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As Congress continued to conduct its final pieces of business before the holiday break, lawmakers warned that a total government shutdown could ensue if an agreement to send an additional package of tens of billions of dollars to Ukraine is not made by Friday.
As Congress continued to conduct its final pieces of business before the holiday break, lawmakers warned that a total government shutdown could ensue if an agreement to send an additional package of tens of billions of dollars to Ukraine is not made by Friday.
 
A former Twitter employee was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison after he was convicted of accepting bribes and providing user data to Saudi Arabia’s Royal Family, the Justice Department announced on Thursday. Senior United States District Judge Edward M. Chen delivered the sentence.
A former Twitter employee was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison after he was convicted of accepting bribes and providing user data to Saudi Arabia’s Royal Family, the Justice Department announced on Thursday. Senior United States District Judge Edward M. Chen delivered the sentence.
 
President Joe Biden allowed the release of documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, but ordered that some remain secret for now.
President Joe Biden allowed the release of documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, but ordered that some remain secret for now.
 
The Justice Department (DOJ) is suing Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey and his administration over the use of shipping containers to build a wall along the state’s southern border with Mexico.
The Justice Department (DOJ) is suing Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey and his administration over the use of shipping containers to build a wall along the state’s southern border with Mexico.
 
Dr. Ben Carson is a paragon of the American dream: raised by a poor single mother who forced him to read books instead of watching television in his spare time, he was able to lift himself from poverty in Detroit and become a renowned neurosurgeon.
Dr. Ben Carson is a paragon of the American dream: raised by a poor single mother who forced him to read books instead of watching television in his spare time, he was able to lift himself from poverty in Detroit and become a renowned neurosurgeon.
 
There's nothing like gathering the family during the holidays to watch a good old-fashioned Christmas movie! There are so many timeless classics out there, full of iconic moments we love to relive again and again!
There's nothing like gathering the family during the holidays to watch a good old-fashioned Christmas movie! There are so many timeless classics out there, full of iconic moments we love to relive again and again!
 
Rep. James Comer (R-KY) slammed Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) on Wednesday for accusing some Republican legislators of being responsible for terrorism targeting the LGBTQ community.
Rep. James Comer (R-KY) slammed Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) on Wednesday for accusing some Republican legislators of being responsible for terrorism targeting the LGBTQ community.
 
Having abandoned traditionalism, universities are getting their just desserts.
Having abandoned traditionalism, universities are getting their just desserts.
 
The Senate unanimously passed a bill that would ban the use of TikTok on government devices amid growing national security concerns over the Chinese-owned social media platform.
The Senate unanimously passed a bill that would ban the use of TikTok on government devices amid growing national security concerns over the Chinese-owned social media platform.
 
Famed evangelist Franklin Graham said during a press conference that he was staying out of the Republican Party’s primaries after he previously backed former President Donald Trump.
Famed evangelist Franklin Graham said during a press conference that he was staying out of the Republican Party’s primaries after he previously backed former President Donald Trump.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses issues N.C. families might discuss at the Thanksgiving dinner table.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses issues N.C. families might discuss at the Thanksgiving dinner table.
 
A black activist appearing before California’s first reparations task force meeting insisted that every black person in the state receive $350,000 and black-owned businesses should receive $250,000.
A black activist appearing before California’s first reparations task force meeting insisted that every black person in the state receive $350,000 and black-owned businesses should receive $250,000.
 
In the name of “fighting climate change,” forcing Gov. Roy Cooper’s reductions in North Carolina’s electricity-based CO2 emissions would cost $141.7 billion to $162.3 billion, raise household electricity bills by well over a thousand dollars per year, and risk capacity shortfalls and rolling blackou
In the name of “fighting climate change,” forcing Gov. Roy Cooper’s reductions in North Carolina’s electricity-based CO2 emissions would cost $141.7 billion to $162.3 billion, raise household electricity bills by well over a thousand dollars per year, and risk capacity shortfalls and rolling blackou
 
American retail expenditures declined 0.6% between October and November, according to data released on Thursday by the Census Bureau.
American retail expenditures declined 0.6% between October and November, according to data released on Thursday by the Census Bureau.
 
President Joe Biden offered Africa $55 billion over the next three years this week as he claimed that the U.S. would become more involved on the continent.
President Joe Biden offered Africa $55 billion over the next three years this week as he claimed that the U.S. would become more involved on the continent.
 
