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Once again we are midway through July without a state budget that was supposed to begin July 1. Why haven’t they passed a budget on time? Not trying to be snarky, the answer is because they can. The old budget remains in effect until a new one is approved.
Once again we are midway through July without a state budget that was supposed to begin July 1. Why haven’t they passed a budget on time? Not trying to be snarky, the answer is because they can. The old budget remains in effect until a new one is approved.
 
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, released a new video on Monday attacking President Joe Biden and Democrats for numerous problems facing the country.
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, released a new video on Monday attacking President Joe Biden and Democrats for numerous problems facing the country.
 
Admissions faculty at Harvard was devastated today upon hearing the news that they could no longer use racial discrimination to turn their school into a diverse rainbow of beautiful mediocrity.
Admissions faculty at Harvard was devastated today upon hearing the news that they could no longer use racial discrimination to turn their school into a diverse rainbow of beautiful mediocrity.
 
FBI access to data collected by a controversial spy tool intended to protect against national security threats should be restricted, an advisory panel recommended to the White House.
FBI access to data collected by a controversial spy tool intended to protect against national security threats should be restricted, an advisory panel recommended to the White House.
 
More troubling news for VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker that wants to build a $4 billion EV production plant in Chatham County.
More troubling news for VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker that wants to build a $4 billion EV production plant in Chatham County.
 
Failed to spend money to stabilize electric power lines
 
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis blasted Vice President Kamala Harris in a letter on Monday evening over her recent trip to the state where, according to the experts who created it, she made false claims about the state’s African American history curriculum.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis blasted Vice President Kamala Harris in a letter on Monday evening over her recent trip to the state where, according to the experts who created it, she made false claims about the state’s African American history curriculum.
 
In the wake of public outcry over the murderous evil clown Pennywise telling the townspeople "I'm coming for your children," the local NBC affiliate is assuring residents that the demonic creature is totally harmless and only joking.
In the wake of public outcry over the murderous evil clown Pennywise telling the townspeople "I'm coming for your children," the local NBC affiliate is assuring residents that the demonic creature is totally harmless and only joking.
 
A warehouse operated illegally in central California stored pathogens, including HIV, chlamydia, E. Coli, streptococcus pneumonia, hepatitis B and C, herpes, rubella, and malaria, and contained roughly 1,000 dead or nearly dead mice, according to investigators.
A warehouse operated illegally in central California stored pathogens, including HIV, chlamydia, E. Coli, streptococcus pneumonia, hepatitis B and C, herpes, rubella, and malaria, and contained roughly 1,000 dead or nearly dead mice, according to investigators.
 
In a statement labeled by his critics as a poor attempt at damage control, Hunter Biden sought to clarify that when he wrote a text message to a Chinese government official saying he was "sitting next to my father," he was actually referring to his Heavenly Father.
In a statement labeled by his critics as a poor attempt at damage control, Hunter Biden sought to clarify that when he wrote a text message to a Chinese government official saying he was "sitting next to my father," he was actually referring to his Heavenly Father.
 
Lee Greenwood issued a dire warning about America’s future if the trend of canceling artists continues following attempts to cancel Jason Aldean over the music video for “Try That in a Small Town,” which critics claimed was “pro-lynching.”
Lee Greenwood issued a dire warning about America’s future if the trend of canceling artists continues following attempts to cancel Jason Aldean over the music video for “Try That in a Small Town,” which critics claimed was “pro-lynching.”
 
Doctors and patients must fight to eliminate discrimination and lowered standards on medical campuses.
Doctors and patients must fight to eliminate discrimination and lowered standards on medical campuses.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled his presidential economic policy agenda while on the campaign trail on Monday in New Hampshire.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled his presidential economic policy agenda while on the campaign trail on Monday in New Hampshire.
 
Witnesses claim the inaugural MMA training session for Twitter CEO Elon Musk began in confusion as UFC fighter Georges St-Pierre calmly explained to the world's richest man that no, mind-control flamethrower drones were not allowed in competitions.
Witnesses claim the inaugural MMA training session for Twitter CEO Elon Musk began in confusion as UFC fighter Georges St-Pierre calmly explained to the world's richest man that no, mind-control flamethrower drones were not allowed in competitions.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has denied a request to take up a case involving legal challenges to government agency decisions.
The N.C. Supreme Court has denied a request to take up a case involving legal challenges to government agency decisions.
 
The Department of Justice (DOJ) insisted that its prison request for Hunter Biden‘s former business partner, Devon Archer, would not affect plans for him to testify behind closed doors before a House committee on Monday.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) insisted that its prison request for Hunter Biden‘s former business partner, Devon Archer, would not affect plans for him to testify behind closed doors before a House committee on Monday.
 
