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

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U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks alongside fellow House Republicans after he was elected as the Republican House speaker nominee during a GOP conference meeting in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill on October 24, 2023 in Washington, DC.
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks alongside fellow House Republicans after he was elected as the Republican House speaker nominee during a GOP conference meeting in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill on October 24, 2023 in Washington, DC.
 
"With this kind of support at the federal level, it should be a wake-up call for regulatory reform to speed up the permitting process so we can build more nuclear," said SPN Energy Fellow, Amy Cooke.
"With this kind of support at the federal level, it should be a wake-up call for regulatory reform to speed up the permitting process so we can build more nuclear," said SPN Energy Fellow, Amy Cooke.
 
A Synagogue board president with deep connections to Michigan Democrats was found stabbed to death outside of her home in Detroit Saturday morning.
A Synagogue board president with deep connections to Michigan Democrats was found stabbed to death outside of her home in Detroit Saturday morning.
 
The Israeli government announced Saturday that it is preparing to expand its military response to Hamas with a “coordinated attack from the air, sea, and land.”
The Israeli government announced Saturday that it is preparing to expand its military response to Hamas with a “coordinated attack from the air, sea, and land.”
 
Californians are complaining about barely-clothed prostitutes roaming the streets in broad daylight, an issue heightened by Democratic Gov. Newsom signing Senate Bill 357, local officials say.
Californians are complaining about barely-clothed prostitutes roaming the streets in broad daylight, an issue heightened by Democratic Gov. Newsom signing Senate Bill 357, local officials say.
 
Former Pentagon spokesman John Kirby appeared to suggest on Tuesday that when it came to matters affecting national security, access to abortions was just as important as making sure the right officers were confirmed in the right jobs.
Former Pentagon spokesman John Kirby appeared to suggest on Tuesday that when it came to matters affecting national security, access to abortions was just as important as making sure the right officers were confirmed in the right jobs.
 
Documents that were labeled “top secret” in Arabic were discovered on the bodies of dead Hamas terrorists this week after they launched an unprecedented terrorist attack against Israel.
Documents that were labeled “top secret” in Arabic were discovered on the bodies of dead Hamas terrorists this week after they launched an unprecedented terrorist attack against Israel.
 
Nineteen Republican governors sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Friday demanding that he take four specific actions in response to the heinous terrorist attacks that erupted one week ago in Israel.
Nineteen Republican governors sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Friday demanding that he take four specific actions in response to the heinous terrorist attacks that erupted one week ago in Israel.
 
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel has ruled a video game called Ocean Fish King falls under the state's ban against video sweepstakes.
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel has ruled a video game called Ocean Fish King falls under the state's ban against video sweepstakes.
 
House Republicans selected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Tuesday night to be their fourth nominee for speaker in the three weeks since Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was voted out of the role.
House Republicans selected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Tuesday night to be their fourth nominee for speaker in the three weeks since Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was voted out of the role.
 
The future of higher education is competency-based credentialing.
 
For a long time, Democrats have held a large advantage over Republicans amongst voters on the issue of education. However, that appears to have changed.
For a long time, Democrats have held a large advantage over Republicans amongst voters on the issue of education. However, that appears to have changed.
 
"We want to give people a true picture of what is here."
 
Laphonza Butler became California‘s newest U.S. Senator on Tuesday, succeeding the late Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).
Laphonza Butler became California‘s newest U.S. Senator on Tuesday, succeeding the late Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).
 
Partially redacted portions of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust lawsuit against Amazon allege the company used an internal algorithmic pricing tool described as an “unfair method of competition” to test how much it could raise prices so competitors would follow.
Partially redacted portions of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust lawsuit against Amazon allege the company used an internal algorithmic pricing tool described as an “unfair method of competition” to test how much it could raise prices so competitors would follow.
 
A new set of laws are set to take effect Tuesday, Aug. 1, in North Carolina. Among them is S.B. 626, Modify Human Trafficking and Rioting Laws, which includes a provision that allows more human-trafficking victims to collect compensation under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.
A new set of laws are set to take effect Tuesday, Aug. 1, in North Carolina. Among them is S.B. 626, Modify Human Trafficking and Rioting Laws, which includes a provision that allows more human-trafficking victims to collect compensation under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.
 
