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Officials from the National Transportation Safety Board investigating the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, are collecting and examining evidence related to the crash, which placed the small town at significant risk due to the presence of industrial chemicals on the vehicle.
Officials from the National Transportation Safety Board investigating the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, are collecting and examining evidence related to the crash, which placed the small town at significant risk due to the presence of industrial chemicals on the vehicle.
 
The Left continues to hyperventilate over North Carolina’s proposed Parents’ Bill of Rights, SB 49. In yesterday’s Raleigh News and Observer, Sara Pequeno joined in the fray when she opined that the legislation “could torpedo school funding for mental health.”
The Left continues to hyperventilate over North Carolina’s proposed Parents’ Bill of Rights, SB 49. In yesterday’s Raleigh News and Observer, Sara Pequeno joined in the fray when she opined that the legislation “could torpedo school funding for mental health.”
 
Hazardous materials experts have been deployed in the search for debris from the unidentified flying object (UFO) shot out of the sky over Canada this weekend, according to authorities.
Hazardous materials experts have been deployed in the search for debris from the unidentified flying object (UFO) shot out of the sky over Canada this weekend, according to authorities.
 
Residents within a one-mile radius of a truck crash in Tucson, Arizona, were ordered to shelter in place on Tuesday afternoon after the vehicle spilled a load of nitric acid.
Residents within a one-mile radius of a truck crash in Tucson, Arizona, were ordered to shelter in place on Tuesday afternoon after the vehicle spilled a load of nitric acid.
 
Top Biden administration officials briefed senators on both sides of the aisle Tuesday about the three unidentified flying objects shot down over North America in the last ten days.
Top Biden administration officials briefed senators on both sides of the aisle Tuesday about the three unidentified flying objects shot down over North America in the last ten days.
 
Governor Mike DeWine (R-OH) claimed that air quality near the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was similar both before the incident and after a controlled burn of chemicals at the site, even as residents continue to report serious health issues.
Governor Mike DeWine (R-OH) claimed that air quality near the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was similar both before the incident and after a controlled burn of chemicals at the site, even as residents continue to report serious health issues.
 
Representatives Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, and Zack Hawkins, D-Durham, announced the formation of a new historically black colleges and universities caucus, along with senators Gladys Robinson, D-Guilford, and Carl Ford, R-Rowan.
Representatives Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, and Zack Hawkins, D-Durham, announced the formation of a new historically black colleges and universities caucus, along with senators Gladys Robinson, D-Guilford, and Carl Ford, R-Rowan.
 
A train containing hazardous materials derailed early on Monday morning near Splendora, Texas, less than two weeks after a Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio, derailed and spilled industrial chemicals.
A train containing hazardous materials derailed early on Monday morning near Splendora, Texas, less than two weeks after a Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio, derailed and spilled industrial chemicals.
 
The North Carolina Senate passed a bill Tuesday evening establishing rights for parents with school-aged children. The Parents’ Bill of Rights passed 29 to 18 and went to the House Tuesday. If the House passes it as well, it would go to Governor Cooper, who will likely veto it.
The North Carolina Senate passed a bill Tuesday evening establishing rights for parents with school-aged children. The Parents’ Bill of Rights passed 29 to 18 and went to the House Tuesday. If the House passes it as well, it would go to Governor Cooper, who will likely veto it.
 
One of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttgieg’s main objectives is to push equity into every facet of his department’s actions and policies.
One of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttgieg’s main objectives is to push equity into every facet of his department’s actions and policies.
 
Government officials are tamping down expectations for efforts to recover debris from unidentified flying objects (UFOs) that were shot out of the sky over North America.
Government officials are tamping down expectations for efforts to recover debris from unidentified flying objects (UFOs) that were shot out of the sky over North America.
 
Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) criticized members of the Biden administration and the mainstream media for paying insufficient attention to the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment and the controlled burn of chemicals potentially threatening the health of millions in the heartland.
Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) criticized members of the Biden administration and the mainstream media for paying insufficient attention to the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment and the controlled burn of chemicals potentially threatening the health of millions in the heartland.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a 1931 N.C. criminal libel law is likely unconstitutional. It's a legal victory for N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a 1931 N.C. criminal libel law is likely unconstitutional. It's a legal victory for N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) responded this week to President Joe Biden’s decision to shoot down multiple unidentified objects over North American airspace last weekend after allowing a Chinese spy balloon to travel across the U.S. by saying the president “finally grew a pair.”
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) responded this week to President Joe Biden’s decision to shoot down multiple unidentified objects over North American airspace last weekend after allowing a Chinese spy balloon to travel across the U.S. by saying the president “finally grew a pair.”
 
The Consumer Price Index rose 6.4% between January 2022 and January 2023 as price pressure from household staples such as food and shelter remains elevated, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Consumer Price Index rose 6.4% between January 2022 and January 2023 as price pressure from household staples such as food and shelter remains elevated, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
 
House Republicans rebuked President Joe Biden for his optimistic view of the economy on Tuesday following an inflation report which continued to show elevated prices.
House Republicans rebuked President Joe Biden for his optimistic view of the economy on Tuesday following an inflation report which continued to show elevated prices.
 
After a “team of experts” decided to release chemicals from derailed train cars near East Palestine, Ohio, and ignite them, causing a huge explosion, some critics stated their disapproval of officials letting people return to their homes.
After a “team of experts” decided to release chemicals from derailed train cars near East Palestine, Ohio, and ignite them, causing a huge explosion, some critics stated their disapproval of officials letting people return to their homes.
 
