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The founders of Moms for Liberty, a parental rights group, plan to sue the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for defamation after it labeled the coalition an extremist group.
The founders of Moms for Liberty, a parental rights group, plan to sue the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for defamation after it labeled the coalition an extremist group.
 
Former President Donald Trump declined to answer during an interview this week whether he ordered anyone to move boxes at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida last year to hide evidence from investigators in the criminal investigation into his alleged handling of classified U.S. intelligence
Former President Donald Trump declined to answer during an interview this week whether he ordered anyone to move boxes at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida last year to hide evidence from investigators in the criminal investigation into his alleged handling of classified U.S. intelligence
 
Comedian Bill Maher slammed the media for not covering the scandals involving Hunter Biden, noting that if former President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., engaged in the same behavior it would be covered constantly.
Comedian Bill Maher slammed the media for not covering the scandals involving Hunter Biden, noting that if former President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., engaged in the same behavior it would be covered constantly.
 
Everyone 6-months and older should get the fall COVID-19 vaccine with their flu shot.
Everyone 6-months and older should get the fall COVID-19 vaccine with their flu shot.
 
Members of the UNC System’s Board of Governors and UNC-Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees are asking questions and offering pushback to university administrators following a “surprise” announcement last week
Members of the UNC System’s Board of Governors and UNC-Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees are asking questions and offering pushback to university administrators following a “surprise” announcement last week
 
Democratic legislators in California are pushing to establish diversity audits of gubernatorial appointments.
Democratic legislators in California are pushing to establish diversity audits of gubernatorial appointments.
 
A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that former President Donald Trump is liable for allegedly making defamatory remarks about writer E. Jean Carroll after she first publicly accused him four years ago of sexually assaulting her at a Manhattan department store during the mid-1990s.
A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that former President Donald Trump is liable for allegedly making defamatory remarks about writer E. Jean Carroll after she first publicly accused him four years ago of sexually assaulting her at a Manhattan department store during the mid-1990s.
 
North Carolina U.S. Sens. Ted Budd and Thom Tillis are among a contingent of 10 Republican senators seeking answers from the Department of Justice (DOJ) about seven “service centers” with ties to the Chinese Communist Party operating across the U.S.
North Carolina U.S. Sens. Ted Budd and Thom Tillis are among a contingent of 10 Republican senators seeking answers from the Department of Justice (DOJ) about seven “service centers” with ties to the Chinese Communist Party operating across the U.S.
 
Border facilities are slammed with migrants and officials are mass releasing immigrants into the U.S. interior while thousands more stream into the country.
Border facilities are slammed with migrants and officials are mass releasing immigrants into the U.S. interior while thousands more stream into the country.
 
A report by the left-wing North Carolina Justice Center claims to have uncovered 61 instances of private schools receiving more funds from the Opportunity Scholarship Program than they have students enrolled.
A report by the left-wing North Carolina Justice Center claims to have uncovered 61 instances of private schools receiving more funds from the Opportunity Scholarship Program than they have students enrolled.
 
The Trump campaign called a lawsuit seeking to ban the former president from the ballot in Colorado a political attack based on an “absurd conspiracy theory.”
The Trump campaign called a lawsuit seeking to ban the former president from the ballot in Colorado a political attack based on an “absurd conspiracy theory.”
 
Senators are speaking out on the decision to relax the chamber’s dress code that some are calling “The Fetterman rule,” a nod to Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) with his penchant for hoodies and gym shorts.
Senators are speaking out on the decision to relax the chamber’s dress code that some are calling “The Fetterman rule,” a nod to Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) with his penchant for hoodies and gym shorts.
 
Former top N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg is asking the state Supreme Court to block an Appeals Court ruling against him. The case is linked to breach of contract and fraud charges related to Lindberg's insurance businesses.
Former top N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg is asking the state Supreme Court to block an Appeals Court ruling against him. The case is linked to breach of contract and fraud charges related to Lindberg's insurance businesses.
 
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced on Wednesday that he intends to stay in office for the remainder of his term after the lawmaker’s second freeze-up last week.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced on Wednesday that he intends to stay in office for the remainder of his term after the lawmaker’s second freeze-up last week.
 
