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The U.S. military on Sunday announced plans to position a number of Navy ships and military aircraft closer to Israel as a sign of support after the Islamic terrorist organization Hamas attacked the nation over the weekend, leaving hundreds dead, including at least four Americans
The U.S. military on Sunday announced plans to position a number of Navy ships and military aircraft closer to Israel as a sign of support after the Islamic terrorist organization Hamas attacked the nation over the weekend, leaving hundreds dead, including at least four Americans
 
State test scores show slight improvement over last year’s scores but still trail prepandemic levels
State test scores show slight improvement over last year’s scores but still trail prepandemic levels
 
The Biden administration has again broken records at the border as illegal crossings jumped to new highs in August, according to new statistics released by Customs and Border Protection.
The Biden administration has again broken records at the border as illegal crossings jumped to new highs in August, according to new statistics released by Customs and Border Protection.
 
The 911 call from the aftermath of an F-35 crash in South Carolina last Sunday was released on Friday, revealing more details about the expensive incident that is still under investigation by the U.S. military.
The 911 call from the aftermath of an F-35 crash in South Carolina last Sunday was released on Friday, revealing more details about the expensive incident that is still under investigation by the U.S. military.
 
House Republicans signaled that President Joe Biden‘s handling of classified documents is pertinent to their impeachment inquiry into allegations of corruption.
House Republicans signaled that President Joe Biden‘s handling of classified documents is pertinent to their impeachment inquiry into allegations of corruption.
 
House Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) slammed President Joe Biden over the weekend for the renewed explosion of illegal immigration on the U.S. southern border
House Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) slammed President Joe Biden over the weekend for the renewed explosion of illegal immigration on the U.S. southern border
 
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was defiant amid growing calls for him to resign on Friday after he was indicted on multiple federal corruption charges.
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was defiant amid growing calls for him to resign on Friday after he was indicted on multiple federal corruption charges.
 
Republican congressman Dan Bishop has formally announced that he will not be running for congressional office again, instead choosing to run for the open North Carolina Attorney General seat in 2024.
Republican congressman Dan Bishop has formally announced that he will not be running for congressional office again, instead choosing to run for the open North Carolina Attorney General seat in 2024.
 
Eagle Pass, Texas, Mayor Rolando Salinas, a Democrat, blamed President Joe Biden for the flood of illegal immigrants that have overrun his town and led to a surge in crime.
Eagle Pass, Texas, Mayor Rolando Salinas, a Democrat, blamed President Joe Biden for the flood of illegal immigrants that have overrun his town and led to a surge in crime.
 
LCPS tried to blame Donald Trump's Title IX policies for its rape coverup. But its own lawyers said Trump made the policies more stringent, and there "can be no doubt" that LCPS violated them--potentially giving ammunition to the father of the rape victim in a lawsuit.
LCPS tried to blame Donald Trump's Title IX policies for its rape coverup. But its own lawyers said Trump made the policies more stringent, and there "can be no doubt" that LCPS violated them--potentially giving ammunition to the father of the rape victim in a lawsuit.
 
After he sat down for an interview with Megyn Kelly in which some of his answers elicited criticism from conservatives, including Kelly herself, former President Trump said at a campaign event that she was too hard on him.
After he sat down for an interview with Megyn Kelly in which some of his answers elicited criticism from conservatives, including Kelly herself, former President Trump said at a campaign event that she was too hard on him.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said on Thursday he denied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s request to deliver an address to a joint session of Congress.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said on Thursday he denied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s request to deliver an address to a joint session of Congress.
 
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is retiring from the news and entertainment conglomerate he began seven decades ago — serving now as chair of Fox Corporation and executive chairman of News Corp — and will become chairman emeritus of both companies.
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is retiring from the news and entertainment conglomerate he began seven decades ago — serving now as chair of Fox Corporation and executive chairman of News Corp — and will become chairman emeritus of both companies.
 
North Carolina may soon have a new political party, but not if the elections board chair can stop it.
 
The Senate voted on Wednesday night to approve Air Force General Charles “CQ” Brown, President Joe Biden’s pick to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The Senate voted on Wednesday night to approve Air Force General Charles “CQ” Brown, President Joe Biden’s pick to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
 
The second highest ranking official in Texas says he will call on the governor to announce a special legislative session to address Colony Ridge, a massive housing development north of Houston that has become a hub for illegal immigrants.
The second highest ranking official in Texas says he will call on the governor to announce a special legislative session to address Colony Ridge, a massive housing development north of Houston that has become a hub for illegal immigrants.
 
