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Several GOP lawmakers raised objections about backing House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) as the next Speaker of the House after the Louisiana Republican clinched the nomination during a closed-door vote on Wednesday.
Several GOP lawmakers raised objections about backing House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) as the next Speaker of the House after the Louisiana Republican clinched the nomination during a closed-door vote on Wednesday.
 
Responsible gun ownership can improve, not hinder, campus safety.
 
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine urged Ohioans to reject a proposed amendment that would place a right to an abortion in the state constitution as early voting on the measure began on Wednesday.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine urged Ohioans to reject a proposed amendment that would place a right to an abortion in the state constitution as early voting on the measure began on Wednesday.
 
People with unattractive faces celebrated this week as locales and businesses across the nation began reinstituting mask mandates.
People with unattractive faces celebrated this week as locales and businesses across the nation began reinstituting mask mandates.
 
President Donald Trump’s campaign demanded on Monday night that the Republican National Committee immediately cancel all remaining primary debates and direct all of their resources to ensuring election “integrity.”
President Donald Trump’s campaign demanded on Monday night that the Republican National Committee immediately cancel all remaining primary debates and direct all of their resources to ensuring election “integrity.”
 
Research on the pandemic’s effect on student enrichment shows that just forty-five percent of North Carolina’s K-12 students passed state reading, math, and science exams.
Research on the pandemic’s effect on student enrichment shows that just forty-five percent of North Carolina’s K-12 students passed state reading, math, and science exams.
 
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) suggested to reporters on Monday that he plans to continually file motions to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from the speakership until he is successful.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) suggested to reporters on Monday that he plans to continually file motions to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from the speakership until he is successful.
 
A Harvard University student later identified as Luke Dillon left a lecture on microaggressions a little early so he could make it to the "Kill the Jews" rally on time.
A Harvard University student later identified as Luke Dillon left a lecture on microaggressions a little early so he could make it to the "Kill the Jews" rally on time.
 
Sweden is turning to its military to curb violent crime that has soared alongside immigrant gang activity across the country.
Sweden is turning to its military to curb violent crime that has soared alongside immigrant gang activity across the country.
 
On Tuesday, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson announced his endorsement of Rep. Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, as the candidate to succeed him in the upcoming Republican primary.
On Tuesday, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson announced his endorsement of Rep. Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, as the candidate to succeed him in the upcoming Republican primary.
 
The Israel Defense Forces released video showing an elite commando unit recapturing one of their military posts that was overrun by Palestinian terrorists from Hamas last weekend.
The Israel Defense Forces released video showing an elite commando unit recapturing one of their military posts that was overrun by Palestinian terrorists from Hamas last weekend.
 
West Virginia Republican Governor Jim Justice is set to announce a 2024 campaign for the seat held by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), according to multiple reports.
West Virginia Republican Governor Jim Justice is set to announce a 2024 campaign for the seat held by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), according to multiple reports.
 
After being swept by the Diamondbacks in humiliating fashion, the Los Angeles Dodgers were left wondering if perhaps they ought to have spent more time practicing baseball and less time honoring Satanic nuns dressed in drag.
After being swept by the Diamondbacks in humiliating fashion, the Los Angeles Dodgers were left wondering if perhaps they ought to have spent more time practicing baseball and less time honoring Satanic nuns dressed in drag.
 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared during a press conference late on Wednesday night that the Hamas terrorists who carried out attacks in Israel over the weekend were “worse than ISIS” and that they would face total elimination.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared during a press conference late on Wednesday night that the Hamas terrorists who carried out attacks in Israel over the weekend were “worse than ISIS” and that they would face total elimination.
 
Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s (D-NY) office urged his Democrat colleagues to distract from his fire alarm incident by writing on social media that Republicans should focus on the “Nazi members of their party before anything else.”
Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s (D-NY) office urged his Democrat colleagues to distract from his fire alarm incident by writing on social media that Republicans should focus on the “Nazi members of their party before anything else.”
 
