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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.
 
The advances in artificial intelligence over the past couple of years might very well turn out to be a watershed moment in history.
The advances in artificial intelligence over the past couple of years might very well turn out to be a watershed moment in history.
 
The Federal Trade Commission launched an inquiry on Wednesday into the baby formula shortages which have harmed infants and strained their parents over the past several months.
The Federal Trade Commission launched an inquiry on Wednesday into the baby formula shortages which have harmed infants and strained their parents over the past several months.
 
An unfolding legal saga at the UNC-System institution may expose dramatic threats to free speech.
An unfolding legal saga at the UNC-System institution may expose dramatic threats to free speech.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race.
 
Actor Josh Duhamel (“Transformers“) admitted in a recent interview that he has become a bit of a “doomsday prepper,” building a remote compound in North Dakota where his family could survive “if s*** hits the fan” in Los Angeles.
Actor Josh Duhamel (“Transformers“) admitted in a recent interview that he has become a bit of a “doomsday prepper,” building a remote compound in North Dakota where his family could survive “if s*** hits the fan” in Los Angeles.
 
House and Senate lawmakers have reportedly come to a deal to avoid defaulting on the national debt by raising the debt ceiling to infinity million billion +1.
House and Senate lawmakers have reportedly come to a deal to avoid defaulting on the national debt by raising the debt ceiling to infinity million billion +1.
 
Most Americans favor cutting spending alongside raising the debt ceiling as President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) negotiate a deal to avert a U.S. default, according to a recent survey.
Most Americans favor cutting spending alongside raising the debt ceiling as President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) negotiate a deal to avert a U.S. default, according to a recent survey.
 
The North Carolina General Assembly is set to take up the veto override of SB20, the Care for Women, Children, and Families Act, much to the chagrin of Gov. Roy Cooper, who has conducted a pressure campaign in an attempt to swing legislators.
The North Carolina General Assembly is set to take up the veto override of SB20, the Care for Women, Children, and Families Act, much to the chagrin of Gov. Roy Cooper, who has conducted a pressure campaign in an attempt to swing legislators.
 
The Black Lives Matter’s Global Network Foundation, which has reportedly paid some of its official and unofficial chapters millions of dollars, appears to be risking bankruptcy.
The Black Lives Matter’s Global Network Foundation, which has reportedly paid some of its official and unofficial chapters millions of dollars, appears to be risking bankruptcy.
 
Appearing before the Senate beneath a mysterious, hooded robe, California Senator Diane Feinstein addressed the hushed audience, speaking in a gravelly, Sidious-like voice.
Appearing before the Senate beneath a mysterious, hooded robe, California Senator Diane Feinstein addressed the hushed audience, speaking in a gravelly, Sidious-like voice.
 
Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) fired back at “The View” on Tuesday after several of the ABC show’s liberal co-hosts leveled racially-charged attacks against him.
Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) fired back at “The View” on Tuesday after several of the ABC show’s liberal co-hosts leveled racially-charged attacks against him.
 
A senior FBI official stunned GOP members of Congress on Tuesday upon testifying that she has not read or even been briefed on special counsel John Durham‘s report.
A senior FBI official stunned GOP members of Congress on Tuesday upon testifying that she has not read or even been briefed on special counsel John Durham‘s report.
 
A mysterious new virus is forcing millions of people around the world to call in sick to work today, according to sources.
A mysterious new virus is forcing millions of people around the world to call in sick to work today, according to sources.
 
Pop culture and fashion magazine Vanity Fair raised eyebrows with a Tuesday headline comparing Twitter owner Elon Musk with former KKK Grand Wizard David Duke – all in an effort to undermine Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis ahead of his 2024 presidential bid.
Pop culture and fashion magazine Vanity Fair raised eyebrows with a Tuesday headline comparing Twitter owner Elon Musk with former KKK Grand Wizard David Duke – all in an effort to undermine Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis ahead of his 2024 presidential bid.
 
Republicans in Montana have taken a strong stand against drag queens reading books to children, banning the practice at libraries and schools.
Republicans in Montana have taken a strong stand against drag queens reading books to children, banning the practice at libraries and schools.
 
In a bipartisan vote, the North Carolina House approved a measure on Wednesday that bans gender transitioning surgeries for minors.
In a bipartisan vote, the North Carolina House approved a measure on Wednesday that bans gender transitioning surgeries for minors.
 
Fox News host Sean Hannity laid out a timeline on his show this week outlining the sequence of events behind the current debt ceiling crisis, showing that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was calling for negotiations back at the start of year.
Fox News host Sean Hannity laid out a timeline on his show this week outlining the sequence of events behind the current debt ceiling crisis, showing that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was calling for negotiations back at the start of year.
 
Target made “emergency” calls last week to managers and senior directors at the store after the company faced backlash for its Pride collection, which included “tuck-friendly” female swimwear and other products, according to a source inside the company.
Target made “emergency” calls last week to managers and senior directors at the store after the company faced backlash for its Pride collection, which included “tuck-friendly” female swimwear and other products, according to a source inside the company.
 
A visibly shaken Kaitlan Collins announced she will be suing Trump for assault and defamation after being destroyed by the former President on national television last night.
A visibly shaken Kaitlan Collins announced she will be suing Trump for assault and defamation after being destroyed by the former President on national television last night.
 
The White House on Tuesday said invoking the 14th Amendment to prevent the U.S. from defaulting on $31 trillion debt won’t solve the national crisis after nearly a dozen left-wing Senators suggested President Joe Biden use such authority.
The White House on Tuesday said invoking the 14th Amendment to prevent the U.S. from defaulting on $31 trillion debt won’t solve the national crisis after nearly a dozen left-wing Senators suggested President Joe Biden use such authority.
 
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