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President Joe Biden attempted to downplay widespread supply chain issues across the country this holiday season by suggesting that it is similar to past years when popular toys were not widely available.
President Joe Biden attempted to downplay widespread supply chain issues across the country this holiday season by suggesting that it is similar to past years when popular toys were not widely available.
 
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) recently purchased ad space in Florida, prompting questions about his interest in a 2024 presidential run.
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) recently purchased ad space in Florida, prompting questions about his interest in a 2024 presidential run.
 
says China Initiative fueled "intolerance and bias''
says China Initiative fueled "intolerance and bias''
 
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced two judicial appointments to District Courts today.
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced two judicial appointments to District Courts today.
 
Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, who was the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away on Wednesday — just a few months short of what would have been his 99th birthday.
Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, who was the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away on Wednesday — just a few months short of what would have been his 99th birthday.
 
Hollywood actresses are sounding the alarm over the undoing of Roe v. Wade, warning that if their right to abortion is stripped away they may have to hire expensive nannies to watch their unwanted children while they attend award shows.
Hollywood actresses are sounding the alarm over the undoing of Roe v. Wade, warning that if their right to abortion is stripped away they may have to hire expensive nannies to watch their unwanted children while they attend award shows.
 
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) faced widespread backlash on Thursday afternoon for bragging that President Joe Biden had caused gas prices to drop by 2 cents per gallon, a claim that may not even be accurate given that oil prices plummeted in response to the Omicron variant.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) faced widespread backlash on Thursday afternoon for bragging that President Joe Biden had caused gas prices to drop by 2 cents per gallon, a claim that may not even be accurate given that oil prices plummeted in response to the Omicron variant.
 
Hispanic conservative grassroots group, LIBRE Initiative, handed out gift cards at a grocery store in Charlotte to highlight the struggle of N.C. families to make ends meet under history inflation.
Hispanic conservative grassroots group, LIBRE Initiative, handed out gift cards at a grocery store in Charlotte to highlight the struggle of N.C. families to make ends meet under history inflation.
 
R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison today following a positive conviction on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison today following a positive conviction on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
 
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has reflected on why the economic experts failed to predict surging inflation, and his findings didn’t exactly imbue much confidence in those who heard them.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has reflected on why the economic experts failed to predict surging inflation, and his findings didn’t exactly imbue much confidence in those who heard them.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed without comment Thursday to take up a dispute involving N.C. election maps. Justices will consider the case Moore v. Harper after the court returns from a summer break.
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed without comment Thursday to take up a dispute involving N.C. election maps. Justices will consider the case Moore v. Harper after the court returns from a summer break.
 
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced in a statement on Thursday night that he voted to avert a federal government shutdown and fund the government through February 18, 2022, but that he also strongly opposes vaccine mandates for private businesses from the federal government.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced in a statement on Thursday night that he voted to avert a federal government shutdown and fund the government through February 18, 2022, but that he also strongly opposes vaccine mandates for private businesses from the federal government.
 
“Diary of a Mad Black Woman” actress Kimberly Elise celebrated the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and was quickly swarmed with hate.
“Diary of a Mad Black Woman” actress Kimberly Elise celebrated the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and was quickly swarmed with hate.
 
Fox Searchlight Pictures is asking its customers to return copies of its 2007 sleeper hit Juno after it was discovered that old DVD copies falsely attribute the starring role to an Ellen Page, who sources say has never existed.
Fox Searchlight Pictures is asking its customers to return copies of its 2007 sleeper hit Juno after it was discovered that old DVD copies falsely attribute the starring role to an Ellen Page, who sources say has never existed.
 
House Democrats introduced a “Transgender Bill of Rights” on Tuesday to “protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.”
House Democrats introduced a “Transgender Bill of Rights” on Tuesday to “protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.”
 
Instead, Honor Taxpayers and Emphasize Long-Term Sustainability
 
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) refused to answer certain questions during a CNN interview on Thursday, at one point flat-out telling the reporter she would not negotiate in public and that included with that reporter.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) refused to answer certain questions during a CNN interview on Thursday, at one point flat-out telling the reporter she would not negotiate in public and that included with that reporter.
 
Maybe it's just me, but I am having a hard time reconciling what's going on at the southern border with what occurred on January 6th on the Capitol grounds.
Maybe it's just me, but I am having a hard time reconciling what's going on at the southern border with what occurred on January 6th on the Capitol grounds.
 
Alaska’s congressional race has narrowed to three candidates in a special election as former Republican governor and vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin seeks a return to public office.
Alaska’s congressional race has narrowed to three candidates in a special election as former Republican governor and vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin seeks a return to public office.
 
Are you registering for classes for the upcoming fall semester at a prestigious and expensive university? You'll need to prepare for a cutthroat world of higher education and poverty that's in store for you.
Are you registering for classes for the upcoming fall semester at a prestigious and expensive university? You'll need to prepare for a cutthroat world of higher education and poverty that's in store for you.
 
CNN anchor Chris Wallace joined the network’s special coverage of the ongoing January 6th Committee hearings, spending much of his airtime on Wednesday fawning over the testimony of former Mark Meadows aide Cassidy Hutchinson.
CNN anchor Chris Wallace joined the network’s special coverage of the ongoing January 6th Committee hearings, spending much of his airtime on Wednesday fawning over the testimony of former Mark Meadows aide Cassidy Hutchinson.
 
82% of parents say they “would be willing to vote outside their political party based on the candidate’s education platform.”
82% of parents say they “would be willing to vote outside their political party based on the candidate’s education platform.”
 
President Joe Biden shifted the goal post on Friday morning on fighting the pandemic after repeatedly promising on the campaign that he would “shut down the virus.”
President Joe Biden shifted the goal post on Friday morning on fighting the pandemic after repeatedly promising on the campaign that he would “shut down the virus.”
 
Delta Air Lines is allowing passengers to change their tickets during the Fourth of July holiday weekend without incurring more charges, the company said on Tuesday.
Delta Air Lines is allowing passengers to change their tickets during the Fourth of July holiday weekend without incurring more charges, the company said on Tuesday.
 
“I want to make life better for North Carolinians, but Cheri Beasley will just be a rubber stamp for the same Biden policies making life harder for the working families of North Carolina.”
“I want to make life better for North Carolinians, but Cheri Beasley will just be a rubber stamp for the same Biden policies making life harder for the working families of North Carolina.”
 
The January 6 Committee unveiled its surprise star witness on Tuesday — Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows — yet committee member Rep. Jaime Raskin (D-MD) admitted that her testimony was only hearsay.
The January 6 Committee unveiled its surprise star witness on Tuesday — Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows — yet committee member Rep. Jaime Raskin (D-MD) admitted that her testimony was only hearsay.
 
An amendment to make Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt head up the State Board of Education passed two House committees on June 29.
An amendment to make Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt head up the State Board of Education passed two House committees on June 29.
 
Three teenagers were arrested in Australia after climbing a fence to escape a COVID-19 quarantine compound in the middle of the night.
Three teenagers were arrested in Australia after climbing a fence to escape a COVID-19 quarantine compound in the middle of the night.
 
According to sources within the heavenly realm, the promised reward of a mansion for all believers will be augmented for VBS volunteers with the gift of a brand new, perfect Tesla upon arrival.
According to sources within the heavenly realm, the promised reward of a mansion for all believers will be augmented for VBS volunteers with the gift of a brand new, perfect Tesla upon arrival.
 
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot on Friday while delivering a speech in the western city of Nara.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot on Friday while delivering a speech in the western city of Nara.
 
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