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

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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.
 
For the first time, North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services is joining with the American Society on Aging to acknowledge the newly established Ageism Awareness Day on Oct. 7, 2023.
For the first time, North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services is joining with the American Society on Aging to acknowledge the newly established Ageism Awareness Day on Oct. 7, 2023.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was forced to vacate the speakership on Tuesday after Democrats voted in support of Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-FL) motion to vacate the speakership.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was forced to vacate the speakership on Tuesday after Democrats voted in support of Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-FL) motion to vacate the speakership.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) rejected the possibility of entering a power-sharing agreement with House Democrats in order to stave off efforts from Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to remove McCarthy from the speakership
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) rejected the possibility of entering a power-sharing agreement with House Democrats in order to stave off efforts from Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to remove McCarthy from the speakership
 
Allowing mass amounts of people into a country who do not follow the country’s fundamental values is a “grave mistake,” according to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.
Allowing mass amounts of people into a country who do not follow the country’s fundamental values is a “grave mistake,” according to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.
 
The U.S. will start arranging evacuation charter flights for American citizens out of Israel beginning on Friday as the death toll of Americans from Hamas’ terrorist attacks continues to climb.
The U.S. will start arranging evacuation charter flights for American citizens out of Israel beginning on Friday as the death toll of Americans from Hamas’ terrorist attacks continues to climb.
 
Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, at least 50 individuals have been prosecuted for pandemic relief fraud in N.C., totaling up to nearly $40 million in COVID-19 relief fraud.
Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, at least 50 individuals have been prosecuted for pandemic relief fraud in N.C., totaling up to nearly $40 million in COVID-19 relief fraud.
 
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) sparred with CNN’s Dana Bash over Democrats’ position on abortion on Sunday.
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) sparred with CNN’s Dana Bash over Democrats’ position on abortion on Sunday.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Thursday that allows his administration to conduct rescue operations inside of Israel as 20,000 Americans remain trapped there.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Thursday that allows his administration to conduct rescue operations inside of Israel as 20,000 Americans remain trapped there.
 
The groundbreaking on what is being called the “crown jewel of VinFast’s global expansion” occurred Friday morning at the site of the $4 billion EV manufacturing plant in Triangle Innovation Point, in the Chatham County town of Moncure.
The groundbreaking on what is being called the “crown jewel of VinFast’s global expansion” occurred Friday morning at the site of the $4 billion EV manufacturing plant in Triangle Innovation Point, in the Chatham County town of Moncure.
 
Two Lebanese individuals identified as “special interest aliens” were apprehended at the U.S. southern border on Thursday and are currently undergoing background vetting, reports indicate.
Two Lebanese individuals identified as “special interest aliens” were apprehended at the U.S. southern border on Thursday and are currently undergoing background vetting, reports indicate.
 
Hunter Biden, the son of the president, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a trio of felony gun charges at a federal courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware.
Hunter Biden, the son of the president, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a trio of felony gun charges at a federal courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware.
 
North Carolina Republicans voted on Tuesday to override Democrat Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes of two election bills that Republicans say will increase election integrity and Cooper claims are a “threat” to democracy.
North Carolina Republicans voted on Tuesday to override Democrat Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes of two election bills that Republicans say will increase election integrity and Cooper claims are a “threat” to democracy.
 
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) announced he will run for Speaker of the House, setting up a potential battle between him and House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH).
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) announced he will run for Speaker of the House, setting up a potential battle between him and House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH).
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called for Israel to take the gloves off in response to the Palestinian terrorist attacks that resulted in the deaths of more than 1,300 Israelis over the weekend, saying that Israel needs to completely eliminate the terrorist organization.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called for Israel to take the gloves off in response to the Palestinian terrorist attacks that resulted in the deaths of more than 1,300 Israelis over the weekend, saying that Israel needs to completely eliminate the terrorist organization.
 
Jack Smith, the Department of Justice’s special counsel who indicted former president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump over his mishandling of classified documents, has connections to the Tar Heel State through his failed prosecution of former U.S. Sen. John Edwards.
Jack Smith, the Department of Justice’s special counsel who indicted former president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump over his mishandling of classified documents, has connections to the Tar Heel State through his failed prosecution of former U.S. Sen. John Edwards.
 
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was hit with a new felony charge on Thursday as a federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment that included an additional count of allegedly acting as a foreign agent.
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was hit with a new felony charge on Thursday as a federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment that included an additional count of allegedly acting as a foreign agent.
 
Christmas came in August for many North Carolinians as Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate flexed their muscles and overrode three of Gov. Cooper’s vetoes on bills impacting school choice.
Christmas came in August for many North Carolinians as Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate flexed their muscles and overrode three of Gov. Cooper’s vetoes on bills impacting school choice.
 
Top Senate Republicans are aiming to force President Joe Biden to refreeze $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue that the administration unfroze last month in exchange for the release of U.S. citizens who were being wrongfully detained.
Top Senate Republicans are aiming to force President Joe Biden to refreeze $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue that the administration unfroze last month in exchange for the release of U.S. citizens who were being wrongfully detained.
 
Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC8, accused U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra of misleading him and other North Carolinians about plans to house unaccompanied migrant children at a Greensboro facility at a hearing Wednesday.
Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC8, accused U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra of misleading him and other North Carolinians about plans to house unaccompanied migrant children at a Greensboro facility at a hearing Wednesday.
 
Daily Wire co-founder and Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro explained Wednesday on Piers Morgan’s program “Uncensored” why President Joe Biden has likely not mentioned Iran when discussing the unprecedented Hamas terror attacks on Israel.
Daily Wire co-founder and Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro explained Wednesday on Piers Morgan’s program “Uncensored” why President Joe Biden has likely not mentioned Iran when discussing the unprecedented Hamas terror attacks on Israel.
 
“As an Israeli Jewish student, I don’t feel safe going to campus anymore.”
 
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