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New polling from Pew Research Center appears to show that a slight majority of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents do not want former President Donald Trump to be the Republican Party’s nominee in 2024.
New polling from Pew Research Center appears to show that a slight majority of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents do not want former President Donald Trump to be the Republican Party’s nominee in 2024.
 
An involuntary recusal, in the teeth of a Justice’s own judgment that recusal is not necessary, is in effect a public declaration that the Justice has engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.
An involuntary recusal, in the teeth of a Justice’s own judgment that recusal is not necessary, is in effect a public declaration that the Justice has engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.
 
A 75-year-old New York man died last weekend after a hospital refused to give him the drug Ivermectin in a last-ditch effort to save his life, despite an order from a judge, an exclusive report from News10NBC’s Jennifer Lewke revealed.
A 75-year-old New York man died last weekend after a hospital refused to give him the drug Ivermectin in a last-ditch effort to save his life, despite an order from a judge, an exclusive report from News10NBC’s Jennifer Lewke revealed.
 
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) responded to Rep. Cori Bush’s (D-MO) recent attack on Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) by saying that the attack was rooted in a “lack of a spiritual foundation.”
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) responded to Rep. Cori Bush’s (D-MO) recent attack on Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) by saying that the attack was rooted in a “lack of a spiritual foundation.”
 
Ten Republican governors gathered in Mission, Texas, on Wednesday where they unveiled a 10-point plan to end Democrat President Joe Biden’s border crisis.
Ten Republican governors gathered in Mission, Texas, on Wednesday where they unveiled a 10-point plan to end Democrat President Joe Biden’s border crisis.
 
North Carolina’s top elected school official is calling the Biden administration’s national vaccine mandate a clear example of government overreach.
North Carolina’s top elected school official is calling the Biden administration’s national vaccine mandate a clear example of government overreach.
 
It has been two months since the start of the Fall semester at UNC-Chapel Hill. In those two months, four students have died by suicide on campus.
It has been two months since the start of the Fall semester at UNC-Chapel Hill. In those two months, four students have died by suicide on campus.
 
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told CNN on Sunday that Americans will pay more to heat their homes this winter as energy prices continue to skyrocket and that the administration hopes that gas prices do not hit $4 per gallon.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told CNN on Sunday that Americans will pay more to heat their homes this winter as energy prices continue to skyrocket and that the administration hopes that gas prices do not hit $4 per gallon.
 
Texas is bracing for an influx of 60,000 Haitian migrants, expected this week, but another caravan of Haitians has already crossed into southern Mexico, and its leader — an American — is vowing to lead the migrants to the United States-Mexico border, leaving in just over two weeks.
Texas is bracing for an influx of 60,000 Haitian migrants, expected this week, but another caravan of Haitians has already crossed into southern Mexico, and its leader — an American — is vowing to lead the migrants to the United States-Mexico border, leaving in just over two weeks.
 
Social media is buzzing about Virginia’s Republican Lt. Gov.-elect Winsome Sears. Her story bears a striking resemblance to North Carolina’s Republican N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Sears became the first woman and woman of color to be elected to that office in the state’s history on Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Social media is buzzing about Virginia’s Republican Lt. Gov.-elect Winsome Sears. Her story bears a striking resemblance to North Carolina’s Republican N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Sears became the first woman and woman of color to be elected to that office in the state’s history on Tuesday, Nov. 2.
 
Why should I distinguish between white people and racists
Why should I distinguish between white people and racists
 
A top publication for corporate real estate and expansion planning named North Carolina as tops in the country in terms of a friendly business climate.
A top publication for corporate real estate and expansion planning named North Carolina as tops in the country in terms of a friendly business climate.
 
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell offered Democrats on Wednesday a short-term solution to avoid having the U.S. default on its debt, which would tank the economy.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell offered Democrats on Wednesday a short-term solution to avoid having the U.S. default on its debt, which would tank the economy.
 
