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President Joe Biden is reportedly creating the first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, a step pushed by gun control activists.
President Joe Biden is reportedly creating the first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, a step pushed by gun control activists.
 
On Monday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections approved 99 student and employee identification cards across the state for use in the 2023 municipal elections and 2024 primary and general elections.
On Monday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections approved 99 student and employee identification cards across the state for use in the 2023 municipal elections and 2024 primary and general elections.
 
State Board of Elections staff on Wednesday, October 11, will randomly select precincts, early voting sites, and absentee-by-mail ballots to be counted by hand as part of a statutorily required post-election audit for the October 10 municipal elections.
State Board of Elections staff on Wednesday, October 11, will randomly select precincts, early voting sites, and absentee-by-mail ballots to be counted by hand as part of a statutorily required post-election audit for the October 10 municipal elections.
 
The Israeli Defense Force launched Operation “Iron Swords” on Saturday after declaring a state of war in response to widespread Palestinian terrorist attacks over the weekend that left numerous Israeli citizens dead or injured.
The Israeli Defense Force launched Operation “Iron Swords” on Saturday after declaring a state of war in response to widespread Palestinian terrorist attacks over the weekend that left numerous Israeli citizens dead or injured.
 
Rep. Ben Moss, R-Richmond, announced Wednesday that he is ending his 2024 primary campaign for North Carolina Commissioner of Labor.
Rep. Ben Moss, R-Richmond, announced Wednesday that he is ending his 2024 primary campaign for North Carolina Commissioner of Labor.
 
A committee of the New York City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a proposal that could result in monuments to figures like George Washington and Christopher Columbus being taken down.
A committee of the New York City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a proposal that could result in monuments to figures like George Washington and Christopher Columbus being taken down.
 
The CIA is planning to unleash an artificial intelligence tool to give analysts better access to sort through vast amounts of public information, according to a Bloomberg report.
The CIA is planning to unleash an artificial intelligence tool to give analysts better access to sort through vast amounts of public information, according to a Bloomberg report.
 
Wael Hana, an Egyptian national who was indicted last week on corruption charges with Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday and later made his initial appearance in court.
Wael Hana, an Egyptian national who was indicted last week on corruption charges with Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday and later made his initial appearance in court.
 
Former chair of the Federal Communications Commission Ajit Pai ripped into plans by his former agency to reintroduce “net neutrality” regulations, saying that they were unnecessary and an “utter waste of time.”
Former chair of the Federal Communications Commission Ajit Pai ripped into plans by his former agency to reintroduce “net neutrality” regulations, saying that they were unnecessary and an “utter waste of time.”
 
Hunter Biden sued the IRS on Monday over alleged violations of his privacy when agents went to Congress with details of the agency’s investigation into Biden’s taxes.
Hunter Biden sued the IRS on Monday over alleged violations of his privacy when agents went to Congress with details of the agency’s investigation into Biden’s taxes.
 
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) said on Wednesday that chemotherapy has helped beat back his blood cancer.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) said on Wednesday that chemotherapy has helped beat back his blood cancer.
 
Former President Donald Trump said during an interview that aired on Sunday that the federal indictment of President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, does not prove that the U.S. justice system is fair.
Former President Donald Trump said during an interview that aired on Sunday that the federal indictment of President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, does not prove that the U.S. justice system is fair.
 
Tennessee lawmakers are looking at rejecting federal dollars for public education and replacing them with state dollars in a move that would make Tennessee the first in the nation to turn down federal education funding.
Tennessee lawmakers are looking at rejecting federal dollars for public education and replacing them with state dollars in a move that would make Tennessee the first in the nation to turn down federal education funding.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled Sept. 21 for oral arguments in a case involving N.C. State Health Plan coverage of treatments used by transgender patients.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled Sept. 21 for oral arguments in a case involving N.C. State Health Plan coverage of treatments used by transgender patients.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarther (R-CA) blasted President Joe Biden’s energy policies as an “attack” on American energy that is empowering our enemies.
House Speaker Kevin McCarther (R-CA) blasted President Joe Biden’s energy policies as an “attack” on American energy that is empowering our enemies.
 
