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North Carolina U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis has been working on fellow Republicans to support the Respect for Marriage Act, and found success Tuesday as it passed the chamber, 61-36. North Carolina’s senior senator, Richard Burr, was among the 12 Republicans who voted for it.
North Carolina U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis has been working on fellow Republicans to support the Respect for Marriage Act, and found success Tuesday as it passed the chamber, 61-36. North Carolina’s senior senator, Richard Burr, was among the 12 Republicans who voted for it.
 
House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) wants to become speaker of the House, but at least five Republicans have said they won’t support him.
House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) wants to become speaker of the House, but at least five Republicans have said they won’t support him.
 
Tax credits for higher-income people buying expensive electric vehicles will be borne on the backs of the poor
 
Kirk Cameron celebrated after libraries that had refused to host him over his new faith-based children’s book reversed course, and he said it should send a message to Christians and conservatives “to be brave.”
Kirk Cameron celebrated after libraries that had refused to host him over his new faith-based children’s book reversed course, and he said it should send a message to Christians and conservatives “to be brave.”
 
Legendary actor Tom Cruise filmed a special thank you message released over the weekend to fans who watched “Top Gun: Maverick” in theaters over the summer.
Legendary actor Tom Cruise filmed a special thank you message released over the weekend to fans who watched “Top Gun: Maverick” in theaters over the summer.
 
And the link between pay and performance is not always clear.
 
Twitter CEO Elon Musk tweeted Sunday that he would step down as the head of the social media platform if a poll that he launched shows a majority of users want him out.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk tweeted Sunday that he would step down as the head of the social media platform if a poll that he launched shows a majority of users want him out.
 
In a shocking turn of events, famed prosperity gospel preacher Joel Osteen has suddenly gone bankrupt after local woman Carissa Stewart named and claimed his entire estate.
In a shocking turn of events, famed prosperity gospel preacher Joel Osteen has suddenly gone bankrupt after local woman Carissa Stewart named and claimed his entire estate.
 
Attorney General Merrick Garland marked the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah with a call for Americans to come together to oppose a “disturbing” rise in anti-Semitism and other acts of bigotry.
Attorney General Merrick Garland marked the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah with a call for Americans to come together to oppose a “disturbing” rise in anti-Semitism and other acts of bigotry.
 
Conservative commentator Larry Elder said there’s a “strong possibility” he would add his name to the list of GOP presidential candidates running in 2024.
Conservative commentator Larry Elder said there’s a “strong possibility” he would add his name to the list of GOP presidential candidates running in 2024.
 
A new report ranks North Carolina fifth in the nation for number of new charter school enrollments during the pandemic.
A new report ranks North Carolina fifth in the nation for number of new charter school enrollments during the pandemic.
 
Moderate Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) defended embattled Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas from Republicans on Sunday.
Moderate Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) defended embattled Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas from Republicans on Sunday.
 
A Canadian university is embarking on a project to fundamentally alter physics as a science by “decolonizing light.”
A Canadian university is embarking on a project to fundamentally alter physics as a science by “decolonizing light.”
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, asks N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, about his education priorities.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, asks N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, about his education priorities.
 
Thousands of tourists have been stranded in Peru due to ongoing political protests in the South American nation, according to a local mayor.
Thousands of tourists have been stranded in Peru due to ongoing political protests in the South American nation, according to a local mayor.
 
Nationally syndicated radio host Dana Loesch unloaded on Axios on Friday after the outlet accused Twitter owner Elon Musk of taking “unprecedented” action to ban journalists who shared real time tracking data revealing his location.
Nationally syndicated radio host Dana Loesch unloaded on Axios on Friday after the outlet accused Twitter owner Elon Musk of taking “unprecedented” action to ban journalists who shared real time tracking data revealing his location.
 
NBC News has temporarily barred one of its senior reporters, Ben Collins, from appearing on its airwaves to report on Elon Musk.
NBC News has temporarily barred one of its senior reporters, Ben Collins, from appearing on its airwaves to report on Elon Musk.
 
The attack on the Moore County substation that left over 45,000 homes and businesses without powers for days was one in a recent string of such attacks. Worse, such attacks have increased tremendously just this year alone.
The attack on the Moore County substation that left over 45,000 homes and businesses without powers for days was one in a recent string of such attacks. Worse, such attacks have increased tremendously just this year alone.
 