Two hundred and nineteen gingerbread house entrants took part in the nation’s largest Annual National Gingerbread House Competition in Asheville, N.C. this week.
Two hundred and nineteen gingerbread house entrants took part in the nation’s largest Annual National Gingerbread House Competition in Asheville, N.C. this week.
 
Homeschool students excel beyond their peers in private, charter, and public schools on the Classic Learning Test, according to a rigorous standardized college entrance exam oriented toward classically educated students.
Homeschool students excel beyond their peers in private, charter, and public schools on the Classic Learning Test, according to a rigorous standardized college entrance exam oriented toward classically educated students.
 
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg vacationed in a famous tourist hotspot in Europe as the threat of a rail strike threatened to grind the U.S. economy to a halt.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg vacationed in a famous tourist hotspot in Europe as the threat of a rail strike threatened to grind the U.S. economy to a halt.
 
In his quest to find someone worthy of running Twitter after he steps down, Elon Musk announced this week that he has hidden five golden tickets in Tesla cars around the world.
In his quest to find someone worthy of running Twitter after he steps down, Elon Musk announced this week that he has hidden five golden tickets in Tesla cars around the world.
 
Through tears, former Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH), blubbered ignominiously about how outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has always been “unfailingly gracious” to him on Wednesday night.
Through tears, former Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH), blubbered ignominiously about how outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has always been “unfailingly gracious” to him on Wednesday night.
 
Officials in seven states have now received subpoenas from the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to oversee investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Officials in seven states have now received subpoenas from the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to oversee investigations into former President Donald Trump.
 
"We can’t wait for the housing market to stabilize itself. We need to be aggressive in our attempts to create and preserve our affordable housing," said Wake County Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization director Lorena McDowell.
"We can’t wait for the housing market to stabilize itself. We need to be aggressive in our attempts to create and preserve our affordable housing," said Wake County Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization director Lorena McDowell.
 
Three more governors are joining the growing number of states banning employees from using TikTok on state-owned devices.
Three more governors are joining the growing number of states banning employees from using TikTok on state-owned devices.
 
Iran was kicked out of a United Nations commission dedicated to women’s rights on Wednesday following the United States’ push to have the country excluded.
Iran was kicked out of a United Nations commission dedicated to women’s rights on Wednesday following the United States’ push to have the country excluded.
 
The Dark Knight of Gotham looks like he may finally hang up the cape for good after a poll of Arkham inmates revealed most of them wish for Bruce Wayne to step down as Batman.
The Dark Knight of Gotham looks like he may finally hang up the cape for good after a poll of Arkham inmates revealed most of them wish for Bruce Wayne to step down as Batman.
 
The U.S. government is struggling to keep track of the billions of dollars sent to Ukraine, even relying on Ukrainian forces and staffers to keep tabs on how the money is being used, according to State Department communications obtained by POLITICO.
The U.S. government is struggling to keep track of the billions of dollars sent to Ukraine, even relying on Ukrainian forces and staffers to keep tabs on how the money is being used, according to State Department communications obtained by POLITICO.
 
Indexing the standard deduction for inflation will help avoid a tax penalty on those whose real wages have actually decreased
Indexing the standard deduction for inflation will help avoid a tax penalty on those whose real wages have actually decreased
 
Conservative commentator Larry Elder joined country music legend John Rich and retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson in purchasing a bank meant to safeguard customers from the modern financial system’s tendency to censor and cancel dissidents.
Conservative commentator Larry Elder joined country music legend John Rich and retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson in purchasing a bank meant to safeguard customers from the modern financial system’s tendency to censor and cancel dissidents.
 
Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is reportedly gathering with some of his top donors this month as he plots out the course of his political future following his blowout victory in last month’s midterm elections.
Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is reportedly gathering with some of his top donors this month as he plots out the course of his political future following his blowout victory in last month’s midterm elections.
 
The High Point University Survey Research Center asked 1,015 respondents Nov. 10 - 17 the simple question about their favorite pie, and 25% responded with pumpkin.
The High Point University Survey Research Center asked 1,015 respondents Nov. 10 - 17 the simple question about their favorite pie, and 25% responded with pumpkin.
 
“Gotham” actor Ben McKenzie made it clear on Tuesday that he was not interested in joining the cryptocurrency revolution, calling the digital currency industry “the largest Ponzi scheme in history.”
“Gotham” actor Ben McKenzie made it clear on Tuesday that he was not interested in joining the cryptocurrency revolution, calling the digital currency industry “the largest Ponzi scheme in history.”
 
In UK one cannot pray silently in "censorship zones"
 
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