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House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) and House Ways & Means Chair Jason Smith (R-MO) subpoenaed four federal agents this week in their probe into IRS whistleblower allegations of corruption in the criminal investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden.
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) and House Ways & Means Chair Jason Smith (R-MO) subpoenaed four federal agents this week in their probe into IRS whistleblower allegations of corruption in the criminal investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden.
 
Washington City Council meetings require more time, public input and discussion.
Washington City Council meetings require more time, public input and discussion.
 
The White House sent out a plea to journalists asking for assistance in fending off the House impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden.
The White House sent out a plea to journalists asking for assistance in fending off the House impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden.
 
In response to Twitter now paying large sums of money in ad revenue sharing to content creators, rival social media platform Truth Social has announced that its users will now begin receiving payments in limited edition Donald Trump NFT trading cards.
In response to Twitter now paying large sums of money in ad revenue sharing to content creators, rival social media platform Truth Social has announced that its users will now begin receiving payments in limited edition Donald Trump NFT trading cards.
 
Former President Donald Trump agreed to a $200,000 bond and other release conditions on Monday in the sweeping Georgia racketeering indictment after his legal team met with the Fulton County District Attorney’s office.
Former President Donald Trump agreed to a $200,000 bond and other release conditions on Monday in the sweeping Georgia racketeering indictment after his legal team met with the Fulton County District Attorney’s office.
 
President Joe Biden called for more extensive gun control legislation in a recent post on X, ostensibly to keep children in schools safer — but ran straight into his own son’s trouble with existing federal laws regarding firearms.
President Joe Biden called for more extensive gun control legislation in a recent post on X, ostensibly to keep children in schools safer — but ran straight into his own son’s trouble with existing federal laws regarding firearms.
 
An appointments bill, which will clear the North Carolina Senate this week, nominates former high-ranking staffers and politicians to various boards and commissions across the state.
An appointments bill, which will clear the North Carolina Senate this week, nominates former high-ranking staffers and politicians to various boards and commissions across the state.
 
Illegal immigrant encounters on the United States’ northern border spiked approximately 36% in July, recently released federal data reveals.
Illegal immigrant encounters on the United States’ northern border spiked approximately 36% in July, recently released federal data reveals.
 
With all of Hollywood striking for better working conditions, some of us are at a loss for what to do with our time now that Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max won't be releasing a new series every 15 seconds.
With all of Hollywood striking for better working conditions, some of us are at a loss for what to do with our time now that Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max won't be releasing a new series every 15 seconds.
 
Parts of California have seen record rains from Tropical Storm Hilary after it made landfall on Sunday as Southern California faced its first tropical storm in more than 80 years.
Parts of California have seen record rains from Tropical Storm Hilary after it made landfall on Sunday as Southern California faced its first tropical storm in more than 80 years.
 
even in liberal New York City, Biden's border policy is unpopular
even in liberal New York City, Biden's border policy is unpopular
 
Join the conversation as state Senator Jim Burgin (R – Harnett) and Locke senior legal fellow Jon Guze highlight the numerous personal and policy challenges those battling severe mental illness confront in their quest for health.
Join the conversation as state Senator Jim Burgin (R – Harnett) and Locke senior legal fellow Jon Guze highlight the numerous personal and policy challenges those battling severe mental illness confront in their quest for health.
 
The Biden administration has rescinded the licenses of hundreds of gun dealers in a crackdown on an industry that law enforcement has previously seen as a key ally.
The Biden administration has rescinded the licenses of hundreds of gun dealers in a crackdown on an industry that law enforcement has previously seen as a key ally.
 
A local man has been rushed to the hospital this morning with life-threatening injuries sustained from sleeping in a slightly different position than he normally does.
A local man has been rushed to the hospital this morning with life-threatening injuries sustained from sleeping in a slightly different position than he normally does.
 
A Russian spacecraft crashed into the moon over the weekend, days before scientists had planned to land the craft there to test landing technology and search for water.
A Russian spacecraft crashed into the moon over the weekend, days before scientists had planned to land the craft there to test landing technology and search for water.
 
Support for President Joe Biden appears to be dropping off among non-white voters, leading to fresh warnings about the incumbent being vulnerable as he seeks re-election in 2024.
Support for President Joe Biden appears to be dropping off among non-white voters, leading to fresh warnings about the incumbent being vulnerable as he seeks re-election in 2024.
 
After closing yet another investigation into mysterious situations within the White House, a representative for the United States Secret Service has admitted we may never learn the identity of the person who ate half a box of crayons in the Oval Office.
After closing yet another investigation into mysterious situations within the White House, a representative for the United States Secret Service has admitted we may never learn the identity of the person who ate half a box of crayons in the Oval Office.
 
