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On Tuesday, North Carolina state politicians and analysts reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the high-profile Moore v. Harper case, with Democratic lawmakers celebrating the decision while plaintiff and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, said he is glad the case is “settled.”
On Tuesday, North Carolina state politicians and analysts reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the high-profile Moore v. Harper case, with Democratic lawmakers celebrating the decision while plaintiff and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, said he is glad the case is “settled.”
 
The migrant crisis is driving a wedge between Democrats in New York as the state reckons with its sanctuary policies and tens of thousands of destitute immigrants.
The migrant crisis is driving a wedge between Democrats in New York as the state reckons with its sanctuary policies and tens of thousands of destitute immigrants.
 
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) said during an interview over the weekend that a proposed prisoner swap between the U.S. and Iran is part of a larger deal involving a nuclear deal with Iran.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) said during an interview over the weekend that a proposed prisoner swap between the U.S. and Iran is part of a larger deal involving a nuclear deal with Iran.
 
Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz said Wednesday that Attorney General Merrick Garland had illegally appointed U.S. Attorney David Weiss to be the special counsel in Hunter Biden’s case.
Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz said Wednesday that Attorney General Merrick Garland had illegally appointed U.S. Attorney David Weiss to be the special counsel in Hunter Biden’s case.
 
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley suggested that the “entire Congress” may need to take “mental competency tests” as calls grow for some of the oldest U.S. lawmakers to retire due to apparent impairment related to their advanced age.
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley suggested that the “entire Congress” may need to take “mental competency tests” as calls grow for some of the oldest U.S. lawmakers to retire due to apparent impairment related to their advanced age.
 
After Hurricane Idalia slammed into Florida last week, reports of electric vehicles catching fire after coming into contact with floodwaters began to emerge.
After Hurricane Idalia slammed into Florida last week, reports of electric vehicles catching fire after coming into contact with floodwaters began to emerge.
 
North Carolina is set to receive over $1.53 billion in federal funding to help with expanding high-speed internet across the state. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) made the announcement Monday.
North Carolina is set to receive over $1.53 billion in federal funding to help with expanding high-speed internet across the state. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) made the announcement Monday.
 
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said this week that he wants to see former Director of Intelligence John Ratcliffe appointed as special counsel to investigate alleged Biden corruption.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said this week that he wants to see former Director of Intelligence John Ratcliffe appointed as special counsel to investigate alleged Biden corruption.
 
Former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows filed in the Northern District of Georgia to move his charges listed in the ex-president’s fourth indictment to a federal court, where he reportedly plans to ask a judge to dismiss his case under federal law.
Former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows filed in the Northern District of Georgia to move his charges listed in the ex-president’s fourth indictment to a federal court, where he reportedly plans to ask a judge to dismiss his case under federal law.
 
The Supreme Court issued a ruling on the abortion drug mifepristone.
 
Spotlighting the Work to Restore, Connect and Conserve 30 Percent of Lands and Waters by 2030
Spotlighting the Work to Restore, Connect and Conserve 30 Percent of Lands and Waters by 2030
 
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp responded to former President Donald Trump’s claim on Tuesday that he will produce “irrefutable” evidence at a press conference proving that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp responded to former President Donald Trump’s claim on Tuesday that he will produce “irrefutable” evidence at a press conference proving that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
 
North Carolina House Majority Leader John Bell, R-Wayne, has endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president of the United States, the first N.C. lawmaker to do so.
North Carolina House Majority Leader John Bell, R-Wayne, has endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president of the United States, the first N.C. lawmaker to do so.
 
The homeless population jumped 11% this year.
 
A federal appeals court issued a major free speech ruling on Tuesday stating Washington, D.C., “selectively enforced” defacement ordinances against pro-life advocates while allowing far-Left protestors to graffiti “Black Lives Matter” messaging on city streets
A federal appeals court issued a major free speech ruling on Tuesday stating Washington, D.C., “selectively enforced” defacement ordinances against pro-life advocates while allowing far-Left protestors to graffiti “Black Lives Matter” messaging on city streets
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has become aware of a potential scam targeting Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has become aware of a potential scam targeting Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries.
 