Israeli secularists, furious that Orthodox Jews had erected a makeshift barrier so men and women could pray separately in Tel Aviv’s Dizengoff Square on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year, tore down Israeli flags strung together for the barrier and seized chairs organizers had set up
Israeli secularists, furious that Orthodox Jews had erected a makeshift barrier so men and women could pray separately in Tel Aviv’s Dizengoff Square on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year, tore down Israeli flags strung together for the barrier and seized chairs organizers had set up
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are recognizing SepticSmart Week Sept. 18-22, 2023.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are recognizing SepticSmart Week Sept. 18-22, 2023.
 
Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) praised Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton following Paxton’s acquittal after the Republican was impeached and hit with allegations of corruption and abuse of public office.
Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) praised Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton following Paxton’s acquittal after the Republican was impeached and hit with allegations of corruption and abuse of public office.
 
As the first day of school fast approaches, parents may once more find themselves taking a backseat in their children’s educational journey, at least for the time being.
As the first day of school fast approaches, parents may once more find themselves taking a backseat in their children’s educational journey, at least for the time being.
 
An armed man was arrested for posing as a U.S. Marshal while at an event in Los Angeles for Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to the police.
An armed man was arrested for posing as a U.S. Marshal while at an event in Los Angeles for Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to the police.
 
Kansas will no longer allow people to change the gender on their birth certificate after Republicans passed a law enshrining the biological definition of woman into law.
Kansas will no longer allow people to change the gender on their birth certificate after Republicans passed a law enshrining the biological definition of woman into law.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a Kannapolis man challenging his federal drug conviction that resulted in a prison sentence of nearly six years.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a Kannapolis man challenging his federal drug conviction that resulted in a prison sentence of nearly six years.
 
House Republicans are investigating the Biden administration’s response to the deadly Maui fires, questioning aspects of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s handling of the catastrophe which left nearly 100 people dead and dozens missing,
House Republicans are investigating the Biden administration’s response to the deadly Maui fires, questioning aspects of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s handling of the catastrophe which left nearly 100 people dead and dozens missing,
 
A co-defendant in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis‘ sweeping racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and 18 other individuals has entered a plea deal — becoming the first of the 19 charged Americans to do so.
A co-defendant in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis‘ sweeping racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and 18 other individuals has entered a plea deal — becoming the first of the 19 charged Americans to do so.
 
"If you have millions of undocumented migrants coming into the country, how is the border secure?"
"If you have millions of undocumented migrants coming into the country, how is the border secure?"
 
The Carolina Journal has learned that Jeff Hauser, a current NCGA House staffer and experienced Republican operative, will announce an exploratory committee for the 13th U.S. Congressional District on Tuesday. U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-Wake, is the district’s incumbent.
The Carolina Journal has learned that Jeff Hauser, a current NCGA House staffer and experienced Republican operative, will announce an exploratory committee for the 13th U.S. Congressional District on Tuesday. U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-Wake, is the district’s incumbent.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed the U.S. Department of Justice late this week for the charges it brought against President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, arguing that special counsel David Weiss effectively insulated the White House.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed the U.S. Department of Justice late this week for the charges it brought against President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, arguing that special counsel David Weiss effectively insulated the White House.
 
On campus and elsewhere, philanthropic guardrails will increase giving and prevent the misallocation of funds.
On campus and elsewhere, philanthropic guardrails will increase giving and prevent the misallocation of funds.
 
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Friday that President Joe Biden will not consider commuting or pardoning his son, Hunter Biden, if he is convicted of the crimes he is accused of committing.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Friday that President Joe Biden will not consider commuting or pardoning his son, Hunter Biden, if he is convicted of the crimes he is accused of committing.
 
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley exploded on pharmaceutical executive Vivek Ramaswamy during the second GOP primary debate on Wednesday night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley exploded on pharmaceutical executive Vivek Ramaswamy during the second GOP primary debate on Wednesday night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.
 
In a press conference today, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced he will be appointing a new special counsel, David C. Weiss, to investigate the Bidens and then cover up all their crimes.
In a press conference today, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced he will be appointing a new special counsel, David C. Weiss, to investigate the Bidens and then cover up all their crimes.
 
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina blasted a teachers union boss on Wednesday for comparing the parental rights movement to proponents of segregation.
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina blasted a teachers union boss on Wednesday for comparing the parental rights movement to proponents of segregation.
 
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast continues to produce a mixed bag of news.
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast continues to produce a mixed bag of news.
 
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