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Despite a variety of pressing matters demanding his attention both domestically and abroad, President Joe Biden told reporters he's looking forward to a great Super Bowl tonight.
Despite a variety of pressing matters demanding his attention both domestically and abroad, President Joe Biden told reporters he's looking forward to a great Super Bowl tonight.
 
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis on Friday following allegations that the leftist district attorney fired a staffer who tried to warn her about misusing federal funds.
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis on Friday following allegations that the leftist district attorney fired a staffer who tried to warn her about misusing federal funds.
 
President Joe Biden’s White House counsel erupted over the special counsel’s report from the criminal investigation into Biden’s handling of classified material, specifically over portions of the report that highlighted Biden’s serious memory issues.
President Joe Biden’s White House counsel erupted over the special counsel’s report from the criminal investigation into Biden’s handling of classified material, specifically over portions of the report that highlighted Biden’s serious memory issues.
 
Female athlete Kelly Baker was expelled from her university this week after refusing to have her skull fractured by a man, reports claim.
Female athlete Kelly Baker was expelled from her university this week after refusing to have her skull fractured by a man, reports claim.
 
A Georgia judge has ordered a hearing on allegations that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had an inappropriate relationship with a prosecutor she appointed to work her 2020 Georgia election case against former President Donald Trump.
A Georgia judge has ordered a hearing on allegations that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had an inappropriate relationship with a prosecutor she appointed to work her 2020 Georgia election case against former President Donald Trump.
 
A new state audit has revealed a troubling trend for student attendance records in six North Carolina school districts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new state audit has revealed a troubling trend for student attendance records in six North Carolina school districts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
“We're getting killed for the sake of going green,” fisherman declares outside the Supreme Court
 
President Joe Biden committed his second historical bungle this week, saying on Wednesday he had spoken with the late German Chancellor Helmut Kohl in 2021. Kohl died in 2017.
President Joe Biden committed his second historical bungle this week, saying on Wednesday he had spoken with the late German Chancellor Helmut Kohl in 2021. Kohl died in 2017.
 
In testimony before the United States Congress, Ivy League presidents showed off nice new mustaches while explaining to House members that not all calls for mass murder are wrong.
In testimony before the United States Congress, Ivy League presidents showed off nice new mustaches while explaining to House members that not all calls for mass murder are wrong.
 
“Friends” alumnus David Schwimmer took to Instagram on Friday to call out people who continued to deny increasing reports and evidence that the terror group Hamas used sexual violence as a weapon against Israeli women — both during the October 7th attacks and on hostages in Gaza.
“Friends” alumnus David Schwimmer took to Instagram on Friday to call out people who continued to deny increasing reports and evidence that the terror group Hamas used sexual violence as a weapon against Israeli women — both during the October 7th attacks and on hostages in Gaza.
 
Media personality Stephen A. Smith teed off on Democrats during a recent episode of his podcast for caring more for illegal aliens than American citizens who are in need.
Media personality Stephen A. Smith teed off on Democrats during a recent episode of his podcast for caring more for illegal aliens than American citizens who are in need.
 
shows political nature of Democrats' Stalin Show Trials against Trump
shows political nature of Democrats' Stalin Show Trials against Trump
 
As we prepare to turn the page on another year, we are reminded we are a year older.
As we prepare to turn the page on another year, we are reminded we are a year older.
 
More than 40,000 illegal migrants have arrived in the city.
 
FAYETTEVILLE, AR — As the December days began to tick away, a local man grew so desperate in his attempt to buy his wife a great Christmas gift that he decided to reach out to the National Security Agency to find out what she wants.
FAYETTEVILLE, AR — As the December days began to tick away, a local man grew so desperate in his attempt to buy his wife a great Christmas gift that he decided to reach out to the National Security Agency to find out what she wants.
 
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) ripped the Senate’s proposed border bill during an interview on Monday night, saying that it would “actually further incentivize illegal immigration.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) ripped the Senate’s proposed border bill during an interview on Monday night, saying that it would “actually further incentivize illegal immigration.”
 
Alabama and South Carolina cases could set goalposts for Voting Rights Act compliance
 
Both Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and former Governor Nikki Haley (R-SC) said in the last week that they would pardon former President Donald Trump if he were to be convicted on any of the charges he’s facing across multiple jurisdictions.
Both Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and former Governor Nikki Haley (R-SC) said in the last week that they would pardon former President Donald Trump if he were to be convicted on any of the charges he’s facing across multiple jurisdictions.
 
