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

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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.
 
"...we call it lawfare and I think there is no other way to describe it.”
 
A three-judge Superior Court panel appointed by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby will consider Gov. Roy Cooper's latest lawsuit against state legislative leaders.
A three-judge Superior Court panel appointed by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby will consider Gov. Roy Cooper's latest lawsuit against state legislative leaders.
 
President Joe Biden’s administration designated the Iranian-backed Houthis as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group this week, partially reversing course on their decision from 2021 when they removed the group from the Foreign Terrorist Organization list.
President Joe Biden’s administration designated the Iranian-backed Houthis as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group this week, partially reversing course on their decision from 2021 when they removed the group from the Foreign Terrorist Organization list.
 
A U.S.-owned commercial vessel was hit with a bomb from a suicide drone in the Red Sea on Wednesday, marking the second time this week that an American ship has been struck by the Iranian-backed Houthis.
A U.S.-owned commercial vessel was hit with a bomb from a suicide drone in the Red Sea on Wednesday, marking the second time this week that an American ship has been struck by the Iranian-backed Houthis.
 
After learning that President Joe Biden had declined the traditional Super Bowl Sunday interview offered by CBS News, former President Donald Trump announced that he would be happy to step in and give an interview in Biden’s place.
After learning that President Joe Biden had declined the traditional Super Bowl Sunday interview offered by CBS News, former President Donald Trump announced that he would be happy to step in and give an interview in Biden’s place.
 
Governor Mike DeWine (R-OH) vetoed legislation Friday that would have banned gender procedures for minors and prevented boys who identify as girls from competing in girls’ sports.
Governor Mike DeWine (R-OH) vetoed legislation Friday that would have banned gender procedures for minors and prevented boys who identify as girls from competing in girls’ sports.
 
A shrimper interest group is suing the Biden administration over a costly new rule that threatens the livelihoods of many Louisiana fisherman, the Louisiana Shrimp Association (LSA) announced Wednesday.
A shrimper interest group is suing the Biden administration over a costly new rule that threatens the livelihoods of many Louisiana fisherman, the Louisiana Shrimp Association (LSA) announced Wednesday.
 
Australian universities face a government prohibition on failing grades.
 
Federal officials instructed banks to comb through customer data if terms like “TRUMP” or “MAGA” were used in transactions, according to documents obtained by the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.
Federal officials instructed banks to comb through customer data if terms like “TRUMP” or “MAGA” were used in transactions, according to documents obtained by the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.
 
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved names of candidates to go on ballots for the 2024 presidential preference primary in North Carolina.
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved names of candidates to go on ballots for the 2024 presidential preference primary in North Carolina.
 
The now-resigned staffer "exercised his Fifth Amendment right" during the investigation, USCP said
The now-resigned staffer "exercised his Fifth Amendment right" during the investigation, USCP said
 
Former NC Supreme Court justice and current candidate for governor, Mike Morgan, took a seemingly uncharacteristic swipe at his primary opponent, Democrat Josh Stein, on Tuesday.
Former NC Supreme Court justice and current candidate for governor, Mike Morgan, took a seemingly uncharacteristic swipe at his primary opponent, Democrat Josh Stein, on Tuesday.
 
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has submitted the requisite number of signatures needed to qualify for the ballot in Utah, according to the Salt Lake County clerk’s office.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has submitted the requisite number of signatures needed to qualify for the ballot in Utah, according to the Salt Lake County clerk’s office.
 
A New Jersey man has been accused of attempting to help al-Shabaab, a radical Islamic terrorist group based in Somalia, after allegedly being inspired by Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel.
A New Jersey man has been accused of attempting to help al-Shabaab, a radical Islamic terrorist group based in Somalia, after allegedly being inspired by Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel.
 
Two federal lawsuits challenged North Carolina's new elections law on the same day legislators enacted the law over Gov. Roy Cooper's veto.
Two federal lawsuits challenged North Carolina's new elections law on the same day legislators enacted the law over Gov. Roy Cooper's veto.
 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this week that Israel will no longer consider allowing the creation of a Palestinian state in any postwar scenario due to the unacceptable security risk that it would impose on the country.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this week that Israel will no longer consider allowing the creation of a Palestinian state in any postwar scenario due to the unacceptable security risk that it would impose on the country.
 
While some have pulled their funding, other donors have remained silent on the scandals facing the embattled university.
While some have pulled their funding, other donors have remained silent on the scandals facing the embattled university.
 
On Tuesday, the North Carolina General Assembly overrode five bills that had been vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper. Since the legislature held its first override vote in March, there have been a total of 19 veto overrides this year.
On Tuesday, the North Carolina General Assembly overrode five bills that had been vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper. Since the legislature held its first override vote in March, there have been a total of 19 veto overrides this year.
 
The third-ranking House Republican, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), condemned on Wednesday an endeavor to censure her by Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) in connection to the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021, and beyond.
The third-ranking House Republican, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), condemned on Wednesday an endeavor to censure her by Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) in connection to the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021, and beyond.
 
Pakistan threatened the Islamic Republic of Iran with “serious consequences” on Wednesday after Iran fired missiles and drones into the country that it claimed were aimed at militant bases near the border.
Pakistan threatened the Islamic Republic of Iran with “serious consequences” on Wednesday after Iran fired missiles and drones into the country that it claimed were aimed at militant bases near the border.
 
A Republican state representative has moved to impeach Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows after she announced that former President Donald Trump would be disqualified from her state’s presidential primary ballot.
A Republican state representative has moved to impeach Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows after she announced that former President Donald Trump would be disqualified from her state’s presidential primary ballot.
 
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