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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed his plans for “the day after Hamas.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed his plans for “the day after Hamas.”
 
San Francisco State University Police have officially suspended their investigation into a 2023 protest that reportedly resulted in former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines saying she was held “hostage” by radical trans activists during an appearance on campus.
San Francisco State University Police have officially suspended their investigation into a 2023 protest that reportedly resulted in former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines saying she was held “hostage” by radical trans activists during an appearance on campus.
 
A man was hospitalized after setting himself on fire outside of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, according to officials.
A man was hospitalized after setting himself on fire outside of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, according to officials.
 
The fall season in North Carolina brings with it the promise of not just colorful leaves on trees but a pivotal shift in redistricting.
The fall season in North Carolina brings with it the promise of not just colorful leaves on trees but a pivotal shift in redistricting.
 
A 27-year-old man accused of stealing a Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration truck and going on a rampage, slamming into more than a dozen cars late last week, is an illegal alien.
A 27-year-old man accused of stealing a Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration truck and going on a rampage, slamming into more than a dozen cars late last week, is an illegal alien.
 
The federal government has filed a court document arguing that North Carolina's new ban on gender transition surgeries for minors violates the US Constitution.
The federal government has filed a court document arguing that North Carolina's new ban on gender transition surgeries for minors violates the US Constitution.
 
A recently-introduced bill in the state of Illinois would change the definition of “abused child” to include minors whose parents object to their children receiving puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, transgender surgeries, and abortions.
A recently-introduced bill in the state of Illinois would change the definition of “abused child” to include minors whose parents object to their children receiving puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, transgender surgeries, and abortions.
 
Tens of thousands of Americans across the country had their cellular service disrupted earlier Thursday morning as AT&T’s network was reportedly down for over 60,000 customers.
Tens of thousands of Americans across the country had their cellular service disrupted earlier Thursday morning as AT&T’s network was reportedly down for over 60,000 customers.
 
Top House Republicans are pressing Attorney General Merrick Garland on whether the Justice Department shielded Hunter Biden during the corruption trial of one of his Chinese associates.
Top House Republicans are pressing Attorney General Merrick Garland on whether the Justice Department shielded Hunter Biden during the corruption trial of one of his Chinese associates.
 
A grand jury in Texas declined to file charges against the man who last year shot and killed a suspected robber at a Houston-area taqueria before returning the stolen money to other patrons, authorities announced on Wednesday.
A grand jury in Texas declined to file charges against the man who last year shot and killed a suspected robber at a Houston-area taqueria before returning the stolen money to other patrons, authorities announced on Wednesday.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tues., Feb. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how to support and improve heart health as well as prevent and manage heart disease.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tues., Feb. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how to support and improve heart health as well as prevent and manage heart disease.
 
A group of House conservatives are requesting an update from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on spending negotiations ahead of yet another set of deadlines that could trigger a government shutdown and suggested a back-up plan that could trigger across-the-board spending cuts
A group of House conservatives are requesting an update from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on spending negotiations ahead of yet another set of deadlines that could trigger a government shutdown and suggested a back-up plan that could trigger across-the-board spending cuts
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Wednesday that he is going to sign a bill into law that will release the grand jury material from the state’s 2006 investigation into the child sex predator.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Wednesday that he is going to sign a bill into law that will release the grand jury material from the state’s 2006 investigation into the child sex predator.
 
Seven more plaintiffs have joined a federal lawsuit challenging the rollout of North Carolina's new eCourts digital records system. Now nine people are suing over eCourts' impact.
Seven more plaintiffs have joined a federal lawsuit challenging the rollout of North Carolina's new eCourts digital records system. Now nine people are suing over eCourts' impact.
 
New images emerged this week of a British cargo ship that was attacked over the weekend by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists, who are based in Yemen, and is now on the verge of sinking.
New images emerged this week of a British cargo ship that was attacked over the weekend by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists, who are based in Yemen, and is now on the verge of sinking.
 
