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Mark Robinson has been leading significantly in the polls since he announced his 2024 run in the Republican primary for North Carolina governor, including a Civitas poll in August.
Mark Robinson has been leading significantly in the polls since he announced his 2024 run in the Republican primary for North Carolina governor, including a Civitas poll in August.
 
A federal prosecutor who allegedly placed constraints on the years-long investigation into Hunter Biden said she has parted ways with the Department of Justice (DOJ).
A federal prosecutor who allegedly placed constraints on the years-long investigation into Hunter Biden said she has parted ways with the Department of Justice (DOJ).
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2024.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2024.
 
The developers of Colony Ridge, the controversial Texas community that has become a magnet for illegal immigrants, have used a powerful local government board to award more than $16 million in taxpayer funds to a private paving company
The developers of Colony Ridge, the controversial Texas community that has become a magnet for illegal immigrants, have used a powerful local government board to award more than $16 million in taxpayer funds to a private paving company
 
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy battled with CNN’s Abby Phillip during a Wednesday night town hall on the network over remarks that he has made about the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy battled with CNN’s Abby Phillip during a Wednesday night town hall on the network over remarks that he has made about the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
 
The U.S. government’s terrorist watchlist holds the names of around two million people who are viewed as potential threats, a number nearly two times higher than it was just six years ago, according to a CBS News report.
The U.S. government’s terrorist watchlist holds the names of around two million people who are viewed as potential threats, a number nearly two times higher than it was just six years ago, according to a CBS News report.
 
Congress passed the annual defense policy bill this week, authorizing $886 billion for a host of national security programs for the current fiscal year that began on October 1 — about 3% higher than the previous year’s levels.
Congress passed the annual defense policy bill this week, authorizing $886 billion for a host of national security programs for the current fiscal year that began on October 1 — about 3% higher than the previous year’s levels.
 
First Lady Jill Biden and the White House were blasted for what’s been called a “bizarre,” “freaky,” and “cringey” White House Christmas Video — which many have compared to something one might see coming out of the Capitol District in the “Hunger Games” movies.
First Lady Jill Biden and the White House were blasted for what’s been called a “bizarre,” “freaky,” and “cringey” White House Christmas Video — which many have compared to something one might see coming out of the Capitol District in the “Hunger Games” movies.
 
On Thursday, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a high school teacher who was fired for refusing to use pronouns that didn’t match a student’s biological sex could have his lawsuit against the local school board reinstated.
On Thursday, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a high school teacher who was fired for refusing to use pronouns that didn’t match a student’s biological sex could have his lawsuit against the local school board reinstated.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is joining southeastern states, insurers and national leaders in health care and public health for a collaborative effort to combat the congenital syphilis crisis.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is joining southeastern states, insurers and national leaders in health care and public health for a collaborative effort to combat the congenital syphilis crisis.
 
The new fall season in North Carolina is not only ushering in a change in the weather but a possible change in redistricting for the state as well.
The new fall season in North Carolina is not only ushering in a change in the weather but a possible change in redistricting for the state as well.
 
Democratic Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is facing criticism after a member of her administration sent out an email invitation for a Christmas party that excluded white officials.
Democratic Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is facing criticism after a member of her administration sent out an email invitation for a Christmas party that excluded white officials.
 
After Ohio's vote to enshrine the right to murder babies even after the moment of birth, The Ohio State University has announced that long-time mascot "Brutus" will be replaced with the demon Moloch.
After Ohio's vote to enshrine the right to murder babies even after the moment of birth, The Ohio State University has announced that long-time mascot "Brutus" will be replaced with the demon Moloch.
 
“The amazing thing is if you look at the way the government is portraying the statute, you kind of wonder why it hasn't been applied before."
“The amazing thing is if you look at the way the government is portraying the statute, you kind of wonder why it hasn't been applied before."
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2024.
 
Mainstream news organizations mounted attacks against Tesla on Wednesday in an apparent attempt to damage Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who also heads several other large companies.
Mainstream news organizations mounted attacks against Tesla on Wednesday in an apparent attempt to damage Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who also heads several other large companies.
 
