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The state Court of Appeals will allow two lawsuits to move forward involving school buses that caused damage while delivering meals to students during the COVID pandemic.
The state Court of Appeals will allow two lawsuits to move forward involving school buses that caused damage while delivering meals to students during the COVID pandemic.
 
“Star Trek” actor LeVar Burton was shocked to discover that one of his ancestors was a white Confederate soldier.
“Star Trek” actor LeVar Burton was shocked to discover that one of his ancestors was a white Confederate soldier.
 
Hundreds of concerned Americans from around the country met on the Texas border as part of the “Take Our Border Back” convoy to rally in support of securing the United States’ southern border.
Hundreds of concerned Americans from around the country met on the Texas border as part of the “Take Our Border Back” convoy to rally in support of securing the United States’ southern border.
 
A Texas congressman says the ongoing border crisis poses an existential threat to the United States of America, and that the country is putting itself at risk of a major terrorist attack due to its failure to keep track of migrants entering the country.
A Texas congressman says the ongoing border crisis poses an existential threat to the United States of America, and that the country is putting itself at risk of a major terrorist attack due to its failure to keep track of migrants entering the country.
 
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials said this week that an illegal alien was released back into the public after being arrested for alleged sexual crimes.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials said this week that an illegal alien was released back into the public after being arrested for alleged sexual crimes.
 
Former President Donald Trump named two people during an interview over the weekend when asked about who he is considering to be his vice presidential running mate.
Former President Donald Trump named two people during an interview over the weekend when asked about who he is considering to be his vice presidential running mate.
 
A man has been freed after he spent 14 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, and prosecutors now believe they know who is the real killer.
A man has been freed after he spent 14 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, and prosecutors now believe they know who is the real killer.
 
North Carolina leaders today released a new report on the state’s caregiving workforce, announcing the next steps in strengthening this critical group of workers.
North Carolina leaders today released a new report on the state’s caregiving workforce, announcing the next steps in strengthening this critical group of workers.
 
"I was being hunted down from everything I posted to every post I liked…”
"I was being hunted down from everything I posted to every post I liked…”
 
Even David Axelrod, top adviser to former President Barack Obama, has admitted that forcibly removing former President Donald Trump from primary ballots — which some states have already attempted to do, pending court rulings — could be a risky move for Democrats.
Even David Axelrod, top adviser to former President Barack Obama, has admitted that forcibly removing former President Donald Trump from primary ballots — which some states have already attempted to do, pending court rulings — could be a risky move for Democrats.
 
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, who is attempting to catch up with Donald Trump in the Republican primary, took less than a third of the vote in the Nevada primary on Tuesday even though Trump wasn’t on the ballot.
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, who is attempting to catch up with Donald Trump in the Republican primary, took less than a third of the vote in the Nevada primary on Tuesday even though Trump wasn’t on the ballot.
 
A provision in North Carolina's new state budget could end two ongoing court fights over disability benefits.
A provision in North Carolina's new state budget could end two ongoing court fights over disability benefits.
 
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley walked back comments she made last week when she suggested that the state of Texas could secede from the U.S. if it wanted to.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley walked back comments she made last week when she suggested that the state of Texas could secede from the U.S. if it wanted to.
 
'A highly sophisticated trap for Republicans to assume the blame.'
 
New York State Supreme Court Justice Brandon T. Lantry dismissed felony charges against two residents who had bought fake COVID-19 vaccine cards — going over the head of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
New York State Supreme Court Justice Brandon T. Lantry dismissed felony charges against two residents who had bought fake COVID-19 vaccine cards — going over the head of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
 
Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, led the debate as the NC House voted unanimously Tuesday for House Resolution 897. It urges Congress to support Israel in response to unprovoked attacks from terrorist group Hamas.
Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, led the debate as the NC House voted unanimously Tuesday for House Resolution 897. It urges Congress to support Israel in response to unprovoked attacks from terrorist group Hamas.
 
“...the money continues to flow, regardless of the behavior of the recipients.”
 
The State Board of Elections has approved 21 additional student and government identification cards to be used for voting purposes in North Carolina for the primary and general elections in 2024.
The State Board of Elections has approved 21 additional student and government identification cards to be used for voting purposes in North Carolina for the primary and general elections in 2024.
 
