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On Tuesday, the North Carolina General Assembly overrode five bills that had been vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper. Since the legislature held its first override vote in March, there have been a total of 19 veto overrides this year.
On Tuesday, the North Carolina General Assembly overrode five bills that had been vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper. Since the legislature held its first override vote in March, there have been a total of 19 veto overrides this year.
 
The third-ranking House Republican, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), condemned on Wednesday an endeavor to censure her by Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) in connection to the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021, and beyond.
The third-ranking House Republican, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), condemned on Wednesday an endeavor to censure her by Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) in connection to the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021, and beyond.
 
Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.'s Federal Election Audit Act passed favorably through the Committee on House Administration.
Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.'s Federal Election Audit Act passed favorably through the Committee on House Administration.
 
Pakistan threatened the Islamic Republic of Iran with “serious consequences” on Wednesday after Iran fired missiles and drones into the country that it claimed were aimed at militant bases near the border.
Pakistan threatened the Islamic Republic of Iran with “serious consequences” on Wednesday after Iran fired missiles and drones into the country that it claimed were aimed at militant bases near the border.
 
Move over all other stores! A new, super-popular shopping destination is in town. Chick-fil-A, Buc-ee's, and Hobby Lobby have all reportedly merged into one conglomerate, instantly making it the most popular store of all time.
Move over all other stores! A new, super-popular shopping destination is in town. Chick-fil-A, Buc-ee's, and Hobby Lobby have all reportedly merged into one conglomerate, instantly making it the most popular store of all time.
 
A Republican state representative has moved to impeach Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows after she announced that former President Donald Trump would be disqualified from her state’s presidential primary ballot.
A Republican state representative has moved to impeach Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows after she announced that former President Donald Trump would be disqualified from her state’s presidential primary ballot.
 
A recent decision in a western North Carolina certificate-of-need legal dispute could affect dozens of other CON cases across the state.
A recent decision in a western North Carolina certificate-of-need legal dispute could affect dozens of other CON cases across the state.
 
Israeli-American recounts what it was like entering the battlefield in southern Israel
Israeli-American recounts what it was like entering the battlefield in southern Israel
 
New filings in the ongoing case against President Joe Biden’s embattled son confirm that the laptop tied to Hunter Biden was, in fact, his — and that the Justice Department knew it.
New filings in the ongoing case against President Joe Biden’s embattled son confirm that the laptop tied to Hunter Biden was, in fact, his — and that the Justice Department knew it.
 
In a fiery speech on Capitol Hill this week, Rep. Pramila Jayapal condemned the use of the derogatory slur "illegal immigrant" to describe people who immigrated to the country illegally.
In a fiery speech on Capitol Hill this week, Rep. Pramila Jayapal condemned the use of the derogatory slur "illegal immigrant" to describe people who immigrated to the country illegally.
 
Despite warnings from university administrators that such speech and demonstrations would not be permitted, an unauthorized pro-Hamas protest erupted on Columbia University’s campus on Wednesday.
Despite warnings from university administrators that such speech and demonstrations would not be permitted, an unauthorized pro-Hamas protest erupted on Columbia University’s campus on Wednesday.
 
Newly inaugurated Argentinian President Javier Milei blasted Western leaders and warned of the dangers of “collectivism” during a Wednesday speech at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting.
Newly inaugurated Argentinian President Javier Milei blasted Western leaders and warned of the dangers of “collectivism” during a Wednesday speech at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting.
 
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) promised to demand “transformative policy change” on the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday, just ahead of a planned meeting with President Joe Biden and other leaders on Capitol Hill.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) promised to demand “transformative policy change” on the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday, just ahead of a planned meeting with President Joe Biden and other leaders on Capitol Hill.
 
Higher education isn't quite what it once was. While college may have been, at one time, somewhere to spend tens of thousands of dollars for a once-in-a-lifetime experience and the educational growth needed to launch a successful career in adult life, it's now…something else.
Higher education isn't quite what it once was. While college may have been, at one time, somewhere to spend tens of thousands of dollars for a once-in-a-lifetime experience and the educational growth needed to launch a successful career in adult life, it's now…something else.
 
