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Special counsel Jack Smith asked the federal court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to bar attempts by former President Donald Trump to “inject politics” and use “improper evidence” for the 2020 election case trial scheduled to begin in March.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked the federal court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to bar attempts by former President Donald Trump to “inject politics” and use “improper evidence” for the 2020 election case trial scheduled to begin in March.
 
Former President Donald Trump will be allowed on Colorado‘s 2024 primary ballot — at least for the time being — after the state’s Republican Party asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that disqualified him.
Former President Donald Trump will be allowed on Colorado‘s 2024 primary ballot — at least for the time being — after the state’s Republican Party asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that disqualified him.
 
Six pro-lifers were found guilty on Tuesday after the Biden administration charged them over a peaceful protest at a Tennessee abortion facility in 2021. They face up to 10.5 years in prison.
Six pro-lifers were found guilty on Tuesday after the Biden administration charged them over a peaceful protest at a Tennessee abortion facility in 2021. They face up to 10.5 years in prison.
 
CNN anchor Jake Tapper cut into former President Donald Trump’s victory speech — following Monday evening’s Iowa caucuses, which Trump won decisively — to complain about what he said was “anti-immigrant rhetoric.”
CNN anchor Jake Tapper cut into former President Donald Trump’s victory speech — following Monday evening’s Iowa caucuses, which Trump won decisively — to complain about what he said was “anti-immigrant rhetoric.”
 
The student is represented by the American Civil Liberties Union.
 
Many were surprised to hear President Joe Biden’s announcement Thursday on the resumption of building the border wall in South Texas — including Republican US Sen. Ted Budd of North Carolina.
Many were surprised to hear President Joe Biden’s announcement Thursday on the resumption of building the border wall in South Texas — including Republican US Sen. Ted Budd of North Carolina.
 
A panel of the GOP-led House released on Sunday two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis.
A panel of the GOP-led House released on Sunday two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis.
 
Nearly a quarter of a million total encounters were reported on the southern border in November, breaking the record for the month amid an ongoing illegal immigration crisis.
Nearly a quarter of a million total encounters were reported on the southern border in November, breaking the record for the month amid an ongoing illegal immigration crisis.
 
MSNBC will generally not air remarks or speeches by former President Donald Trump, the leading Republican presidential candidate, as they happen, network anchor Rachel Maddow said Monday night.
MSNBC will generally not air remarks or speeches by former President Donald Trump, the leading Republican presidential candidate, as they happen, network anchor Rachel Maddow said Monday night.
 
Nearly every single demographic was dominated by Trump, and voters did not care about indictments
Nearly every single demographic was dominated by Trump, and voters did not care about indictments
 
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said on Tuesday a trio of fake names that he suspects were used as a disguise for surreptitious communications are a top priority in the impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said on Tuesday a trio of fake names that he suspects were used as a disguise for surreptitious communications are a top priority in the impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden.
 
On Tuesday, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) confirmed that U.S. Navy Forces seized a sailing ship on January 11 that was conducting illegal transport of advanced lethal aid from Iran to resupply the terrorist Houthi forces in Yemen.
On Tuesday, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) confirmed that U.S. Navy Forces seized a sailing ship on January 11 that was conducting illegal transport of advanced lethal aid from Iran to resupply the terrorist Houthi forces in Yemen.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss Medicaid expansion, including impacts on rural communities, who is newly eligible and ways to apply for health care coverage.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss Medicaid expansion, including impacts on rural communities, who is newly eligible and ways to apply for health care coverage.
 
The Shell oil company, one of the largest oil companies in the world, has announced it is suspending all shipments through the Red Sea indefinitely because of the attacks from the terrorist Houthis from Yemen.
The Shell oil company, one of the largest oil companies in the world, has announced it is suspending all shipments through the Red Sea indefinitely because of the attacks from the terrorist Houthis from Yemen.
 
