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Members of the media were left confused today after White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre deployed a smoke bomb on the ground and disappeared in a cloud when questioned about Hunter Biden's incriminating text messages with a Chinese Communist operative.
Members of the media were left confused today after White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre deployed a smoke bomb on the ground and disappeared in a cloud when questioned about Hunter Biden's incriminating text messages with a Chinese Communist operative.
 
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to alleged tax crimes in a stunning reversal in federal court on Wednesday after a plea deal his lawyers reached with prosecutors stalled in court.
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to alleged tax crimes in a stunning reversal in federal court on Wednesday after a plea deal his lawyers reached with prosecutors stalled in court.
 
National summer camp organizations have adopted practices and policies based on gender identity theory, “trans inclusion,” and Critical Race Theory (CRT).
National summer camp organizations have adopted practices and policies based on gender identity theory, “trans inclusion,” and Critical Race Theory (CRT).
 
Lawmakers vote to ban ESG investing in state pension plans, pushback on plans to tap Mandy Cohen for head of the federal Centers for Disease Control, and Fort Bragg gets a name change
Lawmakers vote to ban ESG investing in state pension plans, pushback on plans to tap Mandy Cohen for head of the federal Centers for Disease Control, and Fort Bragg gets a name change
 
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said Tuesday that most media outlets were not asking crucial questions on whether the FBI and the Justice Department followed normal procedures when investigating Biden family bribery allegations or brushed the information “under the rug.”
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said Tuesday that most media outlets were not asking crucial questions on whether the FBI and the Justice Department followed normal procedures when investigating Biden family bribery allegations or brushed the information “under the rug.”
 
In a shocking turn of events, the mercenary army known as the "Wagner Group" stole Vladimir Putin's official podium in a brazen coup attempt.
In a shocking turn of events, the mercenary army known as the "Wagner Group" stole Vladimir Putin's official podium in a brazen coup attempt.
 
It was once said that there are no such things as bad dogs, only bad owners. That sentiment could help explain why President Joe Biden’s dogs can’t stop biting people.
It was once said that there are no such things as bad dogs, only bad owners. That sentiment could help explain why President Joe Biden’s dogs can’t stop biting people.
 
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew
 
Actor Dennis Quaid has been open about his struggle with addiction over the years, and now he’s discussing the benefits of staying sober and relying on his faith in a higher power.
Actor Dennis Quaid has been open about his struggle with addiction over the years, and now he’s discussing the benefits of staying sober and relying on his faith in a higher power.
 
A sermon by local youth pastor Rob Lambert entitled "Imploding The Submersible of Sin In Your life" was panned by congregants for being way, way too soon.
A sermon by local youth pastor Rob Lambert entitled "Imploding The Submersible of Sin In Your life" was panned by congregants for being way, way too soon.
 
Following pressure from Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) — including the threat of a $1.5 million fine and legal “repercussions” — a Southern California school district has reversed course to adopt a state-approved curriculum the school board initially rejected.
Following pressure from Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) — including the threat of a $1.5 million fine and legal “repercussions” — a Southern California school district has reversed course to adopt a state-approved curriculum the school board initially rejected.
 
Why the election of 2024 is so important
Why the election of 2024 is so important
 
The North Carolina Department of Division of Motor Vehicles is extending its walk-in hours and implementing new website features to lower its average wait times.
The North Carolina Department of Division of Motor Vehicles is extending its walk-in hours and implementing new website features to lower its average wait times.
 
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has determined that this summer is excessively hot — and rather than the earth’s tilt coupled with the time of year, it’s “MAGA Republicans” who are at fault.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has determined that this summer is excessively hot — and rather than the earth’s tilt coupled with the time of year, it’s “MAGA Republicans” who are at fault.
 
A report just made public from the inspector general for the Department of Defense shows that the U.S. could not track all of the weapons and military equipment it had sent to Ukraine even as criminal gangs in the country have illicitly obtained military weapons.
A report just made public from the inspector general for the Department of Defense shows that the U.S. could not track all of the weapons and military equipment it had sent to Ukraine even as criminal gangs in the country have illicitly obtained military weapons.
 
In a display of liturgical fashion innovation, the Anglican Church has officially unveiled tuck-friendly vestments to accommodate priests who dress up as priestesses.
In a display of liturgical fashion innovation, the Anglican Church has officially unveiled tuck-friendly vestments to accommodate priests who dress up as priestesses.
 
The brother of Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL player convicted of murder in 2015, was arrested last week for allegedly plotting shootings at two college campuses.
The brother of Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL player convicted of murder in 2015, was arrested last week for allegedly plotting shootings at two college campuses.
 