Netflix founder Reed Hastings said Thursday he would step down from serving as co-CEO of the streaming giant after the company survived a “tough year” of subscription ups and downs and falling short of adjusted earnings expectations in the final quarter.
Netflix founder Reed Hastings said Thursday he would step down from serving as co-CEO of the streaming giant after the company survived a “tough year” of subscription ups and downs and falling short of adjusted earnings expectations in the final quarter.
 
The Carolina Journal has discovered that Congressman Wiley Nickel, D-NC, and Tucker Carlson, two men on polar opposite sides of the political spectrum, are second cousins.
The Carolina Journal has discovered that Congressman Wiley Nickel, D-NC, and Tucker Carlson, two men on polar opposite sides of the political spectrum, are second cousins.
 
Students for Fair Admissions, the group that brought the lawsuit to the Supreme Court that ended affirmative action for admissions at colleges, is now targeting West Point military academy, filing a lawsuit asserting the academy discriminates against white applicants.
Students for Fair Admissions, the group that brought the lawsuit to the Supreme Court that ended affirmative action for admissions at colleges, is now targeting West Point military academy, filing a lawsuit asserting the academy discriminates against white applicants.
 
Charlotte Airport, Spectrum Center, Other Requests Totaling Over $1 Billion in Financing Win Approval
 
Rumored House Speaker hopeful Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) released a statement Saturday morning, calling for unity among Republicans and announcing his intention to bow out of the race.
Rumored House Speaker hopeful Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) released a statement Saturday morning, calling for unity among Republicans and announcing his intention to bow out of the race.
 
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley said parents should be at the center of a child’s education on Wednesday night.
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley said parents should be at the center of a child’s education on Wednesday night.
 
VinFast is scheduled to break ground on its $4 billion EV production plant in Moncure, Chatham County next week.
VinFast is scheduled to break ground on its $4 billion EV production plant in Moncure, Chatham County next week.
 
The Martin Center speaks to the N.C. Community College System’s new chief.
 
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland became visibly upset after a House lawmaker pressed him about the FBI producing a memo earlier this year that labeled so-called Radical-Traditional Catholics as potential domestic terrorists.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland became visibly upset after a House lawmaker pressed him about the FBI producing a memo earlier this year that labeled so-called Radical-Traditional Catholics as potential domestic terrorists.
 
According to the National Student Clearinghouse, around one-third of college students transfer between schools before earning their degree.
According to the National Student Clearinghouse, around one-third of college students transfer between schools before earning their degree.
 
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) set up votes on a trio of key military nominations after Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) threatened to force action that would begin to crack the months-long standoff over a Pentagon abortion policy.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) set up votes on a trio of key military nominations after Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) threatened to force action that would begin to crack the months-long standoff over a Pentagon abortion policy.
 
North Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Stein misled the media last month on his donations to his campaign, misattributing roughly $1 million in out-of-state funding as in-state.
North Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Stein misled the media last month on his donations to his campaign, misattributing roughly $1 million in out-of-state funding as in-state.
 
Ukrainian officials suspended trans-identifying American junior sergeant Sarah Ashton-Cirillo from duties as a military spokesperson for the Eastern European nation after Ashton-Cirillo said critics of U.S. involvement in Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia would be “hunted down.”
Ukrainian officials suspended trans-identifying American junior sergeant Sarah Ashton-Cirillo from duties as a military spokesperson for the Eastern European nation after Ashton-Cirillo said critics of U.S. involvement in Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia would be “hunted down.”
 
The Child and Adult Care Food Program helps eligible children and adults access healthy, nutritious food by reimbursing qualified child care programs, adult day programs and other non-residential care programs for meals and snacks served to enrollees.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program helps eligible children and adults access healthy, nutritious food by reimbursing qualified child care programs, adult day programs and other non-residential care programs for meals and snacks served to enrollees.
 
Police said they found women’s designer clothes allegedly stolen by former Biden official Sam Brinton while executing a search warrant at his home in May.
Police said they found women’s designer clothes allegedly stolen by former Biden official Sam Brinton while executing a search warrant at his home in May.
 
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) presided over the Senate on Wednesday wearing a short-sleeve shirt, no tie, and shorts days following the controversial decision to stop enforcement of the chamber’s dress code.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) presided over the Senate on Wednesday wearing a short-sleeve shirt, no tie, and shorts days following the controversial decision to stop enforcement of the chamber’s dress code.
 
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