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House investigators may have received a new line of inquiry in their newly-authorized impeachment probe after President Joe Biden‘s son Hunter Biden defied a subpoena for a deposition, according to George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley.
House investigators may have received a new line of inquiry in their newly-authorized impeachment probe after President Joe Biden‘s son Hunter Biden defied a subpoena for a deposition, according to George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley.
 
On her last day as a state Court of Appeals judge, Allison Riggs voted with the majority in three cases upholding the 2019 SAFE Child Act as constitutional.
On her last day as a state Court of Appeals judge, Allison Riggs voted with the majority in three cases upholding the 2019 SAFE Child Act as constitutional.
 
Parents of a young Kansas City Chiefs fan — who was accused of “blackface” by Deadspin — are threatening to sue the magazine and reporter after the writer blasted the little fan who painted his face half red and half black for the team’s last game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Parents of a young Kansas City Chiefs fan — who was accused of “blackface” by Deadspin — are threatening to sue the magazine and reporter after the writer blasted the little fan who painted his face half red and half black for the team’s last game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
 
U.S. prosecutors charged a former ambassador to Bolivia for secretly working for the Cuban government and supporting its clandestine intelligence-gathering mission against the United States for more than four decades, according to unsealed court documents released on Monday.
U.S. prosecutors charged a former ambassador to Bolivia for secretly working for the Cuban government and supporting its clandestine intelligence-gathering mission against the United States for more than four decades, according to unsealed court documents released on Monday.
 
Obama reportedly warned Israelis and their sympathizers not to “harden their hearts” after murders and rapes.
Obama reportedly warned Israelis and their sympathizers not to “harden their hearts” after murders and rapes.
 
A number of Raleigh politicos expected legislative leadership to announce a budget agreement this week. On Tuesday, however, tales of a budget agreement came and went.
A number of Raleigh politicos expected legislative leadership to announce a budget agreement this week. On Tuesday, however, tales of a budget agreement came and went.
 
At long last, the North Carolina House and Senate are set to vote on a conference budget this week after months of delays.
At long last, the North Carolina House and Senate are set to vote on a conference budget this week after months of delays.
 
A Maryland teacher is on leave while the school system investigates her for a string of anti-Semitic social media posts that included creating a list of wealthy Jews in her county, claiming they horde wealth while contributing nothing to society, and calling for “class war.”
A Maryland teacher is on leave while the school system investigates her for a string of anti-Semitic social media posts that included creating a list of wealthy Jews in her county, claiming they horde wealth while contributing nothing to society, and calling for “class war.”
 
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reportedly started to destroy Hamas’ vast underground network of terror tunnels by flooding them with water from the Mediterranean Sea.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reportedly started to destroy Hamas’ vast underground network of terror tunnels by flooding them with water from the Mediterranean Sea.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is taking steps to modify the representation of tribal affiliation on birth and death certificates.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is taking steps to modify the representation of tribal affiliation on birth and death certificates.
 
Disney's special governing district was “a stunning deviation from the good governance standards of the State of Florida,” audit concludes
Disney's special governing district was “a stunning deviation from the good governance standards of the State of Florida,” audit concludes
 
Democratic strategist James Carville claimed during an interview late last week that Christian Republicans represented a greater threat to the U.S. than Islamic terrorists.
Democratic strategist James Carville claimed during an interview late last week that Christian Republicans represented a greater threat to the U.S. than Islamic terrorists.
 
New state Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs, in one of her final acts as a state Appeals Court judge, wrote a unanimous opinion favoring WBTV in a public records dispute with the city of Charlotte.
New state Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs, in one of her final acts as a state Appeals Court judge, wrote a unanimous opinion favoring WBTV in a public records dispute with the city of Charlotte.
 
The head of the Israel Security Agency, commonly referred to as “Shin Bet,” said in a recording that was leaked to Israeli media that the agency is going to hunt down and kill all Hamas officials, including top officials hiding on foreign soil.
The head of the Israel Security Agency, commonly referred to as “Shin Bet,” said in a recording that was leaked to Israeli media that the agency is going to hunt down and kill all Hamas officials, including top officials hiding on foreign soil.
 
National Security Council Coordinator For Strategic Communications John Kirby said on Sunday that despite criticism Israel has taken over how it has conducted its war against Hamas, the country does significantly more than most countries to prevent the loss of civilian life.
National Security Council Coordinator For Strategic Communications John Kirby said on Sunday that despite criticism Israel has taken over how it has conducted its war against Hamas, the country does significantly more than most countries to prevent the loss of civilian life.
 