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas clashed on Thursday with a lawyer who argued in favor of Colorado removing former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, an insurrection clause dating back to the Civil War.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas clashed on Thursday with a lawyer who argued in favor of Colorado removing former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, an insurrection clause dating back to the Civil War.
 
Acknowledging the current hostile climate toward Jews around the globe, a local Jewish family decided to carry out their traditional Hanukkah celebration this year in the safety of their neighbor's attic.
Acknowledging the current hostile climate toward Jews around the globe, a local Jewish family decided to carry out their traditional Hanukkah celebration this year in the safety of their neighbor's attic.
 
The Daily Wire, The Federalist, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday asked a federal court in Texas to grant an injunction barring the State Department from funding efforts to delegitimize domestic media outlets
The Daily Wire, The Federalist, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday asked a federal court in Texas to grant an injunction barring the State Department from funding efforts to delegitimize domestic media outlets
 
A hearing scheduled Nov. 21 at the federal courthouse in Winston-Salem could help determine the course of a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's photo voter identification law.
A hearing scheduled Nov. 21 at the federal courthouse in Winston-Salem could help determine the course of a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's photo voter identification law.
 
Special Counsel Robert Hur’s criminal investigation into President Joe Biden documented numerous instances of Biden having serious memory problems, a top issue of concern for voters heading into the 2024 presidential election.
Special Counsel Robert Hur’s criminal investigation into President Joe Biden documented numerous instances of Biden having serious memory problems, a top issue of concern for voters heading into the 2024 presidential election.
 
Bells are ringing all over the country. Some are Christmas bells, but more of them are alarm bells. Even conservative Republicans are beginning to sound the alarm.
Bells are ringing all over the country. Some are Christmas bells, but more of them are alarm bells. Even conservative Republicans are beginning to sound the alarm.
 
Residents of Japanese coastal areas were told to evacuate their homes Monday as the country braces for a tsunami after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake shook the country’s western coast.
Residents of Japanese coastal areas were told to evacuate their homes Monday as the country braces for a tsunami after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake shook the country’s western coast.
 
While America still has a long way to go before being properly rife with diversity, equity, and inclusion in every part of society, today marks a big step in the right direction.
While America still has a long way to go before being properly rife with diversity, equity, and inclusion in every part of society, today marks a big step in the right direction.
 
A conservative watchdog group unveiled a report listing 14 recommendations for securing voting ahead of a critical 2024 election cycle, including cracking down on foreign funding of elections.
A conservative watchdog group unveiled a report listing 14 recommendations for securing voting ahead of a critical 2024 election cycle, including cracking down on foreign funding of elections.
 
Republican congressional candidates in potentially close races have outperformed their democrat opponents thus far in the third quarter of this year’s election cycle.
Republican congressional candidates in potentially close races have outperformed their democrat opponents thus far in the third quarter of this year’s election cycle.
 
As scores of previously sealed court filings regarding sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are about to be made public, a report states that former President Bill Clinton is mentioned in more than 50 of the redacted filings.
As scores of previously sealed court filings regarding sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are about to be made public, a report states that former President Bill Clinton is mentioned in more than 50 of the redacted filings.
 
Top House Republicans shot down the border bill that was unveiled in the U.S. Senate on Monday, saying that it was dead on arrival if it makes it to the lower chamber of Congress.
Top House Republicans shot down the border bill that was unveiled in the U.S. Senate on Monday, saying that it was dead on arrival if it makes it to the lower chamber of Congress.
 
According to sources, the Carter family, who turned heads this past Halloween with a giant 12-foot skeleton on their lawn, still hasn't taken the thing down and doesn't seem to have any plans to do so. So, it looks like they're just gonna leave the thing up all winter then, huh?
According to sources, the Carter family, who turned heads this past Halloween with a giant 12-foot skeleton on their lawn, still hasn't taken the thing down and doesn't seem to have any plans to do so. So, it looks like they're just gonna leave the thing up all winter then, huh?
 
The cancel campaigns, which also targeted Matt Walsh, were all in reaction to the hosts' views on transgender ideology.
The cancel campaigns, which also targeted Matt Walsh, were all in reaction to the hosts' views on transgender ideology.
 
The US Supreme Court will not take up a case involving a challenge to North Carolina's so-called "ag-gag" law.
The US Supreme Court will not take up a case involving a challenge to North Carolina's so-called "ag-gag" law.
 
The GOP-led House voted on Thursday to pass another short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown over the objection of a group of conservative members who were angling to get border security reforms attached and rein in the national debt.
The GOP-led House voted on Thursday to pass another short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown over the objection of a group of conservative members who were angling to get border security reforms attached and rein in the national debt.
 
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