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thanks a lot, Kevin McCarthy for not sinking this
thanks a lot, Kevin McCarthy for not sinking this
 
Retired Gen. David Petraeus, who led the U.S.’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, said in an interview that the recent terrorist attacks in Israel were worse than the terror attacks that hit the U.S. on September 11, 2001.
Retired Gen. David Petraeus, who led the U.S.’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, said in an interview that the recent terrorist attacks in Israel were worse than the terror attacks that hit the U.S. on September 11, 2001.
 
In response to a trend of climate protestors blocking roads and interrupting the daily lives of sane people, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed legislation making it legal to make them dance by firing six-shooters at their feet.
In response to a trend of climate protestors blocking roads and interrupting the daily lives of sane people, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed legislation making it legal to make them dance by firing six-shooters at their feet.
 
The White House announced on Monday evening that President Joe Biden will be traveling to Israel this week as the country prepares for a ground operation in Gaza.
The White House announced on Monday evening that President Joe Biden will be traveling to Israel this week as the country prepares for a ground operation in Gaza.
 
A new study from the Heritage Foundation finds that states with expansive school choice have lower private-school tuition rate increases than states without school choice.
A new study from the Heritage Foundation finds that states with expansive school choice have lower private-school tuition rate increases than states without school choice.
 
Attendees at this weekend's popular Renaissance Faire kept with the spirit of the event by not wearing deodorant or taking a shower before donning heavy tunics and cloaks in the 90-plus degree weather.
Attendees at this weekend's popular Renaissance Faire kept with the spirit of the event by not wearing deodorant or taking a shower before donning heavy tunics and cloaks in the 90-plus degree weather.
 
Says he would expand his "wildly successful" travel ban for "terror-plagued countries, territories, and places"
Says he would expand his "wildly successful" travel ban for "terror-plagued countries, territories, and places"
 
The North Carolina Chamber Legal Institute backs a company in its legal fight with the state Revenue Department over a tax exemption.
The North Carolina Chamber Legal Institute backs a company in its legal fight with the state Revenue Department over a tax exemption.
 
Former President Donald Trump blasted the Biden administration Wednesday after it echoed one of Trump’s signature policies and stressed an “immediate need” to construct a wall along the southern border.
Former President Donald Trump blasted the Biden administration Wednesday after it echoed one of Trump’s signature policies and stressed an “immediate need” to construct a wall along the southern border.
 
President Joe Biden’s two-year-old German shepherd, Commander, has been removed from the White House after staff were repeatedly subjected to far more attacks from the animal than the administration has acknowledged.
President Joe Biden’s two-year-old German shepherd, Commander, has been removed from the White House after staff were repeatedly subjected to far more attacks from the animal than the administration has acknowledged.
 
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was seen last night waving around a joint in front of local police officers in a desperate attempt to get arrested and have a cool mugshot just like Trump.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was seen last night waving around a joint in front of local police officers in a desperate attempt to get arrested and have a cool mugshot just like Trump.
 
House Accountability and Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) pressed special counsel Robert Hur for answers over his investigation into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents before he became president.
House Accountability and Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) pressed special counsel Robert Hur for answers over his investigation into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents before he became president.
 
A federal judge will allow a Second Amendment lawsuit to proceed against Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. The suit challenges the way McFadden addresses mental health checks for concealed handgun permits.
A federal judge will allow a Second Amendment lawsuit to proceed against Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. The suit challenges the way McFadden addresses mental health checks for concealed handgun permits.
 
The Biden administration is planning to give up to $12.5 million in grant funding for equity-driven emissions reduction research.
The Biden administration is planning to give up to $12.5 million in grant funding for equity-driven emissions reduction research.
 
Texas wins first round in case that will probably reach SCOTUS
Texas wins first round in case that will probably reach SCOTUS
 
Superintendent attempts to misrepresent the truth and news reporter just accepts it
Superintendent attempts to misrepresent the truth and news reporter just accepts it
 
At Walmart, hundreds of corporate roles no longer require a college degree.
 
