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Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) suggested House Republicans could reach a point where they vote to defund Food and Drug Administration programs after President Joe Biden threatened to fight a federal ruling to suspend the agency’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) suggested House Republicans could reach a point where they vote to defund Food and Drug Administration programs after President Joe Biden threatened to fight a federal ruling to suspend the agency’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.
 
Jordan Roberts, John Locke Foundation director of government affairs, speaks in favor of Senate Bill 669, Solar Decommissioning Requirements.
 
When Tucker Carlson was unceremoniously dumped by Fox News on Monday, the general feeling floating around was, “Oh, woe is he.”
When Tucker Carlson was unceremoniously dumped by Fox News on Monday, the general feeling floating around was, “Oh, woe is he.”
 
commissioner resolution suporrts keeping Confederate soldier monument at Arlington
commissioner resolution suporrts keeping Confederate soldier monument at Arlington
 
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) called on FBI Director Chris Wray to launch a full-scale investigation into some 85,000 migrant children who have been released into the U.S. under President Joe Biden that the administration has lost all contact with.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) called on FBI Director Chris Wray to launch a full-scale investigation into some 85,000 migrant children who have been released into the U.S. under President Joe Biden that the administration has lost all contact with.
 
In a horrific tragedy, the Postal Service was unable to deliver an abortion pill in time and now an adorable baby has been born.
In a horrific tragedy, the Postal Service was unable to deliver an abortion pill in time and now an adorable baby has been born.
 
Russia blamed the United States Thursday for an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin that Moscow said was a foiled assassination plot against President Vladimir Putin.
Russia blamed the United States Thursday for an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin that Moscow said was a foiled assassination plot against President Vladimir Putin.
 
The legal battle between N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein and Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has ended. Both agree Stein's lawsuit against a 1931 N.C. criminal libel law is moot.
The legal battle between N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein and Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has ended. Both agree Stein's lawsuit against a 1931 N.C. criminal libel law is moot.
 
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) described the Biden administration’s report on the Afghanistan withdrawal as “a political whitewash.”
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) described the Biden administration’s report on the Afghanistan withdrawal as “a political whitewash.”
 
The American Civil Liberties Union is going to federal court to challenge North Carolina's new anti-riot law. ACLU claims "multiple provisions" of the law are "facially unconstitutional."
The American Civil Liberties Union is going to federal court to challenge North Carolina's new anti-riot law. ACLU claims "multiple provisions" of the law are "facially unconstitutional."
 
PacWest stock plummeted as investors remain worried about the financial sector, a decline which occurred despite Federal Reserve officials assuring market actors hours earlier that the banking system is “sound and resilient.”
PacWest stock plummeted as investors remain worried about the financial sector, a decline which occurred despite Federal Reserve officials assuring market actors hours earlier that the banking system is “sound and resilient.”
 
Swing district GOP members face unprecedented pressure campaign to change their votes
Swing district GOP members face unprecedented pressure campaign to change their votes
 
The Navy SEAL who was a part of the team that killed Osama bin Laden expressed his fury over the U.S. Navy using a drag queen to advocate for Navy recruits.
The Navy SEAL who was a part of the team that killed Osama bin Laden expressed his fury over the U.S. Navy using a drag queen to advocate for Navy recruits.
 
A Wisconsin-based company is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a tax dispute involving the N.C. Department of Revenue.
A Wisconsin-based company is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a tax dispute involving the N.C. Department of Revenue.
 
The U.S. Navy, facing an uphill battle to recruit new members, decided one good way to go about the task is to deploy a drag queen influencer.
The U.S. Navy, facing an uphill battle to recruit new members, decided one good way to go about the task is to deploy a drag queen influencer.
 
Hitler's 1938 Reich gun law still in effect in Germany
 
Legendary comedian Carol Burnett said her hit show could never happen today as she acknowledged that she misses the classic comedy sketch entertainment shows and would love to see them make a “come back.”
Legendary comedian Carol Burnett said her hit show could never happen today as she acknowledged that she misses the classic comedy sketch entertainment shows and would love to see them make a “come back.”
 
