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President Joe Biden faced backlash on Monday after cameras appeared to catch him struggling to stay awake at times during the opening speeches at 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26.
President Joe Biden faced backlash on Monday after cameras appeared to catch him struggling to stay awake at times during the opening speeches at 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26.
 
The N.C. House Redistricting Committee submitted its proposed state district maps Friday, Oct. 22, after two months of public hearings and open meetings.
The N.C. House Redistricting Committee submitted its proposed state district maps Friday, Oct. 22, after two months of public hearings and open meetings.
 
Katherine Doyle of the Washington Examiner reports that voters don’t believe the president’s pledge to avoid raising taxes on the middle class.
Katherine Doyle of the Washington Examiner reports that voters don’t believe the president’s pledge to avoid raising taxes on the middle class.
 
Kylee Zempel of the Federalist looks beyond the headlines involving outgoing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Kylee Zempel of the Federalist looks beyond the headlines involving outgoing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
 
A Wake County principal has denied a mask exemption request for a kindergartener with disabilities, according to a recorded phone call released by the anonymous parent.
A Wake County principal has denied a mask exemption request for a kindergartener with disabilities, according to a recorded phone call released by the anonymous parent.
 
Imposter President Joseph R. Biden, a Fool still with the fulsome allegiance of the Democratic Socialist Propagandist Media, just will not be honest with the American People, or himself for that matter.
Imposter President Joseph R. Biden, a Fool still with the fulsome allegiance of the Democratic Socialist Propagandist Media, just will not be honest with the American People, or himself for that matter.
 
Leftist, activist whistleblower Frances Haugen testified in front of Congress on Tuesday, demanding that Congress take action to regulate or demand reform from social media platforms like Facebook, which she claims encourages the spread of misinformation in order to maximize profit.
Leftist, activist whistleblower Frances Haugen testified in front of Congress on Tuesday, demanding that Congress take action to regulate or demand reform from social media platforms like Facebook, which she claims encourages the spread of misinformation in order to maximize profit.
 
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki defended President Joe Biden on Friday over Biden’s claim during a CNN town hall on Thursday night that he has visited the border before.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki defended President Joe Biden on Friday over Biden’s claim during a CNN town hall on Thursday night that he has visited the border before.
 
Rep. G.K. Butterfield, N.C.-1, a Democrat, has officially announced he’ll retire at the end of this term in Congress. Originally from Wilson, Butterfield, 74, has served in Congress since 2004.
Rep. G.K. Butterfield, N.C.-1, a Democrat, has officially announced he’ll retire at the end of this term in Congress. Originally from Wilson, Butterfield, 74, has served in Congress since 2004.
 
The people who pull Joe's strings do not understand basic economics...or do they?
The people who pull Joe's strings do not understand basic economics...or do they?
 
18 times higher than for all other vaccines combined
 
Energy prices are skyrocketing and Joe doesn't know what to do about it
Energy prices are skyrocketing and Joe doesn't know what to do about it
 
A retired UNC law school constitutional expert says forced removal of Supreme Court justices from consideration of a case would be “particularly dangerous.”
A retired UNC law school constitutional expert says forced removal of Supreme Court justices from consideration of a case would be “particularly dangerous.”
 
Daniel Rickenmann, a businessman, will become the 37th mayor of Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, after winning the city’s election this week.
Daniel Rickenmann, a businessman, will become the 37th mayor of Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, after winning the city’s election this week.
 
Naomi Lim of the Washington Examiner explores the implications of bad polling news for President Biden.
Naomi Lim of the Washington Examiner explores the implications of bad polling news for President Biden.
 
NASA is set to unveil the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), ending a campaign from astronomers and other activists who claimed that James Webb, the telescope’s namesake “persecuted” LBGT individuals in his employ while he was NASA’s administrator in the 1950s and 1960s.
NASA is set to unveil the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), ending a campaign from astronomers and other activists who claimed that James Webb, the telescope’s namesake “persecuted” LBGT individuals in his employ while he was NASA’s administrator in the 1950s and 1960s.
 
