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A new poll released this week found that Ben Shapiro — the co-founder and editor emeritus of The Daily Wire and host of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” the top conservative podcast in the nation — is ranked as the most trusted major conservative media personality.
A new poll released this week found that Ben Shapiro — the co-founder and editor emeritus of The Daily Wire and host of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” the top conservative podcast in the nation — is ranked as the most trusted major conservative media personality.
 
The Biden administration responded this week to attacks against merchant ships in international waters from the Houthi terrorist organization by saying that the goal was not to “contain” the Houthis.
The Biden administration responded this week to attacks against merchant ships in international waters from the Houthi terrorist organization by saying that the goal was not to “contain” the Houthis.
 
The state retirement system and top legislative leaders are asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to dismiss the Wilson County school board's appeal in a pension-spiking dispute.
The state retirement system and top legislative leaders are asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to dismiss the Wilson County school board's appeal in a pension-spiking dispute.
 
U.S. forces killed a senior leader of Somalia’s Islamic terrorist group al-Shabaab this week who was believed to be responsible for planning attacks that resulted in the deaths of well over 100 people, including Americans.
U.S. forces killed a senior leader of Somalia’s Islamic terrorist group al-Shabaab this week who was believed to be responsible for planning attacks that resulted in the deaths of well over 100 people, including Americans.
 
The Secret Service said staff members and journalists were “relocated” as pro-Palestinian demonstrators shook the security fence and threw objects at law enforcement officers outside the White House on Saturday evening.
The Secret Service said staff members and journalists were “relocated” as pro-Palestinian demonstrators shook the security fence and threw objects at law enforcement officers outside the White House on Saturday evening.
 
Much-needed reforms have helped, not hurt, the university’s standing.
 
The Texas National Guard has taken control of a public park where illegal immigrants have surged across the border amid the state’s ongoing feud with the Biden administration over the border crisis.
The Texas National Guard has taken control of a public park where illegal immigrants have surged across the border amid the state’s ongoing feud with the Biden administration over the border crisis.
 
The Michigan Supreme Court refused a liberal group’s effort to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential primary ballot on Wednesday, roughly a week after Colorado’s high court ruled against the former president in a similar case.
The Michigan Supreme Court refused a liberal group’s effort to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential primary ballot on Wednesday, roughly a week after Colorado’s high court ruled against the former president in a similar case.
 
Bill Belichick is out as head coach of the New England Patriots after 24 years and leading the team to nine Super Bowl trips and six rings.
Bill Belichick is out as head coach of the New England Patriots after 24 years and leading the team to nine Super Bowl trips and six rings.
 
Former President Donald Trump must pay The New York Times and three of its reporters hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees, a judge ordered last week.
Former President Donald Trump must pay The New York Times and three of its reporters hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees, a judge ordered last week.
 
On Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper signed seven bills, vetoed two, and let three become law, including the 2023 Appropriations Act, or the state budget, which passed both chambers on Sept. 22.
On Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper signed seven bills, vetoed two, and let three become law, including the 2023 Appropriations Act, or the state budget, which passed both chambers on Sept. 22.
 
One can only imagine what will happen in a second presidency of Donald Trump. One of the more frightening possibilities is the abuse of power in handing out pardons like gum drops to cronies, who pledge fealty to Caesar in return.
One can only imagine what will happen in a second presidency of Donald Trump. One of the more frightening possibilities is the abuse of power in handing out pardons like gum drops to cronies, who pledge fealty to Caesar in return.
 
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker complained over the weekend that Texas Governor Greg Abbott is sending illegal aliens to his state instead of letting them stay in Texas.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker complained over the weekend that Texas Governor Greg Abbott is sending illegal aliens to his state instead of letting them stay in Texas.
 
The Texas Military Department shot down claims over the weekend from Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) that it did not assist in rescue efforts of migrants who were drowning in the Rio Grande River as they tried to enter the U.S. illegally.
The Texas Military Department shot down claims over the weekend from Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) that it did not assist in rescue efforts of migrants who were drowning in the Rio Grande River as they tried to enter the U.S. illegally.
 
