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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) outlined the Republican Conference’s agenda in fighting President Joe Biden’s illegal immigration crisis on the U.S. southern border in a letter sent to Members this week, including impeaching DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) outlined the Republican Conference’s agenda in fighting President Joe Biden’s illegal immigration crisis on the U.S. southern border in a letter sent to Members this week, including impeaching DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
 
They also show why the General Assembly was wise to put the least-cost and reliable guardrails into law
They also show why the General Assembly was wise to put the least-cost and reliable guardrails into law
 
The Islamic Republic of Iran launched ballistic missiles late on Monday night that landed near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, Iraq.
The Islamic Republic of Iran launched ballistic missiles late on Monday night that landed near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, Iraq.
 
Educators urged to go against the 'Israeli narrative,' teach students to be pro-Palestinian activists
Educators urged to go against the 'Israeli narrative,' teach students to be pro-Palestinian activists
 
The Biden White House said on Sunday that they are “intensely” pressuring Israel to lower the intensity of their military operations against the Hamas terrorist organization inside Gaza.
The Biden White House said on Sunday that they are “intensely” pressuring Israel to lower the intensity of their military operations against the Hamas terrorist organization inside Gaza.
 
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson drew media attention Thursday morning after announcing that he would take steps as “acting governor” while N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper was in Japan this week for an economic development summit.
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson drew media attention Thursday morning after announcing that he would take steps as “acting governor” while N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper was in Japan this week for an economic development summit.
 
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said on Monday that she was swatted at her home on Christmas, which she estimated was approximately the eighth time that it has happened to her.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said on Monday that she was swatted at her home on Christmas, which she estimated was approximately the eighth time that it has happened to her.
 
Former Vice President Al Gore suggested during an interview over the weekend that a billion people will become “climate refugees” if the world does not adopt the political Left’s climate agenda.
Former Vice President Al Gore suggested during an interview over the weekend that a billion people will become “climate refugees” if the world does not adopt the political Left’s climate agenda.
 
Former top NC political donor Greg Lindberg's lawyers appeared at the state Appeals Court Wednesday to battle orders linked to a $600 million court judgement against him.
Former top NC political donor Greg Lindberg's lawyers appeared at the state Appeals Court Wednesday to battle orders linked to a $600 million court judgement against him.
 
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said during an interview over the weekend that more than 100 federal investigations have been opened in recent months that stem from Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attack against Israel.
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said during an interview over the weekend that more than 100 federal investigations have been opened in recent months that stem from Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attack against Israel.
 
Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe and his men — many from the 101st Airborne Division, along with some stragglers from Pennsylvania’s 28th Infantry Division (known as “The Bloody Bucket”) and the 9th Armored “Phantom” Division — spent Christmas of 1944 in the Belgian city of Bastogne
Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe and his men — many from the 101st Airborne Division, along with some stragglers from Pennsylvania’s 28th Infantry Division (known as “The Bloody Bucket”) and the 9th Armored “Phantom” Division — spent Christmas of 1944 in the Belgian city of Bastogne
 
The Department of Homeland Security is demanding that Texas relinquish control of a border park that the Texas National Guard occupied last week as part of the state’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
The Department of Homeland Security is demanding that Texas relinquish control of a border park that the Texas National Guard occupied last week as part of the state’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
 
The Islamic Republic of Iran threatened over the weekend to close off the Mediterranean Sea if the West continues to support Israel in its war against the Hamas terrorist organization.
The Islamic Republic of Iran threatened over the weekend to close off the Mediterranean Sea if the West continues to support Israel in its war against the Hamas terrorist organization.
 
Leftist academics orchestrate smear of Texas history buff, paint an effort to highlight the state's slave history as the opposite
Leftist academics orchestrate smear of Texas history buff, paint an effort to highlight the state's slave history as the opposite
 
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) implored President Joe Biden to take executive action to help secure the U.S. southern border ahead of the 2024 elections, warning that the president’s border crisis was the most serious crisis the country was facing.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) implored President Joe Biden to take executive action to help secure the U.S. southern border ahead of the 2024 elections, warning that the president’s border crisis was the most serious crisis the country was facing.
 
