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A Senate bill banning TikTok and other social media platforms on government devices was passed Tuesday in the Senate State and Local Government Committee.
A Senate bill banning TikTok and other social media platforms on government devices was passed Tuesday in the Senate State and Local Government Committee.
 
Family members of a man who reportedly went missing earlier this month in southern Argentina allegedly identified his tattooed dismembered arm that two fishermen discovered inside a captured school shark.
Family members of a man who reportedly went missing earlier this month in southern Argentina allegedly identified his tattooed dismembered arm that two fishermen discovered inside a captured school shark.
 
Comedian Bill Maher said during an interview this week that Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is the only candidate that can beat former President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primary
Comedian Bill Maher said during an interview this week that Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is the only candidate that can beat former President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primary
 
Public school employees who commit sexual offenses against students would face harsher penalties under a bill passed Feb. 21 by the North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee.
Public school employees who commit sexual offenses against students would face harsher penalties under a bill passed Feb. 21 by the North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee.
 
Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney has landed on her feet with a new job as a professor of politics at the University of Virginia.
Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney has landed on her feet with a new job as a professor of politics at the University of Virginia.
 
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Senate Judiciary Committee quickly approved an amended version of S.B. 3, the N.C. Compassionate Care Act. The bill will now go on to the Senate Finance Committee, and if it receives favorable report there, then to the Senate Rules Committee.
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Senate Judiciary Committee quickly approved an amended version of S.B. 3, the N.C. Compassionate Care Act. The bill will now go on to the Senate Finance Committee, and if it receives favorable report there, then to the Senate Rules Committee.
 
The Georgia secretary of state’s office is investigating failed gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams’ New Georgia Project for “financial irregularities.”
The Georgia secretary of state’s office is investigating failed gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams’ New Georgia Project for “financial irregularities.”
 
The United States Postal Service announced the purchase of 9,250 electric vehicles and 14,000 charging stations on Wednesday as the Biden administration continues efforts to phase internal combustion vehicles out of the federal fleet.
The United States Postal Service announced the purchase of 9,250 electric vehicles and 14,000 charging stations on Wednesday as the Biden administration continues efforts to phase internal combustion vehicles out of the federal fleet.
 
Missouri GOP Senator Josh Hawley grilled Attorney General Merrick Garland about the September 2022 arrest of pro-life activist Mark Houck by roughly 20 armed FBI agents at his Pennsylvania home in front of his children and wife.
Missouri GOP Senator Josh Hawley grilled Attorney General Merrick Garland about the September 2022 arrest of pro-life activist Mark Houck by roughly 20 armed FBI agents at his Pennsylvania home in front of his children and wife.
 
Attorney General Merrick Garland assured U.S. Senators, under oath, that leaks about investigations regarding presidents’ handling of sensitive documents while out of office are not “directed” by the Justice Department.
Attorney General Merrick Garland assured U.S. Senators, under oath, that leaks about investigations regarding presidents’ handling of sensitive documents while out of office are not “directed” by the Justice Department.
 
A New York male-to-female transgender teacher manipulated a fifth-grade girl to adopt a male name and pronouns, which caused the child to have suicidal thoughts, a new lawsuit alleges.
A New York male-to-female transgender teacher manipulated a fifth-grade girl to adopt a male name and pronouns, which caused the child to have suicidal thoughts, a new lawsuit alleges.
 
If Anthony Fauci’s desperate, years-long effort to hide evidence that the mystery bat virus came out of China’s mysterious bat virus laboratory is finally unraveling, don’t blame Kristian Andersen.
If Anthony Fauci’s desperate, years-long effort to hide evidence that the mystery bat virus came out of China’s mysterious bat virus laboratory is finally unraveling, don’t blame Kristian Andersen.
 
The personal Twitter account of Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) was restored after a brief suspension on Wednesday.
The personal Twitter account of Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) was restored after a brief suspension on Wednesday.
 
"Top-to-bottom review" ordered after GSA was caught violating mandatory computer security requirements for years, then citing a just-created 'equity policy' to justify it.
"Top-to-bottom review" ordered after GSA was caught violating mandatory computer security requirements for years, then citing a just-created 'equity policy' to justify it.
 
Republican senators pressed Attorney General Merrick Garland on enforcing a federal law against protests outside Supreme Court justices’ homes.
Republican senators pressed Attorney General Merrick Garland on enforcing a federal law against protests outside Supreme Court justices’ homes.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has denied the N.C. Republican Party's request to file a friend-of-the-court brief in a casing dealing with voter ID.
The N.C. Supreme Court has denied the N.C. Republican Party's request to file a friend-of-the-court brief in a casing dealing with voter ID.
 
