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The usual rigamarole of "demanding answers" simply won't cut it anymore.
 
As Americans fled the Northeast United States with its repressive social policies during the coronavirus pandemic and immigrated to states in the South, the region lost its traditional position as the leader in contributing to the national GDP — to the South.
As Americans fled the Northeast United States with its repressive social policies during the coronavirus pandemic and immigrated to states in the South, the region lost its traditional position as the leader in contributing to the national GDP — to the South.
 
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough led a “Morning Joe” panel discussion on Tuesday during which he and several others attempted to spin Hunter Biden’s indictment as “good news” for his father, President Joe Biden.
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough led a “Morning Joe” panel discussion on Tuesday during which he and several others attempted to spin Hunter Biden’s indictment as “good news” for his father, President Joe Biden.
 
Unaffiliated voters challenging the partisan makeup of the N.C. State Board of Elections are challenging Gov. Roy Cooper's latest court filing in the case.
Unaffiliated voters challenging the partisan makeup of the N.C. State Board of Elections are challenging Gov. Roy Cooper's latest court filing in the case.
 
Sometimes the only appropriate response to the headlines about the Biden White House comes from the great Vince Lombardi: “What the hell is going on out there?”
Sometimes the only appropriate response to the headlines about the Biden White House comes from the great Vince Lombardi: “What the hell is going on out there?”
 
You can’t make it up that a cartoonish Donald Trump, who has been impeached twice and indicted twice already, continues to campaign on lies and vitriol, while promising vengeance and retribution if he is elected again.
You can’t make it up that a cartoonish Donald Trump, who has been impeached twice and indicted twice already, continues to campaign on lies and vitriol, while promising vengeance and retribution if he is elected again.
 
Former President Donald Trump was incensed by reports of Hunter Biden reaching a plea deal with federal prosecutors Tuesday.
Former President Donald Trump was incensed by reports of Hunter Biden reaching a plea deal with federal prosecutors Tuesday.
 
With corporations now having reservations about hiring Dylan Mulvaney as a spokesperson in the wake of backlash against Bud Light and Nike, the TikTok personality and trans activist has now begun blackmailing companies by threatening to publicly endorse their products.
With corporations now having reservations about hiring Dylan Mulvaney as a spokesperson in the wake of backlash against Bud Light and Nike, the TikTok personality and trans activist has now begun blackmailing companies by threatening to publicly endorse their products.
 
A Missouri county named for Andrew Jackson will remove two statues of the former president despite county residents previously voting to keep the monuments up.
A Missouri county named for Andrew Jackson will remove two statues of the former president despite county residents previously voting to keep the monuments up.
 
State-inspected and federally inspected meat processing facilities already have to meet the same standards
 
A submersible carrying five people that went missing during a voyage to the Titanic wreckage in the Atlantic Ocean is a cramped vessel called the Titan that is piloted by a video game controller and sealed by more than a dozen bolts.
A submersible carrying five people that went missing during a voyage to the Titanic wreckage in the Atlantic Ocean is a cramped vessel called the Titan that is piloted by a video game controller and sealed by more than a dozen bolts.
 
The N.C. Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a bill that allows the non-profit Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company for billions in surplus revenue.
The N.C. Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a bill that allows the non-profit Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company for billions in surplus revenue.
 
Saddleback Church has doubled down on its support for adding female pastors to its staff, despite being kicked out of the Southern Baptist Convention, with founding pastor Rick Warren boasting that he has ordained even more female pastors than Jesus Christ Himself.
Saddleback Church has doubled down on its support for adding female pastors to its staff, despite being kicked out of the Southern Baptist Convention, with founding pastor Rick Warren boasting that he has ordained even more female pastors than Jesus Christ Himself.
 
The trial for former President Donald Trump over his alleged mishandling of classified documents has been set for August 14.
The trial for former President Donald Trump over his alleged mishandling of classified documents has been set for August 14.
 
Hunter Biden’s plea deal to federal tax and gun charges will have no impact on a House probe into the alleged international bribery schemes of him and his father, President Joe Biden, a key lawmaker cowed Tuesday.
Hunter Biden’s plea deal to federal tax and gun charges will have no impact on a House probe into the alleged international bribery schemes of him and his father, President Joe Biden, a key lawmaker cowed Tuesday.
 
There is no official evidence that proves alien life forms from other worlds exist, according to a Pentagon spokesman who gave a press briefing with an alien facehugger attached to his face.
There is no official evidence that proves alien life forms from other worlds exist, according to a Pentagon spokesman who gave a press briefing with an alien facehugger attached to his face.
 