A Raleigh robber did not face a "vindictive" resentencing after a federal Appeals Court delivered him a legal victory. That was the conclusion of a 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals panel.
A Raleigh robber did not face a "vindictive" resentencing after a federal Appeals Court delivered him a legal victory. That was the conclusion of a 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals panel.
 
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said this week that the dire conditions on the U.S.-Mexico border allows the administration the legal right to waive dozens of laws and regulations in order to rapidly build sections of border wall
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said this week that the dire conditions on the U.S.-Mexico border allows the administration the legal right to waive dozens of laws and regulations in order to rapidly build sections of border wall
 
Singer Derek Carter delivered an incredible rendition of the National Anthem today by simply singing the song exactly as it was written.
Singer Derek Carter delivered an incredible rendition of the National Anthem today by simply singing the song exactly as it was written.
 
U.S. defense officials reportedly selected roughly 2,000 troops across the U.S. military to prepare for potential deployment to support Israel in the war against Hamas terrorists.
U.S. defense officials reportedly selected roughly 2,000 troops across the U.S. military to prepare for potential deployment to support Israel in the war against Hamas terrorists.
 
“The Chosen” announced that fans will be able to catch the entirety of season four in theaters starting in February
“The Chosen” announced that fans will be able to catch the entirety of season four in theaters starting in February
 
As the Halloween season kicks into high gear, local residents have been buzzing about the newest, most terrifying haunted house they have ever experienced. Surprising reviews claimed the attraction just displays current gasoline and grocery prices along dark, creepy hallways.
As the Halloween season kicks into high gear, local residents have been buzzing about the newest, most terrifying haunted house they have ever experienced. Surprising reviews claimed the attraction just displays current gasoline and grocery prices along dark, creepy hallways.
 
“I am ready for an exchange, anything, if this can lead to freedom, to bring the children home."
 
Responses to the chancellor’s DEI questionnaire reveal muddled thinking and possible violations of the law.
Responses to the chancellor’s DEI questionnaire reveal muddled thinking and possible violations of the law.
 
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) confronted the Biden administration’s commerce secretary on Wednesday over so-called diversity mandates dictating the hiring practices for domestic semiconductor manufacturing companies seeking federal funding
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) confronted the Biden administration’s commerce secretary on Wednesday over so-called diversity mandates dictating the hiring practices for domestic semiconductor manufacturing companies seeking federal funding
 
Nikki Haley has released her official presidential campaign slogan, "I am a woman."
Nikki Haley has released her official presidential campaign slogan, "I am a woman."
 
President Joe Biden is wading into unfriendly territory by starting a re-election campaign account on former President Donald Trump‘s Truth Social platform.
President Joe Biden is wading into unfriendly territory by starting a re-election campaign account on former President Donald Trump‘s Truth Social platform.
 
North Carolinians who are on the State Health Plan (SHP) for their medical insurance will not see an increase in their premiums for the 2024 benefit year. State Treasurer Dale Folwell and the SHP Board of Trustees agreed to the freeze for the sixth year in a row.
North Carolinians who are on the State Health Plan (SHP) for their medical insurance will not see an increase in their premiums for the 2024 benefit year. State Treasurer Dale Folwell and the SHP Board of Trustees agreed to the freeze for the sixth year in a row.
 
The judge presiding over special counsel Jack Smith‘s 2020 election case granted a gag order against former President Donald Trump on Monday.
The judge presiding over special counsel Jack Smith‘s 2020 election case granted a gag order against former President Donald Trump on Monday.
 
Phil Berger's sour grades, assisted by local senator Jim Perry
 
President Joe Biden said an Israeli occupation of Gaza would be a “big mistake” and that there must be a “path to a Palestinian state” in the wake of the ongoing deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas.
President Joe Biden said an Israeli occupation of Gaza would be a “big mistake” and that there must be a “path to a Palestinian state” in the wake of the ongoing deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas.
 
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