Donald Trump asked a federal appeals court late on Saturday to dismiss special counsel Jack Smith‘s case accusing the former president of unlawfully plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Donald Trump asked a federal appeals court late on Saturday to dismiss special counsel Jack Smith‘s case accusing the former president of unlawfully plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared that he had a path forward on Monday after coming in second place in the Iowa caucuses.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared that he had a path forward on Monday after coming in second place in the Iowa caucuses.
 
A set of 23 new laws went into effect on Oct. 1 in North Carolina.
A set of 23 new laws went into effect on Oct. 1 in North Carolina.
 
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) failed to suitably report billions of dollars in fiscal 2022 spending, the agency’s inspector general determined, prompting condemnation from GOP lawmakers.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) failed to suitably report billions of dollars in fiscal 2022 spending, the agency’s inspector general determined, prompting condemnation from GOP lawmakers.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today updated its weekly Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard, which shows high volumes of people being seen in hospital emergency departments with respiratory illness symptoms across North Carolina.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today updated its weekly Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard, which shows high volumes of people being seen in hospital emergency departments with respiratory illness symptoms across North Carolina.
 
Taiwanese voters sent a clear political message to communist China late last week by electing Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to become the island nation’s next president.
Taiwanese voters sent a clear political message to communist China late last week by electing Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to become the island nation’s next president.
 
Leandro plaintiffs are asking the state Supreme Court to reject a petition from state legislative leaders. Top lawmakers want the high court to take another look at the long-running education funding lawsuit.
Leandro plaintiffs are asking the state Supreme Court to reject a petition from state legislative leaders. Top lawmakers want the high court to take another look at the long-running education funding lawsuit.
 
Chinese communist dictator Xi Jinping told President Joe Biden to his face last month that China is going to take over Taiwan and that there was nothing the U.S. could do to stop it.
Chinese communist dictator Xi Jinping told President Joe Biden to his face last month that China is going to take over Taiwan and that there was nothing the U.S. could do to stop it.
 
A 29-year-old man is in federal custody after an FBI investigation into videos that were found on the dark web that allegedly showed multiple men sexually assaulting toddlers at the Galleria Mall in Houston, the largest mall in the state.
A 29-year-old man is in federal custody after an FBI investigation into videos that were found on the dark web that allegedly showed multiple men sexually assaulting toddlers at the Galleria Mall in Houston, the largest mall in the state.
 
North Carolina Legislators Now Exempt from Public Records Thanks to New Budget Addition
North Carolina Legislators Now Exempt from Public Records Thanks to New Budget Addition
 
The Biden administration reportedly planned on not telling the public or the U.S. Congress that a Chinese spy balloon had crossed into U.S. airspace earlier this year.
The Biden administration reportedly planned on not telling the public or the U.S. Congress that a Chinese spy balloon had crossed into U.S. airspace earlier this year.
 
The Daily Wire this week filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice over its failure to respond to public information requests for documents related to its Community Relations Service.
The Daily Wire this week filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice over its failure to respond to public information requests for documents related to its Community Relations Service.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing 5,000 free residential radon test kits during Radon Action Month.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing 5,000 free residential radon test kits during Radon Action Month.
 
Twenty-one states, led by Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, are challenging a new rule from the Biden administration that would mandate that states create emission standards and report back to the federal government on their progress.
Twenty-one states, led by Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, are challenging a new rule from the Biden administration that would mandate that states create emission standards and report back to the federal government on their progress.
 
A new monthly record for illegal crossings was set at the U.S.-Mexico border in November, according to numbers released by Customs and Border Protection.
A new monthly record for illegal crossings was set at the U.S.-Mexico border in November, according to numbers released by Customs and Border Protection.
 
A retirees' group working with high-profile Democratic lawyer Marc Elias is suing in federal court to block North Carolina's 30-day residency requirement for voters.
A retirees' group working with high-profile Democratic lawyer Marc Elias is suing in federal court to block North Carolina's 30-day residency requirement for voters.
 
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