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Two rating agencies placed the United States on a negative watch over recent negotiations to amend the debt ceiling between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Two rating agencies placed the United States on a negative watch over recent negotiations to amend the debt ceiling between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
 
Top lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee will review an FBI document containing allegations that President Joe Biden received a multi-million-dollar bribe from an “adversarial country” on Monday.
Top lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee will review an FBI document containing allegations that President Joe Biden received a multi-million-dollar bribe from an “adversarial country” on Monday.
 
For the third year in a row, North Carolina garners top honors with Site Selection magazine’s Prosperity Cup recognition for economic development.
For the third year in a row, North Carolina garners top honors with Site Selection magazine’s Prosperity Cup recognition for economic development.
 
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower who claims the criminal investigation into Hunter Biden is being mishandled has revealed his identity.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower who claims the criminal investigation into Hunter Biden is being mishandled has revealed his identity.
 
A concerned husband assured his wife on Wednesday he was only reading Song of Solomon to study profound theological doctrine, not to check out the...er... you know..."interesting" bits.
A concerned husband assured his wife on Wednesday he was only reading Song of Solomon to study profound theological doctrine, not to check out the...er... you know..."interesting" bits.
 
The United States has spent $13 billion sponsoring unaccompanied minors at the border since 2012, a new report based on Health and Human Services data reveals.
The United States has spent $13 billion sponsoring unaccompanied minors at the border since 2012, a new report based on Health and Human Services data reveals.
 
except for actions of General Phillip Schuyler, the statue probably would have been an English king
except for actions of General Phillip Schuyler, the statue probably would have been an English king
 
It does show why we need the Recall, or the repeal the 17th Amendment
It does show why we need the Recall, or the repeal the 17th Amendment
 
After a whirlwind of controversy — in which Twitter promised to promote, then vowed to censor, The Daily Wire’s documentary “What is a Woman?” — the film finally began streaming in full, free of charge, on the social media platform on Friday and will continue to do so throughout the weekend.
After a whirlwind of controversy — in which Twitter promised to promote, then vowed to censor, The Daily Wire’s documentary “What is a Woman?” — the film finally began streaming in full, free of charge, on the social media platform on Friday and will continue to do so throughout the weekend.
 
Top N.C. legislative leaders are appealing the latest ruling in the long-running Leandro education funding case to the N.C. Court of Appeals.
Top N.C. legislative leaders are appealing the latest ruling in the long-running Leandro education funding case to the N.C. Court of Appeals.
 
George Washington University is getting a new nickname after students complained that the “Colonials” mascot was offensive.
George Washington University is getting a new nickname after students complained that the “Colonials” mascot was offensive.
 
The parents claim they were not allowed to opt out their children.
 
In a tense exchange with the press today, President Biden defended himself against charges of corruption and bribery, claiming that a recent $10 million payment to his cat Willow is "totally legitimate" and there's nothing weird about it at all.
In a tense exchange with the press today, President Biden defended himself against charges of corruption and bribery, claiming that a recent $10 million payment to his cat Willow is "totally legitimate" and there's nothing weird about it at all.
 
Governor Bill Lee (R-TN) authorized Thursday the deployment of 100 Tennessee National Guard troops to help secure the southern border in the wake of record-level crossings and illegal entries into the United States.
Governor Bill Lee (R-TN) authorized Thursday the deployment of 100 Tennessee National Guard troops to help secure the southern border in the wake of record-level crossings and illegal entries into the United States.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper will neither sign nor veto a bill to give teens quicker access to a driver’s license. Senate Bill 157 will become law without Cooper’s signature.
Gov. Roy Cooper will neither sign nor veto a bill to give teens quicker access to a driver’s license. Senate Bill 157 will become law without Cooper’s signature.
 
Judging from all the alarm these days, maybe artificial intelligence poses a huge danger threat to humanity.
Judging from all the alarm these days, maybe artificial intelligence poses a huge danger threat to humanity.
 
President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign criticized YouTube’s decision to stop censoring certain election-related content, saying it could lead to “violence.”
President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign criticized YouTube’s decision to stop censoring certain election-related content, saying it could lead to “violence.”
 
The U.S. Supreme Court wants new briefs by May 11 in the high-profile Moore v. Harper redistricting case. The briefs will help the court decide whether to keep or dismiss the case.
The U.S. Supreme Court wants new briefs by May 11 in the high-profile Moore v. Harper redistricting case. The briefs will help the court decide whether to keep or dismiss the case.
 
