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Trump gained another 12 points in the polls today after he announced that his first act as President would be to legalize hitting bicyclists with your car.
Trump gained another 12 points in the polls today after he announced that his first act as President would be to legalize hitting bicyclists with your car.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Wednesday that he is going to sign a bill into law that will release the grand jury material from the state’s 2006 investigation into the child sex predator.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Wednesday that he is going to sign a bill into law that will release the grand jury material from the state’s 2006 investigation into the child sex predator.
 
Seven more plaintiffs have joined a federal lawsuit challenging the rollout of North Carolina's new eCourts digital records system. Now nine people are suing over eCourts' impact.
Seven more plaintiffs have joined a federal lawsuit challenging the rollout of North Carolina's new eCourts digital records system. Now nine people are suing over eCourts' impact.
 
New images emerged this week of a British cargo ship that was attacked over the weekend by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists, who are based in Yemen, and is now on the verge of sinking.
New images emerged this week of a British cargo ship that was attacked over the weekend by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists, who are based in Yemen, and is now on the verge of sinking.
 
This week, we are joined by attorney and legal expert Jon Guze, who encourages communities to deter crime through elevated policing.
This week, we are joined by attorney and legal expert Jon Guze, who encourages communities to deter crime through elevated policing.
 
A group of middle schoolers in New York were taught about “equity” versus “equality” using resources from the United Nations, according to lesson plans obtained by a parental rights group.
A group of middle schoolers in New York were taught about “equity” versus “equality” using resources from the United Nations, according to lesson plans obtained by a parental rights group.
 
Word of a new gay nightclub spread rapidly through the nation's capital over the weekend, with the LGBTQ community flocking to line up outside the latest trendy hotspot.
Word of a new gay nightclub spread rapidly through the nation's capital over the weekend, with the LGBTQ community flocking to line up outside the latest trendy hotspot.
 
The case against a longtime FBI informant accused of fabricating a multi-million dollar bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden is not a game-changer, a top House GOP investigator argued on Wednesday.
The case against a longtime FBI informant accused of fabricating a multi-million dollar bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden is not a game-changer, a top House GOP investigator argued on Wednesday.
 
North Carolina's senators say broken border policies are to blame for driving drug cartels to engulf the country with drugs.
North Carolina's senators say broken border policies are to blame for driving drug cartels to engulf the country with drugs.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is pushing the state of Florida to implement term limits for politicians in the state who serve in U.S. Congress.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is pushing the state of Florida to implement term limits for politicians in the state who serve in U.S. Congress.
 
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) floated a new theory during a recent interview with MSNBC host Jen Psaki, claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin was probably holding “something financial” over former President Donald Trump.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) floated a new theory during a recent interview with MSNBC host Jen Psaki, claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin was probably holding “something financial” over former President Donald Trump.
 
After fierce backlash to their racist AI image generation tool, executives at Google have paused the release of the software and promised to do a better job of hiding the AI's racism.
After fierce backlash to their racist AI image generation tool, executives at Google have paused the release of the software and promised to do a better job of hiding the AI's racism.
 
following direction from university system Board of Governors
following direction from university system Board of Governors
 
New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul said on Tuesday that her state has been overwhelmed by the number of illegal aliens who have arrived in recent months and blamed the border crisis on congressional Republicans.
New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul said on Tuesday that her state has been overwhelmed by the number of illegal aliens who have arrived in recent months and blamed the border crisis on congressional Republicans.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
 
Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAM), India’s leading battery materials company has announced a $650 million investment in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAM), India’s leading battery materials company has announced a $650 million investment in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
 
Georgia GOP Governor Brian Kemp urged Republican voters not to get distracted by the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, saying that the case is unlikely to go to trial before the 2024 election.
Georgia GOP Governor Brian Kemp urged Republican voters not to get distracted by the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, saying that the case is unlikely to go to trial before the 2024 election.
 
A local man finally reached a significant life milestone after deciding that he should probably start learning the names of some of the people with whom he has attended church for the last 21 years.
A local man finally reached a significant life milestone after deciding that he should probably start learning the names of some of the people with whom he has attended church for the last 21 years.
 
Michael Keaton said he’s been having a blast working on the “Beetlejuice” sequel and that, as promised, it’s not going to be filled with CGI-heavy special effects.
Michael Keaton said he’s been having a blast working on the “Beetlejuice” sequel and that, as promised, it’s not going to be filled with CGI-heavy special effects.
 
Please find today’s turnout numbers for Thursday, February 29th.
Please find today’s turnout numbers for Thursday, February 29th.
 
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley weighed in on the recent fraud verdict against former President Donald Trump and made it clear that he was not impressed.
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley weighed in on the recent fraud verdict against former President Donald Trump and made it clear that he was not impressed.
 
I recently wrote about “How the Budget Stops California from Setting North Carolina’s Transportation Policy.”
I recently wrote about “How the Budget Stops California from Setting North Carolina’s Transportation Policy.”
 
Just to make sure the borrowers of student loans know whom to thank for escaping responsibility for fully paying back their student loans, President Biden will send over 150,000 borrowers a personal email reminding them that he’s their guy.
Just to make sure the borrowers of student loans know whom to thank for escaping responsibility for fully paying back their student loans, President Biden will send over 150,000 borrowers a personal email reminding them that he’s their guy.
 
A proud parent whose child just enrolled in a university other than Harvard is reportedly so proud that they've decided to slap a "My kid didn't go to Harvard" bumper sticker on their car.
A proud parent whose child just enrolled in a university other than Harvard is reportedly so proud that they've decided to slap a "My kid didn't go to Harvard" bumper sticker on their car.
 
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing to revoke a nongovernmental organization’s license to operate in the state, saying that his office suspects the organization is facilitating illegal immigration.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing to revoke a nongovernmental organization’s license to operate in the state, saying that his office suspects the organization is facilitating illegal immigration.
 
The Russian government has arrested a dual U.S. citizen on treason charges for donating a small amount of money to a Ukrainian charity.
The Russian government has arrested a dual U.S. citizen on treason charges for donating a small amount of money to a Ukrainian charity.
 
My recent column about North Carolina’s “First in Freedom” claim established the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. But now, as legendary broadcaster Paul Harvey frequently said, you’re going to hear “the rest of the story.”
My recent column about North Carolina’s “First in Freedom” claim established the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. But now, as legendary broadcaster Paul Harvey frequently said, you’re going to hear “the rest of the story.”
 
Democrats who control the Senate may try to quickly discard the impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis, a group of GOP senators said on Tuesday.
Democrats who control the Senate may try to quickly discard the impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis, a group of GOP senators said on Tuesday.
 
The Capitol janitorial service made the executive decision to deep clean the Congressional hearing rooms today with military-grade flamethrowers.
The Capitol janitorial service made the executive decision to deep clean the Congressional hearing rooms today with military-grade flamethrowers.
 
U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday that Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen struck a cargo ship that was carrying humanitarian aid to the people of Yemen.
U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday that Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen struck a cargo ship that was carrying humanitarian aid to the people of Yemen.
 
The North Carolina Home Builders Association is asking Superior Court judges to reject Gov. Roy Cooper's request for an injunction against new laws dealing with appointments to government boards.
The North Carolina Home Builders Association is asking Superior Court judges to reject Gov. Roy Cooper's request for an injunction against new laws dealing with appointments to government boards.
 
The wife of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moďse was indicted by a judge this week in connection with her husband’s murder in 2021.
The wife of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moďse was indicted by a judge this week in connection with her husband’s murder in 2021.
 
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