Former mobster Salvatore “Sammy The Bull” Gravano called the latest allegations against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden “mind-blowing,” saying that even the mafiosos he used to run with were “choirboys” in comparison.
Former mobster Salvatore “Sammy The Bull” Gravano called the latest allegations against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden “mind-blowing,” saying that even the mafiosos he used to run with were “choirboys” in comparison.
 
A subpoena request filed in Congress to grant lawmakers access to the flight logs connected to deceased financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was allegedly blocked last week by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL).
A subpoena request filed in Congress to grant lawmakers access to the flight logs connected to deceased financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was allegedly blocked last week by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL).
 
The Islamic Republic of Iran was behind a series of terrorist attacks on commercial cargo ships in the Red Sea on Sunday, the U.S. Military said in a statement.
The Islamic Republic of Iran was behind a series of terrorist attacks on commercial cargo ships in the Red Sea on Sunday, the U.S. Military said in a statement.
 
Retired Air Force Maj. David Grusch, a former U.S. intelligence and military official who claims the government is covering up a UFO retrieval program, said he gained “firsthand access” to information that he cannot discuss publicly.
Retired Air Force Maj. David Grusch, a former U.S. intelligence and military official who claims the government is covering up a UFO retrieval program, said he gained “firsthand access” to information that he cannot discuss publicly.
 
A federal judge has denied voter ID critics' request to reopen discovery in their federal lawsuit. Discovery originally ended in 2020.
A federal judge has denied voter ID critics' request to reopen discovery in their federal lawsuit. Discovery originally ended in 2020.
 
The “democracy is on the ballot” line is a weak argument to use against former President Donald Trump, according to a former top GOP official who served in his administration.
The “democracy is on the ballot” line is a weak argument to use against former President Donald Trump, according to a former top GOP official who served in his administration.
 
State legislative leaders warned a federal judge this week that opponents of the state's new abortion law are trying to "circumvent" a US Supreme Court decision.
State legislative leaders warned a federal judge this week that opponents of the state's new abortion law are trying to "circumvent" a US Supreme Court decision.
 
Finally. The Republican conference budget proposal was finally released earlier today. I’m sure readers are aware of the infighting among Republican lawmakers regarding casino legislation and Medicaid expansion.
Finally. The Republican conference budget proposal was finally released earlier today. I’m sure readers are aware of the infighting among Republican lawmakers regarding casino legislation and Medicaid expansion.
 
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) dismissed Hunter Biden‘s offer to publicly testify as part of the corruption-focused impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden, instead of complying with a subpoena for a deposition.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) dismissed Hunter Biden‘s offer to publicly testify as part of the corruption-focused impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden, instead of complying with a subpoena for a deposition.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis slammed NBC News host Kristen Welker during an interview on Sunday after she repeatedly tried to get him to referee remarks made by former President Donald Trump.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis slammed NBC News host Kristen Welker during an interview on Sunday after she repeatedly tried to get him to referee remarks made by former President Donald Trump.
 
“North Carolina’s entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well,” North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall told Council of State members at their monthly meeting on Tuesday.
“North Carolina’s entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well,” North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall told Council of State members at their monthly meeting on Tuesday.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
 
"...the thing that you see at the end of the movie was actually happening right in front of us -- we were just capturing it with cameras."
"...the thing that you see at the end of the movie was actually happening right in front of us -- we were just capturing it with cameras."
 
A top Hamas official suggested during an interview with Lebanese media this week that a terrorist attack larger than Hamas’ October 7 massacre was in the works and would happen in the not so distant future.
A top Hamas official suggested during an interview with Lebanese media this week that a terrorist attack larger than Hamas’ October 7 massacre was in the works and would happen in the not so distant future.
 
Please find attached an updated candidate list for 2024 that includes Beaufort County Candidates and those who filed outside of our office.
Please find attached an updated candidate list for 2024 that includes Beaufort County Candidates and those who filed outside of our office.
 
The Biden administration announced new rules for the oil and gas industry Saturday, requiring it to cut methane emissions by nearly 80% through 2038.
The Biden administration announced new rules for the oil and gas industry Saturday, requiring it to cut methane emissions by nearly 80% through 2038.
 
In a Tuesday House committee, Rep. Jeff Zenger, R-Forsyth, questioned whether college students, particularly Appalachian State University students, who are still registered as “dependents” on their parents’ taxes, should be able to vote in their college town.
In a Tuesday House committee, Rep. Jeff Zenger, R-Forsyth, questioned whether college students, particularly Appalachian State University students, who are still registered as “dependents” on their parents’ taxes, should be able to vote in their college town.
 
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