Former President Donald Trump responded to Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) entering the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday by mocking the governor and his campaign’s Twitter launch, which he called a “disaster.”
Former President Donald Trump responded to Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) entering the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday by mocking the governor and his campaign’s Twitter launch, which he called a “disaster.”
 
Microsoft officials on Wednesday issued an advisory saying a Chinese hacking group compromised “critical” U.S. cyber infrastructure focused on gathering intelligence – and urged customers to close or change credentials for exposed accounts.
Microsoft officials on Wednesday issued an advisory saying a Chinese hacking group compromised “critical” U.S. cyber infrastructure focused on gathering intelligence – and urged customers to close or change credentials for exposed accounts.
 
Swimmer Riley Gaines lobbied lawmakers on Wednesday to support the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act.
Swimmer Riley Gaines lobbied lawmakers on Wednesday to support the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis triggered California Governor Gavin Newsom into a state of rage this week by sending his “sanctuary state” planes full of illegal aliens.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis triggered California Governor Gavin Newsom into a state of rage this week by sending his “sanctuary state” planes full of illegal aliens.
 
Researchers with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration have determined that cereal reaches its peak flavor at 10 pm if eaten on the couch while watching a true crime documentary.
Researchers with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration have determined that cereal reaches its peak flavor at 10 pm if eaten on the couch while watching a true crime documentary.
 
Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) wants to make federal buildings beautiful again. Well, what he really wants to do is cement a Trump-era executive order into law requiring “classical architecture” on all new buildings to make that happen.
Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) wants to make federal buildings beautiful again. Well, what he really wants to do is cement a Trump-era executive order into law requiring “classical architecture” on all new buildings to make that happen.
 
The Statue of Liberty was surrounded by an orange haze on Tuesday as New Yorkers were tormented by smoke coming from Canadian wildfires that started June 2 in Nova Scotia and Quebec.
The Statue of Liberty was surrounded by an orange haze on Tuesday as New Yorkers were tormented by smoke coming from Canadian wildfires that started June 2 in Nova Scotia and Quebec.
 
The University of North Carolina System says it could face a "massive liability" if students from UNC Chapel Hill and N.C. State University win their lawsuit over challenged student fees. The dispute sits at the N.C. Supreme Court.
The University of North Carolina System says it could face a "massive liability" if students from UNC Chapel Hill and N.C. State University win their lawsuit over challenged student fees. The dispute sits at the N.C. Supreme Court.
 
Twitter CEO Elon Musk revealed on Tuesday that his team has managed to significantly increase efficiency at the social media company since he purchased the firm six months ago.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk revealed on Tuesday that his team has managed to significantly increase efficiency at the social media company since he purchased the firm six months ago.
 
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Friday to prevent Link, the hero of Hyrule, from wearing the female clothing of the Gerudo people.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Friday to prevent Link, the hero of Hyrule, from wearing the female clothing of the Gerudo people.
 
While many people have heard of Judeo-Christian values, Dennis Prager believes few can articulate them, which he laments, because, in his words, “Judeo-Christian values are the moral foundation of Western Civilization.”
While many people have heard of Judeo-Christian values, Dennis Prager believes few can articulate them, which he laments, because, in his words, “Judeo-Christian values are the moral foundation of Western Civilization.”
 
Two key documents cautioning U.S. officials about a deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan before withdrawing in 2021 revealed President Joe Biden’s administration failed to heed specific warnings, a top House Republican said.
Two key documents cautioning U.S. officials about a deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan before withdrawing in 2021 revealed President Joe Biden’s administration failed to heed specific warnings, a top House Republican said.
 
Lawmakers in the North Carolina House passed a bill Wednesday that would streamline the process of approving new charter schools in the state. The vote was 75-42, with four Democrats joining Republicans in supporting the measure.
Lawmakers in the North Carolina House passed a bill Wednesday that would streamline the process of approving new charter schools in the state. The vote was 75-42, with four Democrats joining Republicans in supporting the measure.
 
Enrollment for most forms of postsecondary education in the United States continued to decline three years after nationwide lockdowns forced many students to temporarily continue their degrees online, according to a new analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse.
Enrollment for most forms of postsecondary education in the United States continued to decline three years after nationwide lockdowns forced many students to temporarily continue their degrees online, according to a new analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse.
 
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