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Political control of Virginia’s House of Delegates is up for grabs this Tuesday in Virginia, and if the now narrowly Republican-led body reverts to Democrat control, it will likely be led by a felon who spent seven years in prison.
Political control of Virginia’s House of Delegates is up for grabs this Tuesday in Virginia, and if the now narrowly Republican-led body reverts to Democrat control, it will likely be led by a felon who spent seven years in prison.
 
A female student-athlete reportedly had two of her teeth knocked out during a high school field hockey game last week after a shot struck by an opposing male player deflected off a teammate’s stick and caused the facial injury.
A female student-athlete reportedly had two of her teeth knocked out during a high school field hockey game last week after a shot struck by an opposing male player deflected off a teammate’s stick and caused the facial injury.
 
The GOP-led House is trying to set a fiscally responsible example starting with its plan to offset $14.3 billion in aid for Israel by slashing the same amount of funds meant for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), according to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).
The GOP-led House is trying to set a fiscally responsible example starting with its plan to offset $14.3 billion in aid for Israel by slashing the same amount of funds meant for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), according to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).
 
Mystery novelist Daniel Friedman took to X on Saturday to explain why so many young progressives — many of whom had grown up reading and loving the Harry Potter series — had grown so angry with author J.K. Rowling in recent years.
Mystery novelist Daniel Friedman took to X on Saturday to explain why so many young progressives — many of whom had grown up reading and loving the Harry Potter series — had grown so angry with author J.K. Rowling in recent years.
 
David Axelrod, a former adviser to President Barack Obama, openly pondered on Sunday whether President Joe Biden should run for a second term in 2024.
David Axelrod, a former adviser to President Barack Obama, openly pondered on Sunday whether President Joe Biden should run for a second term in 2024.
 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday invited former U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine to make good on his vow of settling the Eastern European nation’s ongoing conflict with Russia in “24 hours”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday invited former U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine to make good on his vow of settling the Eastern European nation’s ongoing conflict with Russia in “24 hours”
 
Israeli actress and model Gal Gadot reportedly helped schedule an upcoming screening for Hollywood celebrities and prominent figures to view nearly an hour of footage of Hamas terrorizing Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip in early October.
Israeli actress and model Gal Gadot reportedly helped schedule an upcoming screening for Hollywood celebrities and prominent figures to view nearly an hour of footage of Hamas terrorizing Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip in early October.
 
State legislative leaders cite the "major questions doctrine" in their latest defense of state abortion pill restrictions against a federal lawsuit.
State legislative leaders cite the "major questions doctrine" in their latest defense of state abortion pill restrictions against a federal lawsuit.
 
Virginia Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin slammed President Joe Biden during an interview on Sunday, saying the weakness he projects has led to chaos around the world.
Virginia Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin slammed President Joe Biden during an interview on Sunday, saying the weakness he projects has led to chaos around the world.
 
Pro-Palestinian protesters swarmed the White House gates on Saturday evening, demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip while chastising President Joe Biden for siding with Israel in its war against Hamas.
Pro-Palestinian protesters swarmed the White House gates on Saturday evening, demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip while chastising President Joe Biden for siding with Israel in its war against Hamas.
 
Raleigh, N.C. — Voters across North Carolina soon will learn the candidates who will vie for their votes in 2024.
Raleigh, N.C. — Voters across North Carolina soon will learn the candidates who will vie for their votes in 2024.
 
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is reportedly set to endorse Florida Governor Ron DeSantis this week to be the next president of the United States.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is reportedly set to endorse Florida Governor Ron DeSantis this week to be the next president of the United States.
 
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said over the weekend that Israel would not stop its operations against Hamas until the Palestinian Islamic terrorist group no longer existed, and he encouraged residents of Gaza to help Israel shorten the war by helping kill top Hamas leaders.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said over the weekend that Israel would not stop its operations against Hamas until the Palestinian Islamic terrorist group no longer existed, and he encouraged residents of Gaza to help Israel shorten the war by helping kill top Hamas leaders.
 
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released new footage on Sunday showing its military obliterating top Hamas targets inside Gaza as its ground offensive to root out the Palestinian Islamic terrorist group enters roughly its tenth day.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released new footage on Sunday showing its military obliterating top Hamas targets inside Gaza as its ground offensive to root out the Palestinian Islamic terrorist group enters roughly its tenth day.
 
A rocket fired by Islamic terrorists from inside Gaza landed very close to Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst this week in southern Israel.
A rocket fired by Islamic terrorists from inside Gaza landed very close to Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst this week in southern Israel.
 