Universities across North Carolina welcomed students back to campus last month for what may be the most “normal” semester since the pandemic began. And according to the chancellor of North Carolina State University, Randy Woodson, students are happy to be back in person, though uneasy.
Universities across North Carolina welcomed students back to campus last month for what may be the most “normal” semester since the pandemic began. And according to the chancellor of North Carolina State University, Randy Woodson, students are happy to be back in person, though uneasy.
 
In a new poll out Thursday, Oct. 21, there are rumblings that North Carolina voters are growing frustrated with President Joe Biden’s overall performance and his handling of jobs and the economy.
In a new poll out Thursday, Oct. 21, there are rumblings that North Carolina voters are growing frustrated with President Joe Biden’s overall performance and his handling of jobs and the economy.
 
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) claimed on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday that President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice refused to arrest a man who allegedly threatened to kill Gaetz and who allegedly traveled to Washington, D.C.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) claimed on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday that President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice refused to arrest a man who allegedly threatened to kill Gaetz and who allegedly traveled to Washington, D.C.
 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) briefly recommended a “virtual” Thanksgiving for the second year in a row, before quickly reversing their guidance and claiming a “mishap.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) briefly recommended a “virtual” Thanksgiving for the second year in a row, before quickly reversing their guidance and claiming a “mishap.”
 
The government-imposed lockdowns of last year wrecked the global economy, and the fitness industry was among the businesses hurt most by the closures.
The government-imposed lockdowns of last year wrecked the global economy, and the fitness industry was among the businesses hurt most by the closures.
 
Bill raises taxes on people making as little as $50,000
Bill raises taxes on people making as little as $50,000
 
Republican Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), a victim of left-wing violence in 2017, is refuting a claim from a new tell-all book authored by Stephanie Grisham, who formerly served as chief of staff to former First Lady Melania Trump.
Republican Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), a victim of left-wing violence in 2017, is refuting a claim from a new tell-all book authored by Stephanie Grisham, who formerly served as chief of staff to former First Lady Melania Trump.
 
President Joe Biden’s Health and Human Services Department reversed a Trump administration ban on allowing abortion-referring clinics like Planned Parenthood to access funds through Title X, restoring abortion providers’ access to millions in federal grants.
President Joe Biden’s Health and Human Services Department reversed a Trump administration ban on allowing abortion-referring clinics like Planned Parenthood to access funds through Title X, restoring abortion providers’ access to millions in federal grants.
 
During the Obama administration, Catherine Lhamon worked in the Department of Education as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. She was known for her hyper-aggressive approach to Title IX. Now she has been nominated by President Biden for her old position.
During the Obama administration, Catherine Lhamon worked in the Department of Education as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. She was known for her hyper-aggressive approach to Title IX. Now she has been nominated by President Biden for her old position.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper says he will sign the first budget from the General Assembly since he took office in 2017. The announcement came in a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 16, and before the first vote from the Senate on Tuesday afternoon.
Gov. Roy Cooper says he will sign the first budget from the General Assembly since he took office in 2017. The announcement came in a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 16, and before the first vote from the Senate on Tuesday afternoon.
 
Swiping at anti-abortion laws, former “Friends’ star Jennifer Aniston, echoing a moment during the series where her character Rachel told Ross “no uterus, no opinion,” wrote on Instagram, “I repeat … no uterus, no opinion.”
Swiping at anti-abortion laws, former “Friends’ star Jennifer Aniston, echoing a moment during the series where her character Rachel told Ross “no uterus, no opinion,” wrote on Instagram, “I repeat … no uterus, no opinion.”
 
Should Democrats on the State Supreme Court make the highly partisan and controversial move of forcing two Republican State Supreme Court Justices off a critical case to decide the fate of voter-approved state constitutional amendments requiring voter ID and lowering the maximum income tax rate.
Should Democrats on the State Supreme Court make the highly partisan and controversial move of forcing two Republican State Supreme Court Justices off a critical case to decide the fate of voter-approved state constitutional amendments requiring voter ID and lowering the maximum income tax rate.
 
The Wyoming Republican Party has voted to stop recognizing Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) as a member of the Republican Party.
The Wyoming Republican Party has voted to stop recognizing Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) as a member of the Republican Party.
 
Kylee Zempel of the Federalist rebuts the argument that President Joe Biden is pursuing a moderate agenda.
Kylee Zempel of the Federalist rebuts the argument that President Joe Biden is pursuing a moderate agenda.
 
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