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Plaintiffs in the Leandro education funding lawsuit say a judge was wrong to scrap a court order forcing government officials to transfer money from the state treasury.
Plaintiffs in the Leandro education funding lawsuit say a judge was wrong to scrap a court order forcing government officials to transfer money from the state treasury.
 
We suspect there is little chance the GOP will do more than try to ride Trump's coattails and use the Red Tide to remove Biden
We suspect there is little chance the GOP will do more than try to ride Trump's coattails and use the Red Tide to remove Biden
 
President Biden made significant progress in transgender rights this week by signing an executive order that allows the Affordable Care Act to cover gender transition surgery and hormone therapy.
President Biden made significant progress in transgender rights this week by signing an executive order that allows the Affordable Care Act to cover gender transition surgery and hormone therapy.
 
The November jobs report that came out on Friday showed poor numbers for the U.S. economy, with growth in new jobs not even reaching 50% of what financial experts had predicted.
The November jobs report that came out on Friday showed poor numbers for the U.S. economy, with growth in new jobs not even reaching 50% of what financial experts had predicted.
 
The N.C. General Assembly approved legislation this week that would require N.C. sheriffs to contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement if they cannot confirm the immigration status of someone in their custody accused of some serious and violent crimes.
The N.C. General Assembly approved legislation this week that would require N.C. sheriffs to contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement if they cannot confirm the immigration status of someone in their custody accused of some serious and violent crimes.
 
The stock market has experienced its worst first half of the year in more than 50 years.
The stock market has experienced its worst first half of the year in more than 50 years.
 
Inflation and stagnant market suggest the economy is barreling towards recession
 
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he would support nixing the filibuster to pass nationwide abortion laws through the Senate.
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he would support nixing the filibuster to pass nationwide abortion laws through the Senate.
 
The budget has a surplus of $6 billion, a projected Rainy-Day Fund of $4.75 billion, and a $1 billion State Inflationary Reserve.
The budget has a surplus of $6 billion, a projected Rainy-Day Fund of $4.75 billion, and a $1 billion State Inflationary Reserve.
 
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Chief Medical Advisor to the President, said on Wednesday that he is advising President Joe Biden on new testing requirements for people entering the U.S.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Chief Medical Advisor to the President, said on Wednesday that he is advising President Joe Biden on new testing requirements for people entering the U.S.
 
According to sources, a local woman who calls unborn babies "parasites" has condemned pro-life people for being inhumane.
According to sources, a local woman who calls unborn babies "parasites" has condemned pro-life people for being inhumane.
 
On Thursday, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled 5-4 in Biden v. Texas that the Biden administration can end the Migrant Protection Protocols — a Trump-era immigration policy also known as “Remain in Mexico.”
On Thursday, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled 5-4 in Biden v. Texas that the Biden administration can end the Migrant Protection Protocols — a Trump-era immigration policy also known as “Remain in Mexico.”
 
I try to keep to my lane when writing these blog posts. Today, however, calls for an exception.
I try to keep to my lane when writing these blog posts. Today, however, calls for an exception.
 
Chinese secret agents tried to stop a Texas rare earth minerals mining project by posing as concerned Lone State state residents, according to the Pentagon.
Chinese secret agents tried to stop a Texas rare earth minerals mining project by posing as concerned Lone State state residents, according to the Pentagon.
 
The North Carolina House passed H.B. 768, the 2022 ABC Omnibus, by a vote of 100-9 Wednesday afternoon.
The North Carolina House passed H.B. 768, the 2022 ABC Omnibus, by a vote of 100-9 Wednesday afternoon.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) grilled Dale Ho, President Joe Biden’s judicial nominee to serve on the Southern District of New York, during a Senate hearing on Wednesday over past remarks that he made regarding conservatives.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) grilled Dale Ho, President Joe Biden’s judicial nominee to serve on the Southern District of New York, during a Senate hearing on Wednesday over past remarks that he made regarding conservatives.
 
mobs take over country as economy collapses
 
After Disney's Lightyear disappointed at the box office, failing to earn as much in three weeks as Minions: The Rise of Gru earned in one weekend, Disney announced they are releasing a new cut of Lightyear into theaters — this time with minions added.
After Disney's Lightyear disappointed at the box office, failing to earn as much in three weeks as Minions: The Rise of Gru earned in one weekend, Disney announced they are releasing a new cut of Lightyear into theaters — this time with minions added.
 
