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Former White House Chief COVID Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci claimed during a recent interview that he no longer felt the need to attend church because his “personal ethics on life” were enough.
Former White House Chief COVID Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci claimed during a recent interview that he no longer felt the need to attend church because his “personal ethics on life” were enough.
 
The state Supreme Court is addressing a dispute over lawyers' fees in a legal fight over the new Harkers Island Bridge project.
The state Supreme Court is addressing a dispute over lawyers' fees in a legal fight over the new Harkers Island Bridge project.
 
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said her top rival, former President Donald Trump, is “fit” to serve again but isn’t the “right” person for the job at this time.
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said her top rival, former President Donald Trump, is “fit” to serve again but isn’t the “right” person for the job at this time.
 
The Wilson County school board is asking the state Supreme Court to review a $400,000 penalty linked to the state's law against pension spiking.
The Wilson County school board is asking the state Supreme Court to review a $400,000 penalty linked to the state's law against pension spiking.
 
Republicans have to “keep the team together” if they want to get anything done with an ever-narrowing majority in the House, according to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).
Republicans have to “keep the team together” if they want to get anything done with an ever-narrowing majority in the House, according to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).
 
The secretive board called the Harvard Corporation that decided to retain Harvard president Claudine Gay after revelations about her repeated plagiarism had surfaced and she had made controversial statements about anti-Semitism on campus is facing increased pressure
The secretive board called the Harvard Corporation that decided to retain Harvard president Claudine Gay after revelations about her repeated plagiarism had surfaced and she had made controversial statements about anti-Semitism on campus is facing increased pressure
 
Former President Donald Trump argued on Saturday that President Joe Biden‘s claims that Trump and his “Make America Great Again” movement pose a danger to democracy is a new “hoax” and that Biden is the “real threat.”
Former President Donald Trump argued on Saturday that President Joe Biden‘s claims that Trump and his “Make America Great Again” movement pose a danger to democracy is a new “hoax” and that Biden is the “real threat.”
 
In a Tuesday evening press conference at the N.C. General Assembly, Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, announced an agreement to abandon, for now, efforts to legalize casinos through the state budget.
In a Tuesday evening press conference at the N.C. General Assembly, Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, announced an agreement to abandon, for now, efforts to legalize casinos through the state budget.
 
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced this week new sanctions against officers in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for their efforts to assassinate U.S. government officials.
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced this week new sanctions against officers in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for their efforts to assassinate U.S. government officials.
 
Massachusetts voters may legalize certain psychedelics in 2024 through a ballot proposal awaiting final approval from their secretary of state.
Massachusetts voters may legalize certain psychedelics in 2024 through a ballot proposal awaiting final approval from their secretary of state.
 
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson announced Saturday the launch of a news subscription-based site, TuckerCarlson.com, where subscribers can gain access to exclusive content.
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson announced Saturday the launch of a news subscription-based site, TuckerCarlson.com, where subscribers can gain access to exclusive content.
 
A solar energy company recently awarded $3 billion by the Biden administration has been accused of scamming elderly people, and Republican leaders in the House and Senate are now asking the Energy Department to provide more details about the deal.
A solar energy company recently awarded $3 billion by the Biden administration has been accused of scamming elderly people, and Republican leaders in the House and Senate are now asking the Energy Department to provide more details about the deal.
 
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), the recently ousted speaker of the House, said he’s supporting former President Donald Trump’s re-election bid, adding that he would accept the right cabinet position if Trump offered.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), the recently ousted speaker of the House, said he’s supporting former President Donald Trump’s re-election bid, adding that he would accept the right cabinet position if Trump offered.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced eligible hospitals in the state will begin receiving payments through the Healthcare Access and Stabilization Program (HASP).
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced eligible hospitals in the state will begin receiving payments through the Healthcare Access and Stabilization Program (HASP).
 
Senate Judiciary Committee Dick Durbin (D-IL) refused to commit to subpoenaing the flight records of convicted child sex predator Jeffrey Epstein — and suggested that no one had yet asked him to do so.
Senate Judiciary Committee Dick Durbin (D-IL) refused to commit to subpoenaing the flight records of convicted child sex predator Jeffrey Epstein — and suggested that no one had yet asked him to do so.
 
