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The Islamic Republic of Iran launched missiles and drones in an attack Tuesday on an anti-Iranian militant group inside Pakistan — a nuclear-armed country — in a move that threatens to rapidly increase already inflamed tensions in the region.
The Islamic Republic of Iran launched missiles and drones in an attack Tuesday on an anti-Iranian militant group inside Pakistan — a nuclear-armed country — in a move that threatens to rapidly increase already inflamed tensions in the region.
 
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani filed for bankruptcy on Thursday in the Southern District of New York, less than one full week after he was ordered to pay $148 million to defamed Georgia poll workers Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman, Moss’ mother.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani filed for bankruptcy on Thursday in the Southern District of New York, less than one full week after he was ordered to pay $148 million to defamed Georgia poll workers Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman, Moss’ mother.
 
US District Judge Catherine Eagles has issued an injunction against two pieces of North Carolina's new abortion law.
US District Judge Catherine Eagles has issued an injunction against two pieces of North Carolina's new abortion law.
 
An Israeli mother whose 28-year-old son, a hostage taken by Hamas, was mistakenly killed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), recorded an unforgettable message of support for the IDF.
An Israeli mother whose 28-year-old son, a hostage taken by Hamas, was mistakenly killed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), recorded an unforgettable message of support for the IDF.
 
Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews claimed on Wednesday that rural Americans were essentially members of a “cult” and would “vote their craziness” if Democrats did not show up at the polls in numbers large enough to prevent them from doing so.
Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews claimed on Wednesday that rural Americans were essentially members of a “cult” and would “vote their craziness” if Democrats did not show up at the polls in numbers large enough to prevent them from doing so.
 
A new Civitas poll finds that 66% of North Carolina voters are concerned about crime and safety in their neighborhoods.
A new Civitas poll finds that 66% of North Carolina voters are concerned about crime and safety in their neighborhoods.
 
Judge Arthur Engoron will not allow former President Donald Trump to make his own closing argument in his New York civil business fraud trial on Thursday after Trump was reportedly planning on speaking in court.
Judge Arthur Engoron will not allow former President Donald Trump to make his own closing argument in his New York civil business fraud trial on Thursday after Trump was reportedly planning on speaking in court.
 
Ivy League students set to travel to West Bank to learn how to combat “settler colonialism” at university affiliated with terrorists
Ivy League students set to travel to West Bank to learn how to combat “settler colonialism” at university affiliated with terrorists
 
On Friday, Jan. 19, North Carolina’s 100 county boards of elections will begin sending absentee-by-mail ballots to registered voters who requested a ballot for the 2024 primary election.
On Friday, Jan. 19, North Carolina’s 100 county boards of elections will begin sending absentee-by-mail ballots to registered voters who requested a ballot for the 2024 primary election.
 
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul confronted Dr. Anthony Fauci saying he should “take some responsibility for funding gain-of-function research in Wuhan,” while saying “what you’ve done is change the definition on your website to try to cover your a**.”
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul confronted Dr. Anthony Fauci saying he should “take some responsibility for funding gain-of-function research in Wuhan,” while saying “what you’ve done is change the definition on your website to try to cover your a**.”
 
“We cannot afford another four years of Joe Biden’s failures."
“We cannot afford another four years of Joe Biden’s failures."
 
A federal judge has blocked a far-reaching California law that would have banned carrying guns almost everywhere in public, including at places like churches and playgrounds.
A federal judge has blocked a far-reaching California law that would have banned carrying guns almost everywhere in public, including at places like churches and playgrounds.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is asking the state Supreme Court to consider a case of bar owners suing the state for damages because of COVID-related shutdowns in 2020.
Gov. Roy Cooper is asking the state Supreme Court to consider a case of bar owners suing the state for damages because of COVID-related shutdowns in 2020.
 
The Biden administration may have lied to the public about an ethics agreement related to Hunter Biden’s art career, according to House Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comers (R-KY).
The Biden administration may have lied to the public about an ethics agreement related to Hunter Biden’s art career, according to House Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comers (R-KY).
 