According to the latest report from the N.C. Department of Commerce, North Carolina has a 3.3% unemployment rate, the lowest in decades.
According to the latest report from the N.C. Department of Commerce, North Carolina has a 3.3% unemployment rate, the lowest in decades.
 
House Republicans investigating the Biden family for corruption said on Friday that President Joe Biden was “stonewalling” their request for documents related to alleged loans he provided to his brother James Biden.
House Republicans investigating the Biden family for corruption said on Friday that President Joe Biden was “stonewalling” their request for documents related to alleged loans he provided to his brother James Biden.
 
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Department of Health commissioned a survey distributed to state and county leaders exploring a ban on all tobacco products, despite lawmakers’ declining support to prohibit menthol cigarettes and other flavored products.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Department of Health commissioned a survey distributed to state and county leaders exploring a ban on all tobacco products, despite lawmakers’ declining support to prohibit menthol cigarettes and other flavored products.
 
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck an ambulance inside Gaza late this week after discovering that it was being used to transport Hamas terrorists on the battlefield, which is a violation of the international rules of war.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck an ambulance inside Gaza late this week after discovering that it was being used to transport Hamas terrorists on the battlefield, which is a violation of the international rules of war.
 
NC State’s legal victory over a conservative professor bodes poorly for freedom of expression on campus.
NC State’s legal victory over a conservative professor bodes poorly for freedom of expression on campus.
 
Thomas K. Mattingly, a NASA astronaut who helped guide Apollo 13 back to Earth after the spacecraft was damaged in space, died on October 31 at the age of 87.
Thomas K. Mattingly, a NASA astronaut who helped guide Apollo 13 back to Earth after the spacecraft was damaged in space, died on October 31 at the age of 87.
 
A gag order against former President Donald Trump related to his federal 2020 election case has been paused by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals after Trump filed an emergency request on Thursday saying the order violated his First Amendment rights.
A gag order against former President Donald Trump related to his federal 2020 election case has been paused by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals after Trump filed an emergency request on Thursday saying the order violated his First Amendment rights.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how people can access support to help quit smoking, vaping or using tobacco, as well as other ways they can care for their health
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how people can access support to help quit smoking, vaping or using tobacco, as well as other ways they can care for their health
 
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has implemented a temporary suspension of Pentagon flights to Israel for top DOD officials and members of Congress due to the intensity of military conflict in the area.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has implemented a temporary suspension of Pentagon flights to Israel for top DOD officials and members of Congress due to the intensity of military conflict in the area.
 
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) appear to have struck the Gaza home of Hamas terrorist chief Ismail Haniyeh, a billionaire who resides in the terror-friendly state of Qatar.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) appear to have struck the Gaza home of Hamas terrorist chief Ismail Haniyeh, a billionaire who resides in the terror-friendly state of Qatar.
 
“I bill myself as a citizen public servant,” Jesse Thomas told Carolina Journal in a recent telephone interview.
“I bill myself as a citizen public servant,” Jesse Thomas told Carolina Journal in a recent telephone interview.
 
The Michigan legislature has advanced a legislative package eliminating various restrictions on abortions in the state.
The Michigan legislature has advanced a legislative package eliminating various restrictions on abortions in the state.
 
An Army reservist warned a training supervisor that the man who shot more than two dozen people late last month in Lewiston, Maine, was having serious mental health issues and that he could snap and go on a shooting spree.
An Army reservist warned a training supervisor that the man who shot more than two dozen people late last month in Lewiston, Maine, was having serious mental health issues and that he could snap and go on a shooting spree.
 
A Washington, D.C.-based law firm and the Pat McCrory Committee Legal Defense Fund renew their arguments against a defamation suit stemming from the 2016 election.
A Washington, D.C.-based law firm and the Pat McCrory Committee Legal Defense Fund renew their arguments against a defamation suit stemming from the 2016 election.
 
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to take up a challenge to a ban on bump stocks put in place by former President Donald Trump after a mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017.
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to take up a challenge to a ban on bump stocks put in place by former President Donald Trump after a mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017.
 
New study from Media Research Center finds that Google consistently favors pro-abortion sources over pro-life ones.
New study from Media Research Center finds that Google consistently favors pro-abortion sources over pro-life ones.
 
A man from the Middle East was recently arrested in Texas for being illegally in possession of a firearm after federal law enforcement say that he began planning a terrorist attack against Jews.
A man from the Middle East was recently arrested in Texas for being illegally in possession of a firearm after federal law enforcement say that he began planning a terrorist attack against Jews.
 
The poll also found increased hesitancy to support U.S. aid to Ukraine among Republicans, Democrats, and independents.
The poll also found increased hesitancy to support U.S. aid to Ukraine among Republicans, Democrats, and independents.
 
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