guard continued to install razor wire along the U.S.-Mexico border on Tuesday after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Biden administration could cut through or remove the razor wire.
 
President Joe Biden called on House Republicans to drop their impeachment inquiry into him on Friday after an informant who gave the FBI information about alleged corruption involving the Biden family was charged this week for lying to federal authorities.
President Joe Biden called on House Republicans to drop their impeachment inquiry into him on Friday after an informant who gave the FBI information about alleged corruption involving the Biden family was charged this week for lying to federal authorities.
 
Each Year NC Ranks Among the Top States in the Nation for Human Trafficking
 
Texas A&M’s recent hiring scandal shows the costs of opposing campus wokeness are rising.
Texas A&M’s recent hiring scandal shows the costs of opposing campus wokeness are rising.
 
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said over the weekend that Russian President Vladimir Putin would pay a “heavy price” for allegedly murdering Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was known for leading anti-corruption efforts in the country.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said over the weekend that Russian President Vladimir Putin would pay a “heavy price” for allegedly murdering Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was known for leading anti-corruption efforts in the country.
 
The United States Navy identified the two Navy SEALs who were killed in action during a mission earlier this month off the coast of Africa.
The United States Navy identified the two Navy SEALs who were killed in action during a mission earlier this month off the coast of Africa.
 
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) said on Sunday that voters do not care about former President Donald Trump’s legal woes because they are focused on issues that impact them.
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) said on Sunday that voters do not care about former President Donald Trump’s legal woes because they are focused on issues that impact them.
 
Elon Musk announced Wednesday that he had officially moved SpaceX’s incorporation from Delaware to Texas — where his electric vehicle company Tesla is headquartered.
Elon Musk announced Wednesday that he had officially moved SpaceX’s incorporation from Delaware to Texas — where his electric vehicle company Tesla is headquartered.
 
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX), whose district in southern Texas includes hundreds of miles of the U.S. border, said during an interview this week that he believes that Mexican drug cartels are dialing back their human smuggling operations ahead of the 2024 presidential election
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX), whose district in southern Texas includes hundreds of miles of the U.S. border, said during an interview this week that he believes that Mexican drug cartels are dialing back their human smuggling operations ahead of the 2024 presidential election
 
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-TN) announced on Wednesday that he is retiring from Congress because the institution and the country in general is largely broken beyond repair.
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-TN) announced on Wednesday that he is retiring from Congress because the institution and the country in general is largely broken beyond repair.
 
Former President Donald Trump said Monday he wants a debate with President Joe Biden months ahead of the end of the primary season and the start of the general election.
Former President Donald Trump said Monday he wants a debate with President Joe Biden months ahead of the end of the primary season and the start of the general election.
 
Russian President Vladimir Putin said during an interview this week that he prefers that President Joe Biden win re-election vs. former President Donald Trump.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said during an interview this week that he prefers that President Joe Biden win re-election vs. former President Donald Trump.
 
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in a remote Arctic prison, according to Russian authorities. He was 47.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in a remote Arctic prison, according to Russian authorities. He was 47.
 
Candidates, former candidates, and grassroots activists converged on the Hal Marshall Annex building in Uptown Charlotte during the first day of in-person early voting in Mecklenburg County’s municipal elections on October 19.
Candidates, former candidates, and grassroots activists converged on the Hal Marshall Annex building in Uptown Charlotte during the first day of in-person early voting in Mecklenburg County’s municipal elections on October 19.
 
In their second attempt following a failed attempt last week, House Republicans managed on Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis with the return of Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA).
In their second attempt following a failed attempt last week, House Republicans managed on Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis with the return of Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA).
 
Massie: 'If there were indeed two operable pipe bombs, that would be the biggest threat that existed on January 6'
Massie: 'If there were indeed two operable pipe bombs, that would be the biggest threat that existed on January 6'
 
For season two, we have guests who are experts on education, crime, immigration, affirmative action, free speech, election security, municipal government corruption, and so much more!
For season two, we have guests who are experts on education, crime, immigration, affirmative action, free speech, election security, municipal government corruption, and so much more!
 
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced on Friday that he will not run for president after taking a few months to consider his prospects.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced on Friday that he will not run for president after taking a few months to consider his prospects.
 
