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The Michigan Supreme Court refused a liberal group’s effort to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential primary ballot on Wednesday, roughly a week after Colorado’s high court ruled against the former president in a similar case.
The Michigan Supreme Court refused a liberal group’s effort to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential primary ballot on Wednesday, roughly a week after Colorado’s high court ruled against the former president in a similar case.
 
Former President Donald Trump must pay The New York Times and three of its reporters hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees, a judge ordered last week.
Former President Donald Trump must pay The New York Times and three of its reporters hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees, a judge ordered last week.
 
On Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper signed seven bills, vetoed two, and let three become law, including the 2023 Appropriations Act, or the state budget, which passed both chambers on Sept. 22.
On Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper signed seven bills, vetoed two, and let three become law, including the 2023 Appropriations Act, or the state budget, which passed both chambers on Sept. 22.
 
One can only imagine what will happen in a second presidency of Donald Trump. One of the more frightening possibilities is the abuse of power in handing out pardons like gum drops to cronies, who pledge fealty to Caesar in return.
One can only imagine what will happen in a second presidency of Donald Trump. One of the more frightening possibilities is the abuse of power in handing out pardons like gum drops to cronies, who pledge fealty to Caesar in return.
 
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker complained over the weekend that Texas Governor Greg Abbott is sending illegal aliens to his state instead of letting them stay in Texas.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker complained over the weekend that Texas Governor Greg Abbott is sending illegal aliens to his state instead of letting them stay in Texas.
 
The Texas Military Department shot down claims over the weekend from Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) that it did not assist in rescue efforts of migrants who were drowning in the Rio Grande River as they tried to enter the U.S. illegally.
The Texas Military Department shot down claims over the weekend from Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) that it did not assist in rescue efforts of migrants who were drowning in the Rio Grande River as they tried to enter the U.S. illegally.
 
An Israeli-American man who was shot and taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7 is now dead, according to the community he was kidnapped from in Israel.
An Israeli-American man who was shot and taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7 is now dead, according to the community he was kidnapped from in Israel.
 
All news accounts described the recently passed state budget as spending $30 billion
 
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, who suspended his White House bid early last month, endorsed former President Donald Trump on the eve of the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, who suspended his White House bid early last month, endorsed former President Donald Trump on the eve of the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses.
 
The Democrat had served on the Windy City's council since 1969.
 
Donald Trump‘s mother-in-law dying is not a sufficient reason to delay closing arguments in a civil business fraud trial in New York, a judge told the former president’s attorney on Wednesday.
Donald Trump‘s mother-in-law dying is not a sufficient reason to delay closing arguments in a civil business fraud trial in New York, a judge told the former president’s attorney on Wednesday.
 
Former President Donald Trump ripped into the judge presiding over his civil business fraud trial during closing arguments on Thursday, even after the judge refused to allow the former president to give his own summation.
Former President Donald Trump ripped into the judge presiding over his civil business fraud trial during closing arguments on Thursday, even after the judge refused to allow the former president to give his own summation.
 
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad falsely claimed during a speech this week that there was no evidence that six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust.
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad falsely claimed during a speech this week that there was no evidence that six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust.
 
Venegas also reported that area hospitals are getting overwhelmed "because they’re helping a lot of these migrants."
 
The chain is seemingly being targeted for its "terrible record on LGBT rights."
The chain is seemingly being targeted for its "terrible record on LGBT rights."
 
North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who is currently campaigning to be the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s next governor, was named as one of three potential options for Vice President of the United States by a Fox News commentator on Sunday.
North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who is currently campaigning to be the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s next governor, was named as one of three potential options for Vice President of the United States by a Fox News commentator on Sunday.
 
The White House ran cover for President Joe Biden on Thursday when pressed on why the commander in chief has not held a traditional year-end news conference.
The White House ran cover for President Joe Biden on Thursday when pressed on why the commander in chief has not held a traditional year-end news conference.
 