Top Hamas official Ghazi Hamad praised Canada, Australia, and New Zealand this week for their recent joint statement calling for moving toward a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Top Hamas official Ghazi Hamad praised Canada, Australia, and New Zealand this week for their recent joint statement calling for moving toward a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
 
A new book by Heather Mac Donald should serve as a national wake-up call.
 
U.S. forces shot down nearly two dozen drones and missiles that were launched as part of a “complex attack” on international shipping lanes in the Red Sea this week.
U.S. forces shot down nearly two dozen drones and missiles that were launched as part of a “complex attack” on international shipping lanes in the Red Sea this week.
 
Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr slammed the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling this week that former President Donald Trump was ineligible to be on the presidential primary ballot next year because of his actions on January 6, 2021, as they relate to the 14th Amendment.
Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr slammed the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling this week that former President Donald Trump was ineligible to be on the presidential primary ballot next year because of his actions on January 6, 2021, as they relate to the 14th Amendment.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the latest developments in North Carolina’s ongoing state budget stalemate.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the latest developments in North Carolina’s ongoing state budget stalemate.
 
Another sex tape was allegedly filmed inside the U.S. Capitol, which comes after news broke last week about an aide for Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) who allegedly filmed a sex video involving himself and an unidentified man inside a Senate committee hearing room.
Another sex tape was allegedly filmed inside the U.S. Capitol, which comes after news broke last week about an aide for Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) who allegedly filmed a sex video involving himself and an unidentified man inside a Senate committee hearing room.
 
A Democrat running against President Joe Biden in 2024 criticized the court ruling that kicked former President Donald Trump off the ballot in Colorado.
A Democrat running against President Joe Biden in 2024 criticized the court ruling that kicked former President Donald Trump off the ballot in Colorado.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said during a town hall on Tuesday night that he will fire any FBI official who violates Americans’ civil liberties.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said during a town hall on Tuesday night that he will fire any FBI official who violates Americans’ civil liberties.
 
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) could be on the verge of facing a no-confidence vote through the same process that removed his predecessor, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), as speaker last year.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) could be on the verge of facing a no-confidence vote through the same process that removed his predecessor, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), as speaker last year.
 
At least two elected leaders of Republican-controlled states have suggested booting President Joe Biden from ballots in their states.
At least two elected leaders of Republican-controlled states have suggested booting President Joe Biden from ballots in their states.
 
NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will no longer have a dual role as the state’s fire marshal come Jan. 1.
NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will no longer have a dual role as the state’s fire marshal come Jan. 1.
 
City officials in New York City are evacuating around 2,000 illegal immigrants from a tent shelter set up on an airfield due to high winds, and moving them to a high school gym.
City officials in New York City are evacuating around 2,000 illegal immigrants from a tent shelter set up on an airfield due to high winds, and moving them to a high school gym.
 
North Carolina’s no-more-stringent law forbids state environmental agencies from imposing stricter environmental regulations than required by the federal government
North Carolina’s no-more-stringent law forbids state environmental agencies from imposing stricter environmental regulations than required by the federal government
 
The trans-identifying prisoner attempted "self-castration," the department said.
 
US District Judge Loretta Biggs will not expedite a federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's restrictions on felon voting.
US District Judge Loretta Biggs will not expedite a federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's restrictions on felon voting.
 
"Media literacy" is a “tool to create the society we all deserve: one that nurtures racial equity, social justice, and true democracy"
"Media literacy" is a “tool to create the society we all deserve: one that nurtures racial equity, social justice, and true democracy"
 
Embattled Harvard University President Claudine Gay reportedly put together a task force after the death of George Floyd, with its stated goal being to diminish the number of white men who were visible in campus spaces.
Embattled Harvard University President Claudine Gay reportedly put together a task force after the death of George Floyd, with its stated goal being to diminish the number of white men who were visible in campus spaces.
 
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