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The scab covering the still-fresh wound of his removal from office was ripped back open today, as Kevin McCarthy's long-awaited "Speaker of the House" nameplate finally arrived from the engraver.
The scab covering the still-fresh wound of his removal from office was ripped back open today, as Kevin McCarthy's long-awaited "Speaker of the House" nameplate finally arrived from the engraver.
 
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) said over the weekend that the terrorist threat to the U.S. is the highest that it’s been in over a decade following Hamas’ attack on Israel last month.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) said over the weekend that the terrorist threat to the U.S. is the highest that it’s been in over a decade following Hamas’ attack on Israel last month.
 
Texas Governor Greg Abbott endorsed former President Donald Trump for a second term as president on Sunday during a campaign event in Edinburg, a city about 30 miles away from the Mexico border.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott endorsed former President Donald Trump for a second term as president on Sunday during a campaign event in Edinburg, a city about 30 miles away from the Mexico border.
 
Charlotte has joined a list of major US cities who recently placed a formal bid to designate the Queen City as a nationally recognized regional tech hub.
Charlotte has joined a list of major US cities who recently placed a formal bid to designate the Queen City as a nationally recognized regional tech hub.
 
CNN’s Jake Tapper made false claims over the weekend about remarks that X owner Elon Musk made on the social media platform last week.
CNN’s Jake Tapper made false claims over the weekend about remarks that X owner Elon Musk made on the social media platform last week.
 
Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former President Jimmy Carter, died “peacefully” on Sunday afternoon at their home in Plains, Georgia, accompanied by family, according to the Carter Center.
Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former President Jimmy Carter, died “peacefully” on Sunday afternoon at their home in Plains, Georgia, accompanied by family, according to the Carter Center.
 
State Supreme Court Justice Michael Morgan's final opinion day featured a 183-page opinion defending a death penalty verdict, a dissent in a castle doctrine case, and a vote with Republican colleagues to fight back environnentalists' challenge of a mining quarry's state permit.
State Supreme Court Justice Michael Morgan's final opinion day featured a 183-page opinion defending a death penalty verdict, a dissent in a castle doctrine case, and a vote with Republican colleagues to fight back environnentalists' challenge of a mining quarry's state permit.
 
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said on Sunday that she would try again to get Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas impeached after the House punted on her latest effort last week.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said on Sunday that she would try again to get Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas impeached after the House punted on her latest effort last week.
 
While government officials usually do an excellent job making decisions for your family, even they can make mistakes! Here are eight signs that it's time to change schools from what the government chose for your kid:
While government officials usually do an excellent job making decisions for your family, even they can make mistakes! Here are eight signs that it's time to change schools from what the government chose for your kid:
 
Yet another arm of the Democratic Party got rattled by nearly 1,000 anti-Israel protesters at a convention held in Sacramento, California, on Saturday.
Yet another arm of the Democratic Party got rattled by nearly 1,000 anti-Israel protesters at a convention held in Sacramento, California, on Saturday.
 
CNN faced backlash this week after it published an article that sought to cast doubt on footage the the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released of weapons that it found inside Al-Shifa hospital after special forces commandos raided the Hamas-controlled hospital.
CNN faced backlash this week after it published an article that sought to cast doubt on footage the the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released of weapons that it found inside Al-Shifa hospital after special forces commandos raided the Hamas-controlled hospital.
 
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed Bank of America this week over lawmakers’ investigation into the sharing of private financial data with the FBI related to the January 6 riot.
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed Bank of America this week over lawmakers’ investigation into the sharing of private financial data with the FBI related to the January 6 riot.
 
Just one day after the unprecedented removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House of Representatives, tragedy struck on Capitol Hill, as the crew tasked with moving Nancy Pelosi out of her long-occupied "hideaway" office was crushed to death by a sudden avalanche
Just one day after the unprecedented removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House of Representatives, tragedy struck on Capitol Hill, as the crew tasked with moving Nancy Pelosi out of her long-occupied "hideaway" office was crushed to death by a sudden avalanche
 
"hate speech" laws are a mortal threat to free speech
"hate speech" laws are a mortal threat to free speech
 
A judge in Colorado has rejected a challenge filed by a Left-leaning group to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 presidential primary ballot under the 14th Amendment.
A judge in Colorado has rejected a challenge filed by a Left-leaning group to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 presidential primary ballot under the 14th Amendment.
 
The Republican-controlled Texas House of Representatives voted to reject a school choice measure on Friday, drawing the ire of Republican Governor Greg Abbott.
The Republican-controlled Texas House of Representatives voted to reject a school choice measure on Friday, drawing the ire of Republican Governor Greg Abbott.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called out President Joe Biden’s disastrous economic policies this week that have led to one of the “Big Three” credit agencies lowering the United States’ rating by a tick on Tuesday.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called out President Joe Biden’s disastrous economic policies this week that have led to one of the “Big Three” credit agencies lowering the United States’ rating by a tick on Tuesday.
 
