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Doctors at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center released a statement on Tuesday revealing that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was treated in late December for prostate cancer and was hospitalized at the start of this month with complications from a urinary tract infection.
Doctors at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center released a statement on Tuesday revealing that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was treated in late December for prostate cancer and was hospitalized at the start of this month with complications from a urinary tract infection.
 
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday after an appeals court hearing that if he is denied immunity from prosecution, President Joe Biden would be “ripe for indictment.”
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday after an appeals court hearing that if he is denied immunity from prosecution, President Joe Biden would be “ripe for indictment.”
 
A federal court in California is likely to hear the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board's lawsuit against major social media companies.
A federal court in California is likely to hear the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board's lawsuit against major social media companies.
 
Senior White House and Biden campaign officials are reportedly concerned that the Colorado Supreme Court’s Tuesday ruling barring former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot will help Biden’s rival while hurting the president’s 2024 campaign message.
Senior White House and Biden campaign officials are reportedly concerned that the Colorado Supreme Court’s Tuesday ruling barring former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot will help Biden’s rival while hurting the president’s 2024 campaign message.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
 
Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) turned an Associated Press reporter’s question on its head, calling her out directly for intentionally framing her question in a way that would force him to compare former President Donald Trump to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler.
Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) turned an Associated Press reporter’s question on its head, calling her out directly for intentionally framing her question in a way that would force him to compare former President Donald Trump to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler.
 
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley torched the Colorado State Supreme Court over a Tuesday decision that removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential ballot.
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley torched the Colorado State Supreme Court over a Tuesday decision that removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential ballot.
 
Critics of North Carolina's new eCourts digital court records system seek more time to move forward with a class-action suit.
Critics of North Carolina's new eCourts digital court records system seek more time to move forward with a class-action suit.
 
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million toward “environmental justice” projects across the U.S. in a move critics say will benefit the president’s political allies.
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million toward “environmental justice” projects across the U.S. in a move critics say will benefit the president’s political allies.
 
Fulton County Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade met with Biden administration officials on two separate occasions before any charges were filed in Georgia against former President Donald Trump.
Fulton County Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade met with Biden administration officials on two separate occasions before any charges were filed in Georgia against former President Donald Trump.
 
A unanimous state Court of Appeals panel has granted state law enforcement officials' request to block a lower court ruling favoring a video sweepstakes operator in a Robeson County case.
A unanimous state Court of Appeals panel has granted state law enforcement officials' request to block a lower court ruling favoring a video sweepstakes operator in a Robeson County case.
 
Xi 2022: "We will never promise to renounce the use of force and we reserve the option of taking all measures necessary.”
Xi 2022: "We will never promise to renounce the use of force and we reserve the option of taking all measures necessary.”
 
The American Civil Liberties is suing Texas over a new law that gives state officials the ability to arrest and deport illegal immigrants amid a flood of illegal crossings into the state.
The American Civil Liberties is suing Texas over a new law that gives state officials the ability to arrest and deport illegal immigrants amid a flood of illegal crossings into the state.
 
Facing critics over their 4-3 decision to remove Trump from the presidential ballot in 2024, Colorado's Supreme Court insisted it was a necessary step due to concerns the usual election rigging system could fail.
Facing critics over their 4-3 decision to remove Trump from the presidential ballot in 2024, Colorado's Supreme Court insisted it was a necessary step due to concerns the usual election rigging system could fail.
 
On the eve of the third anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot, a federal court ruled against a pro-Trump demonstrator, saying that even though he was “neither violent nor destructive,” he could still be convicted of disorderly conduct and sentenced to a year in prison.
On the eve of the third anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot, a federal court ruled against a pro-Trump demonstrator, saying that even though he was “neither violent nor destructive,” he could still be convicted of disorderly conduct and sentenced to a year in prison.
 
