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Former Oath Keepers chapter leader Ray Epps, who was caught on video urging people to go into the U.S. Capitol on January 6, has been charged with disorderly or disruptive conduct in connection with the breach, according to the Associated Press.
Former Oath Keepers chapter leader Ray Epps, who was caught on video urging people to go into the U.S. Capitol on January 6, has been charged with disorderly or disruptive conduct in connection with the breach, according to the Associated Press.
 
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre waved off criticisms of President Joe Biden’s behavior at a Tuesday afternoon Medal of Honor ceremony recognizing Vietnam veteran Captain Larry Taylor, insisting that his abrupt exit from the event was “as planned.”
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre waved off criticisms of President Joe Biden’s behavior at a Tuesday afternoon Medal of Honor ceremony recognizing Vietnam veteran Captain Larry Taylor, insisting that his abrupt exit from the event was “as planned.”
 
A lawsuit brought by former members of Lizzo's backup dance team is alleging the corpulent singer terrorized them by eating them and their entire families.
A lawsuit brought by former members of Lizzo's backup dance team is alleging the corpulent singer terrorized them by eating them and their entire families.
 
President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice faced backlash this week after a new report revealed that federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk may have received personal benefits from Tesla that the company failed to disclose.
President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice faced backlash this week after a new report revealed that federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk may have received personal benefits from Tesla that the company failed to disclose.
 
boy in skirt raped girl in school bathroom; superintendant covered it up
 
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis unveiled his energy agenda during an event in Midland, Texas, on Wednesday, promising that his policies will bring back $2 gas and turn the United States into the world’s leading energy producer.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis unveiled his energy agenda during an event in Midland, Texas, on Wednesday, promising that his policies will bring back $2 gas and turn the United States into the world’s leading energy producer.
 
A new poll from RealClear Opinion Research shows that national support for school choice has grown by seven percentage points since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new poll from RealClear Opinion Research shows that national support for school choice has grown by seven percentage points since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
A government watchdog filed an ethics complaint on Wednesday against Florida Democratic Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost that urges an investigation into whether the congressman “has abused official resources for political purposes.”
A government watchdog filed an ethics complaint on Wednesday against Florida Democratic Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost that urges an investigation into whether the congressman “has abused official resources for political purposes.”
 
It’s time for your daily dose of Bidenomics — where the rules are made up and the points don’t matter.
It’s time for your daily dose of Bidenomics — where the rules are made up and the points don’t matter.
 
New York City police officers must stop kettling protestors and other “excessive use of force” practices after reaching a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), who sued authorities for their response to the Black Lives Matter riots in 2020.
New York City police officers must stop kettling protestors and other “excessive use of force” practices after reaching a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), who sued authorities for their response to the Black Lives Matter riots in 2020.
 
A barista working the morning shift at a local Starbucks had plenty of wisdom to volunteer upon an unsuspecting customer wearing a Tesla t-shirt about how Elon Musk was making all the wrong financial decisions.
A barista working the morning shift at a local Starbucks had plenty of wisdom to volunteer upon an unsuspecting customer wearing a Tesla t-shirt about how Elon Musk was making all the wrong financial decisions.
 
On Tuesday, Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of 61 alleged “militant anarchists” under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.
On Tuesday, Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of 61 alleged “militant anarchists” under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.
 
Soviet-born Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) laid into Attorney General Merrick Garland during a Wednesday hearing on Capitol Hill, saying American citizens were living in fear that their own Justice Department might target them for prosecution.
Soviet-born Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) laid into Attorney General Merrick Garland during a Wednesday hearing on Capitol Hill, saying American citizens were living in fear that their own Justice Department might target them for prosecution.
 
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the separation from his wife of 18 years Tuesday, shocking millions of Canadians who reportedly had no clue the effeminate leader had been married this whole time, least of all to a woman.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the separation from his wife of 18 years Tuesday, shocking millions of Canadians who reportedly had no clue the effeminate leader had been married this whole time, least of all to a woman.
 