We know we are to give back to God a portion of what He has given us — but does only money count as tithing? Here are eight activities The Babylon Bee has found that actually count toward your tithe.
We know we are to give back to God a portion of what He has given us — but does only money count as tithing? Here are eight activities The Babylon Bee has found that actually count toward your tithe.
 
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), who has an extensive history of anti-Semitism, lashed out Wednesday after video of her went viral on Tuesday night where she repeatedly refused to condemn the brutal acts of terrorism committed by Palestinian terrorists against the Jewish state of Israel.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), who has an extensive history of anti-Semitism, lashed out Wednesday after video of her went viral on Tuesday night where she repeatedly refused to condemn the brutal acts of terrorism committed by Palestinian terrorists against the Jewish state of Israel.
 
A recently-resurfaced 2007 video of President Joe Biden shows that he knew exactly what was likely to happen when American troops pulled out of Afghanistan — and despite that, he did it anyway in 2021.
A recently-resurfaced 2007 video of President Joe Biden shows that he knew exactly what was likely to happen when American troops pulled out of Afghanistan — and despite that, he did it anyway in 2021.
 
Fox News foreign correspondent Trey Yingst gave viewers a live look at the horrific scenes left behind in Kibbutz Be’eri on Wednesday after Palestinian terrorists slaughtered entire families there just a few days ago.
Fox News foreign correspondent Trey Yingst gave viewers a live look at the horrific scenes left behind in Kibbutz Be’eri on Wednesday after Palestinian terrorists slaughtered entire families there just a few days ago.
 
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) destroyed the Islamic University of Gaza — dropping bombs on what the Israeli military said was a training hub for engineers who helped carry out terrorist attacks.
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) destroyed the Islamic University of Gaza — dropping bombs on what the Israeli military said was a training hub for engineers who helped carry out terrorist attacks.
 
The Center for Disease Control warned Americans this week to resume all contact precautions due to a new and rapidly-spreading "Electionyearicron" Covid variant.
The Center for Disease Control warned Americans this week to resume all contact precautions due to a new and rapidly-spreading "Electionyearicron" Covid variant.
 
Robert Malley, President Joe Biden’s now-suspended special envoy to Iran, has reportedly been linked to an “Iranian spy ring” operating to shift U.S. policy to favor the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Robert Malley, President Joe Biden’s now-suspended special envoy to Iran, has reportedly been linked to an “Iranian spy ring” operating to shift U.S. policy to favor the Islamic Republic of Iran.
 
Whoopi Goldberg blew up at Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) during a heated debate over abortion, scolding her for pointing out that there were still states where abortions were legal through all nine months of pregnancy.
Whoopi Goldberg blew up at Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) during a heated debate over abortion, scolding her for pointing out that there were still states where abortions were legal through all nine months of pregnancy.
 
Two groups representing private schools back Charlotte Latin at the N.C. Court of Appeals in the school's dispute with parents of two expelled students.
Two groups representing private schools back Charlotte Latin at the N.C. Court of Appeals in the school's dispute with parents of two expelled students.
 
Philadelphia officials reportedly charged 72 people, including five minors and a social media influencer dubbed “Meatball,” in connection to widespread thefts from several stores ransacked across the city in late September.
Philadelphia officials reportedly charged 72 people, including five minors and a social media influencer dubbed “Meatball,” in connection to widespread thefts from several stores ransacked across the city in late September.
 
Eight Republicans will take the debate stage tonight to help determine which lucky candidate will lose horribly to former President Donald Trump.
Eight Republicans will take the debate stage tonight to help determine which lucky candidate will lose horribly to former President Donald Trump.
 
The number of Americans killed in Hamas’ deadly terrorist invasion of Israel last weekend increased to 22, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday.
The number of Americans killed in Hamas’ deadly terrorist invasion of Israel last weekend increased to 22, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday.
 
Governing populist right at loggerheads with traditional right
 
Longstanding higher-ed oversight practices may well be unconstitutional.
 
audit report delayed and city finance officer resigning
audit report delayed and city finance officer resigning
 
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