The United States and Israel have to target Iran if either hopes to curb terrorism that plagues the Middle East, according to Knesset member and former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
The United States and Israel have to target Iran if either hopes to curb terrorism that plagues the Middle East, according to Knesset member and former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
 
RALEIGH: Gov. Cooper has nominated the following member to serve on the North Carolina State Board of Agriculture:
RALEIGH: Gov. Cooper has nominated the following member to serve on the North Carolina State Board of Agriculture:
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers hit back at journalists who he said are still upset he didn’t take the COVID-19 vaccine.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers hit back at journalists who he said are still upset he didn’t take the COVID-19 vaccine.
 
The US Supreme Court will not take the case of Virginia-based owners of a Dare County beach home who challenged the county's COVID-related shutdown in 2020.
The US Supreme Court will not take the case of Virginia-based owners of a Dare County beach home who challenged the county's COVID-related shutdown in 2020.
 
Boss Berger is the money behind Bob Brinson and he is turning dirty
 
The man does not know how to tell the truth
The man does not know how to tell the truth
 
Amazon pressured to bury books presenting viewpoints contrary to their own
Amazon pressured to bury books presenting viewpoints contrary to their own
 
worst than expected Senate border bill grants amnesty, legalizes Biden parole pipeline
worst than expected Senate border bill grants amnesty, legalizes Biden parole pipeline
 
Iran, the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism and the backers of the terrorist group Hezbollah in Lebanon, is reportedly speeding up its transfer of precision weapons to Hezbollah as Israel is rumored to be preparing for a war to protect itself in the north.
Iran, the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism and the backers of the terrorist group Hezbollah in Lebanon, is reportedly speeding up its transfer of precision weapons to Hezbollah as Israel is rumored to be preparing for a war to protect itself in the north.
 
The Biden administration is threatening to sue Texas over a new state law that makes it a crime to illegally enter the state, giving state officials more power to take steps to secure the border amid the ongoing illegal immigration crisis.
The Biden administration is threatening to sue Texas over a new state law that makes it a crime to illegally enter the state, giving state officials more power to take steps to secure the border amid the ongoing illegal immigration crisis.
 
Reports have surfaced of a squirrel wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat scurrying away as the National Christmas Tree came crashing down.
Reports have surfaced of a squirrel wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat scurrying away as the National Christmas Tree came crashing down.
 
Shortly after Colorado put Donald Trump back on its 2024 primary ballot, a top Maine official announced the former president would be disqualified from her state’s primary ballot.
Shortly after Colorado put Donald Trump back on its 2024 primary ballot, a top Maine official announced the former president would be disqualified from her state’s primary ballot.
 
Attorney Kieran Shanahan of Raleigh discusses U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle’s June decision to award $1.1 billion to victims of terrorism sponsored by Syria.
Attorney Kieran Shanahan of Raleigh discusses U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle’s June decision to award $1.1 billion to victims of terrorism sponsored by Syria.
 
According to Sky News Arabia, an official from the U.S. Defense Department informed them that the Houthis in Yemen have prepared plans to target American bases in the Arab region.
According to Sky News Arabia, an official from the U.S. Defense Department informed them that the Houthis in Yemen have prepared plans to target American bases in the Arab region.
 
The Democratic Party has officially nominated the toppled National Christmas Tree for President of the United States.
The Democratic Party has officially nominated the toppled National Christmas Tree for President of the United States.
 
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber refused to go along with calls from some Democrats in her state to remove former President Donald Trump from the 2024 primary ballot.
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber refused to go along with calls from some Democrats in her state to remove former President Donald Trump from the 2024 primary ballot.
 
Members of the North Carolina General Assembly are back in Raleigh Tuesday to vote on overriding another round of vetoes from Governor Roy Cooper.
Members of the North Carolina General Assembly are back in Raleigh Tuesday to vote on overriding another round of vetoes from Governor Roy Cooper.
 
A federal judge declined to delay the corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) by two months, keeping the previously scheduled timeline on track.
A federal judge declined to delay the corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) by two months, keeping the previously scheduled timeline on track.
 
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