Podcast giant Joe Rogan and comedian Bill Maher battled it out during a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” on who was worse for the U.S.: Former President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden.
Podcast giant Joe Rogan and comedian Bill Maher battled it out during a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” on who was worse for the U.S.: Former President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden.
 
U.S. official negotiating nuclear deal professed loyalty to Iran in email to Foreign Minister
 
Two bills involving child care were among eleven signed into law Monday by Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper.
Two bills involving child care were among eleven signed into law Monday by Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper.
 
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters on Tuesday that North Korea would face consequences if it supplies Russia with weapons amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters on Tuesday that North Korea would face consequences if it supplies Russia with weapons amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.
 
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) announced on Tuesday that he has subpoenaed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secret Service officials, including DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, over the alleged obstruction of a congressional inquiry
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) announced on Tuesday that he has subpoenaed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secret Service officials, including DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, over the alleged obstruction of a congressional inquiry
 
The pretend gender community is celebrating a huge step toward pushing their false ideology closer to the mainstream after pretend scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson posted a video professing his belief in their world of pretend genders.
The pretend gender community is celebrating a huge step toward pushing their false ideology closer to the mainstream after pretend scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson posted a video professing his belief in their world of pretend genders.
 
President Joe Biden reportedly had a few choice words to say about his old boss, former President Barack Obama — namely that Obama was too preppy to let loose a few choice words in proper fashion.
President Joe Biden reportedly had a few choice words to say about his old boss, former President Barack Obama — namely that Obama was too preppy to let loose a few choice words in proper fashion.
 
A leading American institution can no longer tolerate dissent.
 
Two Republican governors pushed back Tuesday on former President Donald Trump calling heartbeat laws “a terrible thing” in a recent interview.
Two Republican governors pushed back Tuesday on former President Donald Trump calling heartbeat laws “a terrible thing” in a recent interview.
 
President Joe Biden will mask up in certain situations and socially distance himself after first lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID, the White House announced Tuesday.
President Joe Biden will mask up in certain situations and socially distance himself after first lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID, the White House announced Tuesday.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against an immigrant student at N.C. State University who sued ExxonMobil. Aldo De Leon Resendiz claimed "alienage discrimination."
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against an immigrant student at N.C. State University who sued ExxonMobil. Aldo De Leon Resendiz claimed "alienage discrimination."
 
A small group of House conservatives helped defeat a vote on a rule governing debate for a defense spending bill on Tuesday.
A small group of House conservatives helped defeat a vote on a rule governing debate for a defense spending bill on Tuesday.
 
President Joe Biden posed for photos yesterday on his Delaware beach trip in an effort to distract the public from mounting scandals involving his participation in international backroom bribery deals.
President Joe Biden posed for photos yesterday on his Delaware beach trip in an effort to distract the public from mounting scandals involving his participation in international backroom bribery deals.
 
A Tennessean who conducted a daring helicopter rescue during the Vietnam War will be awarded the Medal of Honor on Tuesday, more than 50 years after his heroic actions.
A Tennessean who conducted a daring helicopter rescue during the Vietnam War will be awarded the Medal of Honor on Tuesday, more than 50 years after his heroic actions.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a decision holding that the State of Colorado may not force a website developer to create websites for same-sex weddings
The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a decision holding that the State of Colorado may not force a website developer to create websites for same-sex weddings
 
General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, insisted that he was not sure what the word “woke” means.
General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, insisted that he was not sure what the word “woke” means.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said that he will subpoena President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, as the House prepares to begin its impeachment inquiry into the president.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said that he will subpoena President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, as the House prepares to begin its impeachment inquiry into the president.
 
Tensions rose in the White House today after President Joe Biden called an urgent meeting with top administration members. According to reports, the team convened in the White House Situation Room to have a leisurely discussion about the weather.
Tensions rose in the White House today after President Joe Biden called an urgent meeting with top administration members. According to reports, the team convened in the White House Situation Room to have a leisurely discussion about the weather.
 
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