A pro-Palestinian group that previously downplayed Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel will be training teachers in Oakland, California, on Saturday to incorporate “Palestinian history, narratives, and culture into K-12 classrooms,” according to a parental rights group.
A pro-Palestinian group that previously downplayed Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel will be training teachers in Oakland, California, on Saturday to incorporate “Palestinian history, narratives, and culture into K-12 classrooms,” according to a parental rights group.
 
President Joe Biden spent more than 1/3 of the year away from the White House — either on vacation, at Camp David, or in Delaware — in 2023.
President Joe Biden spent more than 1/3 of the year away from the White House — either on vacation, at Camp David, or in Delaware — in 2023.
 
On Tuesday, Oct. 10th, House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, and House Majority Leader John Bell, R-Wayne, held a press conference to highlight continued funding in the state budget for the Veterans Justice Initiative (VJI).
On Tuesday, Oct. 10th, House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, and House Majority Leader John Bell, R-Wayne, held a press conference to highlight continued funding in the state budget for the Veterans Justice Initiative (VJI).
 
President Joe Biden revealed his New Year’s resolution to reporters while vacationing with his family in St. Croix, the U.S. Virgin Islands.
President Joe Biden revealed his New Year’s resolution to reporters while vacationing with his family in St. Croix, the U.S. Virgin Islands.
 
Over recent months, shopping malls in the Charlotte area have seen several incidents of criminal activity, which is part of a larger wave of offenses committed at other malls in large urban areas throughout the U.S.
Over recent months, shopping malls in the Charlotte area have seen several incidents of criminal activity, which is part of a larger wave of offenses committed at other malls in large urban areas throughout the U.S.
 
House Republicans announced on Thursday that Hunter Biden will appear next month for a deposition, signaling an end to a standoff in the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden, for the first son’s testimony.
House Republicans announced on Thursday that Hunter Biden will appear next month for a deposition, signaling an end to a standoff in the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden, for the first son’s testimony.
 
Opponents of North Carolina's voter ID law seek a February trial in their federal court case.
Opponents of North Carolina's voter ID law seek a February trial in their federal court case.
 
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court on Saturday to reject former President Donald Trump‘s bid to get his 2020 election case tossed.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court on Saturday to reject former President Donald Trump‘s bid to get his 2020 election case tossed.
 
The GOP-led House failed on Tuesday to pass a bill to approve a $17.6 billion Israel aid package that does not include an offset that was tucked into a similar measure the chamber approved last year.
The GOP-led House failed on Tuesday to pass a bill to approve a $17.6 billion Israel aid package that does not include an offset that was tucked into a similar measure the chamber approved last year.
 
A defamation lawsuit related to a political advertisement in a North Carolina state senate race has been resolved through a settlement.
 
On Wednesday, the Democrat-controlled Senate failed to advance bipartisan legislation coupling border security and immigration reforms with funds for Ukraine, Israel, and other foreign causes.
On Wednesday, the Democrat-controlled Senate failed to advance bipartisan legislation coupling border security and immigration reforms with funds for Ukraine, Israel, and other foreign causes.
 
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the Biden administration on Sunday of helping cartels move people across the southern border.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the Biden administration on Sunday of helping cartels move people across the southern border.
 
On Wednesday, Oct. 11, the House Oversight and Reform Committee listened to representatives from the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) over multiple concerns, including outsourcing driver’s license production to a Canadian company.
On Wednesday, Oct. 11, the House Oversight and Reform Committee listened to representatives from the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) over multiple concerns, including outsourcing driver’s license production to a Canadian company.
 
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel has reportedly told former President Donald Trump that she will be stepping down from her position shortly after the GOP South Carolina presidential primary later this month.
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel has reportedly told former President Donald Trump that she will be stepping down from her position shortly after the GOP South Carolina presidential primary later this month.
 
On Tuesday, House Republicans failed to muster enough support to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of a border crisis fraught with surging illegal crossings and fentanyl poisonings fueled by drug trafficking.
On Tuesday, House Republicans failed to muster enough support to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of a border crisis fraught with surging illegal crossings and fentanyl poisonings fueled by drug trafficking.
 
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