Stephanie Brinson is an advanced practice registered nurse seeing thousands of patients a year, along with five other APRNs, in a Garner practice open seven days week.
Stephanie Brinson is an advanced practice registered nurse seeing thousands of patients a year, along with five other APRNs, in a Garner practice open seven days week.
 
Days after pleading not guilty to criminal charges, former President Donald Trump received a warm welcome after he showed up Saturday evening at UFC 287 in Miami.
Days after pleading not guilty to criminal charges, former President Donald Trump received a warm welcome after he showed up Saturday evening at UFC 287 in Miami.
 
Nine-line proposal to toughen penalties for showing obscenities to minors
Nine-line proposal to toughen penalties for showing obscenities to minors
 
Following Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s trip to the United States last week, the Chinese military is simulating attacks on “key targets” in Taiwan in a second day of drills many experts believe are intended to intimidate the small island nation.
Following Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s trip to the United States last week, the Chinese military is simulating attacks on “key targets” in Taiwan in a second day of drills many experts believe are intended to intimidate the small island nation.
 
“Thought reform” at American universities is real and terrifying.
 
The son of billionaire leftist megadonor George Soros met with top U.S. officials at the White House 14 times since President Joe Biden took office.
The son of billionaire leftist megadonor George Soros met with top U.S. officials at the White House 14 times since President Joe Biden took office.
 
Two DWI defendants in North Carolina have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take their cases. They claim district attorneys violated their rights to a speedy trial.
Two DWI defendants in North Carolina have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take their cases. They claim district attorneys violated their rights to a speedy trial.
 
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signaled Saturday that he was working to get Daniel Perry a pardon after he was convicted in a case involving self-defense.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signaled Saturday that he was working to get Daniel Perry a pardon after he was convicted in a case involving self-defense.
 
With The Super Mario Bros. Movie making over $377 million globally in its first weekend alone and a projected strong second weekend from positive word-of-mouth, the franchise kickoff is already shaping up into a juggernaut.
With The Super Mario Bros. Movie making over $377 million globally in its first weekend alone and a projected strong second weekend from positive word-of-mouth, the franchise kickoff is already shaping up into a juggernaut.
 
A Portland rioter who was previously given probation for assaulting a federal contract worker was given 12.5 years in jail for killing his 3-month-old infant child.
A Portland rioter who was previously given probation for assaulting a federal contract worker was given 12.5 years in jail for killing his 3-month-old infant child.
 
Ten years ago, in July of 2013, the Republican-led General Assembly enacted historic tax reforms. Perhaps most notably, lawmakers overhauled the state’s personal income tax, moving from a progressive multi-tiered structure to a flat, simple rate.
Ten years ago, in July of 2013, the Republican-led General Assembly enacted historic tax reforms. Perhaps most notably, lawmakers overhauled the state’s personal income tax, moving from a progressive multi-tiered structure to a flat, simple rate.
 
Developing countries are seeking to reduce their dependence on the American dollar as the global reserve currency, some of which are instead turning to the Chinese yuan as the communist nation fosters a growing role for itself in the international economy.
Developing countries are seeking to reduce their dependence on the American dollar as the global reserve currency, some of which are instead turning to the Chinese yuan as the communist nation fosters a growing role for itself in the international economy.
 
Republican lawmakers demanded on Wednesday that the FBI produce an unclassified record that allegedly contains evidence showing that then-Vice President Joe Biden was involved in a criminal bribery scheme with a foreign national.
Republican lawmakers demanded on Wednesday that the FBI produce an unclassified record that allegedly contains evidence showing that then-Vice President Joe Biden was involved in a criminal bribery scheme with a foreign national.
 
A historic discovery was made today as a brave adventurer uncovered an internet article long thought to be lost forever underneath layers upon layers of pop-up ads, privacy policies, and newsletter sign-up appeals.
A historic discovery was made today as a brave adventurer uncovered an internet article long thought to be lost forever underneath layers upon layers of pop-up ads, privacy policies, and newsletter sign-up appeals.
 
Daniel Perry, who shot and killed a man who was carrying an AK-47 at a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020, was found guilty of murder by a jury on Friday in Texas.
Daniel Perry, who shot and killed a man who was carrying an AK-47 at a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020, was found guilty of murder by a jury on Friday in Texas.
 
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