Special Counsel David Weiss said in a new court filing this week that President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, will be indicted this month.
Special Counsel David Weiss said in a new court filing this week that President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, will be indicted this month.
 
The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it would supply Ukraine with depleted uranium tank rounds for the first time in its ongoing war with Russia.
The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it would supply Ukraine with depleted uranium tank rounds for the first time in its ongoing war with Russia.
 
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre waved off criticisms of President Joe Biden’s behavior at a Tuesday afternoon Medal of Honor ceremony recognizing Vietnam veteran Captain Larry Taylor, insisting that his abrupt exit from the event was “as planned.”
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre waved off criticisms of President Joe Biden’s behavior at a Tuesday afternoon Medal of Honor ceremony recognizing Vietnam veteran Captain Larry Taylor, insisting that his abrupt exit from the event was “as planned.”
 
President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice faced backlash this week after a new report revealed that federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk may have received personal benefits from Tesla that the company failed to disclose.
President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice faced backlash this week after a new report revealed that federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk may have received personal benefits from Tesla that the company failed to disclose.
 
The Department of the Interior is committed to upholding the highest standards of public access to and maintenance of America’s national parks and public lands.
The Department of the Interior is committed to upholding the highest standards of public access to and maintenance of America’s national parks and public lands.
 
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis unveiled his energy agenda during an event in Midland, Texas, on Wednesday, promising that his policies will bring back $2 gas and turn the United States into the world’s leading energy producer.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis unveiled his energy agenda during an event in Midland, Texas, on Wednesday, promising that his policies will bring back $2 gas and turn the United States into the world’s leading energy producer.
 
A new poll from RealClear Opinion Research shows that national support for school choice has grown by seven percentage points since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new poll from RealClear Opinion Research shows that national support for school choice has grown by seven percentage points since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Effective Tuesday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will temporarily assume leadership of child welfare services at the Nash County Department of Social Services, as authorized under state law.
Effective Tuesday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will temporarily assume leadership of child welfare services at the Nash County Department of Social Services, as authorized under state law.
 
On Tuesday, Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of 61 alleged “militant anarchists” under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.
On Tuesday, Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of 61 alleged “militant anarchists” under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.
 
U.S. official negotiating nuclear deal professed loyalty to Iran in email to Foreign Minister
 
Two bills involving child care were among eleven signed into law Monday by Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper.
Two bills involving child care were among eleven signed into law Monday by Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper.
 
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters on Tuesday that North Korea would face consequences if it supplies Russia with weapons amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters on Tuesday that North Korea would face consequences if it supplies Russia with weapons amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.
 
Raleigh, N.C. — National Voter Registration Day – when election officials across the United States remind eligible individuals of the importance of registering to vote and voting – is Tuesday, September 19.
Raleigh, N.C. — National Voter Registration Day – when election officials across the United States remind eligible individuals of the importance of registering to vote and voting – is Tuesday, September 19.
 
President Joe Biden will mask up in certain situations and socially distance himself after first lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID, the White House announced Tuesday.
President Joe Biden will mask up in certain situations and socially distance himself after first lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID, the White House announced Tuesday.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against an immigrant student at N.C. State University who sued ExxonMobil. Aldo De Leon Resendiz claimed "alienage discrimination."
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against an immigrant student at N.C. State University who sued ExxonMobil. Aldo De Leon Resendiz claimed "alienage discrimination."
 
A small group of House conservatives helped defeat a vote on a rule governing debate for a defense spending bill on Tuesday.
A small group of House conservatives helped defeat a vote on a rule governing debate for a defense spending bill on Tuesday.
 
A Tennessean who conducted a daring helicopter rescue during the Vietnam War will be awarded the Medal of Honor on Tuesday, more than 50 years after his heroic actions.
A Tennessean who conducted a daring helicopter rescue during the Vietnam War will be awarded the Medal of Honor on Tuesday, more than 50 years after his heroic actions.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a decision holding that the State of Colorado may not force a website developer to create websites for same-sex weddings
The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a decision holding that the State of Colorado may not force a website developer to create websites for same-sex weddings
 
General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, insisted that he was not sure what the word “woke” means.
General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, insisted that he was not sure what the word “woke” means.
 
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