The Department of Justice indicted two men who allegedly procured microelectronics for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that could be used in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks.
The Department of Justice indicted two men who allegedly procured microelectronics for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that could be used in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks.
 
Billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Cuban got into a social media spat this week over the controversial race-based hiring practice adopted by numerous companies and institutions known as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Cuban got into a social media spat this week over the controversial race-based hiring practice adopted by numerous companies and institutions known as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
 
The wait is finally over. North Carolina has a solidified new state budget, and it includes a major victory for families across the state.
The wait is finally over. North Carolina has a solidified new state budget, and it includes a major victory for families across the state.
 
The Colorado Supreme Court removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 presidential ballot on Tuesday after ruling that he engaged in an insurrection with his actions on January 6, 2021.
The Colorado Supreme Court removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 presidential ballot on Tuesday after ruling that he engaged in an insurrection with his actions on January 6, 2021.
 
Pacific Legal Foundation is backing five plaintiffs who have sued Asheville for rejecting their applications to serve on the city's Human Relations Commission. The plaintiffs argue the city rejected them because they are white.
Pacific Legal Foundation is backing five plaintiffs who have sued Asheville for rejecting their applications to serve on the city's Human Relations Commission. The plaintiffs argue the city rejected them because they are white.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to review Colorado’s unprecedented decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot.
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to review Colorado’s unprecedented decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot.
 
Principal gave excused absences for anti-Israel protest, inflating turnout by enticing those who wanted to skip class.
Principal gave excused absences for anti-Israel protest, inflating turnout by enticing those who wanted to skip class.
 
The recently passed NC state budget contains a provision that would not allow local governments and municipalities to establish minimum wage and other employment-related requirements for private employers.
The recently passed NC state budget contains a provision that would not allow local governments and municipalities to establish minimum wage and other employment-related requirements for private employers.
 
New details shed light on how top White House officials, including President Joe Biden himself, were not informed for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized last week in a shock turn of events.
New details shed light on how top White House officials, including President Joe Biden himself, were not informed for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized last week in a shock turn of events.
 
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) outlined where the Committee’s investigations into the Biden family currently stand during an interview this week, saying that they have subpoenaed bank records from President Joe Biden’s brother, James Biden.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) outlined where the Committee’s investigations into the Biden family currently stand during an interview this week, saying that they have subpoenaed bank records from President Joe Biden’s brother, James Biden.
 
Wayne LaPierre, the longtime CEO of the National Rifle Association, announced his resignation Friday, according to Fox News.
Wayne LaPierre, the longtime CEO of the National Rifle Association, announced his resignation Friday, according to Fox News.
 
USDA says foreign-owned wind energy projects account for much of the increase.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at noon on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at noon on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
 
Ghislaine Maxwell, co-conspirator of the late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, refused to comply with requests to turn over documents pertaining to any connection she may have had with the Clinton Foundation, newly unsealed documents revealed.
Ghislaine Maxwell, co-conspirator of the late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, refused to comply with requests to turn over documents pertaining to any connection she may have had with the Clinton Foundation, newly unsealed documents revealed.
 
A federal judge has blocked the removal of a Civil War memorial from Arlington National Cemetery over a lawsuit that says that its removal would damage the graves of the Confederate soldiers buried around the memorial.
A federal judge has blocked the removal of a Civil War memorial from Arlington National Cemetery over a lawsuit that says that its removal would damage the graves of the Confederate soldiers buried around the memorial.
 
A prominent Philadelphia LGBTQ activist was arrested Monday and charged with the rape of two minors younger than 13.
A prominent Philadelphia LGBTQ activist was arrested Monday and charged with the rape of two minors younger than 13.
 
A state senator introduced legislation to strip the council's power to reject public safety grants.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill Thursday that restructures the North Carolina State Board of Elections by splitting the appointments between the majority and minority legislative leaders.
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill Thursday that restructures the North Carolina State Board of Elections by splitting the appointments between the majority and minority legislative leaders.
 
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