According to a new report, flight delays and cancellations will plague the airline industry for the next ten years due to the shortage in the aviation industry of commercial pilots, mechanics and air traffic controllers.
According to a new report, flight delays and cancellations will plague the airline industry for the next ten years due to the shortage in the aviation industry of commercial pilots, mechanics and air traffic controllers.
 
The Department of Justice announced they have found zero evidence of bribery in a photograph of Hunter Biden carrying a bag of cash next to President Biden holding a sign that reads, "Will Trade Political Favors 4 Cash."
The Department of Justice announced they have found zero evidence of bribery in a photograph of Hunter Biden carrying a bag of cash next to President Biden holding a sign that reads, "Will Trade Political Favors 4 Cash."
 
Special Counsel Jack Smith has charged former President Donald Trump with additional criminal counts in his investigation into Trump’s handling of classified U.S. material after leaving office.
Special Counsel Jack Smith has charged former President Donald Trump with additional criminal counts in his investigation into Trump’s handling of classified U.S. material after leaving office.
 
The University of Texas at Austin will host workshops on “affirming LGBTQIA+ people” and LGBT allyship, which warn of “heterosexual” and “monosexual” privilege.
The University of Texas at Austin will host workshops on “affirming LGBTQIA+ people” and LGBT allyship, which warn of “heterosexual” and “monosexual” privilege.
 
Local man Ernest Thompson is starting to think now may have been a bad time to launch his own business, "Crazy Ernie's Deep Sea Expeditions."
Local man Ernest Thompson is starting to think now may have been a bad time to launch his own business, "Crazy Ernie's Deep Sea Expeditions."
 
A Republican lawmaker argued on Tuesday in favor of making a play for spending cuts without “fear” of a government shutdown as the appropriations process ramps up.
A Republican lawmaker argued on Tuesday in favor of making a play for spending cuts without “fear” of a government shutdown as the appropriations process ramps up.
 
A close friend of the Biden family — one who even referred to Hunter Biden, on occasion, as “brother” — appears to have worked in the Delaware U.S. Attorney’s office at the time that the probe into the president’s embattled son began.
A close friend of the Biden family — one who even referred to Hunter Biden, on occasion, as “brother” — appears to have worked in the Delaware U.S. Attorney’s office at the time that the probe into the president’s embattled son began.
 
Zuckerberg challenged Elon Musk to a very real fight this week in response to an obvious joke tweet in which Musk said he was ". . . up for a cage match if he is lol [sic]".
Zuckerberg challenged Elon Musk to a very real fight this week in response to an obvious joke tweet in which Musk said he was ". . . up for a cage match if he is lol [sic]".
 
The widow of former President Barack Obama’s personal chef sent out a tribute to her late husband after he was found dead on Monday in a pond near the Obama family estate in Martha’s Vineyard.
The widow of former President Barack Obama’s personal chef sent out a tribute to her late husband after he was found dead on Monday in a pond near the Obama family estate in Martha’s Vineyard.
 
On Monday night, August 7, 2023, the Beaufort County Commissioners will consider a Resolution in Defense of Election Integrity.
On Monday night, August 7, 2023, the Beaufort County Commissioners will consider a Resolution in Defense of Election Integrity.
 
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) appeared to confuse multiple things during an interview over the weekend when she was asked about two IRS whistleblowers testifying in front of Congress last week.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) appeared to confuse multiple things during an interview over the weekend when she was asked about two IRS whistleblowers testifying in front of Congress last week.
 
In 2020, an unprecedented 67 children ages 0-18 died by suicide in North Carolina.
 
Reviews for Christopher Nolan’s historical drama “Oppenheimer” have been incredibly positive so far, but some viewers couldn’t help but point out what they’re calling a historical discrepancy in the film.
Reviews for Christopher Nolan’s historical drama “Oppenheimer” have been incredibly positive so far, but some viewers couldn’t help but point out what they’re calling a historical discrepancy in the film.
 
A local man realized he's been singing the 1999 hit song "All Star" by Smash Mouth in his head since the song's release 24 years ago.
A local man realized he's been singing the 1999 hit song "All Star" by Smash Mouth in his head since the song's release 24 years ago.
 
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called for an investigation into President Joe Biden during an interview over the weekend inlight of an FBI form that was released this week that outlined allegations of corruption against Biden.
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called for an investigation into President Joe Biden during an interview over the weekend inlight of an FBI form that was released this week that outlined allegations of corruption against Biden.
 
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