Former President Donald Trump was fined hundreds of millions of dollars in a civil fraud trial on Friday and was banned from running his businesses in the state for three years.
Former President Donald Trump was fined hundreds of millions of dollars in a civil fraud trial on Friday and was banned from running his businesses in the state for three years.
 
The Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill early Tuesday morning that allocates money for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The bill passed on a 70-29 vote, with over half of Senate Republicans voting against the measure.
The Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill early Tuesday morning that allocates money for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The bill passed on a 70-29 vote, with over half of Senate Republicans voting against the measure.
 
A news report published on Wednesday undercuts President Joe Biden‘s criticism of special counsel Robert Hur over an investigation into the commander-in-chief’s handling of classified documents.
A news report published on Wednesday undercuts President Joe Biden‘s criticism of special counsel Robert Hur over an investigation into the commander-in-chief’s handling of classified documents.
 
The state Supreme Court will take another look at a 29-year-old court case dealing with state education funding.
The state Supreme Court will take another look at a 29-year-old court case dealing with state education funding.
 
Meanwhile, illegal crossings are expected to spike soon.
 
Please find today’s turnout numbers for our second day of early voting.
Please find today’s turnout numbers for our second day of early voting.
 
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is reportedly urging Republicans in the Senate to vote against a border bill that was unveiled in the Democrat-controlled chamber on Monday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is reportedly urging Republicans in the Senate to vote against a border bill that was unveiled in the Democrat-controlled chamber on Monday.
 
New footage emerged this week of the moment a private jet attempted to land on an interstate in Florida after experiencing catastrophic engine failure and ended up crashing and bursting into flames.
New footage emerged this week of the moment a private jet attempted to land on an interstate in Florida after experiencing catastrophic engine failure and ended up crashing and bursting into flames.
 
The state Supreme Court will not take up a case involving Winston-Salem State University's 2019 decision to fire its football coach. A unanimous state Appeals Court had ruled against former coach Kienus Boulware.
The state Supreme Court will not take up a case involving Winston-Salem State University's 2019 decision to fire its football coach. A unanimous state Appeals Court had ruled against former coach Kienus Boulware.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shot down a longshot measure on Monday night that would use Florida taxpayer money to pay for former President Donald Trump’s legal bills.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shot down a longshot measure on Monday night that would use Florida taxpayer money to pay for former President Donald Trump’s legal bills.
 
The State Board of Elections has launched a multifaceted public education campaign designed to ensure the state’s 7.5 million registered voters know that they will be asked for photo identification when voting in 2024.
The State Board of Elections has launched a multifaceted public education campaign designed to ensure the state’s 7.5 million registered voters know that they will be asked for photo identification when voting in 2024.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss Medicaid expansion updates and resources, who is newly eligible and how to apply for health coverage.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss Medicaid expansion updates and resources, who is newly eligible and how to apply for health coverage.
 
A woman carrying an AR-15 that had “Palestine” written on it started shooting at the megachurch of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen in Houston on Sunday, injuring one man before she was shot and killed by two off-duty officers working as security, police said.
A woman carrying an AR-15 that had “Palestine” written on it started shooting at the megachurch of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen in Houston on Sunday, injuring one man before she was shot and killed by two off-duty officers working as security, police said.
 
Iran, the leading state sponsor of terror, is scheduled to lead the United Nations Conference on Disarmament from March 18-29 and May 13-24, the U.N. announced last week.
Iran, the leading state sponsor of terror, is scheduled to lead the United Nations Conference on Disarmament from March 18-29 and May 13-24, the U.N. announced last week.
 
The state Supreme will not issue an order blocking its own March 2022 decision in a legal fight over government retiree health benefits. That decision allowed retirees to pursue a lawsuit to restore a discarded premium-free health care option.
The state Supreme will not issue an order blocking its own March 2022 decision in a legal fight over government retiree health benefits. That decision allowed retirees to pursue a lawsuit to restore a discarded premium-free health care option.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a statewide training conference for county election officials from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2024, and continuing from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in Concord, NC.
The State Board of Elections will hold a statewide training conference for county election officials from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2024, and continuing from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in Concord, NC.
 
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