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently said you can’t “have a hierarchy” when asked if climate change is a greater threat to humanity than nuclear war.
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently said you can’t “have a hierarchy” when asked if climate change is a greater threat to humanity than nuclear war.
 
In an extremely awkward moment, six Supreme Court justices ruled that affirmative action is unconstitutional, completely forgetting that affirmative action hire Ketanji Brown Jackson was sitting right there next to them.
In an extremely awkward moment, six Supreme Court justices ruled that affirmative action is unconstitutional, completely forgetting that affirmative action hire Ketanji Brown Jackson was sitting right there next to them.
 
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro discussed biblical justice and masculinity with Dr. Voddie Baucham, a Christian pastor and author, on the latest episode of “The Sunday Special.”
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro discussed biblical justice and masculinity with Dr. Voddie Baucham, a Christian pastor and author, on the latest episode of “The Sunday Special.”
 
Democrats in mourning today after the Supreme Court ruled that racial discrimination in college admissions is unconstitutional. Left-wing experts say this will greatly hinder their God-given right to fight racism by being racist.
Democrats in mourning today after the Supreme Court ruled that racial discrimination in college admissions is unconstitutional. Left-wing experts say this will greatly hinder their God-given right to fight racism by being racist.
 
Businesses and citizens might be fleeing San Francisco and California by the thousands, but the owner of “X” — formerly known as “Twitter” — is keeping his social media company in the Golden Gate City. Why? Fittingly enough, Musk took to “X” to explain.
Businesses and citizens might be fleeing San Francisco and California by the thousands, but the owner of “X” — formerly known as “Twitter” — is keeping his social media company in the Golden Gate City. Why? Fittingly enough, Musk took to “X” to explain.
 
Law Professor Jonathan Turley is not letting President Joe Biden off the hook even though the president finally acknowledged his seventh grandchild — all the while blaming his neglect on Hunter’s legal battles with the child’s mother.
Law Professor Jonathan Turley is not letting President Joe Biden off the hook even though the president finally acknowledged his seventh grandchild — all the while blaming his neglect on Hunter’s legal battles with the child’s mother.
 
As we all know firsthand, maintaining an international bribery operation is hard work. Keeping the money flowing in without getting busted by the authorities can be tricky.
As we all know firsthand, maintaining an international bribery operation is hard work. Keeping the money flowing in without getting busted by the authorities can be tricky.
 
President Joe Biden can call his economic policy whatever he wants — Bidenomics is the latest catchphrase — but a new poll shows the majority of the American people sum up the state of the economy in one or two words: “Struggling” and “Uncertain.”
President Joe Biden can call his economic policy whatever he wants — Bidenomics is the latest catchphrase — but a new poll shows the majority of the American people sum up the state of the economy in one or two words: “Struggling” and “Uncertain.”
 
Nashville police have denied The Daily Wire‘s request for a copy of a manifesto or diary from the transgender killer who shot up a Christian school March 27, leaving six dead, including three 9-year-olds.
Nashville police have denied The Daily Wire‘s request for a copy of a manifesto or diary from the transgender killer who shot up a Christian school March 27, leaving six dead, including three 9-year-olds.
 
A bill that would streamline the process for approving new charter school applications secured passage in the North Carolina Senate on June 20. The measure now heads back to the House for a concurrence vote, after which it would go to Gov. Roy Cooper.
A bill that would streamline the process for approving new charter school applications secured passage in the North Carolina Senate on June 20. The measure now heads back to the House for a concurrence vote, after which it would go to Gov. Roy Cooper.
 
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said over the weekend that he believes that the Department of Justice is trying to obstruct the Committee’s investigation into the Biden family
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said over the weekend that he believes that the Department of Justice is trying to obstruct the Committee’s investigation into the Biden family
 
According to sources, President Biden's son Hunter was seen over the weekend dropping off another truckload of salacious family secrets and criminal evidence at the local Goodwill donation center, as is his custom.
According to sources, President Biden's son Hunter was seen over the weekend dropping off another truckload of salacious family secrets and criminal evidence at the local Goodwill donation center, as is his custom.
 
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) cautioned in an interview over the week that Republican lawmakers need to have a strong case if they decide that they want to move forward with impeaching President Joe Biden, saying that doing so could result in Republicans losing control of the House.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) cautioned in an interview over the week that Republican lawmakers need to have a strong case if they decide that they want to move forward with impeaching President Joe Biden, saying that doing so could result in Republicans losing control of the House.
 
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has tried to illegally restrict election observers several times recently
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has tried to illegally restrict election observers several times recently
 
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