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President Joe Biden has asked the Democratic National Committee to give $1.2 million to Virginia Democrats ahead of state elections in the commonwealth and in the face of record fundraising from Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin.
President Joe Biden has asked the Democratic National Committee to give $1.2 million to Virginia Democrats ahead of state elections in the commonwealth and in the face of record fundraising from Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin.
 
The Pentagon confirmed this week that it would continue to have about 400 troops stationed at the southern border as hundreds of thousands continue to cross into the U.S. illegally each month.
The Pentagon confirmed this week that it would continue to have about 400 troops stationed at the southern border as hundreds of thousands continue to cross into the U.S. illegally each month.
 
Special counsel Jack Smith has asked the federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., to impose a “narrowly tailored” gag order on the former president
Special counsel Jack Smith has asked the federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., to impose a “narrowly tailored” gag order on the former president
 
A ship that sank into the depths of Lake Michigan in 1881 has been discovered by shipwreck hunters, who described the ship as being like “a time capsule” into the past because of how well it has survived over the years.
A ship that sank into the depths of Lake Michigan in 1881 has been discovered by shipwreck hunters, who described the ship as being like “a time capsule” into the past because of how well it has survived over the years.
 
The total number of missing people from the devastating Maui wildfires last month remains near 400 even as Hawaii Governor Josh Green said that he believed the number would drop below 100.
The total number of missing people from the devastating Maui wildfires last month remains near 400 even as Hawaii Governor Josh Green said that he believed the number would drop below 100.
 
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said during an interview this week that he believes former President Barack Obama is the person who is running the Biden administration.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said during an interview this week that he believes former President Barack Obama is the person who is running the Biden administration.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis bucked an offer from President Joe Biden this week to meet in Florida following Hurricane Idalia because the security protections that Biden would require would shut down recovery efforts.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis bucked an offer from President Joe Biden this week to meet in Florida following Hurricane Idalia because the security protections that Biden would require would shut down recovery efforts.
 
Twenty-two state attorneys general, led by Tennessee’s Jonathan Skrmetti, are warning financial services companies that they may be violating antitrust and consumer protection laws by engaging in a climate activist alliance aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions.
Twenty-two state attorneys general, led by Tennessee’s Jonathan Skrmetti, are warning financial services companies that they may be violating antitrust and consumer protection laws by engaging in a climate activist alliance aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions.
 
Another poor choice for a "success story" by NCInnovation further undercuts the organization's case
 
During the current period where COVID-19 cases are increasing, treatment is readily available and appropriate for the majority of North Carolinians.
During the current period where COVID-19 cases are increasing, treatment is readily available and appropriate for the majority of North Carolinians.
 
Hunter Biden’s legal team on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against a former Trump White House staffer, accusing him of violating California and federal computer privacy laws by publishing thousands of photos and emails from the infamous laptop belonging to the president’s son.
Hunter Biden’s legal team on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against a former Trump White House staffer, accusing him of violating California and federal computer privacy laws by publishing thousands of photos and emails from the infamous laptop belonging to the president’s son.
 
Apprehensions of illegal immigrants surged from 132,652 in July to more than 177,000 in August, preliminary data reported by The Washington Post reveals.
Apprehensions of illegal immigrants surged from 132,652 in July to more than 177,000 in August, preliminary data reported by The Washington Post reveals.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a professor at N.C. State University. He claimed job retaliation for criticism of the NCSU education school's increased focus on social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a professor at N.C. State University. He claimed job retaliation for criticism of the NCSU education school's increased focus on social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
 
Former Attorney General Bill Barr was asked Thursday to weigh in on the question of whether the investigations into his one-time boss, former President Donald Trump, constituted election interference.
Former Attorney General Bill Barr was asked Thursday to weigh in on the question of whether the investigations into his one-time boss, former President Donald Trump, constituted election interference.
 
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been making the legacy media rounds slamming the “climate change” narrative, deeming the latest pundit talking point a “hoax” after hitting the issue during last week’s GOP debate.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been making the legacy media rounds slamming the “climate change” narrative, deeming the latest pundit talking point a “hoax” after hitting the issue during last week’s GOP debate.
 
President Joe Biden delivered a series of flubs along with his Tuesday remarks before the United Nations, saying at one point that he planned to pursue a partnership with China aimed at “accelerating the climate crisis.”
President Joe Biden delivered a series of flubs along with his Tuesday remarks before the United Nations, saying at one point that he planned to pursue a partnership with China aimed at “accelerating the climate crisis.”
 