This week, we are joined by attorney and legal expert Jon Guze, who encourages communities to deter crime through elevated policing.
This week, we are joined by attorney and legal expert Jon Guze, who encourages communities to deter crime through elevated policing.
 
A group of middle schoolers in New York were taught about “equity” versus “equality” using resources from the United Nations, according to lesson plans obtained by a parental rights group.
A group of middle schoolers in New York were taught about “equity” versus “equality” using resources from the United Nations, according to lesson plans obtained by a parental rights group.
 
North Carolina's senators say broken border policies are to blame for driving drug cartels to engulf the country with drugs.
North Carolina's senators say broken border policies are to blame for driving drug cartels to engulf the country with drugs.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is pushing the state of Florida to implement term limits for politicians in the state who serve in U.S. Congress.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is pushing the state of Florida to implement term limits for politicians in the state who serve in U.S. Congress.
 
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) floated a new theory during a recent interview with MSNBC host Jen Psaki, claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin was probably holding “something financial” over former President Donald Trump.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) floated a new theory during a recent interview with MSNBC host Jen Psaki, claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin was probably holding “something financial” over former President Donald Trump.
 
New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul said on Tuesday that her state has been overwhelmed by the number of illegal aliens who have arrived in recent months and blamed the border crisis on congressional Republicans.
New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul said on Tuesday that her state has been overwhelmed by the number of illegal aliens who have arrived in recent months and blamed the border crisis on congressional Republicans.
 
Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAM), India’s leading battery materials company has announced a $650 million investment in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAM), India’s leading battery materials company has announced a $650 million investment in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
 
Georgia GOP Governor Brian Kemp urged Republican voters not to get distracted by the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, saying that the case is unlikely to go to trial before the 2024 election.
Georgia GOP Governor Brian Kemp urged Republican voters not to get distracted by the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, saying that the case is unlikely to go to trial before the 2024 election.
 
I recently wrote about “How the Budget Stops California from Setting North Carolina’s Transportation Policy.”
I recently wrote about “How the Budget Stops California from Setting North Carolina’s Transportation Policy.”
 
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing to revoke a nongovernmental organization’s license to operate in the state, saying that his office suspects the organization is facilitating illegal immigration.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing to revoke a nongovernmental organization’s license to operate in the state, saying that his office suspects the organization is facilitating illegal immigration.
 
The Russian government has arrested a dual U.S. citizen on treason charges for donating a small amount of money to a Ukrainian charity.
The Russian government has arrested a dual U.S. citizen on treason charges for donating a small amount of money to a Ukrainian charity.
 
Democrats who control the Senate may try to quickly discard the impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis, a group of GOP senators said on Tuesday.
Democrats who control the Senate may try to quickly discard the impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis, a group of GOP senators said on Tuesday.
 
The North Carolina Home Builders Association is asking Superior Court judges to reject Gov. Roy Cooper's request for an injunction against new laws dealing with appointments to government boards.
The North Carolina Home Builders Association is asking Superior Court judges to reject Gov. Roy Cooper's request for an injunction against new laws dealing with appointments to government boards.
 
The wife of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was indicted by a judge this week in connection with her husband’s murder in 2021.
The wife of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was indicted by a judge this week in connection with her husband’s murder in 2021.
 
President Joe Biden’s signature climate bill, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), has been a boon for China’s battery market.
President Joe Biden’s signature climate bill, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), has been a boon for China’s battery market.
 
Funding will support peer-to-peer community projects for NC teens
 
Two adult males have been arrested and charged with murder in last week’s Kansas City parade shooting where one person was killed and 22 others were injured, Missouri prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Two adult males have been arrested and charged with murder in last week’s Kansas City parade shooting where one person was killed and 22 others were injured, Missouri prosecutors said on Tuesday.
 
The Republican National Committee, North Carolina Republican Party, and two local GOP officials seek to intervene in three federal lawsuits challenging the state's new election law.
The Republican National Committee, North Carolina Republican Party, and two local GOP officials seek to intervene in three federal lawsuits challenging the state's new election law.
 
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