Former President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he will not participate in the Republican Party presidential primary debates.
Former President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he will not participate in the Republican Party presidential primary debates.
 
“It's a moral disgrace for a president not to have mercy on the people that he serves.”
 
A local lizard man spoke with reporters to provide a detailed account of a shameful incident of outright harassment he suffered on an airplane while trying to travel from Dallas to Orlando, Florida.
A local lizard man spoke with reporters to provide a detailed account of a shameful incident of outright harassment he suffered on an airplane while trying to travel from Dallas to Orlando, Florida.
 
A former federal prosecutor called the racketeering conspiracy indictment against former President Donald Trump and his allies a flawed case, claiming attempts to change an election outcome are legal and an actual criminal enterprise must be a continuing threat.
A former federal prosecutor called the racketeering conspiracy indictment against former President Donald Trump and his allies a flawed case, claiming attempts to change an election outcome are legal and an actual criminal enterprise must be a continuing threat.
 
Hawaii Governor Josh Green said during an interview over the weekend that more than 1,000 people are still unaccounted for following the devastating Maui fire that struck the small town of Lahaina earlier this month.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green said during an interview over the weekend that more than 1,000 people are still unaccounted for following the devastating Maui fire that struck the small town of Lahaina earlier this month.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down, with a 6-3 vote, the use of race in admissions policies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Harvard.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down, with a 6-3 vote, the use of race in admissions policies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Harvard.
 
Around 21,000 illegal immigrant children flooded New York City schools for the first day of classes on Thursday, forcing one school to place kids in a different facility because they reached building capacity.
Around 21,000 illegal immigrant children flooded New York City schools for the first day of classes on Thursday, forcing one school to place kids in a different facility because they reached building capacity.
 
Fires, looting, and violence broke out across the city last night, as the Black Lives Matter movement marked the 10-year anniversary of its inception by setting fire to 10 more predominantly black neighborhoods.
Fires, looting, and violence broke out across the city last night, as the Black Lives Matter movement marked the 10-year anniversary of its inception by setting fire to 10 more predominantly black neighborhoods.
 
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) suggested during an interview over the weekend that he will vote for former President Donald Trump in a general election if Trump wins the Republican Party presidential primary but added that he thinks Trump should drop out
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) suggested during an interview over the weekend that he will vote for former President Donald Trump in a general election if Trump wins the Republican Party presidential primary but added that he thinks Trump should drop out
 
Chris Clark, a lawyer for Hunter Biden, threatened the U.S. attorney investigating his client that if his client was charged in the case, the defense would call President Joe Biden to testify
Chris Clark, a lawyer for Hunter Biden, threatened the U.S. attorney investigating his client that if his client was charged in the case, the defense would call President Joe Biden to testify
 
A federal judge in Raleigh has ordered the Syrian government to pay more than $1.1 billion to victims of ISIS terrorist attacks that took place from 2015 to 2017.
A federal judge in Raleigh has ordered the Syrian government to pay more than $1.1 billion to victims of ISIS terrorist attacks that took place from 2015 to 2017.
 
Mark Robinson fails to engage on issue, but took casino money
Mark Robinson fails to engage on issue, but took casino money
 
On Thursday, Democrat North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper hosted a roundtable discussion to highlight what he called “the extreme Republican plans to undermine and underfund public education in North Carolina,” attacking the “unaccountable private school vouchers for the wealthy
On Thursday, Democrat North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper hosted a roundtable discussion to highlight what he called “the extreme Republican plans to undermine and underfund public education in North Carolina,” attacking the “unaccountable private school vouchers for the wealthy
 
In a speech given this week, Vice President and Artificial Intelligence Czar Kamala Harris proudly announced that after months of dedicated research and extensive study, she has determined what the initials A.I. stand for.
In a speech given this week, Vice President and Artificial Intelligence Czar Kamala Harris proudly announced that after months of dedicated research and extensive study, she has determined what the initials A.I. stand for.
 
Special Counsel David Weiss changed his mind about the plea deal his office was willing to offer Hunter Biden before the agreement was later blown up in court, according to a report.
Special Counsel David Weiss changed his mind about the plea deal his office was willing to offer Hunter Biden before the agreement was later blown up in court, according to a report.
 
Saturday, July 15th, marked the due date for the latest federal campaign finance reports for those seeking office in 2024.
Saturday, July 15th, marked the due date for the latest federal campaign finance reports for those seeking office in 2024.
 
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