A judge in Georgia ruled on Thursday that former President Donald Trump’s trial in Fulton County will be viewable to the public.
A judge in Georgia ruled on Thursday that former President Donald Trump’s trial in Fulton County will be viewable to the public.
 
North Carolina is one of six southern states that, together, have become an economic powerhouse, overtaking the once dominant Northeast region of the United States. That’s according to a new analysis from Bloomberg.
North Carolina is one of six southern states that, together, have become an economic powerhouse, overtaking the once dominant Northeast region of the United States. That’s according to a new analysis from Bloomberg.
 
Come for Morning Wire’s Afternoon Update’s straight news, but stay for the Rapid Reactions.
 
College students are having to go back and learn the basics.
 
President Joe Biden faced backlash online Thursday afternoon after a video of him went viral saying that the “workers without high school diplomas” in the U.S. are “African American and Hispanic workers.”
President Joe Biden faced backlash online Thursday afternoon after a video of him went viral saying that the “workers without high school diplomas” in the U.S. are “African American and Hispanic workers.”
 
Former President Donald Trump won’t have to stand trial in Georgia next month over his alleged 2020 presidential election interference after the judge overseeing the case separated two co-defendants in the case from the trial of Trump and 16 others.
Former President Donald Trump won’t have to stand trial in Georgia next month over his alleged 2020 presidential election interference after the judge overseeing the case separated two co-defendants in the case from the trial of Trump and 16 others.
 
The Biden administration reportedly deported more than 60 Haitian nationals back to the Caribbean island on Thursday, a day after the U.S. State Department warned American citizens to flee the country amid ongoing civil unrest and political turmoil.
The Biden administration reportedly deported more than 60 Haitian nationals back to the Caribbean island on Thursday, a day after the U.S. State Department warned American citizens to flee the country amid ongoing civil unrest and political turmoil.
 
"The unchecked drug dealing is plainly the root of our current problems."
 
A split 2-1 N.C. Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that Orange County might have to refund some school impact fees. A trial judge will have to determine whether fees charged for school buses and consultants' costs will lead to refunds.
A split 2-1 N.C. Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that Orange County might have to refund some school impact fees. A trial judge will have to determine whether fees charged for school buses and consultants' costs will lead to refunds.
 
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas reported taking private jet flights in the spring of last year because of security concerns that followed the leak of a Dobbs draft opinion.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas reported taking private jet flights in the spring of last year because of security concerns that followed the leak of a Dobbs draft opinion.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed President Joe Biden for his use of several email aliases from when he was vice president, saying that the “natural implication is you’re trying to hide something.”
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed President Joe Biden for his use of several email aliases from when he was vice president, saying that the “natural implication is you’re trying to hide something.”
 
President Joe Biden said during a press conference on Wednesday that he sensed nothing political when he spoke with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as DeSantis managed Florida’s emergency response to Hurricane Idalia.
President Joe Biden said during a press conference on Wednesday that he sensed nothing political when he spoke with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as DeSantis managed Florida’s emergency response to Hurricane Idalia.
 
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed on Wednesday that the Biden administration was stopping the flow of illegal immigration into the U.S. through the southern border despite officials documenting millions of illegal border crossings.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed on Wednesday that the Biden administration was stopping the flow of illegal immigration into the U.S. through the southern border despite officials documenting millions of illegal border crossings.
 
President Joe Biden is allowing hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants from Venezuela to stay and work in the U.S. as federal officials insist it would be unsafe for them to return home.
President Joe Biden is allowing hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants from Venezuela to stay and work in the U.S. as federal officials insist it would be unsafe for them to return home.
 
The State Board of Elections has opened a public comment period on rules that will establish the standards and procedures for an electronic poll book certification program in North Carolina.
The State Board of Elections has opened a public comment period on rules that will establish the standards and procedures for an electronic poll book certification program in North Carolina.
 
Disgraced former Biden Energy Department official Samuel Brinton pleaded “no contest” this week after being caught on video allegedly stealing luggage at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
Disgraced former Biden Energy Department official Samuel Brinton pleaded “no contest” this week after being caught on video allegedly stealing luggage at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
 
The city of Raleigh is asking a federal court to drop the city from a High Point woman's lawsuit challenging her arrest during a 2020 COVID policy protest.
The city of Raleigh is asking a federal court to drop the city from a High Point woman's lawsuit challenging her arrest during a 2020 COVID policy protest.
 
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