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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) flashed confidence in his ability to prevail over an effort to remove him as speaker following the passage of a short-term spending bill that averted a government shutdown.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) flashed confidence in his ability to prevail over an effort to remove him as speaker following the passage of a short-term spending bill that averted a government shutdown.
 
A University of North Carolina Chapel Hill physics professor who was found dead in his office in August had been shot seven times, a medical examiner said.
A University of North Carolina Chapel Hill physics professor who was found dead in his office in August had been shot seven times, a medical examiner said.
 
Stephen Miller, a former senior advisor to former President Donald Trump, urged Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to not go forward with his stated plan to file a motion to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy this week.
Stephen Miller, a former senior advisor to former President Donald Trump, urged Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to not go forward with his stated plan to file a motion to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy this week.
 
Congressman Cory Mills (R-FL) flew to Israel overnight Tuesday to help evacuate Americans as Hamas terrorists continue their brutal attack on the country.
Congressman Cory Mills (R-FL) flew to Israel overnight Tuesday to help evacuate Americans as Hamas terrorists continue their brutal attack on the country.
 
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) was nominated by House Republicans on Wednesday to become the next Speaker of the House.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) was nominated by House Republicans on Wednesday to become the next Speaker of the House.
 
The agricultural industry heavily relies on poultry farming, and it plays a significant role in supporting the economy. However, poultry farmers often face challenges when dealing with large integrator companies, which control various aspects of their operations.
The agricultural industry heavily relies on poultry farming, and it plays a significant role in supporting the economy. However, poultry farmers often face challenges when dealing with large integrator companies, which control various aspects of their operations.
 
Planned Parenthood and a Duke Health doctor target two pieces of North Carolina's new abortion law for an injunction. One involves a documentation requirement for doctors using abortion drugs. The other requires abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy to take place in a hospital.
Planned Parenthood and a Duke Health doctor target two pieces of North Carolina's new abortion law for an injunction. One involves a documentation requirement for doctors using abortion drugs. The other requires abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy to take place in a hospital.
 
The media has long framed Christianity Today, founded by Billy Graham in 1956, as America’s most influential Christian news outlet.
The media has long framed Christianity Today, founded by Billy Graham in 1956, as America’s most influential Christian news outlet.
 
Raleigh, N.C. — In-person early voting for the November 2023 municipal elections begins Thursday, October 19, and ends Saturday, November 4 for voters in about 385 North Carolina municipalities.
Raleigh, N.C. — In-person early voting for the November 2023 municipal elections begins Thursday, October 19, and ends Saturday, November 4 for voters in about 385 North Carolina municipalities.
 
Waynesville’s USA Farm Labor Inc. (USAFL), one of the top three agencies assisting agriculture employers with the H-2A visa program, is suing the Department of Labor demanding they pause a rule change that could cost the company hundreds of thousands of dollars per year.
Waynesville’s USA Farm Labor Inc. (USAFL), one of the top three agencies assisting agriculture employers with the H-2A visa program, is suing the Department of Labor demanding they pause a rule change that could cost the company hundreds of thousands of dollars per year.
 
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) failed to garner enough support to become the next speaker of the GOP-led House in the first round of voting on Tuesday.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) failed to garner enough support to become the next speaker of the GOP-led House in the first round of voting on Tuesday.
 
The following are prepared remarks of Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the NC State Board of Elections, at a virtual press availability at 9 a.m. October 18, 2023:
The following are prepared remarks of Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the NC State Board of Elections, at a virtual press availability at 9 a.m. October 18, 2023:
 
Former Superintendent Scott Ziegler used his position to retaliate against a teacher who cooperated with Virginia investigators
Former Superintendent Scott Ziegler used his position to retaliate against a teacher who cooperated with Virginia investigators
 
Efforts support employment for people with disabilities
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling against investors in a Triangle-based biopharmaceutical company. Pension funds for police and firefighers in San Antonio and El Paso served as lead plaintiffs in the case.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling against investors in a Triangle-based biopharmaceutical company. Pension funds for police and firefighers in San Antonio and El Paso served as lead plaintiffs in the case.
 
Newly-released video shows a Hamas terrorist captured by Israel admitting that the Hamas terrorists who committed brutal atrocities against Israel in their attack on Saturday kidnapped women in order to rape them.
Newly-released video shows a Hamas terrorist captured by Israel admitting that the Hamas terrorists who committed brutal atrocities against Israel in their attack on Saturday kidnapped women in order to rape them.
 