Former President Donald Trump and several of his top allies were indicted in Georgia late Monday night by a Fulton County grand jury over their alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Former President Donald Trump and several of his top allies were indicted in Georgia late Monday night by a Fulton County grand jury over their alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
 
North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has endorsed former President Donald J. Trump for the 2024 race for the White House.
North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has endorsed former President Donald J. Trump for the 2024 race for the White House.
 
"We request the immediate resignation of Secretary Jennifer Granholm."
 
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been accused of using over a hundred million stolen dollars to conduct “a wide-ranging political influence operation,” according to a court filing from federal prosecutors on Monday.
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been accused of using over a hundred million stolen dollars to conduct “a wide-ranging political influence operation,” according to a court filing from federal prosecutors on Monday.
 
A Fulton County, Georgia, grand jury returned a 98-page indictment on Monday night in the criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
A Fulton County, Georgia, grand jury returned a 98-page indictment on Monday night in the criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
 
President Joe Biden‘s re-election campaign canceled an MSNBC interview last week after the Department of Justice appointed a special counsel in the investigation of his son Hunter.
President Joe Biden‘s re-election campaign canceled an MSNBC interview last week after the Department of Justice appointed a special counsel in the investigation of his son Hunter.
 
A new survey shows that the majority of young people believe that President Joe Biden should face a primary challenge as his popularity among the demographic continues to decline.
A new survey shows that the majority of young people believe that President Joe Biden should face a primary challenge as his popularity among the demographic continues to decline.
 
The White House sought to deflect backlash on Monday over President Joe Biden spending a weekend at the beach in the aftermath of a fire that devastated part of the Hawaiian island of Maui.
The White House sought to deflect backlash on Monday over President Joe Biden spending a weekend at the beach in the aftermath of a fire that devastated part of the Hawaiian island of Maui.
 
Five people were killed over the weekend in Plum, Pennsylvania, after a house exploded in a neighborhood, according to local officials.
Five people were killed over the weekend in Plum, Pennsylvania, after a house exploded in a neighborhood, according to local officials.
 
On Thursday, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat, said he would not defend his state over a new abortion law legislators passed in May.
On Thursday, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat, said he would not defend his state over a new abortion law legislators passed in May.
 
Former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy dismissed the special counsel investigation into Hunter Biden as a “sham” on Friday.
Former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy dismissed the special counsel investigation into Hunter Biden as a “sham” on Friday.
 
Dem mega-donor Elizabeth Hirsch Naftali put on commission that during Obama administration doubled as foreign lobbyist operation
Dem mega-donor Elizabeth Hirsch Naftali put on commission that during Obama administration doubled as foreign lobbyist operation
 
Only a fraction of the dozens of bodies recovered among deceased Maui wildfire victims have been identified, officials in Hawaii said this weekend.
Only a fraction of the dozens of bodies recovered among deceased Maui wildfire victims have been identified, officials in Hawaii said this weekend.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in Moore v. Harper, 6-3, that state courts can review congressional election maps drawn by legislatures. The ruling affirms a 2022 decision by North Carolina's Supreme Court.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in Moore v. Harper, 6-3, that state courts can review congressional election maps drawn by legislatures. The ruling affirms a 2022 decision by North Carolina's Supreme Court.
 
Two pilots ejected from a MiG-23 jet during an air show in Michigan on Sunday, shortly before an explosion occurred in mid-air that sent the aircraft crashing into several unoccupied parked vehicles in a nearby apartment complex.
Two pilots ejected from a MiG-23 jet during an air show in Michigan on Sunday, shortly before an explosion occurred in mid-air that sent the aircraft crashing into several unoccupied parked vehicles in a nearby apartment complex.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for appointing Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden criminal investigation — after Weiss agreed to a highly controversial plea deal that was later rejected by a federal judge.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for appointing Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden criminal investigation — after Weiss agreed to a highly controversial plea deal that was later rejected by a federal judge.
 
Lately, my social media feeds have been full of Barbie-branded memes, AI-generated photos that you can put a picture of yourself and “become an instant Barbie,” and pink. Lots and lots of pink.
Lately, my social media feeds have been full of Barbie-branded memes, AI-generated photos that you can put a picture of yourself and “become an instant Barbie,” and pink. Lots and lots of pink.
 
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