Arizona lawmakers passed a groundbreaking bill last week allowing the State’s 1.1 million students — from kindergarten to high school graduation — access to a school of their choice.
Arizona lawmakers passed a groundbreaking bill last week allowing the State’s 1.1 million students — from kindergarten to high school graduation — access to a school of their choice.
 
Progressive leftists want to convince you of the difference between human rights and property rights
Progressive leftists want to convince you of the difference between human rights and property rights
 
Independent journalist and Sirius XM radio host Megyn Kelly blew up Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony before the January 6 Committee, arguing that “a first year law student could have driven a truck through the holes” in her story.
Independent journalist and Sirius XM radio host Megyn Kelly blew up Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony before the January 6 Committee, arguing that “a first year law student could have driven a truck through the holes” in her story.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
Actor Alec Baldwin claimed during a new interview with ABC News that he did not pull the trigger on the firearm that discharged a bullet that hit and killed someone on the set of the movie “Rust.”
Actor Alec Baldwin claimed during a new interview with ABC News that he did not pull the trigger on the firearm that discharged a bullet that hit and killed someone on the set of the movie “Rust.”
 
A whistleblower inside Facebook publicly released a 1,400-page internal document trying to explain to Mark Zuckerberg how to appear human.
A whistleblower inside Facebook publicly released a 1,400-page internal document trying to explain to Mark Zuckerberg how to appear human.
 
California Governor Gavin Newsom, who once deemed himself the “homeless czar,” saw for the first time in the state’s history that the homeless population in Sacramento rose by 67% in three years — surpassing San Francisco’s count, which dropped by 15%.
California Governor Gavin Newsom, who once deemed himself the “homeless czar,” saw for the first time in the state’s history that the homeless population in Sacramento rose by 67% in three years — surpassing San Francisco’s count, which dropped by 15%.
 
Texas is adding a host of new checkpoints to inspect vehicles after dozens of migrants were found dead in a tractor-trailer abandoned near San Antonio.
Texas is adding a host of new checkpoints to inspect vehicles after dozens of migrants were found dead in a tractor-trailer abandoned near San Antonio.
 
On Sunday the American Institute for Economic Research published my piece on “Joe Biden’s Gasoline Saga,” which called out the president and his administration for pretending it’s a great thing we’re struggling with extremely high gasoline prices.
On Sunday the American Institute for Economic Research published my piece on “Joe Biden’s Gasoline Saga,” which called out the president and his administration for pretending it’s a great thing we’re struggling with extremely high gasoline prices.
 
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki danced around questions on Wednesday pertaining to President Joe Biden’s handling of the pandemic and all out avoided answering a question about whether a standard that Biden held former President Donald Trump to during a debate should apply to Biden now.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki danced around questions on Wednesday pertaining to President Joe Biden’s handling of the pandemic and all out avoided answering a question about whether a standard that Biden held former President Donald Trump to during a debate should apply to Biden now.
 
Local husband and father Hank Parsons stopped by the grocery store today on the way home "to pick up a few steaks to ruin for dinner," sources at the Parsons household confirmed.
Local husband and father Hank Parsons stopped by the grocery store today on the way home "to pick up a few steaks to ruin for dinner," sources at the Parsons household confirmed.
 
The GOP in Louisiana scored a win on Tuesday when the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated a Republican-drawn congressional map to remain in place for the next election.
The GOP in Louisiana scored a win on Tuesday when the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated a Republican-drawn congressional map to remain in place for the next election.
 
The North Carolina Green Party had its petition to be recognized as an official party in state elections denied, in a 3-2 party-line vote, at the N.C. State Board of Elections on June 30.
The North Carolina Green Party had its petition to be recognized as an official party in state elections denied, in a 3-2 party-line vote, at the N.C. State Board of Elections on June 30.
 
Following the U.S Supreme Court’s historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the case that legalized abortion across the United States, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced on Wednesday the state officially recognizes the month of June as “Sanctity of Life Month.”
Following the U.S Supreme Court’s historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the case that legalized abortion across the United States, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced on Wednesday the state officially recognizes the month of June as “Sanctity of Life Month.”
 
Facebook’s parent company Meta sends outgoing COO Sheryl Sandberg to Visit North Carolina
Facebook’s parent company Meta sends outgoing COO Sheryl Sandberg to Visit North Carolina
 
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