Former police officer Derek Chauvin was charged with yet another appalling atrocity today after allegedly assaulting a fellow inmate's shiv with his body while serving time for the 2020 death of George Floyd.
Former police officer Derek Chauvin was charged with yet another appalling atrocity today after allegedly assaulting a fellow inmate's shiv with his body while serving time for the 2020 death of George Floyd.
 
X owner Elon Musk said on Saturday that he would be filing a lawsuit against leftist outlet Media Matters for America over a story it ran this week that he said was misleading and intended to undermine free speech.
X owner Elon Musk said on Saturday that he would be filing a lawsuit against leftist outlet Media Matters for America over a story it ran this week that he said was misleading and intended to undermine free speech.
 
Lee County Sheriff Brian Estes is asking a federal judge to dismiss him as a defendant in a lawsuit challenging the rollout of North Carolina's eCourts record management system.
Lee County Sheriff Brian Estes is asking a federal judge to dismiss him as a defendant in a lawsuit challenging the rollout of North Carolina's eCourts record management system.
 
One of New Jersey’s main teachers unions is calling for the end of the basic skills test for certifying teachers.
One of New Jersey’s main teachers unions is calling for the end of the basic skills test for certifying teachers.
 
Jeremy Dunning, an obviously savage Neanderthal who lives in a cave within the Albuquerque city limits, reportedly has been heard on multiple occasions stating that he just doesn't think Weird Al is all that funny.
Jeremy Dunning, an obviously savage Neanderthal who lives in a cave within the Albuquerque city limits, reportedly has been heard on multiple occasions stating that he just doesn't think Weird Al is all that funny.
 
Jewish celebrities blasted TikTok after a surge of viral anti-Semitic content on the platform surfaced following the Hamas terrorists attacks on Israel that resulted in the deaths of more than 1,200 people.
Jewish celebrities blasted TikTok after a surge of viral anti-Semitic content on the platform surfaced following the Hamas terrorists attacks on Israel that resulted in the deaths of more than 1,200 people.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis attacked tech executives this week for “groveling” to Chinese communist dictator Xi Jinping this week as he appeared in San Francisco for a meeting with President Joe Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis attacked tech executives this week for “groveling” to Chinese communist dictator Xi Jinping this week as he appeared in San Francisco for a meeting with President Joe Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
 
Jon Sanders, director of the Center for Food, Power, and Life at the John Locke Foundation, assesses Dr. Mandy Cohen’s record as head of North Carolina’s top health agency.
Jon Sanders, director of the Center for Food, Power, and Life at the John Locke Foundation, assesses Dr. Mandy Cohen’s record as head of North Carolina’s top health agency.
 
“Yellowstone” fans got a major update about the Paramount Network series’ return, with production on the final portion of Season 5 set to get underway in Spring 2024.
“Yellowstone” fans got a major update about the Paramount Network series’ return, with production on the final portion of Season 5 set to get underway in Spring 2024.
 
U.S. — The federal government quickly reminded everyone that the emergency alert telling everyone to run for their lives from invading arachnids was merely a test.
U.S. — The federal government quickly reminded everyone that the emergency alert telling everyone to run for their lives from invading arachnids was merely a test.
 
A newly released poll that was conducted at the start of the month by the Arab World for Research and Development found that the overwhelming majority of Palestinians supported the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel and hate the United States.
A newly released poll that was conducted at the start of the month by the Arab World for Research and Development found that the overwhelming majority of Palestinians supported the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel and hate the United States.
 
North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls has recently filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission, alleging the commission has aimed to stifle her First Amendment right to freedom of speech.
North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls has recently filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission, alleging the commission has aimed to stifle her First Amendment right to freedom of speech.
 
Joe Burrow, the talented young quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, will be out for the remainder of the NFL season after tearing a ligament in his wrist during his team’s Thursday night loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Joe Burrow, the talented young quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, will be out for the remainder of the NFL season after tearing a ligament in his wrist during his team’s Thursday night loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
 
The notoriously frugal Donaldson family cleverly posed as illegal immigrants, scoring a free week at a luxury hotel in downtown New York City.
The notoriously frugal Donaldson family cleverly posed as illegal immigrants, scoring a free week at a luxury hotel in downtown New York City.
 
The GOP-led House began on Friday to release tens of thousands of hours of video footage from January 6, 2021 — the day of the U.S. Capitol breach — to the public.
The GOP-led House began on Friday to release tens of thousands of hours of video footage from January 6, 2021 — the day of the U.S. Capitol breach — to the public.
 
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