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The progressive left often argues that the rich do not pay enough in taxes. The tax code is not progressive enough, they say. But, the tax code is much more progressive than they would like to admit. See the below graph from The Heritage Foundation.
The progressive left often argues that the rich do not pay enough in taxes. The tax code is not progressive enough, they say. But, the tax code is much more progressive than they would like to admit. See the below graph from The Heritage Foundation.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed the Biden administration’s recent report on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan as “revisionist history.”
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed the Biden administration’s recent report on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan as “revisionist history.”
 
Members of the House unanimously passed legislation on Monday meant to revoke the United States treating China as a “developing country” in treaties and international organizations.
Members of the House unanimously passed legislation on Monday meant to revoke the United States treating China as a “developing country” in treaties and international organizations.
 
Lawmakers have introduced a bill in the North Carolina House that would create a universal Education Savings Account to allow parents to pay directly for approved non-public educational expenses for their children.
Lawmakers have introduced a bill in the North Carolina House that would create a universal Education Savings Account to allow parents to pay directly for approved non-public educational expenses for their children.
 
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) called on FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to open a federal hate crime investigation into the Monday shooting at a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) called on FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to open a federal hate crime investigation into the Monday shooting at a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
Body cam footage released Tuesday showed the quick response of Nashville police officers to the mass shooting at a Christian elementary school Monday morning.
Body cam footage released Tuesday showed the quick response of Nashville police officers to the mass shooting at a Christian elementary school Monday morning.
 
Jon Sanders, director of the Center for Food, Power, and Life at the John Locke Foundation, testifies Wednesday about occupational licensing before the N.C. House Regulatory Reform Committee.
Jon Sanders, director of the Center for Food, Power, and Life at the John Locke Foundation, testifies Wednesday about occupational licensing before the N.C. House Regulatory Reform Committee.
 
The White House urged journalists not to report on what appears to be leaked Pentagon classified documents circulating online.
The White House urged journalists not to report on what appears to be leaked Pentagon classified documents circulating online.
 
Matt Taibbi, an independent journalist who reported on collusion between government agencies and former executives of Twitter, was visited by an IRS official on the same day he testified before Congress about the weaponization of the federal government.
Matt Taibbi, an independent journalist who reported on collusion between government agencies and former executives of Twitter, was visited by an IRS official on the same day he testified before Congress about the weaponization of the federal government.
 
A bill meant to curb the teaching of elements of Critical Race Theory in public school classrooms fell short of gaining any Democrat support in the North Carolina House on March 22.
A bill meant to curb the teaching of elements of Critical Race Theory in public school classrooms fell short of gaining any Democrat support in the North Carolina House on March 22.
 
More than three dozen people are dead after a fire at a migrant detention center in Mexico, just across from the U.S. southern border.
More than three dozen people are dead after a fire at a migrant detention center in Mexico, just across from the U.S. southern border.
 
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump, was under FBI counterintelligence investigation after she eventually ended up in the U.S. after migrating out of then-communist Czechoslovakia.
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump, was under FBI counterintelligence investigation after she eventually ended up in the U.S. after migrating out of then-communist Czechoslovakia.
 
The New York Times identified on Thursday the leader of an online group where hundreds of photos of classified U.S. military documents were leaked as a 21-year-old member of the intelligence wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard who was based at Fort Bragg at the time of the leak.
The New York Times identified on Thursday the leader of an online group where hundreds of photos of classified U.S. military documents were leaked as a 21-year-old member of the intelligence wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard who was based at Fort Bragg at the time of the leak.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) addressed during an interview on Monday night former President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) addressed during an interview on Monday night former President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
 
North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood pleaded guilty today to a hit-and-run charge for a December accident involving a state-owned vehicle in Wake County Court.
North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood pleaded guilty today to a hit-and-run charge for a December accident involving a state-owned vehicle in Wake County Court.
 
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed new vehicle emissions standards on Wednesday that would aim to increase adoption of electric cars and battle climate change.
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed new vehicle emissions standards on Wednesday that would aim to increase adoption of electric cars and battle climate change.
 
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie suggested to an audience on Monday that he may enter the 2024 presidential race to torpedo former President Donald Trump.
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie suggested to an audience on Monday that he may enter the 2024 presidential race to torpedo former President Donald Trump.
 
North Carolina could become the latest state to file or pass legislation prohibiting foreign entities from purchasing farmland.
North Carolina could become the latest state to file or pass legislation prohibiting foreign entities from purchasing farmland.
 
Preparred, but unspoken, public comment on the Election Day Integrity Act:
Preparred, but unspoken, public comment on the Election Day Integrity Act:
 
President Joe Biden isn’t sure his vice president can beat a Republican in the 2024 presidential election, which one source says is a “factor” in whether he runs for re-election.
President Joe Biden isn’t sure his vice president can beat a Republican in the 2024 presidential election, which one source says is a “factor” in whether he runs for re-election.
 
With a stroke of his pen, President Joe Biden on Monday ended COVID.
 
Virtually all race-based groups said they would no longer help the school after mention of Kavanaugh that one called 'a terrifying stamp of approval'
Virtually all race-based groups said they would no longer help the school after mention of Kavanaugh that one called 'a terrifying stamp of approval'
 
Federal judge Kyle Duncan spoke about the recent debacle he suffered during a talk at Stanford University.
 
Will the ed-tech startup partner successfully with UNC-System schools?
 
A new bill, SB 512, introduced this week would grant the legislature more authority over appointments for state boards and commissions.
A new bill, SB 512, introduced this week would grant the legislature more authority over appointments for state boards and commissions.
 
Sources close to President Biden claim the elderly politician was initially nervous and worried upon hearing a president was going to be indicted for shady deals and suspect business transactions
Sources close to President Biden claim the elderly politician was initially nervous and worried upon hearing a president was going to be indicted for shady deals and suspect business transactions
 
On Thursday, the North Carolina House gave final passage to H.B. 76, a bill to expand Medicaid, by a vote of 87-24. On Wednesday, the day prior, the vote was 95-21.
On Thursday, the North Carolina House gave final passage to H.B. 76, a bill to expand Medicaid, by a vote of 87-24. On Wednesday, the day prior, the vote was 95-21.
 
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) entered the debate about a nationwide ban on Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) entered the debate about a nationwide ban on Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.
 
Medicaid expansion is a government intervention created to address problems caused by previous interventions
Medicaid expansion is a government intervention created to address problems caused by previous interventions
 
Former President Donald Trump told Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Tuesday night that he didn’t think it was “possible” for President Joe Biden to make it through another campaign in 2024.
Former President Donald Trump told Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Tuesday night that he didn’t think it was “possible” for President Joe Biden to make it through another campaign in 2024.
 
As multiple banks implode, insurance deposit limit receives renewed scrutiny
As multiple banks implode, insurance deposit limit receives renewed scrutiny
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comment on the revision of the proposed 2023–2025 North Carolina Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan, which outlines how the state will facilitate the CSBG Program over the next two years.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comment on the revision of the proposed 2023–2025 North Carolina Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan, which outlines how the state will facilitate the CSBG Program over the next two years.
 
Key members of Congress have been granted access to classified documents found at locations linked to President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and former Vice President Mike Pence, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.
Key members of Congress have been granted access to classified documents found at locations linked to President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and former Vice President Mike Pence, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.
 
A senior communications official on former President Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign has joined the Never Back Down PAC, which is urging Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to run for president.
A senior communications official on former President Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign has joined the Never Back Down PAC, which is urging Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to run for president.
 
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