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The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Massachusetts ruled this week that the drowning death of the Obama family’s personal chef was an accident.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Massachusetts ruled this week that the drowning death of the Obama family’s personal chef was an accident.
 
Criticism continues to mount over the North Carolina Senate’s decision to include $1.4 billion for NCInnovation in its proposed budget. Not only would it be a massive crony scheme using taxpayer dollars to reward select businesses by political appointees, the organization’s own justifications contin
Criticism continues to mount over the North Carolina Senate’s decision to include $1.4 billion for NCInnovation in its proposed budget. Not only would it be a massive crony scheme using taxpayer dollars to reward select businesses by political appointees, the organization’s own justifications contin
 
A group of Tennessee Republicans declared their intention to eradicate human trafficking in the state at a Tuesday press conference during a hotly contested special session that has received national attention.
A group of Tennessee Republicans declared their intention to eradicate human trafficking in the state at a Tuesday press conference during a hotly contested special session that has received national attention.
 
Maui residents, angered by President Joe Biden’s presence on their island Monday, greeted the president’s motorcade with a one-finger salute and caustic chants of “f*** Joe Biden.”
Maui residents, angered by President Joe Biden’s presence on their island Monday, greeted the president’s motorcade with a one-finger salute and caustic chants of “f*** Joe Biden.”
 
During a balloon-bedazzled spectacle on the front steps of the White House, unifying and decent President Biden reiterated that the giant, oversized check from Burisma that he held in his hands was right-wing misinformation.
During a balloon-bedazzled spectacle on the front steps of the White House, unifying and decent President Biden reiterated that the giant, oversized check from Burisma that he held in his hands was right-wing misinformation.
 
After the Department of Justice announced a lawsuit against SpaceX for allegedly preferring to hire Americans and legal citizens over “refugees” and “asylum seekers,” the company’s owner, Elon Musk, chose to speak out.
After the Department of Justice announced a lawsuit against SpaceX for allegedly preferring to hire Americans and legal citizens over “refugees” and “asylum seekers,” the company’s owner, Elon Musk, chose to speak out.
 
radical "gender unicorn taught at Beaufort County Schools Early College in 10th grade
radical "gender unicorn taught at Beaufort County Schools Early College in 10th grade
 
A local follower of the new religious sect known as "Christians" expressed frustration after a letter from the Apostle Paul arrived notifying the group of believers that circumcision is not a requirement to be a member of the church.
A local follower of the new religious sect known as "Christians" expressed frustration after a letter from the Apostle Paul arrived notifying the group of believers that circumcision is not a requirement to be a member of the church.
 
Former President Donald Trump told reporters after being released on bond in Fulton County on Thursday night that his arrest on more than a dozen felony counts was “a very sad day for America that should never happen.”
Former President Donald Trump told reporters after being released on bond in Fulton County on Thursday night that his arrest on more than a dozen felony counts was “a very sad day for America that should never happen.”
 
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger believes invoking the 14th Amendment to prevent former President Donald Trump from seeking a second term in the White House would only reinforce voter grievances about the U.S. election process.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger believes invoking the 14th Amendment to prevent former President Donald Trump from seeking a second term in the White House would only reinforce voter grievances about the U.S. election process.
 
On Thursday, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a “bipartisan solution” to a foster care issue that is “much needed right now.”
On Thursday, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a “bipartisan solution” to a foster care issue that is “much needed right now.”
 
President Joe Biden was slammed by Republicans for “fundraising off the weaponization of justice” after he posted a 2024 campaign pitch asking for donations as former President Donald Trump was being processed at a jail in Georgia.
President Joe Biden was slammed by Republicans for “fundraising off the weaponization of justice” after he posted a 2024 campaign pitch asking for donations as former President Donald Trump was being processed at a jail in Georgia.
 
“NEVER SURRENDER!” reads the caption on the merch.
 
openly attacking Mexico's political class and elites
 
DETROIT, MI — With UAW workers officially on strike to demand a 4-day, 32-hour work week, leadership with the Big Three automakers are reportedly struggling with whether to replace the union workers with robots or Mexicans.
DETROIT, MI — With UAW workers officially on strike to demand a 4-day, 32-hour work week, leadership with the Big Three automakers are reportedly struggling with whether to replace the union workers with robots or Mexicans.
 
Oliver Anthony, who skyrocketed to fame with his song “Rich Men North of Richmond” offered his own solution to the crisis of America seemingly coming apart at the seams.
Oliver Anthony, who skyrocketed to fame with his song “Rich Men North of Richmond” offered his own solution to the crisis of America seemingly coming apart at the seams.
 
