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Massie: 'If there were indeed two operable pipe bombs, that would be the biggest threat that existed on January 6'
Massie: 'If there were indeed two operable pipe bombs, that would be the biggest threat that existed on January 6'
 
For season two, we have guests who are experts on education, crime, immigration, affirmative action, free speech, election security, municipal government corruption, and so much more!
For season two, we have guests who are experts on education, crime, immigration, affirmative action, free speech, election security, municipal government corruption, and so much more!
 
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced on Friday that he will not run for president after taking a few months to consider his prospects.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced on Friday that he will not run for president after taking a few months to consider his prospects.
 
Please find today’s turnout numbers for Monday, February 19th.
Please find today’s turnout numbers for Monday, February 19th.
 
Former President Donald Trump was fined hundreds of millions of dollars in a civil fraud trial on Friday and was banned from running his businesses in the state for three years.
Former President Donald Trump was fined hundreds of millions of dollars in a civil fraud trial on Friday and was banned from running his businesses in the state for three years.
 
The Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill early Tuesday morning that allocates money for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The bill passed on a 70-29 vote, with over half of Senate Republicans voting against the measure.
The Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill early Tuesday morning that allocates money for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The bill passed on a 70-29 vote, with over half of Senate Republicans voting against the measure.
 
A news report published on Wednesday undercuts President Joe Biden‘s criticism of special counsel Robert Hur over an investigation into the commander-in-chief’s handling of classified documents.
A news report published on Wednesday undercuts President Joe Biden‘s criticism of special counsel Robert Hur over an investigation into the commander-in-chief’s handling of classified documents.
 
The state Supreme Court will take another look at a 29-year-old court case dealing with state education funding.
The state Supreme Court will take another look at a 29-year-old court case dealing with state education funding.
 
Meanwhile, illegal crossings are expected to spike soon.
 
Please find today’s turnout numbers for our second day of early voting.
Please find today’s turnout numbers for our second day of early voting.
 
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is reportedly urging Republicans in the Senate to vote against a border bill that was unveiled in the Democrat-controlled chamber on Monday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is reportedly urging Republicans in the Senate to vote against a border bill that was unveiled in the Democrat-controlled chamber on Monday.
 
New footage emerged this week of the moment a private jet attempted to land on an interstate in Florida after experiencing catastrophic engine failure and ended up crashing and bursting into flames.
New footage emerged this week of the moment a private jet attempted to land on an interstate in Florida after experiencing catastrophic engine failure and ended up crashing and bursting into flames.
 
The state Supreme Court will not take up a case involving Winston-Salem State University's 2019 decision to fire its football coach. A unanimous state Appeals Court had ruled against former coach Kienus Boulware.
The state Supreme Court will not take up a case involving Winston-Salem State University's 2019 decision to fire its football coach. A unanimous state Appeals Court had ruled against former coach Kienus Boulware.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shot down a longshot measure on Monday night that would use Florida taxpayer money to pay for former President Donald Trump’s legal bills.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shot down a longshot measure on Monday night that would use Florida taxpayer money to pay for former President Donald Trump’s legal bills.
 
The State Board of Elections has launched a multifaceted public education campaign designed to ensure the state’s 7.5 million registered voters know that they will be asked for photo identification when voting in 2024.
The State Board of Elections has launched a multifaceted public education campaign designed to ensure the state’s 7.5 million registered voters know that they will be asked for photo identification when voting in 2024.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss Medicaid expansion updates and resources, who is newly eligible and how to apply for health coverage.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss Medicaid expansion updates and resources, who is newly eligible and how to apply for health coverage.
 
A woman carrying an AR-15 that had “Palestine” written on it started shooting at the megachurch of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen in Houston on Sunday, injuring one man before she was shot and killed by two off-duty officers working as security, police said.
A woman carrying an AR-15 that had “Palestine” written on it started shooting at the megachurch of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen in Houston on Sunday, injuring one man before she was shot and killed by two off-duty officers working as security, police said.
 
Iran, the leading state sponsor of terror, is scheduled to lead the United Nations Conference on Disarmament from March 18-29 and May 13-24, the U.N. announced last week.
Iran, the leading state sponsor of terror, is scheduled to lead the United Nations Conference on Disarmament from March 18-29 and May 13-24, the U.N. announced last week.
 
