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California regulators are considering a ban on new diesel trucks by 2040, according to a policy proposal due for review next month.
California regulators are considering a ban on new diesel trucks by 2040, according to a policy proposal due for review next month.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the N.C. Supreme Court’s oral arguments in cases dealing with voter identification and redistricting.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the N.C. Supreme Court’s oral arguments in cases dealing with voter identification and redistricting.
 
The 40-year-old man who is accused of killing six people and wounding dozens more when he allegedly ran them over last year at a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, demanded in court this week that his case be dismissed because there were no victims present to face him.
The 40-year-old man who is accused of killing six people and wounding dozens more when he allegedly ran them over last year at a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, demanded in court this week that his case be dismissed because there were no victims present to face him.
 
Raleigh, N.C. – Fab-Con Machinery Development Corporation, a manufacturer of textile finishing equipment, will create 27 new jobs in Rowan County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $5.3 million to relocate its headquarters and manufacturing operation to Salisbury.
Raleigh, N.C. – Fab-Con Machinery Development Corporation, a manufacturer of textile finishing equipment, will create 27 new jobs in Rowan County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $5.3 million to relocate its headquarters and manufacturing operation to Salisbury.
 
President Joe Biden said on Thursday that said whatever hard-Left California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters says, he agrees with her.
President Joe Biden said on Thursday that said whatever hard-Left California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters says, he agrees with her.
 
If there's anything we need more of this country, it's more gun control! Be a part of the solution by following our 9 essential tips.
If there's anything we need more of this country, it's more gun control! Be a part of the solution by following our 9 essential tips.
 
Nearly 40 congressional Republicans sent a letter Wednesday to the FBI expressing deep concern over the rise in high-profile investigations into pro-life Americans since the overturning of Roe v. Wade last summer.
Nearly 40 congressional Republicans sent a letter Wednesday to the FBI expressing deep concern over the rise in high-profile investigations into pro-life Americans since the overturning of Roe v. Wade last summer.
 
Bank of England Governor started ball rolling
 
While less than half of NC students are proficient in reading, math, and science, Wake Co. focuses on unjust goal of "equity"
While less than half of NC students are proficient in reading, math, and science, Wake Co. focuses on unjust goal of "equity"
 
The director of the pediatric gender clinic at Boston Children’s Hospital admitted that puberty blockers cause infertility and are given out to children “like candy” to a “skyrocketing” number of new patients in a recently uncovered video conference.
The director of the pediatric gender clinic at Boston Children’s Hospital admitted that puberty blockers cause infertility and are given out to children “like candy” to a “skyrocketing” number of new patients in a recently uncovered video conference.
 
Actor and film producer Mark Wahlberg joined the growing list of A-list Hollywood celebrities fleeing California.
Actor and film producer Mark Wahlberg joined the growing list of A-list Hollywood celebrities fleeing California.
 
In his first TV interview since suffering a stroke earlier this year, Democratic candidate John Fetterman was asked if he still possessed the mental ability to serve as a United States Senator.
In his first TV interview since suffering a stroke earlier this year, Democratic candidate John Fetterman was asked if he still possessed the mental ability to serve as a United States Senator.
 
The Biden administration’s Treasury Department announced an investigation into Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) over his use of funds to transport illegal immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard.
The Biden administration’s Treasury Department announced an investigation into Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) over his use of funds to transport illegal immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard.
 
The U.S. House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol voted unanimously Thursday afternoon to subpoena former President Donald Trump.
The U.S. House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol voted unanimously Thursday afternoon to subpoena former President Donald Trump.
 
RALEIGH – More than $30.1 million from the N.C. Volkswagen Settlement Program will be distributed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to fund 161 new school buses across the state, with the majority of the funding going toward new all-electric school buses.
RALEIGH – More than $30.1 million from the N.C. Volkswagen Settlement Program will be distributed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to fund 161 new school buses across the state, with the majority of the funding going toward new all-electric school buses.
 
On Thursday, Florida GOP Governor Ron DeSantis reacted to the sentence handed to the Parkland shooter who murdered 17 people, including 14 high school students, on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2018.
On Thursday, Florida GOP Governor Ron DeSantis reacted to the sentence handed to the Parkland shooter who murdered 17 people, including 14 high school students, on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2018.
 