President Joe Biden celebrated Independence Day appearing to get lost as he tried to get off the stage at a White House event.
President Joe Biden celebrated Independence Day appearing to get lost as he tried to get off the stage at a White House event.
 
The second volume of Prager University’s Master’s Program is coming to DailyWire+.
 
Two distinct Senate bills SB 636 and SB 574, if passed, could nullify a recent policy change to let high school students enter into “name, image, likeness,” or NIL, contracts before the new policy goes into effect July 1st.
Two distinct Senate bills SB 636 and SB 574, if passed, could nullify a recent policy change to let high school students enter into “name, image, likeness,” or NIL, contracts before the new policy goes into effect July 1st.
 
After COVID came and mostly went, suddenly, prices began to rise. The cost of nearly everything soared, especially eggs, a dozen of which eventually cost more than a pound of beef.
After COVID came and mostly went, suddenly, prices began to rise. The cost of nearly everything soared, especially eggs, a dozen of which eventually cost more than a pound of beef.
 
A significant majority of Americans still believe that the American Dream is within reach, but doubt has grown among some demographics, a recent report from the Archbrige Institute found.
A significant majority of Americans still believe that the American Dream is within reach, but doubt has grown among some demographics, a recent report from the Archbrige Institute found.
 
As public pressure continues to mount regarding rumors of a government coverup of interactions with aliens, officials at the Pentagon are considering releasing a group of alien creatures in San Francisco, California
As public pressure continues to mount regarding rumors of a government coverup of interactions with aliens, officials at the Pentagon are considering releasing a group of alien creatures in San Francisco, California
 
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has agreed to spend more than $3 million in taxpayer funds to expand access to sex change operations for minors, drawing criticism from Republican Senators Rand Paul (KY), Marco Rubio (FL), and Ted Budd (NC).
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has agreed to spend more than $3 million in taxpayer funds to expand access to sex change operations for minors, drawing criticism from Republican Senators Rand Paul (KY), Marco Rubio (FL), and Ted Budd (NC).
 
All five people on board the missing Titanic submarine have been identified, and they include a seasoned diver and maritime expert, a father/son duo who are members of one of Pakistan’s wealthiest families, and the CEO of the company in charge of the voyage.
All five people on board the missing Titanic submarine have been identified, and they include a seasoned diver and maritime expert, a father/son duo who are members of one of Pakistan’s wealthiest families, and the CEO of the company in charge of the voyage.
 
A new book examines ideological infiltration by brainwashing radicals.
 
A white powdery substance that was discovered in the West Wing of the White House on Sunday night has been confirmed to be cocaine, according to officials.
A white powdery substance that was discovered in the West Wing of the White House on Sunday night has been confirmed to be cocaine, according to officials.
 
With the city overwhelmed by smoke and ash from a Canadian forest fire, New York Mayor Eric Adams held a press conference calling for all New Yorkers to blow in the direction of Canada at the count of three.
With the city overwhelmed by smoke and ash from a Canadian forest fire, New York Mayor Eric Adams held a press conference calling for all New Yorkers to blow in the direction of Canada at the count of three.
 
“Passion of the Christ” actor Jim Caviezel had some strong words for what he describes as “weak” Christians.
“Passion of the Christ” actor Jim Caviezel had some strong words for what he describes as “weak” Christians.
 
Entrepreneur and 2024 Republican presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced on Wednesday that he would be committing $250,000 in scholarship funds to revive patriotism among younger Americans.
Entrepreneur and 2024 Republican presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced on Wednesday that he would be committing $250,000 in scholarship funds to revive patriotism among younger Americans.
 
On Tuesday, North Carolina Senate committee members voted to advance a bill legalizing sports betting in the state. It is calendared for the Senate floor session scheduled to gavel in at 9:30 Wednesday morning.
On Tuesday, North Carolina Senate committee members voted to advance a bill legalizing sports betting in the state. It is calendared for the Senate floor session scheduled to gavel in at 9:30 Wednesday morning.
 
In 2015, then-17-year-old Rudolph “Rudy” Farias was reported missing by his mother after he took his dogs for a walk and never returned. On June 29, 2023, Farias was found sleeping in front of a church and returned to his family.
In 2015, then-17-year-old Rudolph “Rudy” Farias was reported missing by his mother after he took his dogs for a walk and never returned. On June 29, 2023, Farias was found sleeping in front of a church and returned to his family.
 
Having reported, discussed and written about North Carolina for 58 years I increasingly find myself responding to happenings by asking the question, “What’s your end game? What are you trying to accomplish?
Having reported, discussed and written about North Carolina for 58 years I increasingly find myself responding to happenings by asking the question, “What’s your end game? What are you trying to accomplish?
 
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