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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis slammed NBC News host Kristen Welker during an interview on Sunday after she repeatedly tried to get him to referee remarks made by former President Donald Trump.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis slammed NBC News host Kristen Welker during an interview on Sunday after she repeatedly tried to get him to referee remarks made by former President Donald Trump.
 
“North Carolina’s entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well,” North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall told Council of State members at their monthly meeting on Tuesday.
“North Carolina’s entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well,” North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall told Council of State members at their monthly meeting on Tuesday.
 
three eastern German states will vote in state elections next year
 
proposal was from Eco-Health Alliance and included controversial UNC professor
proposal was from Eco-Health Alliance and included controversial UNC professor
 
says investors shortchanged by political goals of ESG
 
Realistic look at some of the things that we would not have
Realistic look at some of the things that we would not have
 
Vice President Kamala Harris raised a few eyebrows when she claimed on Saturday that in order to bring about a peaceful end to the war between Israel and Hamas the United States should help to “revitalize the Palestinian Authority.”
Vice President Kamala Harris raised a few eyebrows when she claimed on Saturday that in order to bring about a peaceful end to the war between Israel and Hamas the United States should help to “revitalize the Palestinian Authority.”
 
The ongoing effort to free the Israelites from bondage hit another snag today as Moses reportedly whipped out his trusty guitar and started jamming the tune "Pharaoh, Pharaoh" in the royal court. Sources say this has caused the Pharaoh's heart to become hardened even further.
The ongoing effort to free the Israelites from bondage hit another snag today as Moses reportedly whipped out his trusty guitar and started jamming the tune "Pharaoh, Pharaoh" in the royal court. Sources say this has caused the Pharaoh's heart to become hardened even further.
 
"...the thing that you see at the end of the movie was actually happening right in front of us -- we were just capturing it with cameras."
"...the thing that you see at the end of the movie was actually happening right in front of us -- we were just capturing it with cameras."
 
A top Hamas official suggested during an interview with Lebanese media this week that a terrorist attack larger than Hamas’ October 7 massacre was in the works and would happen in the not so distant future.
A top Hamas official suggested during an interview with Lebanese media this week that a terrorist attack larger than Hamas’ October 7 massacre was in the works and would happen in the not so distant future.
 
64% want to fine businesses that employ illegal aliens, 32% oppose
 
A local woman has expressed frustration with her current 8-5 job as Category Buyer I at Kroger corporate headquarters, noting that it sure would be nice if there were some kind of job where she could work from home and do stuff she enjoys like baking, sewing, or taking care of kids
A local woman has expressed frustration with her current 8-5 job as Category Buyer I at Kroger corporate headquarters, noting that it sure would be nice if there were some kind of job where she could work from home and do stuff she enjoys like baking, sewing, or taking care of kids
 
The Biden administration announced new rules for the oil and gas industry Saturday, requiring it to cut methane emissions by nearly 80% through 2038.
The Biden administration announced new rules for the oil and gas industry Saturday, requiring it to cut methane emissions by nearly 80% through 2038.
 
In a Tuesday House committee, Rep. Jeff Zenger, R-Forsyth, questioned whether college students, particularly Appalachian State University students, who are still registered as “dependents” on their parents’ taxes, should be able to vote in their college town.
In a Tuesday House committee, Rep. Jeff Zenger, R-Forsyth, questioned whether college students, particularly Appalachian State University students, who are still registered as “dependents” on their parents’ taxes, should be able to vote in their college town.
 
The Biden administration is pushing countries to “accelerate” their climate action and spending $3 billion in taxpayer dollars as a pledge to climate and “gender equity” funds, the White House announced Saturday.
The Biden administration is pushing countries to “accelerate” their climate action and spending $3 billion in taxpayer dollars as a pledge to climate and “gender equity” funds, the White House announced Saturday.
 
In accordance with his annual tradition, Joel Osteen has once again decided to wear his "pastor" costume for Halloween this year.
In accordance with his annual tradition, Joel Osteen has once again decided to wear his "pastor" costume for Halloween this year.
 
The climate moralism arms race in Davos, Switzerland, intensified on Thursday as activist Greta Thunberg accused attendees of the World Economic Forum of hypocrisy regarding the environment.
The climate moralism arms race in Davos, Switzerland, intensified on Thursday as activist Greta Thunberg accused attendees of the World Economic Forum of hypocrisy regarding the environment.
 
A former FBI informant who is one of Derek Chauvin’s fellow inmates was charged by federal prosecutors Friday with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing Chauvin in the name of Black Lives Matter.
A former FBI informant who is one of Derek Chauvin’s fellow inmates was charged by federal prosecutors Friday with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing Chauvin in the name of Black Lives Matter.
 
In an urgent message intended to clarify its stance, the terrorist organization Hamas explained they were really only wanting Israel to cease fire.
In an urgent message intended to clarify its stance, the terrorist organization Hamas explained they were really only wanting Israel to cease fire.
 
The Arkansas Senate advanced a bill on Tuesday that would designate drag shows as “adult-oriented businesses” to protect children and block minors from attending.
The Arkansas Senate advanced a bill on Tuesday that would designate drag shows as “adult-oriented businesses” to protect children and block minors from attending.
 
New state Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs did not join the court for oral arguments Tuesday.
New state Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs did not join the court for oral arguments Tuesday.
 
One of the biggest champions of UFO transparency in Congress has reservations about the much-hyped disclosure legislation from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) that is now being considered as part of the conference process
One of the biggest champions of UFO transparency in Congress has reservations about the much-hyped disclosure legislation from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) that is now being considered as part of the conference process
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis grilled California Governor Gavin Newsom during their debate in Georgia on Thursday night over the issue of parental rights.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis grilled California Governor Gavin Newsom during their debate in Georgia on Thursday night over the issue of parental rights.
 
On the heels of Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson's election as Speaker of the House, family and close friends of the new speaker were shocked and amazed to learn that Mike Johnson is a congressman.
On the heels of Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson's election as Speaker of the House, family and close friends of the new speaker were shocked and amazed to learn that Mike Johnson is a congressman.
 
Trump dominates for first place, deSantis second, Haley third
Trump dominates for first place, deSantis second, Haley third
 
say migrants bring crime, and hurt education, social trust, and welfare systems
say migrants bring crime, and hurt education, social trust, and welfare systems
 
A group of GOP senators is pushing President Joe Biden to ban travel from China over the appearance of a new respiratory illness.
A group of GOP senators is pushing President Joe Biden to ban travel from China over the appearance of a new respiratory illness.
 
One day after he was officially replaced as an associate justice on the state Supreme Court, Michael Morgan announced Tuesday that he will seek the Democrat nomination for governor in 2024.
One day after he was officially replaced as an associate justice on the state Supreme Court, Michael Morgan announced Tuesday that he will seek the Democrat nomination for governor in 2024.
 
Large groups of teenagers have gathered in the streets of Chicago multiple times over the summer for coordinated “teen takeovers” that often turn violent — but leftist Mayor Brandon Johnson is concerned about people calling the groups a “mob.”
Large groups of teenagers have gathered in the streets of Chicago multiple times over the summer for coordinated “teen takeovers” that often turn violent — but leftist Mayor Brandon Johnson is concerned about people calling the groups a “mob.”
 
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