The GOP-led House voted on Wednesday to formally authorize the corruption-focused impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, a move Republicans said was necessary to give them more legal weight to enforce subpoenas.
The GOP-led House voted on Wednesday to formally authorize the corruption-focused impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, a move Republicans said was necessary to give them more legal weight to enforce subpoenas.
 
President Joe Biden smirked and refused to answer questions from reporters on Wednesday when pressed about his son, Hunter Biden, defying a congressional subpoena.
President Joe Biden smirked and refused to answer questions from reporters on Wednesday when pressed about his son, Hunter Biden, defying a congressional subpoena.
 
In the wake of the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot in the March 5 primary, US Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, said he would introduce legislation that would prevent similar future actions.
In the wake of the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot in the March 5 primary, US Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, said he would introduce legislation that would prevent similar future actions.
 
As Republican presidential candidates make moves and gain endorsements in Iowa and New Hampshire before the first ballots are cast next month, one stark reality remains for the trailing GOP hopefuls: Donald Trump’s massive polling lead in both states.
As Republican presidential candidates make moves and gain endorsements in Iowa and New Hampshire before the first ballots are cast next month, one stark reality remains for the trailing GOP hopefuls: Donald Trump’s massive polling lead in both states.
 
Hunter Biden’s public statement on Wednesday may have been designed to sway public sentiment in his favor, but according to at least one MSNBC guest, his “dramatic public relations effort” may not have the desired impact.
Hunter Biden’s public statement on Wednesday may have been designed to sway public sentiment in his favor, but according to at least one MSNBC guest, his “dramatic public relations effort” may not have the desired impact.
 
NewsNation host Chris Cuomo struggled to keep it together during a segment on his show this week where he interviewed a social media influencer who has Tourette’s syndrome.
NewsNation host Chris Cuomo struggled to keep it together during a segment on his show this week where he interviewed a social media influencer who has Tourette’s syndrome.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched a performance dashboard for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to highlight how the suicide and crisis lifeline is being used in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched a performance dashboard for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to highlight how the suicide and crisis lifeline is being used in North Carolina.
 
A new poll of adult Americans found that 20% of 18-29 year-olds believe that the Holocaust in World War II— in which six million Jews were murdered, including one million children — is a myth while 77% of adults older than 29 disagreed with calling the Holocaust a “myth.”
A new poll of adult Americans found that 20% of 18-29 year-olds believe that the Holocaust in World War II— in which six million Jews were murdered, including one million children — is a myth while 77% of adults older than 29 disagreed with calling the Holocaust a “myth.”
 
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri endorsed former President Donald Trump for president on Tuesday.
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri endorsed former President Donald Trump for president on Tuesday.
 
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu endorsed former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley for the Republican nomination for president on Tuesday.
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu endorsed former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley for the Republican nomination for president on Tuesday.
 
Cutting-edge high-speed internet is on its way to some of North Carolina’s rural counties, Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced last month.
Cutting-edge high-speed internet is on its way to some of North Carolina’s rural counties, Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced last month.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
 
Illinois has agreed to not enforce a law targeting crisis pregnancy centers in the state after the measure was blocked by a federal judge.
Illinois has agreed to not enforce a law targeting crisis pregnancy centers in the state after the measure was blocked by a federal judge.
 
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) refused to budge on his demand for a border security overhaul in exchange for more aid to Ukraine after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) refused to budge on his demand for a border security overhaul in exchange for more aid to Ukraine after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
 
The state Supreme Court has granted a temporary stay to a Department of Transportation worker fired in connection with falsified bus driver recertification.
The state Supreme Court has granted a temporary stay to a Department of Transportation worker fired in connection with falsified bus driver recertification.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) ripped Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) for refusing to subpoena convicted child sex predator Jeffrey Epstein’s flight logs.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) ripped Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) for refusing to subpoena convicted child sex predator Jeffrey Epstein’s flight logs.
 
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