In Tuesday night’s State of The Union speech, President Joe Biden focused his comments on a theme to “finish the job,” proposing new taxpayer-paid benefits, focusing on the more than 20,000 projects related to the infrastructure bill, and highlighting climate policy in the Inflation Reduction Act.
In Tuesday night’s State of The Union speech, President Joe Biden focused his comments on a theme to “finish the job,” proposing new taxpayer-paid benefits, focusing on the more than 20,000 projects related to the infrastructure bill, and highlighting climate policy in the Inflation Reduction Act.
 
The man suspected of killing three Michigan State University students and critically injuring five more has been found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The man suspected of killing three Michigan State University students and critically injuring five more has been found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
 
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre mysteriously rematerialized at the briefing room podium on Monday to continue her daily campaign of disinformation, but before she handed the microphone over to another government disinformer, she had one final nugget of propaganda to deliver.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre mysteriously rematerialized at the briefing room podium on Monday to continue her daily campaign of disinformation, but before she handed the microphone over to another government disinformer, she had one final nugget of propaganda to deliver.
 
President Joe Biden ordered U.S. officials on Monday to create an interagency team to investigate “unidentified aerial phenomena” after recently ordering military officials to shoot down four flying objects through North American airspace over the last ten days.
President Joe Biden ordered U.S. officials on Monday to create an interagency team to investigate “unidentified aerial phenomena” after recently ordering military officials to shoot down four flying objects through North American airspace over the last ten days.
 
Republican lawmakers criticized Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for his response to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which marks the most recent of several high-profile infrastructure disasters during his two-year tenure.
Republican lawmakers criticized Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for his response to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which marks the most recent of several high-profile infrastructure disasters during his two-year tenure.
 
JPMorgan Chase signed an agreement with the Ukrainian government in the hopes of coordinating between $20 billion and $30 billion in funds to rebuild the war-torn country.
JPMorgan Chase signed an agreement with the Ukrainian government in the hopes of coordinating between $20 billion and $30 billion in funds to rebuild the war-torn country.
 
The lead of the Daily Mail said it all: “Scientists claim that there are fewer wild animals in neighborhoods where mostly people of color live — and their absence is affecting residents’ mental health.”
The lead of the Daily Mail said it all: “Scientists claim that there are fewer wild animals in neighborhoods where mostly people of color live — and their absence is affecting residents’ mental health.”
 
Rep. Tricia Cotham, D-Mecklenburg, broke ranks with her party to support an amendment that could shift the balance of power on the N.C. State Board of Education.
Rep. Tricia Cotham, D-Mecklenburg, broke ranks with her party to support an amendment that could shift the balance of power on the N.C. State Board of Education.
 
Strive Asset Management Executive Chairman Vivek Ramaswamy, a former biotechnology executive and a leading voice against the ESG investing movement, teased a possible bid for the White House on Monday.
Strive Asset Management Executive Chairman Vivek Ramaswamy, a former biotechnology executive and a leading voice against the ESG investing movement, teased a possible bid for the White House on Monday.
 
When former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, the identical twin of Arizona Democrat senator Mark Kelly, tried to get SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to let Ukraine use SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service for use by the country’s military, Musk rebuffed the attempt.
When former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, the identical twin of Arizona Democrat senator Mark Kelly, tried to get SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to let Ukraine use SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service for use by the country’s military, Musk rebuffed the attempt.
 
North Carolina House legislators yesterday introduced a bill to expand Medicaid in North Carolina.
North Carolina House legislators yesterday introduced a bill to expand Medicaid in North Carolina.
 
Megyn Kelly said on Thursday that CNN host Don Lemon has “a pattern” of making “sexist” comments to his female colleagues following his remarks about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley not being in her “prime” — and Kelly brought the receipts.
Megyn Kelly said on Thursday that CNN host Don Lemon has “a pattern” of making “sexist” comments to his female colleagues following his remarks about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley not being in her “prime” — and Kelly brought the receipts.
 
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper accused POLITICO of “deliberately” misrepresenting a letter he and 50 other intelligence veterans signed regarding the Hunter Biden laptop story.
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper accused POLITICO of “deliberately” misrepresenting a letter he and 50 other intelligence veterans signed regarding the Hunter Biden laptop story.
 
The Biden administration urged U.S. citizens on Monday to leave Russia without delay, warning of “unpredictable consequences” including detentions as a result of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Biden administration urged U.S. citizens on Monday to leave Russia without delay, warning of “unpredictable consequences” including detentions as a result of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
 
There’s something in the air over North America, or make that some things in the air, and Ben Shapiro has an idea about what is going on.
There’s something in the air over North America, or make that some things in the air, and Ben Shapiro has an idea about what is going on.
 
On Tuesday, legislative Democrats held a press conference introducing “The Parents’ and Students’ Bill of Rights.” The Democrats’ bill was filed after Republicans filed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, scheduled to be considered on the N.C. Senate floor Tuesday afternoon.
On Tuesday, legislative Democrats held a press conference introducing “The Parents’ and Students’ Bill of Rights.” The Democrats’ bill was filed after Republicans filed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, scheduled to be considered on the N.C. Senate floor Tuesday afternoon.
 
U.S. Air Force General Glen VanHerck, the commander who oversees North American airspace, did not rule out aliens when asked about the unidentified objects shot down over North American airspace in recent days.
U.S. Air Force General Glen VanHerck, the commander who oversees North American airspace, did not rule out aliens when asked about the unidentified objects shot down over North American airspace in recent days.
 
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