Former President Donald Trump and Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel allegedly asked GOP members of the Wayne County, Michigan, Board of Canvassers not to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to recordings reviewed by The Detroit News.
Former President Donald Trump and Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel allegedly asked GOP members of the Wayne County, Michigan, Board of Canvassers not to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to recordings reviewed by The Detroit News.
 
Former President Donald Trump has hit his largest GOP primary polling lead in the Real Clear Politics average of national polls as he also enjoys a consistent lead over President Joe Biden in a hypothetical 2024 general election matchup.
Former President Donald Trump has hit his largest GOP primary polling lead in the Real Clear Politics average of national polls as he also enjoys a consistent lead over President Joe Biden in a hypothetical 2024 general election matchup.
 
A federal judge has rejected plaintiffs' request to block an Oct 10 vote for new members of the Asheville Human Relations Commission.
A federal judge has rejected plaintiffs' request to block an Oct 10 vote for new members of the Asheville Human Relations Commission.
 
A top Hamas terrorist official who managed one of the hospitals inside Gaza told Israeli investigators this week that the organization uses hospitals for extensive terrorist activities and that its leaders are “cowards.”
A top Hamas terrorist official who managed one of the hospitals inside Gaza told Israeli investigators this week that the organization uses hospitals for extensive terrorist activities and that its leaders are “cowards.”
 
Raleigh, N.C. — Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections, will hold a virtual press availability from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024
Raleigh, N.C. — Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections, will hold a virtual press availability from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024
 
Iranian spies reportedly offered a human smuggler $200,000 to murder two Iranian-born journalists living in London as part of a campaign to scare Iranian dissidents scattered across the world.
Iranian spies reportedly offered a human smuggler $200,000 to murder two Iranian-born journalists living in London as part of a campaign to scare Iranian dissidents scattered across the world.
 
Repurposed technologies are allowing UNC-System schools to maintain troubling records.
 
Convicted of more serious crime in September, prosecutors opt to avert second trial on lesser charge
Convicted of more serious crime in September, prosecutors opt to avert second trial on lesser charge
 
A recently released medical study from researchers from Maastricht University and the University of Exeter discovered more than a dozen factors that experts say are strongly linked to young-onset dementia (YOD).
A recently released medical study from researchers from Maastricht University and the University of Exeter discovered more than a dozen factors that experts say are strongly linked to young-onset dementia (YOD).
 
Texas says this is just the first migrant flight to the city.
 
The General Assembly will draw congressional and state legislative maps in October
 
The Lincoln Memorial was temporarily closed this week after officials discovered that the monument had been vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti.
The Lincoln Memorial was temporarily closed this week after officials discovered that the monument had been vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti.
 
A Christian couple is suing the Rockford, Michigan, Public School District, alleging that teachers secretly used a different name and male pronouns for their autistic daughter.
A Christian couple is suing the Rockford, Michigan, Public School District, alleging that teachers secretly used a different name and male pronouns for their autistic daughter.
 
Willis added that God told her to pray for GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
 
The estate of the late “Lord of the Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien has prevailed in a lawsuit against a fan who claimed to have authored “the obvious pitch-perfect sequel” to the beloved fantasy trilogy, The New York Times reported on Thursday.
The estate of the late “Lord of the Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien has prevailed in a lawsuit against a fan who claimed to have authored “the obvious pitch-perfect sequel” to the beloved fantasy trilogy, The New York Times reported on Thursday.
 
House Republicans issued a subpoena threat to special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday while demanding information about the federal investigations into former President Donald Trump.
House Republicans issued a subpoena threat to special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday while demanding information about the federal investigations into former President Donald Trump.
 
Legislation introduced by North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, along with fellow Sens. John Cornyn (R-Tx) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) that would preserve and protect funding for longtime high school programs and activities like archery and hunting safety
Legislation introduced by North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, along with fellow Sens. John Cornyn (R-Tx) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) that would preserve and protect funding for longtime high school programs and activities like archery and hunting safety
 
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