A new survey found that nearly three out of every four Americans believe that parents should be able to opt their kids out of public school subjects they believe are immoral or objectionable.
A new survey found that nearly three out of every four Americans believe that parents should be able to opt their kids out of public school subjects they believe are immoral or objectionable.
 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lashed out at President Joe Biden’s administration for denying him access to Secret Service protection while on the campaign trail ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lashed out at President Joe Biden’s administration for denying him access to Secret Service protection while on the campaign trail ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
 
Bar owners suing the state of North Carolina over COVID-related shutdowns oppose Gov. Roy Cooper's latest legal request. Cooper wants the state Supreme Court to take the case.
Bar owners suing the state of North Carolina over COVID-related shutdowns oppose Gov. Roy Cooper's latest legal request. Cooper wants the state Supreme Court to take the case.
 
Iran and Hamas are suddenly arguing with each other
 
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro briefly discussed his main takeaway from the Iowa caucuses on Monday night, saying the results show that former President Donald Trump is “the de facto nominee.”
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro briefly discussed his main takeaway from the Iowa caucuses on Monday night, saying the results show that former President Donald Trump is “the de facto nominee.”
 
Former President Barack Obama lobbied Harvard leadership and elites to keep university president Claudine Gay in her role despite her disastrous testimony to Congress.
Former President Barack Obama lobbied Harvard leadership and elites to keep university president Claudine Gay in her role despite her disastrous testimony to Congress.
 
Activist Mohammed El-Kurd earned cheers and applause from a crowd of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters in London on Saturday, when he called to “normalize massacres as the status quo” during a speech condemning Israel and Zionism.
Activist Mohammed El-Kurd earned cheers and applause from a crowd of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters in London on Saturday, when he called to “normalize massacres as the status quo” during a speech condemning Israel and Zionism.
 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) inside Gaza on Christmas as they continue to battle the Hamas terrorists responsible for the October 7 massacre.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) inside Gaza on Christmas as they continue to battle the Hamas terrorists responsible for the October 7 massacre.
 
A motion filed this week in federal court could indicate another delay in the federal retrial of Greg Lindberg on bribery and fraud charges.
A motion filed this week in federal court could indicate another delay in the federal retrial of Greg Lindberg on bribery and fraud charges.
 
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) outlined the Republican Conference’s agenda in fighting President Joe Biden’s illegal immigration crisis on the U.S. southern border in a letter sent to Members this week, including impeaching DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) outlined the Republican Conference’s agenda in fighting President Joe Biden’s illegal immigration crisis on the U.S. southern border in a letter sent to Members this week, including impeaching DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
 
They also show why the General Assembly was wise to put the least-cost and reliable guardrails into law
They also show why the General Assembly was wise to put the least-cost and reliable guardrails into law
 
The Islamic Republic of Iran launched ballistic missiles late on Monday night that landed near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, Iraq.
The Islamic Republic of Iran launched ballistic missiles late on Monday night that landed near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, Iraq.
 
Educators urged to go against the 'Israeli narrative,' teach students to be pro-Palestinian activists
Educators urged to go against the 'Israeli narrative,' teach students to be pro-Palestinian activists
 
The Biden White House said on Sunday that they are “intensely” pressuring Israel to lower the intensity of their military operations against the Hamas terrorist organization inside Gaza.
The Biden White House said on Sunday that they are “intensely” pressuring Israel to lower the intensity of their military operations against the Hamas terrorist organization inside Gaza.
 
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson drew media attention Thursday morning after announcing that he would take steps as “acting governor” while N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper was in Japan this week for an economic development summit.
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson drew media attention Thursday morning after announcing that he would take steps as “acting governor” while N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper was in Japan this week for an economic development summit.
 
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said on Monday that she was swatted at her home on Christmas, which she estimated was approximately the eighth time that it has happened to her.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said on Monday that she was swatted at her home on Christmas, which she estimated was approximately the eighth time that it has happened to her.
 
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