A federal court in Maryland ruled Thursday that parents don’t have the right to opt their children out of a curriculum that includes books about radical gender theory.
A federal court in Maryland ruled Thursday that parents don’t have the right to opt their children out of a curriculum that includes books about radical gender theory.
 
The idea of student loan forgiveness was only ever a bandage," said Robinson."We need to address the root cause of high student debt: colleges and universities that cost too much, spend too much, and deliver too little."
The idea of student loan forgiveness was only ever a bandage," said Robinson."We need to address the root cause of high student debt: colleges and universities that cost too much, spend too much, and deliver too little."
 
Government officials in Maui are blaming mismanagement by the utility company for the devastating fires that ripped through the island earlier this month, killing at least 115 people.
Government officials in Maui are blaming mismanagement by the utility company for the devastating fires that ripped through the island earlier this month, killing at least 115 people.
 
Those who follow our legislature know that each session usually has one or two initiatives for which it becomes known.
Those who follow our legislature know that each session usually has one or two initiatives for which it becomes known.
 
Former President Donald Trump returned to X — formerly known as Twitter — Thursday evening in dramatic fashion, posting a photo of his mug shot taken hours earlier in Fulton County, Georgia, while linking to a landing page for donations.
Former President Donald Trump returned to X — formerly known as Twitter — Thursday evening in dramatic fashion, posting a photo of his mug shot taken hours earlier in Fulton County, Georgia, while linking to a landing page for donations.
 
Members of Knoxville Community Church were shocked as they suddenly realized that the number of people in their worship band officially exceeded the number in the actual congregation.
Members of Knoxville Community Church were shocked as they suddenly realized that the number of people in their worship band officially exceeded the number in the actual congregation.
 
People are being misled about studies examining the effectiveness of face masks against COVID, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
People are being misled about studies examining the effectiveness of face masks against COVID, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
 
Vice President Kamala Harris said during an interview over the weekend that Republican criticism of her stems from her opponents being “scared” of her and the “merit of the work” that she has done.
Vice President Kamala Harris said during an interview over the weekend that Republican criticism of her stems from her opponents being “scared” of her and the “merit of the work” that she has done.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court's Moore v. Harper redistricting ruling could have an impact soon over Ohio's legal dispute involving a congressional election map.
The U.S. Supreme Court's Moore v. Harper redistricting ruling could have an impact soon over Ohio's legal dispute involving a congressional election map.
 
Former President Donald Trump had his mug shot released on Thursday night by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.
Former President Donald Trump had his mug shot released on Thursday night by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.
 
In light of record temperatures, health officials are recommending people stay indoors and pay the government more taxes to support continued meteorological studies so they can find out how hot it's going to be so they can know when to advise you about staying indoors and paying more taxes.
In light of record temperatures, health officials are recommending people stay indoors and pay the government more taxes to support continued meteorological studies so they can find out how hot it's going to be so they can know when to advise you about staying indoors and paying more taxes.
 
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) said on Sunday that he was open to considering being on or supporting the presidential ticket for the No Labels political organization if the conditions are right.
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) said on Sunday that he was open to considering being on or supporting the presidential ticket for the No Labels political organization if the conditions are right.
 
Observers Are Already an Established Part of the Election Process
 
Democrats in Congress are concerned that President Joe Biden’s immigration policies are too tough — a claim that’s laughable in and of itself — and now they have introduced legislation to protect “vulnerable persons” from being detained by federal authorities in immigration detention facilities.
Democrats in Congress are concerned that President Joe Biden’s immigration policies are too tough — a claim that’s laughable in and of itself — and now they have introduced legislation to protect “vulnerable persons” from being detained by federal authorities in immigration detention facilities.
 
The only way to truly change government is to change those who make the decisions
The only way to truly change government is to change those who make the decisions
 
Anglican ministers met in the African nation of Rwanda this week to issue a rebuke against the Church of England’s recent commitment to endorse so-called same-sex marriages.
Anglican ministers met in the African nation of Rwanda this week to issue a rebuke against the Church of England’s recent commitment to endorse so-called same-sex marriages.
 
With the rumor mill still churning despite the Secret Service closing its investigation, President Joe Biden blamed the presence of cocaine in the West Wing of the White House on a black man who used to live there.
With the rumor mill still churning despite the Secret Service closing its investigation, President Joe Biden blamed the presence of cocaine in the West Wing of the White House on a black man who used to live there.
 
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