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) secured a pivotal endorsement from a high-powered Republican as he works to gather enough votes to be elected the next Speaker of the House.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) secured a pivotal endorsement from a high-powered Republican as he works to gather enough votes to be elected the next Speaker of the House.
 
Former President Donald Trump endorsed House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) to be the next Speaker of the House after a small number of Republicans teamed up with the entire House Democrat Caucus to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from the position this week.
Former President Donald Trump endorsed House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) to be the next Speaker of the House after a small number of Republicans teamed up with the entire House Democrat Caucus to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from the position this week.
 
The Cumberland County sheriff has sued the Office of the State Auditor over its investigation of his office
 
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly debating whether to travel to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., next week to see if he can unite the Republican caucus as they prepare to nominate a new speaker of the House.
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly debating whether to travel to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., next week to see if he can unite the Republican caucus as they prepare to nominate a new speaker of the House.
 
State health leaders met at the Governor’s Mansion on Sept. 20 to discuss increasing affordable access for some breast cancer screenings.
State health leaders met at the Governor’s Mansion on Sept. 20 to discuss increasing affordable access for some breast cancer screenings.
 
GOP Rep. Garret Graves of Louisiana said the House Republican conference needed a week’s recess to “decompress” after a contentious vote that removed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as House speaker.
GOP Rep. Garret Graves of Louisiana said the House Republican conference needed a week’s recess to “decompress” after a contentious vote that removed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as House speaker.
 
Cherie Berry, the longest-serving Labor Commissioner in North Carolina history, has endorsed Luke Farley, R-Wake, for her old job.
Cherie Berry, the longest-serving Labor Commissioner in North Carolina history, has endorsed Luke Farley, R-Wake, for her old job.
 
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said this week that if he becomes the next Speaker of the House, he is against sending another aid package to Ukraine.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said this week that if he becomes the next Speaker of the House, he is against sending another aid package to Ukraine.
 
Jordan: 'Now is the time for our Republican conference to come together to keep our promises to Americans'
Jordan: 'Now is the time for our Republican conference to come together to keep our promises to Americans'
 
With discussions now underway about the next House speaker, a top Democrat offered a couple names from among his GOP peers who could take on the role.
With discussions now underway about the next House speaker, a top Democrat offered a couple names from among his GOP peers who could take on the role.
 
US Sen. Ted Budd and Rep. Dan Bishop have signed on to a US Supreme Court friend-of-the-brief challenging "Chevron deference." That's a legal doctrine that calls on judges to defer to administrative agencies' interpretations of federal law.
US Sen. Ted Budd and Rep. Dan Bishop have signed on to a US Supreme Court friend-of-the-brief challenging "Chevron deference." That's a legal doctrine that calls on judges to defer to administrative agencies' interpretations of federal law.
 
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) won the second GOP nomination vote this week for Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) won the second GOP nomination vote this week for Speaker of the House of Representatives.
 
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) will reportedly not run again for Speaker of the House after being voted out of the position, the first time such an event has happened in U.S. history.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) will reportedly not run again for Speaker of the House after being voted out of the position, the first time such an event has happened in U.S. history.
 
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) warned against ousting then-House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) in 2018, saying that doing so would fracture and weaken the Republican Party.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) warned against ousting then-House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) in 2018, saying that doing so would fracture and weaken the Republican Party.
 
NC Attorney General Josh Stein and three local district attorneys urge a federal court not to block North Carolina's new anti-riot law.
NC Attorney General Josh Stein and three local district attorneys urge a federal court not to block North Carolina's new anti-riot law.
 
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) spoke to the media Tuesday evening after a historic U.S. House vote led to his removal as Speaker of the House — the first time in U.S. history a speaker has been removed.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) spoke to the media Tuesday evening after a historic U.S. House vote led to his removal as Speaker of the House — the first time in U.S. history a speaker has been removed.
 
Rep. Garret Graves (R-FL) exploded on Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) during a House floor speech on Tuesday afternoon where he pulled out his phone and showed that Gaetz was fundraising off his efforts to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from the speakership.
Rep. Garret Graves (R-FL) exploded on Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) during a House floor speech on Tuesday afternoon where he pulled out his phone and showed that Gaetz was fundraising off his efforts to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from the speakership.
 
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