The state Supreme will not issue an order blocking its own March 2022 decision in a legal fight over government retiree health benefits. That decision allowed retirees to pursue a lawsuit to restore a discarded premium-free health care option.
The state Supreme will not issue an order blocking its own March 2022 decision in a legal fight over government retiree health benefits. That decision allowed retirees to pursue a lawsuit to restore a discarded premium-free health care option.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a statewide training conference for county election officials from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2024, and continuing from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in Concord, NC.
The State Board of Elections will hold a statewide training conference for county election officials from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2024, and continuing from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in Concord, NC.
 
Tony Bobulinski, a decorated military officer and former business partner of Hunter Biden who has produced emails suggesting that Joe Biden was the “big guy” entitled to 10%, told the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees on Tuesday that he was never approached by federal law enforcement
Tony Bobulinski, a decorated military officer and former business partner of Hunter Biden who has produced emails suggesting that Joe Biden was the “big guy” entitled to 10%, told the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees on Tuesday that he was never approached by federal law enforcement
 
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office decided not to put Fani Willis back on the witness stand on Friday after the DA’s explosive testimony Thursday about her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom she hired for her 2020 election interference case against former President Dona
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office decided not to put Fani Willis back on the witness stand on Friday after the DA’s explosive testimony Thursday about her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom she hired for her 2020 election interference case against former President Dona
 
A tree from North Carolina will once again grace the Blue Room at the White House this Christmas. Cline Church Nursery, Fleetwood, Ashe County, was selected for the honor.
A tree from North Carolina will once again grace the Blue Room at the White House this Christmas. Cline Church Nursery, Fleetwood, Ashe County, was selected for the honor.
 
On Monday, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) unleashed a harsh critique of bipartisan Senate legislation combining border security reforms with money for foreign wars and other causes, calling it the “War, Debt, and Open Borders” bill.
On Monday, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) unleashed a harsh critique of bipartisan Senate legislation combining border security reforms with money for foreign wars and other causes, calling it the “War, Debt, and Open Borders” bill.
 
Federal prosecutors requested on Tuesday that Ray Epps, a mysterious January 6 figure some theorized to be a federal informant, be given half a year in prison for his participation in the U.S. Capitol breach in 2021.
Federal prosecutors requested on Tuesday that Ray Epps, a mysterious January 6 figure some theorized to be a federal informant, be given half a year in prison for his participation in the U.S. Capitol breach in 2021.
 
Claudine Gay may have been forced to resign her post as President of Harvard University on Tuesday, but she may still rake in a massive six-figure salary of nearly $900,000 from the Ivy League school.
Claudine Gay may have been forced to resign her post as President of Harvard University on Tuesday, but she may still rake in a massive six-figure salary of nearly $900,000 from the Ivy League school.
 
Eligible North Carolinians who want to cast their ballot in person on Primary Election Day – Tuesday, March 5 – must register to vote by Friday, Feb. 9.
Eligible North Carolinians who want to cast their ballot in person on Primary Election Day – Tuesday, March 5 – must register to vote by Friday, Feb. 9.
 
Francesca Albanese was banned from Israel and condemned by French and American officials for her comments
Francesca Albanese was banned from Israel and condemned by French and American officials for her comments
 
The retrial on bribery and fraud charges for former top NC political donor Greg Lindberg has been delayed to April or May 2024. It had been scheduled for November.
The retrial on bribery and fraud charges for former top NC political donor Greg Lindberg has been delayed to April or May 2024. It had been scheduled for November.
 
Former President Donald Trump ripped his former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley on Monday after she has shifted to attacking his age ahead of this week’s presidential primary in New Hampshire.
Former President Donald Trump ripped his former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley on Monday after she has shifted to attacking his age ahead of this week’s presidential primary in New Hampshire.
 
The United States and United Kingdom launched multiple airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen on Monday as the terror group continues to launch attacks on merchant ships in international waters around the Arabian Peninsula.
The United States and United Kingdom launched multiple airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen on Monday as the terror group continues to launch attacks on merchant ships in international waters around the Arabian Peninsula.
 
“Squad” member Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) accused Walgreens of racism after the company closed a pharmacy in her district.
“Squad” member Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) accused Walgreens of racism after the company closed a pharmacy in her district.
 
The game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers became the most watched Super Bowl ever after bringing in more than 123 million viewers on Sunday.
The game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers became the most watched Super Bowl ever after bringing in more than 123 million viewers on Sunday.
 
Multiple people were shot and at least one was killed when gunfire erupted at a parade celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win this week.
Multiple people were shot and at least one was killed when gunfire erupted at a parade celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win this week.
 
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