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Scott Lassiter, an assistant principal at Connections Academy Middle School and member of the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, filed a lawsuit against N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, accusing Moore of helping to break up Lassiter’s marriage.
Scott Lassiter, an assistant principal at Connections Academy Middle School and member of the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, filed a lawsuit against N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, accusing Moore of helping to break up Lassiter’s marriage.
 
Nurses in Kentucky were told they could face “discipline” after they were mandated to take an implicit bias training that claimed there is a “history of racism in healthcare.”
Nurses in Kentucky were told they could face “discipline” after they were mandated to take an implicit bias training that claimed there is a “history of racism in healthcare.”
 
First Lady Jill Biden’s ex-husband claimed on Wednesday that members of the “Biden crime family” threatened him after their divorce, arguing that they were now targeting former President Donald Trump in the same fashion.
First Lady Jill Biden’s ex-husband claimed on Wednesday that members of the “Biden crime family” threatened him after their divorce, arguing that they were now targeting former President Donald Trump in the same fashion.
 
As tensions between warring camps have reached a fevered pitch, Republicans have taken a significant step in an attempt to make peace, opting to put both former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in a "Get-Along" t-shirt.
As tensions between warring camps have reached a fevered pitch, Republicans have taken a significant step in an attempt to make peace, opting to put both former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in a "Get-Along" t-shirt.
 
House Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said on Thursday that he anticipates recommending up to 10 criminal referrals against Hunter Biden, including charges related to prostitution and his overseas business deals.
House Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said on Thursday that he anticipates recommending up to 10 criminal referrals against Hunter Biden, including charges related to prostitution and his overseas business deals.
 
The FBI inappropriately searched for information on a U.S. senator using an intelligence provision intended for monitoring foreign nationals, a court opinion released Friday shows.
The FBI inappropriately searched for information on a U.S. senator using an intelligence provision intended for monitoring foreign nationals, a court opinion released Friday shows.
 
On Monday, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) unveiled a billboard advertisement campaign intended to show and spread support for law enforcement in the state.
On Monday, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) unveiled a billboard advertisement campaign intended to show and spread support for law enforcement in the state.
 
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) said during an interview this week that if the 2024 presidential election is a rematch of the last election, she will vote for one of her colleagues, Joe Manchin (D-WV).
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) said during an interview this week that if the 2024 presidential election is a rematch of the last election, she will vote for one of her colleagues, Joe Manchin (D-WV).
 
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said during an interview this week that congressional investigators have obtained financial records that will allegedly show transactions from Russia to the Biden family.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said during an interview this week that congressional investigators have obtained financial records that will allegedly show transactions from Russia to the Biden family.
 
second Soros prosecutor deSantis has removed from office
second Soros prosecutor deSantis has removed from office
 
"Tranq" causes skin lesions that look like flesh is being eaten off.
"Tranq" causes skin lesions that look like flesh is being eaten off.
 
Per tradition, fabulous rainbows promoting sexual deviance are being painted on the doorposts of office buildings and storefronts as corporations race to appease the woke gangs they hope will pass them by.
Per tradition, fabulous rainbows promoting sexual deviance are being painted on the doorposts of office buildings and storefronts as corporations race to appease the woke gangs they hope will pass them by.
 
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during an interview this week that he has been censored on social media at the behest of the administrations of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during an interview this week that he has been censored on social media at the behest of the administrations of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
 
Felon voting advocates are turning to a federal court for help after the N.C. Supreme Court ruled against them in April.
Felon voting advocates are turning to a federal court for help after the N.C. Supreme Court ruled against them in April.
 
The Senate on Thursday passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would ban sales of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China, North Korea, Iran, and Russia.
The Senate on Thursday passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would ban sales of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China, North Korea, Iran, and Russia.
 
Return to the original method of the state legislature electing our senators.
Return to the original method of the state legislature electing our senators.
 
Several conservative measures, including a measure to reinstate pilots who lost their jobs after not taking the COVID vaccine, failed in the Republican-controlled House on Wednesday during debate on a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Several conservative measures, including a measure to reinstate pilots who lost their jobs after not taking the COVID vaccine, failed in the Republican-controlled House on Wednesday during debate on a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
 
We need more control of these things in Beaufort County
 
The House voted 314-117 Wednesday to approve a bill raising the US debt ceiling. The bipartisan compromise allows the country to avoid the devastating impact of fiscal responsibility for another two years.
The House voted 314-117 Wednesday to approve a bill raising the US debt ceiling. The bipartisan compromise allows the country to avoid the devastating impact of fiscal responsibility for another two years.
 
Three churchgoers sued the city after they were arrested in September, 2020.
 
Border Patrol reported a spike in illegal aliens on the terror watch list attempting to cross the southern border into the United States in fiscal year 2023.
Border Patrol reported a spike in illegal aliens on the terror watch list attempting to cross the southern border into the United States in fiscal year 2023.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill designed to ban compelled speech in state government employment and training.
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill designed to ban compelled speech in state government employment and training.
 
Researchers foisting an online questionnaire regarding LGBTQ issues in STEM on students accused the students of fascism for mocking them.
Researchers foisting an online questionnaire regarding LGBTQ issues in STEM on students accused the students of fascism for mocking them.
 
It happened again! The Babylon Bee team got to sit down with Twitter's new boss to discuss Twitter, free speech, and Elon's relationship with Jesus (maybe).
It happened again! The Babylon Bee team got to sit down with Twitter's new boss to discuss Twitter, free speech, and Elon's relationship with Jesus (maybe).
 
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said Thursday that he directed the agency to avoid the use of “illegal alien” when referring to foreign nationals who come into the United States illegally.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said Thursday that he directed the agency to avoid the use of “illegal alien” when referring to foreign nationals who come into the United States illegally.
 
Senate Republicans blasted the “open border” policies of President Joe Biden during a Thursday press conference, saying that his policies were allowing sex trafficking and the flow of drugs across the border.
Senate Republicans blasted the “open border” policies of President Joe Biden during a Thursday press conference, saying that his policies were allowing sex trafficking and the flow of drugs across the border.
 
In case you haven't heard, everything is woke now! This includes all your favorite places to shop. Since you can't swing a dead cat without hitting something woke, you may be left wondering if you can shop anywhere anymore.
In case you haven't heard, everything is woke now! This includes all your favorite places to shop. Since you can't swing a dead cat without hitting something woke, you may be left wondering if you can shop anywhere anymore.
 
Male members of Canada’s Parliament were mocked after parading around in hot pink heels to show their support for women victims of domestic abuse.
Male members of Canada’s Parliament were mocked after parading around in hot pink heels to show their support for women victims of domestic abuse.
 
U.S. — According to sources, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will announce his candidacy for president next week. Already, several political analysts are predicting that he will eat the competition's lunch.
U.S. — According to sources, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will announce his candidacy for president next week. Already, several political analysts are predicting that he will eat the competition's lunch.
 
Attorneys representing former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review his second-degree murder charge in the death of George Floyd in 2020.
Attorneys representing former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review his second-degree murder charge in the death of George Floyd in 2020.
 
Daily Wire host Michael Knowles‘ bestselling book “Reasons To Vote For Democrats: A Comprehensive Guide” has been translated into Hungarian six years after its release.
Daily Wire host Michael Knowles‘ bestselling book “Reasons To Vote For Democrats: A Comprehensive Guide” has been translated into Hungarian six years after its release.
 
Planned Parenthood and a Duke Health doctor filed a federal lawsuit Friday to block North Carolina's month-old abortion law.
Planned Parenthood and a Duke Health doctor filed a federal lawsuit Friday to block North Carolina's month-old abortion law.
 
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