Republican and Democratic lawmakers unveiled a bill on Wednesday that would increase safety restrictions on trains carrying hazardous materials.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers unveiled a bill on Wednesday that would increase safety restrictions on trains carrying hazardous materials.
 
House GOP leaders are targeting the Biden administration by opening an investigation into the murder of a young autistic woman by an illegal immigrant from the deadly MS-13 gang.
House GOP leaders are targeting the Biden administration by opening an investigation into the murder of a young autistic woman by an illegal immigrant from the deadly MS-13 gang.
 
North Carolina State University will no longer require applicants to answer an essay question affirming the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda, according to the school’s media relations department.
North Carolina State University will no longer require applicants to answer an essay question affirming the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda, according to the school’s media relations department.
 
A senior researcher at Texas A&M University expressed concern that the EPA and other government agencies are neglecting to provide full information about the risks posed to residents of East Palestine, Ohio, in the wake of the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical fallout.
A senior researcher at Texas A&M University expressed concern that the EPA and other government agencies are neglecting to provide full information about the risks posed to residents of East Palestine, Ohio, in the wake of the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical fallout.
 
The affluent area of Buckhead moved closer to successfully seceding from Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, as GOP legislators in the Georgia Senate advanced two bills relating to the issue.
The affluent area of Buckhead moved closer to successfully seceding from Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, as GOP legislators in the Georgia Senate advanced two bills relating to the issue.
 
North Carolina would face a new limit on state government spending growth under the Taxpayer Protection Act legislation filed Monday in the N.C. House.
North Carolina would face a new limit on state government spending growth under the Taxpayer Protection Act legislation filed Monday in the N.C. House.
 
In the wake of her stinging defeat in Chicago’s mayoral election, Mayor Lori Lightfoot once again cited her race and gender to complain.
In the wake of her stinging defeat in Chicago’s mayoral election, Mayor Lori Lightfoot once again cited her race and gender to complain.
 
The Biden administration’s nominee to head up the Federal Aviation Administration has an extensive history of pushing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, according to a memo obtained by The Daily Wire.
The Biden administration’s nominee to head up the Federal Aviation Administration has an extensive history of pushing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, according to a memo obtained by The Daily Wire.
 
Kirk Cameron, swim champion Riley Gaines and “Duck Dynasty” alum Missy Robertson said they were harassed by staff at a library in Tennessee where they spoke about traditional values about faith and family.
Kirk Cameron, swim champion Riley Gaines and “Duck Dynasty” alum Missy Robertson said they were harassed by staff at a library in Tennessee where they spoke about traditional values about faith and family.
 
Ryan Boyce will take over as director of North Carolina’s Administrative Office of the Courts, effective April 4. Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby appointed Boyce to the position Friday.
Ryan Boyce will take over as director of North Carolina’s Administrative Office of the Courts, effective April 4. Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby appointed Boyce to the position Friday.
 
Plus Prez Tells All About His Bedside Nurse Pearl Nelson
 
What a 2020 NC report tells us about this critical avenue for American companies
What a 2020 NC report tells us about this critical avenue for American companies
 
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom officially ended the COVID state of emergency on Tuesday, nearly three years after placing residents under strict lockdown orders and expanding his legal powers as chief executive of the state.
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom officially ended the COVID state of emergency on Tuesday, nearly three years after placing residents under strict lockdown orders and expanding his legal powers as chief executive of the state.
 
Protesters camped outside the Supreme Court as members prepared to hear oral arguments regarding a plan from the Biden administration to cancel student debt for millions of individuals.
Protesters camped outside the Supreme Court as members prepared to hear oral arguments regarding a plan from the Biden administration to cancel student debt for millions of individuals.
 
The belief that North Carolina’s electricity-based CO2 emissions are still going up is wrong; they’ve fallen by 46.1 percent since 2005
The belief that North Carolina’s electricity-based CO2 emissions are still going up is wrong; they’ve fallen by 46.1 percent since 2005
 
President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that he will nominate Julie Su, who oversaw billions in pandemic relief fraud during her time as a senior official in California, to replace Labor Secretary Marty Walsh.
President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that he will nominate Julie Su, who oversaw billions in pandemic relief fraud during her time as a senior official in California, to replace Labor Secretary Marty Walsh.
 
Baseball fans couldn’t be pleased to learn that New York‘s Department of Transportation misspelled the name of Jackie Robinson Parkway, accidentally writing the Hall of Famer’s first name as “Jakie.”
Baseball fans couldn’t be pleased to learn that New York‘s Department of Transportation misspelled the name of Jackie Robinson Parkway, accidentally writing the Hall of Famer’s first name as “Jakie.”
 
Colbert has argued against Chinese origin of COVID before with Jon Stewart
 
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