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A TikTok ban on government devices is included in the latest version of the $1.7 trillion “omnibus” bill.
A TikTok ban on government devices is included in the latest version of the $1.7 trillion “omnibus” bill.
 
U.S. Congressman Patrick McHenry, representing North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, has been officially named the new chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, after serving on the committee since first elected in 2005.
U.S. Congressman Patrick McHenry, representing North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, has been officially named the new chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, after serving on the committee since first elected in 2005.
 
Twitter cost Elon Musk $44 billion, but the FBI bought it for just $3.4 million.
Twitter cost Elon Musk $44 billion, but the FBI bought it for just $3.4 million.
 
He does not have the votes so the process should be opened up for someone who can get a majority
He does not have the votes so the process should be opened up for someone who can get a majority
 
The Texas National Guard sent a huge number of troops to El Paso overnight to guard the border from the massive influx of illegal immigrants likely to surge there.
The Texas National Guard sent a huge number of troops to El Paso overnight to guard the border from the massive influx of illegal immigrants likely to surge there.
 
The Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, NV led the nation in increasing security presence where thousands of bags sat unguarded following mass cancellations for Southwest Airlines.
The Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, NV led the nation in increasing security presence where thousands of bags sat unguarded following mass cancellations for Southwest Airlines.
 
Liberals are so thin-skinned that words constantly wound them. Deeply. So they’re constantly redefining words to ease their pain.
Liberals are so thin-skinned that words constantly wound them. Deeply. So they’re constantly redefining words to ease their pain.
 
A flurry of buses dropped off dozens of migrants at the Washington, D.C., residence of Vice President Kamala Harris on a frigid Christmas Eve.
A flurry of buses dropped off dozens of migrants at the Washington, D.C., residence of Vice President Kamala Harris on a frigid Christmas Eve.
 
We asked twelve conservative celebrities what their New Year's resolutions are. Several of them asked us how we got into their homes in the first place, but all of them gave us a thoughtful answer as we were being escorted out by security. Here's what they said:
We asked twelve conservative celebrities what their New Year's resolutions are. Several of them asked us how we got into their homes in the first place, but all of them gave us a thoughtful answer as we were being escorted out by security. Here's what they said:
 
West Point has begun to remove monuments and references that “commemorate or memorialize the Confederacy,” the academy announced last week.
West Point has begun to remove monuments and references that “commemorate or memorialize the Confederacy,” the academy announced last week.
 
The latest Twitter Files release shows that the Biden administration pressed the social media platform to suppress alleged COVID “disinformation” while promoting the White House’s preferred messaging.
The latest Twitter Files release shows that the Biden administration pressed the social media platform to suppress alleged COVID “disinformation” while promoting the White House’s preferred messaging.
 
As a massive cold front sweeps through the country, can green energy really keep us warm?
 
Pope Benedict XVI, the former head of the Catholic Church whose historic resignation in 2013 created the position of “pope emeritus,” has died following a short illness. He was 95 years old.
Pope Benedict XVI, the former head of the Catholic Church whose historic resignation in 2013 created the position of “pope emeritus,” has died following a short illness. He was 95 years old.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, describes North Carolina’s Moore v. Harper congressional redistricting case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, describes North Carolina’s Moore v. Harper congressional redistricting case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
More than 50 people are dead nationwide following extreme winter weather and low temperatures across the United States.
More than 50 people are dead nationwide following extreme winter weather and low temperatures across the United States.
 
Seventy-one Chinese warplanes were detected flying around Taiwan on Sunday, performing military exercises, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry.
Seventy-one Chinese warplanes were detected flying around Taiwan on Sunday, performing military exercises, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry.
 
Two Years from Now, in 2025, the New Contract with Aetna Will Bring Lower Costs, Transparency, and Generate $140 Million in Administrative Savings
Two Years from Now, in 2025, the New Contract with Aetna Will Bring Lower Costs, Transparency, and Generate $140 Million in Administrative Savings
 
This may not be the time to insist on global warming to the people of Buffalo, New York, where the freezing temperatures over the weekend have left houses covered in ice, and at least 16 people reportedly died from the frozen weather.
This may not be the time to insist on global warming to the people of Buffalo, New York, where the freezing temperatures over the weekend have left houses covered in ice, and at least 16 people reportedly died from the frozen weather.
 
Project would replace aging swing-span with two-lane, high-rise bridge
 
Renowned astro-physicist Neil deGrasse Tyson delivered an unsolicited science lesson on Christmas Eve, using his own research to “prove” that Santa Claus’ holiday delivery schedule was an impossibility.
Renowned astro-physicist Neil deGrasse Tyson delivered an unsolicited science lesson on Christmas Eve, using his own research to “prove” that Santa Claus’ holiday delivery schedule was an impossibility.
 
Chaos erupted Monday after Twitter went live with a surprise new feature, which CEO Elon Musk called a "late Christmas present for twits everywhere." The new feature allows users to select a "top 8 friends" to feature prominently in their profile.
Chaos erupted Monday after Twitter went live with a surprise new feature, which CEO Elon Musk called a "late Christmas present for twits everywhere." The new feature allows users to select a "top 8 friends" to feature prominently in their profile.
 
in another poll only a minority of Germans consider themselves free
in another poll only a minority of Germans consider themselves free
 
Special counsel John Durham has spent at least $6.5 million over the last two years on its investigation of the FBI’s inquiry into ties between former President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia.
Special counsel John Durham has spent at least $6.5 million over the last two years on its investigation of the FBI’s inquiry into ties between former President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia.
 
New K-12 Science Standards for North Carolina schools were released last month, and the results are a mixed bag
New K-12 Science Standards for North Carolina schools were released last month, and the results are a mixed bag
 
On Wednesday, two food truck operators were giving away free lobster rolls and cheesesteaks in downtown Jacksonville, N.C.
On Wednesday, two food truck operators were giving away free lobster rolls and cheesesteaks in downtown Jacksonville, N.C.
 
Top Republican strategist Karl Rove, now a Fox News contributor, said during a segment this week that the U.S. has been governed by the “boomer” generation for nearly 32 years, and that now is the time for fresh leadership on both sides of the aisle.
Top Republican strategist Karl Rove, now a Fox News contributor, said during a segment this week that the U.S. has been governed by the “boomer” generation for nearly 32 years, and that now is the time for fresh leadership on both sides of the aisle.
 
Our next meeting is Thursday January 19 at 6:00 PM at King Chicken Restaurant.
 
NC State radio broadcaster Gary Hahn was suspended indefinitely late this week after he mentioned “illegal aliens” during the Wolfpack’s bowl game against Maryland.
NC State radio broadcaster Gary Hahn was suspended indefinitely late this week after he mentioned “illegal aliens” during the Wolfpack’s bowl game against Maryland.
 
According to Catherine Truitt, N.C. superintendent of Public Instruction, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to underscore the limited nature of North Carolina’s accountability on public schools.
According to Catherine Truitt, N.C. superintendent of Public Instruction, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to underscore the limited nature of North Carolina’s accountability on public schools.
 
Dr. Ben Carson, a neurosurgeon and former Trump administration official, told Fox News in an interview this week that wokeness came from political correctness that started back in the 1990s.
Dr. Ben Carson, a neurosurgeon and former Trump administration official, told Fox News in an interview this week that wokeness came from political correctness that started back in the 1990s.
 
Finally, lawmakers are taking action against TikTok, the social media platform run by the communist Chinese.
Finally, lawmakers are taking action against TikTok, the social media platform run by the communist Chinese.
 
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