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

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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.
 
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.
 
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