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Rep. Eric Swalwell lashed out at President Donald Trump in an interview with Politico Tuesday, accusing Trump of leaking the explosive allegations to Axios because Swalwell remains one of Trump’s most vocal critics.
Rep. Eric Swalwell lashed out at President Donald Trump in an interview with Politico Tuesday, accusing Trump of leaking the explosive allegations to Axios because Swalwell remains one of Trump’s most vocal critics.
 
Pharmacist Darius Russell, owner of Russell’s Pharmacy and Shoppe in Durham, hopes to stop losing money on helping patients.
Pharmacist Darius Russell, owner of Russell’s Pharmacy and Shoppe in Durham, hopes to stop losing money on helping patients.
 
Leaders in the General Assembly and governor say they have reached a deal to ensure $30 million for the GREAT rural broadband program.
Leaders in the General Assembly and governor say they have reached a deal to ensure $30 million for the GREAT rural broadband program.
 
North Carolina’s tax and fee collections continued to improve from a year ago, according to the latest General Fund Monthly Report from the Office of the State Controller.
North Carolina’s tax and fee collections continued to improve from a year ago, according to the latest General Fund Monthly Report from the Office of the State Controller.
 
Lawmakers scramble to strike a deal before leaving Dec. 18
 
Alex Nester writes for the Washington Free Beacon about another disturbing development in today’s cancel culture
Alex Nester writes for the Washington Free Beacon about another disturbing development in today’s cancel culture
 
With President Trump’s pardon, General Flynn is now a free man.
With President Trump’s pardon, General Flynn is now a free man.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is one of 16 governors who holds only virtual press briefings without reporters in the room.
Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is one of 16 governors who holds only virtual press briefings without reporters in the room.
 
Editors at National Review Online raise concerns about the prospect of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra becoming the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Editors at National Review Online raise concerns about the prospect of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra becoming the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
 
Naomi Lim of the Washington Examiner highlights GOP preparations for one aspect of a new Joe Biden presidential administration.
Naomi Lim of the Washington Examiner highlights GOP preparations for one aspect of a new Joe Biden presidential administration.
 
When U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis narrowly won reelection against Cal Cunningham, the two candidates had collectively spent $78 million.
When U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis narrowly won reelection against Cal Cunningham, the two candidates had collectively spent $78 million.
 
Editors at National Review Online emphasize the importance of Jan. 5 Senate runoff elections in the Peach State.
Editors at National Review Online emphasize the importance of Jan. 5 Senate runoff elections in the Peach State.
 
Last Friday’s Weekly Update with Tom Fitton focused on the electoral college, and Congress’ role in determining the outcome of the still-disputed election.
Last Friday’s Weekly Update with Tom Fitton focused on the electoral college, and Congress’ role in determining the outcome of the still-disputed election.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is walking back reopening with a new stay-at-home order, starting Friday, Dec. 11, when North Carolina effectively shuts down from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Gov. Roy Cooper is walking back reopening with a new stay-at-home order, starting Friday, Dec. 11, when North Carolina effectively shuts down from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
 
Athletes participating in next year’s Olympics will not be sanctioned for “peacefully and respectfully” demonstrating in support of social justice causes
Athletes participating in next year’s Olympics will not be sanctioned for “peacefully and respectfully” demonstrating in support of social justice causes
 
At Dec. 1 meeting of the legislature's Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee, it was revealed by N.C. State Board of Education officials that 19% of students are not regularly attending classes.
At Dec. 1 meeting of the legislature's Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee, it was revealed by N.C. State Board of Education officials that 19% of students are not regularly attending classes.
 
This reorganization to merge capabilities was approved this week by the Boards of Directors of both nonprofit organizations.
This reorganization to merge capabilities was approved this week by the Boards of Directors of both nonprofit organizations.
 
Jerry Falwell Jr., the disgraced former president of Liberty University, has dropped his defamation lawsuit against his former employer.
Jerry Falwell Jr., the disgraced former president of Liberty University, has dropped his defamation lawsuit against his former employer.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
 
Stephen Gutowski of the Washington Free Beacon documents the nation’s largest gun-rights group’s latest political campaign.
Stephen Gutowski of the Washington Free Beacon documents the nation’s largest gun-rights group’s latest political campaign.
 
Overwhelmingly opposed by parents, students, staff but they did it anyway
 
The N.C. Republican Party issued the following press release today
 
Can be seen as far south as Chicago, Detroit, Boston and Seattle
 
Although most universities have moved classes online since the spring, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent to ensure that the campus facilities still open are kept clean and safe for use.
Although most universities have moved classes online since the spring, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent to ensure that the campus facilities still open are kept clean and safe for use.
 
To anyone familiar with what these laws actually say, the court’s conclusion that they were unconstitutional came as no surprise.
To anyone familiar with what these laws actually say, the court’s conclusion that they were unconstitutional came as no surprise.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Judicial Watch announced today that it received 210 pages of records from the State Department which show that former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie “Masha” Yovanovitch had specifically warned in 2017 about corruption allegations against Burisma Holdings.
Judicial Watch announced today that it received 210 pages of records from the State Department which show that former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie “Masha” Yovanovitch had specifically warned in 2017 about corruption allegations against Burisma Holdings.
 
Stanford medical professor Jay Bhattacharya, a lead signer of the Great Barrington Declaration, offers Imprimis readers a strategy for fighting COVID-19 that differs from ideas popular within the political class.
Stanford medical professor Jay Bhattacharya, a lead signer of the Great Barrington Declaration, offers Imprimis readers a strategy for fighting COVID-19 that differs from ideas popular within the political class.
 
The only way to describe this is ‘catastrophe.’ Around 10,000 restaurants have closed — just since September.
The only way to describe this is ‘catastrophe.’ Around 10,000 restaurants have closed — just since September.
 
Critical lessons continue to come out of the results of the 2020 elections. One that seems to have escaped some of the political establishment is North Carolinians don’t want one political party to dominate.
Critical lessons continue to come out of the results of the 2020 elections. One that seems to have escaped some of the political establishment is North Carolinians don’t want one political party to dominate.
 
North Carolina think tanks join forces, creating the southeast’s most powerful voice for personal and economic freedom
North Carolina think tanks join forces, creating the southeast’s most powerful voice for personal and economic freedom
 
Take a deep breath. It’s finally over. Mostly.
 
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