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) has passed away, and while there is plenty in her decades-long senatorial career to scrutinize, there’s one shining moment that deserves special attention: The time she put a bunch of global warming-indoctrinated kids in their place.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) has passed away, and while there is plenty in her decades-long senatorial career to scrutinize, there’s one shining moment that deserves special attention: The time she put a bunch of global warming-indoctrinated kids in their place.
 
Former President Donald Trump decided against seeking to move his Fulton County, Georgia, election case to a federal court, his lawyers said in a court filing Thursday.
Former President Donald Trump decided against seeking to move his Fulton County, Georgia, election case to a federal court, his lawyers said in a court filing Thursday.
 
Jo Ann Hardesty spearheaded $15 million in cuts to the police budget.
 
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) died Thursday night at the age of 90, her office confirmed.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) died Thursday night at the age of 90, her office confirmed.
 
IRS public affairs officer Justin Cole reportedly took a call from CNN two years ago, during which he was informed the network had an email from Hunter Biden claiming that he expected his legal troubles to “go away” once his father became president.
IRS public affairs officer Justin Cole reportedly took a call from CNN two years ago, during which he was informed the network had an email from Hunter Biden claiming that he expected his legal troubles to “go away” once his father became president.
 
Millions of dollars of federal funding is being funneled to Planned Parenthood in Tennessee in the latest conflict between the state and the Biden administration.
Millions of dollars of federal funding is being funneled to Planned Parenthood in Tennessee in the latest conflict between the state and the Biden administration.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has denied Gov. Roy Cooper's request for a temporary stay in a Forsyth County video sweepstakes lawsuit.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has denied Gov. Roy Cooper's request for a temporary stay in a Forsyth County video sweepstakes lawsuit.
 
An Israeli mother whose two sons were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists laid into MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell Monday night after the anchor asked her about Israel’s counterstrikes targeting the Gaza Strip.
An Israeli mother whose two sons were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists laid into MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell Monday night after the anchor asked her about Israel’s counterstrikes targeting the Gaza Strip.
 
The Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Black Mountain, N.C. recently unveiled a new patient care unit and announced an innovative partnership to redefine recovery journeys.
The Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Black Mountain, N.C. recently unveiled a new patient care unit and announced an innovative partnership to redefine recovery journeys.
 
As it relates to the president’s claims that “Bidenomics” is good for the American autoworker, or any other kind of American worker for that matter, the president is “full of s***” — to steal a phrase from the man himself.
As it relates to the president’s claims that “Bidenomics” is good for the American autoworker, or any other kind of American worker for that matter, the president is “full of s***” — to steal a phrase from the man himself.
 
Fox News host Pete Hegseth cornered Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) in the spin room after Wednesday evening’s second Republican primary debate, asking whether Newsom felt like President Joe Biden was “holding him back” from pursuing a presidential run.
Fox News host Pete Hegseth cornered Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) in the spin room after Wednesday evening’s second Republican primary debate, asking whether Newsom felt like President Joe Biden was “holding him back” from pursuing a presidential run.
 
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro asked Elon Musk if he can assure X users that his social media company will stand up for free speech if outside entities put pressure on it to censor posts.
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro asked Elon Musk if he can assure X users that his social media company will stand up for free speech if outside entities put pressure on it to censor posts.
 
Multiple media outlets ran with one comment from George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley — treating it like a “bombshell” revelation
Multiple media outlets ran with one comment from George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley — treating it like a “bombshell” revelation
 
The death toll from the Palestinian terrorist attack on Israel jumped again late on Tuesday night to more than 1,200.
The death toll from the Palestinian terrorist attack on Israel jumped again late on Tuesday night to more than 1,200.
 
Former North Carolina state senator and Lincoln County native Deanna Ballard announced Monday that she is running in the 2024 Republican primary for lieutenant governor.
Former North Carolina state senator and Lincoln County native Deanna Ballard announced Monday that she is running in the 2024 Republican primary for lieutenant governor.
 
American diplomats and their families have been evacuated from Sudan as fighting between rival factions has intensified.
American diplomats and their families have been evacuated from Sudan as fighting between rival factions has intensified.
 
Arizona-based firm run by foreign national has been paid nearly $1 million for political work in recent years
Arizona-based firm run by foreign national has been paid nearly $1 million for political work in recent years
 
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