Bill would prohibit offices of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) on campuses
 
After finally tallying the votes from Maricopa County, Arizona has announced that Calvin Coolidge has narrowly defeated John Davis for its three electoral votes.
After finally tallying the votes from Maricopa County, Arizona has announced that Calvin Coolidge has narrowly defeated John Davis for its three electoral votes.
 
The NFL’s executive vice president of football operations precipitated anger at league meetings this week by allegedly likening the NFL scouting combine, where college players perform so teams can judge whether they fit their needs, to a “slave auction.”
The NFL’s executive vice president of football operations precipitated anger at league meetings this week by allegedly likening the NFL scouting combine, where college players perform so teams can judge whether they fit their needs, to a “slave auction.”
 
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2022 general election in North Carolina. The certification means that the board members are confident that the votes cast on Nov. 8 have been counted and tabulated correctly.
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2022 general election in North Carolina. The certification means that the board members are confident that the votes cast on Nov. 8 have been counted and tabulated correctly.
 
Fox News host Tucker Carlson blasted a California plan to explore both reparations for slavery and a process by which to determine who qualified to receive them, arguing that the only way to really know who should get those payments was to implement “Nazi race science.”
Fox News host Tucker Carlson blasted a California plan to explore both reparations for slavery and a process by which to determine who qualified to receive them, arguing that the only way to really know who should get those payments was to implement “Nazi race science.”
 
A visibly irritated House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) snapped at a reporter during her regular Thursday press conference, apparently set off by a question about whether or not she plans to finish her term in the House of Representatives after she hands over the gavel in January.
A visibly irritated House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) snapped at a reporter during her regular Thursday press conference, apparently set off by a question about whether or not she plans to finish her term in the House of Representatives after she hands over the gavel in January.
 
For the second time in two years, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s office, led by Sheriff Garry McFadden, is being sued over delays in processing concealed-handgun and pistol-purchase permit applications.
For the second time in two years, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s office, led by Sheriff Garry McFadden, is being sued over delays in processing concealed-handgun and pistol-purchase permit applications.
 
“Louder with Crowder” host Steven Crowder announced Thursday that he’s leaving The Blaze after four years.
“Louder with Crowder” host Steven Crowder announced Thursday that he’s leaving The Blaze after four years.
 
Hammer-wielding attacker David DePape apparently had a much longer “hit list” of people he wanted to confront after he was caught in the act at the home of Paul Pelosi, husband of outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).
Hammer-wielding attacker David DePape apparently had a much longer “hit list” of people he wanted to confront after he was caught in the act at the home of Paul Pelosi, husband of outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).
 
Hopes for the timely counting of Arizona ballots have hit a snag as famed author George R.R. Martin has been placed in charge of counting the state's ballots.
Hopes for the timely counting of Arizona ballots have hit a snag as famed author George R.R. Martin has been placed in charge of counting the state's ballots.
 
Twitter CEO Elon Musk banned a Twitter account on Wednesday that he previously stated he would not ban, and then he unbanned the account after facing public backlash only to re-ban the account a short time later.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk banned a Twitter account on Wednesday that he previously stated he would not ban, and then he unbanned the account after facing public backlash only to re-ban the account a short time later.
 
French law enforcement officials raided the offices of Emmanuel Macron’s political party Tuesday as part of two investigations into alleged campaign finance violations related to the country’s last two presidential elections.
French law enforcement officials raided the offices of Emmanuel Macron’s political party Tuesday as part of two investigations into alleged campaign finance violations related to the country’s last two presidential elections.
 
Radical young voter Lance Bean was awarded thirty votes after expertly entering the "Konami Code" into his electronic voting machine Tuesday. All votes reportedly went to Arizona gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs.
Radical young voter Lance Bean was awarded thirty votes after expertly entering the "Konami Code" into his electronic voting machine Tuesday. All votes reportedly went to Arizona gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs.
 
The “Blades of Glory” parody film is no longer a joke after a skating league in Canada went woke when it announced it is redefining the term “team” for “pair and ice dance” competitions in the name of gender diversity.
The “Blades of Glory” parody film is no longer a joke after a skating league in Canada went woke when it announced it is redefining the term “team” for “pair and ice dance” competitions in the name of gender diversity.
 
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