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The Biden administration is threatening to sue Texas over a new state law that makes it a crime to illegally enter the state, giving state officials more power to take steps to secure the border amid the ongoing illegal immigration crisis.
The Biden administration is threatening to sue Texas over a new state law that makes it a crime to illegally enter the state, giving state officials more power to take steps to secure the border amid the ongoing illegal immigration crisis.
 
Reports have surfaced of a squirrel wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat scurrying away as the National Christmas Tree came crashing down.
Reports have surfaced of a squirrel wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat scurrying away as the National Christmas Tree came crashing down.
 
Shortly after Colorado put Donald Trump back on its 2024 primary ballot, a top Maine official announced the former president would be disqualified from her state’s primary ballot.
Shortly after Colorado put Donald Trump back on its 2024 primary ballot, a top Maine official announced the former president would be disqualified from her state’s primary ballot.
 
Attorney Kieran Shanahan of Raleigh discusses U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle’s June decision to award $1.1 billion to victims of terrorism sponsored by Syria.
Attorney Kieran Shanahan of Raleigh discusses U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle’s June decision to award $1.1 billion to victims of terrorism sponsored by Syria.
 
According to Sky News Arabia, an official from the U.S. Defense Department informed them that the Houthis in Yemen have prepared plans to target American bases in the Arab region.
According to Sky News Arabia, an official from the U.S. Defense Department informed them that the Houthis in Yemen have prepared plans to target American bases in the Arab region.
 
The Democratic Party has officially nominated the toppled National Christmas Tree for President of the United States.
The Democratic Party has officially nominated the toppled National Christmas Tree for President of the United States.
 
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber refused to go along with calls from some Democrats in her state to remove former President Donald Trump from the 2024 primary ballot.
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber refused to go along with calls from some Democrats in her state to remove former President Donald Trump from the 2024 primary ballot.
 
Members of the North Carolina General Assembly are back in Raleigh Tuesday to vote on overriding another round of vetoes from Governor Roy Cooper.
Members of the North Carolina General Assembly are back in Raleigh Tuesday to vote on overriding another round of vetoes from Governor Roy Cooper.
 
A federal judge declined to delay the corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) by two months, keeping the previously scheduled timeline on track.
A federal judge declined to delay the corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) by two months, keeping the previously scheduled timeline on track.
 
Following former President Donald Trump’s dominant win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday, the GOP primary now shifts to New Hampshire, where Trump holds a smaller lead in the polls.
Following former President Donald Trump’s dominant win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday, the GOP primary now shifts to New Hampshire, where Trump holds a smaller lead in the polls.
 
Soon after the Oakland City Council voted to pass a resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, city officials also voted to allow Hamas to move into the now-vacant Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Soon after the Oakland City Council voted to pass a resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, city officials also voted to allow Hamas to move into the now-vacant Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
 
Combined net worth of nation's most prominent billionaires wouldn't cover a single year's interest payment, analysis shows
Combined net worth of nation's most prominent billionaires wouldn't cover a single year's interest payment, analysis shows
 
A court hearing Tuesday in Asheville could help determine whether an expelled University of North Carolina student can continue to shield his real name while he sues the school.
A court hearing Tuesday in Asheville could help determine whether an expelled University of North Carolina student can continue to shield his real name while he sues the school.
 
The U.S. military launched a new round of airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen this week as the Iranian-backed terrorist group continues to direct attacks on merchant ships and U.S. forces in the Red Sea.
The U.S. military launched a new round of airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen this week as the Iranian-backed terrorist group continues to direct attacks on merchant ships and U.S. forces in the Red Sea.
 
Best-selling author and political commentator Douglas Murray published a column on Friday in The New York Post in which he outlined the way Hamas uses children and the elderly as tools in their war against Israel.
Best-selling author and political commentator Douglas Murray published a column on Friday in The New York Post in which he outlined the way Hamas uses children and the elderly as tools in their war against Israel.
 
In a pop romance earthquake, Taylor Swift dumped Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce for new beau Holden Armenta, better known as "Face Paint Boy".
In a pop romance earthquake, Taylor Swift dumped Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce for new beau Holden Armenta, better known as "Face Paint Boy".
 
House Republicans said on Sunday they are willing to accommodate Hunter Biden by agreeing to subpoena him again for the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden, after he refused to comply with the last round.
House Republicans said on Sunday they are willing to accommodate Hunter Biden by agreeing to subpoena him again for the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden, after he refused to comply with the last round.
 
A federal judge, appointed by former President Barack Obama, upheld Republicans’ redrawn congressional maps in Georgia, on Thursday.
A federal judge, appointed by former President Barack Obama, upheld Republicans’ redrawn congressional maps in Georgia, on Thursday.
 
In what the United States Government hopes will be the start of a long and fruitful partnership, The Walt Disney Company has been awarded a lucrative Department of Defense contract after overtaking Lockheed Martin in the production of bombs.
In what the United States Government hopes will be the start of a long and fruitful partnership, The Walt Disney Company has been awarded a lucrative Department of Defense contract after overtaking Lockheed Martin in the production of bombs.
 
More Chinese nationals encountered at border in November than in previous two years combined
More Chinese nationals encountered at border in November than in previous two years combined
 
NYC actually considering tearing down George Washington memorials
NYC actually considering tearing down George Washington memorials
 
Now Biden wants to legitimize the worse one - parole amnesty
Now Biden wants to legitimize the worse one - parole amnesty
 
Plaintiffs challenging race-based membership qualifications for Asheville's Human Relations Commission hope to pursue a class action suit.
Plaintiffs challenging race-based membership qualifications for Asheville's Human Relations Commission hope to pursue a class action suit.
 
The Supreme Court rejected on Friday special counsel Jack Smith‘s request for it to fast-track consideration of the debate over whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution.
The Supreme Court rejected on Friday special counsel Jack Smith‘s request for it to fast-track consideration of the debate over whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution.
 
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has announced the sudden promotion of Chet Silverstein, a supervising copywriter, to Senior District 3 Deputy Marketing Manager following the employee's initiative in scheduling three unnecessary meetings in a single day.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has announced the sudden promotion of Chet Silverstein, a supervising copywriter, to Senior District 3 Deputy Marketing Manager following the employee's initiative in scheduling three unnecessary meetings in a single day.
 
“Joe Biden's world, ma'am. It's a great, wonderful, wonderful place.”
 
The North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission is urging a federal court to reject a preliminary injunction and dismiss a First Amendment lawsuit from state Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls.
The North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission is urging a federal court to reject a preliminary injunction and dismiss a First Amendment lawsuit from state Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls.
 
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said on Tuesday that he was dropping out of the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said on Tuesday that he was dropping out of the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
 
'Propaganda can also be used for socially beneficial purposes,' wrote government-funded 'media literacy' group
 
A local little league baseball player found himself embroiled in controversy this week, as he was confronted with accusations that he wears 12% blackface when taking the field for games.
A local little league baseball player found himself embroiled in controversy this week, as he was confronted with accusations that he wears 12% blackface when taking the field for games.
 
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