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, claimed in a podcast interview this week that “very sick” Republicans were “trying to kill” him to end his father’s presidency.
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, claimed in a podcast interview this week that “very sick” Republicans were “trying to kill” him to end his father’s presidency.
 
“The Daily Show” guest host Charlamagne Tha God begged President Joe Biden not to run for a second term, saying that it could be the “ultimate Christmas gift” to America.
“The Daily Show” guest host Charlamagne Tha God begged President Joe Biden not to run for a second term, saying that it could be the “ultimate Christmas gift” to America.
 
A Tennessee Republican has introduced an age verification bill intended to protect children from being exposed to pornography.
A Tennessee Republican has introduced an age verification bill intended to protect children from being exposed to pornography.
 
The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed on Friday that there were four more attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria in the past 24 hours, making a total of 82 total attacks since October 17, POLITICO reported.
The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed on Friday that there were four more attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria in the past 24 hours, making a total of 82 total attacks since October 17, POLITICO reported.
 
Though North Carolina passed its newest budget last week, the legislature will still be busy this week.
Though North Carolina passed its newest budget last week, the legislature will still be busy this week.
 
Harvard University found itself in the social media crosshairs — over its own published policies — after university President Claudine Gay struggled to call out students who have joined protests calling for the genocide of Jews.
Harvard University found itself in the social media crosshairs — over its own published policies — after university President Claudine Gay struggled to call out students who have joined protests calling for the genocide of Jews.
 
The judicial system in North Carolina would see plenty of changes if the proposed budget bill is passed.
The judicial system in North Carolina would see plenty of changes if the proposed budget bill is passed.
 
The powerful board of Penn’s Wharton business school is calling on University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill to resign over disturbing remarks that she made this week while testifying before Congress.
The powerful board of Penn’s Wharton business school is calling on University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill to resign over disturbing remarks that she made this week while testifying before Congress.
 
Nihad Awad, the executive director of CAIR, said during a speech late last month that he was happy to see the people of Gaza “breaking the siege” on October 7, when Hamas launched an unprecedented terrorist attack against Israel.
Nihad Awad, the executive director of CAIR, said during a speech late last month that he was happy to see the people of Gaza “breaking the siege” on October 7, when Hamas launched an unprecedented terrorist attack against Israel.
 
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, was hit with numerous felony charges on Thursday night stemming from a federal investigation into his taxes.
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, was hit with numerous felony charges on Thursday night stemming from a federal investigation into his taxes.
 
The state Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Mocksville in the town's legal dispute with a fired police officer.
The state Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Mocksville in the town's legal dispute with a fired police officer.
 
GOP Rep. Jim Banks (IN) has unveiled a new bill that would cut off federal funding for child welfare agencies who discriminate against Christians and other people of faith.
GOP Rep. Jim Banks (IN) has unveiled a new bill that would cut off federal funding for child welfare agencies who discriminate against Christians and other people of faith.
 
University of Pennsylvania’s Board of Trustees held an “emergency meeting” on Thursday — just one day after Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) blasted Penn President Elizabeth Magill over her “absolutely shameful” comments on Capitol Hill.
University of Pennsylvania’s Board of Trustees held an “emergency meeting” on Thursday — just one day after Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) blasted Penn President Elizabeth Magill over her “absolutely shameful” comments on Capitol Hill.
 
A group of prominent North Carolina business leaders, and some big Republican donors, sent a letter Tuesday morning to all House Republicans urging them to abandon plans to muddy the budget process with legalized casinos
A group of prominent North Carolina business leaders, and some big Republican donors, sent a letter Tuesday morning to all House Republicans urging them to abandon plans to muddy the budget process with legalized casinos
 
Congressman Mike Rogers says NDAA includes provision to fight 'far-left’s attacks on conservative outlets'
Congressman Mike Rogers says NDAA includes provision to fight 'far-left’s attacks on conservative outlets'
 
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