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

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On Friday, both chambers of the state legislature sent House Bill 259, the state budget, to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk for his signature.
On Friday, both chambers of the state legislature sent House Bill 259, the state budget, to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk for his signature.
 
America’s gross national debt surpassed $33 trillion for the first time in U.S. history on Monday as Washington, D.C., faces a potential government shutdown over federal spending.
America’s gross national debt surpassed $33 trillion for the first time in U.S. history on Monday as Washington, D.C., faces a potential government shutdown over federal spending.
 
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) does not appear to have endured a stroke or have a seizure disorder, the attending physician of the U.S. Congress said in a new update on Tuesday after the lawmaker’s second freeze-up last week.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) does not appear to have endured a stroke or have a seizure disorder, the attending physician of the U.S. Congress said in a new update on Tuesday after the lawmaker’s second freeze-up last week.
 
I have watched from afar, and, on occasion, have interacted with the banality that is at the core of the clichéd existence of the recent and typical co-called "Social Justice Warrior."
I have watched from afar, and, on occasion, have interacted with the banality that is at the core of the clichéd existence of the recent and typical co-called "Social Justice Warrior."
 
Democrats have rallied to Susanna Gibson's side, saying there was nothing illegal about her 'sex work.' A reading of the Virginia criminal code suggests otherwise.
Democrats have rallied to Susanna Gibson's side, saying there was nothing illegal about her 'sex work.' A reading of the Virginia criminal code suggests otherwise.
 
The US Supreme Court's affirmative action decision made an exception for military service academies, due to the military’s “potentially distinct interests that military academies may present."
The US Supreme Court's affirmative action decision made an exception for military service academies, due to the military’s “potentially distinct interests that military academies may present."
 
The Democratic senator who suggested that the federal government not investigate who leaked Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade is now pressuring Chief Justice John Roberts with an ethics complaint targeting Alito
The Democratic senator who suggested that the federal government not investigate who leaked Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade is now pressuring Chief Justice John Roberts with an ethics complaint targeting Alito
 
A panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a lawsuit from several doctors challenging the Food and Drug Administration over its messaging on ivermectin can move forward after a federal judge had blocked the suit.
A panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a lawsuit from several doctors challenging the Food and Drug Administration over its messaging on ivermectin can move forward after a federal judge had blocked the suit.
 
A recent Matt Walsh appearance at New Mexico State University upset two New Mexico state senators so much that they are now asking the university to address the “policies” that allowed Walsh to speak on campus.
A recent Matt Walsh appearance at New Mexico State University upset two New Mexico state senators so much that they are now asking the university to address the “policies” that allowed Walsh to speak on campus.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy slammed CNN while speaking with reporters on Monday after the left-wing network said claims that the U.S. border was open was a “talking point.”
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy slammed CNN while speaking with reporters on Monday after the left-wing network said claims that the U.S. border was open was a “talking point.”
 
Former President Donald Trump called on all Senate Democrats to resign following the federal indictment against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) last week, claiming that they all knew about the alleged bribes he took.
Former President Donald Trump called on all Senate Democrats to resign following the federal indictment against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) last week, claiming that they all knew about the alleged bribes he took.
 
September is National Food Safety Education Month and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is raising awareness about common foodborne illnesses and steps you can take to prevent them.
September is National Food Safety Education Month and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is raising awareness about common foodborne illnesses and steps you can take to prevent them.
 
The White House has been staffing up in preparation for a possible impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden over allegations of corruption.
The White House has been staffing up in preparation for a possible impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden over allegations of corruption.
 
The House nixed plans for more votes this week after GOP leadership failed to advance a defense spending bill a second time as the government heads toward a possible shutdown in nine days.
The House nixed plans for more votes this week after GOP leadership failed to advance a defense spending bill a second time as the government heads toward a possible shutdown in nine days.
 
President Volodymyr Zelensky must have an inkling that his unlimited check could soon be running out because the Ukrainian president is trying out a new sales pitch to world leaders: We need to defeat Russia, or evil dictators will “weaponize” the damaging effects of climate change.
President Volodymyr Zelensky must have an inkling that his unlimited check could soon be running out because the Ukrainian president is trying out a new sales pitch to world leaders: We need to defeat Russia, or evil dictators will “weaponize” the damaging effects of climate change.
 
According to Department of Education figures, an estimated 1.4 million North Carolinians currently owe student loans, contributing to the Tar Heel State ranking as the eighth highest state on the average amount of student debt owed, with the average borrower owing $37,920.
According to Department of Education figures, an estimated 1.4 million North Carolinians currently owe student loans, contributing to the Tar Heel State ranking as the eighth highest state on the average amount of student debt owed, with the average borrower owing $37,920.
 