President Joe Biden was accused of mocking Americans’ intelligence on Saturday during remarks that he gave in the morning as he answered only a few questions from reporters.
President Joe Biden was accused of mocking Americans’ intelligence on Saturday during remarks that he gave in the morning as he answered only a few questions from reporters.
 
It’s one of the best quotes attributed to baseball legend Yogi Berra: “It’s like deja vu all over again.”
It’s one of the best quotes attributed to baseball legend Yogi Berra: “It’s like deja vu all over again.”
 
President Biden has appointed an avowed Critical Race Theory supporter to the Department of Education.
President Biden has appointed an avowed Critical Race Theory supporter to the Department of Education.
 
The most striking fact about American colleges and universities over the last fifty years is how rapidly the cost of attending has risen.
The most striking fact about American colleges and universities over the last fifty years is how rapidly the cost of attending has risen.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed the Honorable Kimberly Best to serve as Superior Court Judge serving Mecklenburg County, Judicial District 26B.
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed the Honorable Kimberly Best to serve as Superior Court Judge serving Mecklenburg County, Judicial District 26B.
 
More Americans have died this year from the coronavirus than died from the coronavirus last year, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
More Americans have died this year from the coronavirus than died from the coronavirus last year, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
 
We all need a break from partisan political bickering. On Capitol Hill, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) is giving staffers and politicians just that by bringing back his annual “bipawtisan” dog costume parade.
We all need a break from partisan political bickering. On Capitol Hill, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) is giving staffers and politicians just that by bringing back his annual “bipawtisan” dog costume parade.
 
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office refused to charge five men arrested in connection with a gang-related gunfight that left at least one person dead and two wounded, even though police requested a felony charges for each individual suspect because the five men were “mutual combatants."
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office refused to charge five men arrested in connection with a gang-related gunfight that left at least one person dead and two wounded, even though police requested a felony charges for each individual suspect because the five men were “mutual combatants."
 
Four of former President Donald Trump’s top aides will not respond to subpoenas demanding either documents or testimony, according to The Guardian.
Four of former President Donald Trump’s top aides will not respond to subpoenas demanding either documents or testimony, according to The Guardian.
 
On COVID-19, Biden has proven himself a dishonest hypocrite. He has no credibility.
On COVID-19, Biden has proven himself a dishonest hypocrite. He has no credibility.
 
After much debate, public scrutiny, and controversy, the General Assembly passed redistricting maps for the N.C. House and Senate, and U.S. Congress.
After much debate, public scrutiny, and controversy, the General Assembly passed redistricting maps for the N.C. House and Senate, and U.S. Congress.
 
Critical race theory is the idea that the United States is a fundamentally racist country and that all of our institutions including the law, culture, business, the economy are all designed to maintain white supremacy.
Critical race theory is the idea that the United States is a fundamentally racist country and that all of our institutions including the law, culture, business, the economy are all designed to maintain white supremacy.
 
The NBA said on Sunday that the two fans who The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James had ejected from a game last week had allegedly violated the league’s code of conduct for fans.
The NBA said on Sunday that the two fans who The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James had ejected from a game last week had allegedly violated the league’s code of conduct for fans.
 
Voters would bear the brunt of the harm if the N.C. Supreme Court decides to boot two of its members from considering a high-profile case involving voter ID.
Voters would bear the brunt of the harm if the N.C. Supreme Court decides to boot two of its members from considering a high-profile case involving voter ID.
 
Rodney Scott, the former chief of the United States Border Patrol, said during a Fox News interview that the Biden administration has been paying contractors millions of dollars a day to not build the wall along with U.S.-Mexico border, even as the administration faces an illegal immigration crisis.
Rodney Scott, the former chief of the United States Border Patrol, said during a Fox News interview that the Biden administration has been paying contractors millions of dollars a day to not build the wall along with U.S.-Mexico border, even as the administration faces an illegal immigration crisis.
 
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