An Israeli-American man who was shot and taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7 is now dead, according to the community he was kidnapped from in Israel.
An Israeli-American man who was shot and taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7 is now dead, according to the community he was kidnapped from in Israel.
 
All news accounts described the recently passed state budget as spending $30 billion
 
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, who suspended his White House bid early last month, endorsed former President Donald Trump on the eve of the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, who suspended his White House bid early last month, endorsed former President Donald Trump on the eve of the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses.
 
The Democrat had served on the Windy City's council since 1969.
 
Donald Trump‘s mother-in-law dying is not a sufficient reason to delay closing arguments in a civil business fraud trial in New York, a judge told the former president’s attorney on Wednesday.
Donald Trump‘s mother-in-law dying is not a sufficient reason to delay closing arguments in a civil business fraud trial in New York, a judge told the former president’s attorney on Wednesday.
 
Former President Donald Trump ripped into the judge presiding over his civil business fraud trial during closing arguments on Thursday, even after the judge refused to allow the former president to give his own summation.
Former President Donald Trump ripped into the judge presiding over his civil business fraud trial during closing arguments on Thursday, even after the judge refused to allow the former president to give his own summation.
 
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad falsely claimed during a speech this week that there was no evidence that six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust.
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad falsely claimed during a speech this week that there was no evidence that six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust.
 
Venegas also reported that area hospitals are getting overwhelmed "because they’re helping a lot of these migrants."
 
The chain is seemingly being targeted for its "terrible record on LGBT rights."
The chain is seemingly being targeted for its "terrible record on LGBT rights."
 
North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who is currently campaigning to be the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s next governor, was named as one of three potential options for Vice President of the United States by a Fox News commentator on Sunday.
North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who is currently campaigning to be the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s next governor, was named as one of three potential options for Vice President of the United States by a Fox News commentator on Sunday.
 
The White House ran cover for President Joe Biden on Thursday when pressed on why the commander in chief has not held a traditional year-end news conference.
The White House ran cover for President Joe Biden on Thursday when pressed on why the commander in chief has not held a traditional year-end news conference.
 
Former President Donald Trump and Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel allegedly asked GOP members of the Wayne County, Michigan, Board of Canvassers not to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to recordings reviewed by The Detroit News.
Former President Donald Trump and Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel allegedly asked GOP members of the Wayne County, Michigan, Board of Canvassers not to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to recordings reviewed by The Detroit News.
 
Former President Donald Trump has hit his largest GOP primary polling lead in the Real Clear Politics average of national polls as he also enjoys a consistent lead over President Joe Biden in a hypothetical 2024 general election matchup.
Former President Donald Trump has hit his largest GOP primary polling lead in the Real Clear Politics average of national polls as he also enjoys a consistent lead over President Joe Biden in a hypothetical 2024 general election matchup.
 
A federal judge has rejected plaintiffs' request to block an Oct 10 vote for new members of the Asheville Human Relations Commission.
A federal judge has rejected plaintiffs' request to block an Oct 10 vote for new members of the Asheville Human Relations Commission.
 
A top Hamas terrorist official who managed one of the hospitals inside Gaza told Israeli investigators this week that the organization uses hospitals for extensive terrorist activities and that its leaders are “cowards.”
A top Hamas terrorist official who managed one of the hospitals inside Gaza told Israeli investigators this week that the organization uses hospitals for extensive terrorist activities and that its leaders are “cowards.”
 
Raleigh, N.C. — Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections, will hold a virtual press availability from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024
Raleigh, N.C. — Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections, will hold a virtual press availability from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024
 
Iranian spies reportedly offered a human smuggler $200,000 to murder two Iranian-born journalists living in London as part of a campaign to scare Iranian dissidents scattered across the world.
Iranian spies reportedly offered a human smuggler $200,000 to murder two Iranian-born journalists living in London as part of a campaign to scare Iranian dissidents scattered across the world.
 
Repurposed technologies are allowing UNC-System schools to maintain troubling records.
 
Convicted of more serious crime in September, prosecutors opt to avert second trial on lesser charge
Convicted of more serious crime in September, prosecutors opt to avert second trial on lesser charge
 
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