Two Connecticut police officers were killed Wednesday night after being lured into an apparent ambush by a fake domestic violence call, according to state police.
Two Connecticut police officers were killed Wednesday night after being lured into an apparent ambush by a fake domestic violence call, according to state police.
 
The former town manager of Spring Lake, Gay Cameron Tucker, pleaded guilty in September to embezzling more than $500,000 from the town.
The former town manager of Spring Lake, Gay Cameron Tucker, pleaded guilty in September to embezzling more than $500,000 from the town.
 
Inflation in the U.S. soared 8.2% in September, and while President Joe Biden blames it on “Putin’s price hike,” Americans blame him by a wide majority.
Inflation in the U.S. soared 8.2% in September, and while President Joe Biden blames it on “Putin’s price hike,” Americans blame him by a wide majority.
 
Did Beaufort County Commissioner Frankie Waters vote to make it possible for Illegal Migrants to receive Beaufort County taxpayer assistance?
 
President Joe Biden responded to another report showing elevated inflation by arguing that his administration has made “progress” on combating high price levels.
President Joe Biden responded to another report showing elevated inflation by arguing that his administration has made “progress” on combating high price levels.
 
Tragedy struck the sporting world when an entire professional soccer team was killed after the team bus glided ever so slightly over a minuscule speedbump at 0.5 mph.
Tragedy struck the sporting world when an entire professional soccer team was killed after the team bus glided ever so slightly over a minuscule speedbump at 0.5 mph.
 
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin revealed on Tuesday that he moved from Illinois to Florida after a senior colleague was robbed at gunpoint during a coffee run in Chicago, while another was attacked without provocation by a “random lunatic.”
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin revealed on Tuesday that he moved from Illinois to Florida after a senior colleague was robbed at gunpoint during a coffee run in Chicago, while another was attacked without provocation by a “random lunatic.”
 
North Carolina Democrats have bemoaned a lack of support from national progressive groups for Democratic Senate candidate Cheri Beasley in a tight race against Republican Ted Budd
North Carolina Democrats have bemoaned a lack of support from national progressive groups for Democratic Senate candidate Cheri Beasley in a tight race against Republican Ted Budd
 
New York City’s homeless shelter population has reached record levels as a growing number of migrants enter the city.
New York City’s homeless shelter population has reached record levels as a growing number of migrants enter the city.
 
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) recently argued that soaring gasoline prices in his district are largely induced by actions from Saudi Arabia to restrict oil production.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) recently argued that soaring gasoline prices in his district are largely induced by actions from Saudi Arabia to restrict oil production.
 
Despite both candidates facing issues with voter enthusiasm, the race for the open senate seat in Pennsylvania has narrowed in recent weeks.
Despite both candidates facing issues with voter enthusiasm, the race for the open senate seat in Pennsylvania has narrowed in recent weeks.
 
A Florida jury rejected the death penalty Thursday for the Parkland school shooter who killed 17 people on Valentine’s Day 2018.
A Florida jury rejected the death penalty Thursday for the Parkland school shooter who killed 17 people on Valentine’s Day 2018.
 
How a case of alleged racially motivated gerrymandering could impact future U.S. elections
How a case of alleged racially motivated gerrymandering could impact future U.S. elections
 
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 8.2% between September 2021 and September 2022, according to a Thursday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, surpassing expectations despite harsh contractionary policy from the Federal Reserve and boding poorly for Democratic prospects
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 8.2% between September 2021 and September 2022, according to a Thursday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, surpassing expectations despite harsh contractionary policy from the Federal Reserve and boding poorly for Democratic prospects
 
If Saudi Arabia’s claim that President Joe Biden sought to delay oil production cuts to boost Democrats’ chances in the upcoming midterms is true, his new pledge to punish the Kingdom sounds like the kind of quid pro quo that got former President Trump impeached, Ben Shapiro said.
If Saudi Arabia’s claim that President Joe Biden sought to delay oil production cuts to boost Democrats’ chances in the upcoming midterms is true, his new pledge to punish the Kingdom sounds like the kind of quid pro quo that got former President Trump impeached, Ben Shapiro said.
 
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