Cooper now has 13 vetoes this session. Eight have been overridden by the legislature. Two more are scheduled for override votes on Wednesday.
Cooper now has 13 vetoes this session. Eight have been overridden by the legislature. Two more are scheduled for override votes on Wednesday.
 
Today, the N.C. House voted to override six more of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes, including legislation to expand charter schools, prohibit biological men from competing in women’s sports
Today, the N.C. House voted to override six more of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes, including legislation to expand charter schools, prohibit biological men from competing in women’s sports
 
Experts say growing community of illegal immigrants in Texas development invites cartel activity, is a national security issue
Experts say growing community of illegal immigrants in Texas development invites cartel activity, is a national security issue
 
The N.C. Coalition of Charter Schools urges the N.C. Supreme Court to overturn a split 2022 state Appeals Court decision in a charter school dispute.
The N.C. Coalition of Charter Schools urges the N.C. Supreme Court to overturn a split 2022 state Appeals Court decision in a charter school dispute.
 
Johns Hopkins University health policy expert and surgeon Dr. Marty Makary said on Sunday that “highly partisan” experts changed the culture of medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic after recent remarks from Dr. Anthony Fauci responding to a study that said masks didn’t work.
Johns Hopkins University health policy expert and surgeon Dr. Marty Makary said on Sunday that “highly partisan” experts changed the culture of medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic after recent remarks from Dr. Anthony Fauci responding to a study that said masks didn’t work.
 
Governor Andy Beshear (D-KY) has so far not committed to replacing Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) with another Republican, should the Senate Minority Leader’s health become a persistent problem.
Governor Andy Beshear (D-KY) has so far not committed to replacing Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) with another Republican, should the Senate Minority Leader’s health become a persistent problem.
 
Funding will support projects under the Endangered Species Act and leverage an additional $17.6 million in partner funds
 
The North Carolina General Assembly has passed the state budget with a vote of 70-40 just after midnight Friday. The chamber held session until approximately 11:45 on Thursday night, adjourning until 12:10 Friday morning for a third and final vote.
The North Carolina General Assembly has passed the state budget with a vote of 70-40 just after midnight Friday. The chamber held session until approximately 11:45 on Thursday night, adjourning until 12:10 Friday morning for a third and final vote.
 
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is “perfectly capable” of continuing to serve after appearing to freeze up for the second time in a month, a GOP colleague said on Sunday.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is “perfectly capable” of continuing to serve after appearing to freeze up for the second time in a month, a GOP colleague said on Sunday.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) visited the town of Lahaina on Saturday to tour what he described as the “sheer devastation” inflicted by the deadly wildfires last month.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) visited the town of Lahaina on Saturday to tour what he described as the “sheer devastation” inflicted by the deadly wildfires last month.
 
A producer for ABC said a judge’s ruling that severed Donald Trump‘s trial in the Georgia 2020 election case from that of two co-defendants is a “big win” for the former president.
A producer for ABC said a judge’s ruling that severed Donald Trump‘s trial in the Georgia 2020 election case from that of two co-defendants is a “big win” for the former president.
 
As the dog days of summer heat up backyards across the state, some North Carolina families with private pools are turning to a new online platform to rent them out on an hourly basis.
As the dog days of summer heat up backyards across the state, some North Carolina families with private pools are turning to a new online platform to rent them out on an hourly basis.
 
Over 100 Catholic schools in Cleveland will no longer tolerate LGBTQ+ affiliation or behaviors.
Over 100 Catholic schools in Cleveland will no longer tolerate LGBTQ+ affiliation or behaviors.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) explained in an interview late this week that if Republicans move forward with deciding to pursue an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, it will only happen after there is a formal vote on the House floor.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) explained in an interview late this week that if Republicans move forward with deciding to pursue an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, it will only happen after there is a formal vote on the House floor.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continued to lead recovery efforts in Florida’s Big Bind over the weekend after it was hit by near-Category 4 Hurricane Idalia last week.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continued to lead recovery efforts in Florida’s Big Bind over the weekend after it was hit by near-Category 4 Hurricane Idalia last week.
 
A columnist for The Washington Post snapped during an appearance on a podcast with host Noam Dworman this week after he was questioned about reporting on President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden.
A columnist for The Washington Post snapped during an appearance on a podcast with host Noam Dworman this week after he was questioned about reporting on President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden.
 
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