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Former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich just spoke out to predict that President Donald Trump will “probably” lose reelection if a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic causes new lockdown measures to be put in place.
Former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich just spoke out to predict that President Donald Trump will “probably” lose reelection if a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic causes new lockdown measures to be put in place.
 
According to a recent report, Donald Trump has admitted to his advisers that he is “losing” and his team has been taking action behind the scenes to course-correct following a string of troubling polls
According to a recent report, Donald Trump has admitted to his advisers that he is “losing” and his team has been taking action behind the scenes to course-correct following a string of troubling polls
 
America has always been a nation of individualists that acted like a Pride of Lions.
 
Editors at National Review Online reach different conclusions from most of their media brethren about the impact of reopening the economy in states across the country.
Editors at National Review Online reach different conclusions from most of their media brethren about the impact of reopening the economy in states across the country.
 
Gilead Sciences Inc. revealed Monday its pricing plans for its highly anticipated Covid-19 treatment
Gilead Sciences Inc. revealed Monday its pricing plans for its highly anticipated Covid-19 treatment
 
The FBI is investigating over 500 persons for attacks on historic statues around the country.
 
While many politicians are ignoring the cries of the people who are being victimized by violent criminals and supporting policies to defund and eliminate police departments, President Donald Trump has heard their cries for help.
While many politicians are ignoring the cries of the people who are being victimized by violent criminals and supporting policies to defund and eliminate police departments, President Donald Trump has heard their cries for help.
 
The General Assembly’s short session is almost over. Here’s a look at what happened this week
The General Assembly’s short session is almost over. Here’s a look at what happened this week
 
Is it necessary to attempt to meet virtually; or, is it unpatriotic to not fully do their jobs as representatives to our federal government' Legislative Branch?
Is it necessary to attempt to meet virtually; or, is it unpatriotic to not fully do their jobs as representatives to our federal government' Legislative Branch?
 
The Department of Justice is asking the Supreme Court to strike down the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, as unconstitutional after Congress effectively cut out the individual mandate.
The Department of Justice is asking the Supreme Court to strike down the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, as unconstitutional after Congress effectively cut out the individual mandate.
 
NC State business professor Dr. Bart Danielsen asks that question in a thoughtful post on his blog, The Green Apples.
NC State business professor Dr. Bart Danielsen asks that question in a thoughtful post on his blog, The Green Apples.
 
That is a growing consensus amongst law enforcement and the public.
 
A federal appeals court sided with former White House advisor Michael Flynn Wednesday, honoring a Department of Justice request and ordering a lower court to dismiss charges that Flynn deliberately lied to federal agents.
A federal appeals court sided with former White House advisor Michael Flynn Wednesday, honoring a Department of Justice request and ordering a lower court to dismiss charges that Flynn deliberately lied to federal agents.
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper ordered Confederate monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol removed “to protect public safety.”
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper ordered Confederate monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol removed “to protect public safety.”
 
Barack Obama was known as “The Chosen One.”
 
The scene of the Brooks shooting is now off limits to police.
 
Jordan Roberts wrote a two-part series this week on the impact COVID-19 has had on the supply and demand of health care.
Jordan Roberts wrote a two-part series this week on the impact COVID-19 has had on the supply and demand of health care.
 
Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton appeared on “Lou Dobbs Tonight” on the Fox Business Network to discuss President Trump saying President Obama may have committed treason by spying on his campaign
Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton appeared on “Lou Dobbs Tonight” on the Fox Business Network to discuss President Trump saying President Obama may have committed treason by spying on his campaign
 
Victor Davis Hanson of National Review Online explores key factors that will decide the outcome of this fall’s presidential election.
Victor Davis Hanson of National Review Online explores key factors that will decide the outcome of this fall’s presidential election.
 
The N.C. House failed to override a veto on a bill to reopen gyms and bars Wednesday, June 24, sealing the fate of hundreds of businesses around the state.
The N.C. House failed to override a veto on a bill to reopen gyms and bars Wednesday, June 24, sealing the fate of hundreds of businesses around the state.
 
Cooper and state health department secretary Mandy Cohen on Wednesday held another news conference offering elementary lectures yet little news.
Cooper and state health department secretary Mandy Cohen on Wednesday held another news conference offering elementary lectures yet little news.
 
Attorney General William Barr told “Verdict with Ted Cruz” this week that the way that the big tech companies obtained the overwhelming level of power that they have was through “the biggest bait and switch in history,”
Attorney General William Barr told “Verdict with Ted Cruz” this week that the way that the big tech companies obtained the overwhelming level of power that they have was through “the biggest bait and switch in history,”
 
The COVID-19 pandemic probably won’t kill the SAT, but will no doubt leave it in a badly weakened condition.
The COVID-19 pandemic probably won’t kill the SAT, but will no doubt leave it in a badly weakened condition.
 
They both started the illegal investigation of Mike Flynn.
 
Abel and Ola Osundairo briefly shook up the City of Chicago’s case against Jussie Smollett this week after announcing Wednesday that they were no longer willing to cooperate with investigators working on the high-profile “hoax hate crime” case.
Abel and Ola Osundairo briefly shook up the City of Chicago’s case against Jussie Smollett this week after announcing Wednesday that they were no longer willing to cooperate with investigators working on the high-profile “hoax hate crime” case.
 
It seems like ages ago that Governor Roy Cooper took his first executive action on the coronavirus, mandating the closure of bars and restaurants.
It seems like ages ago that Governor Roy Cooper took his first executive action on the coronavirus, mandating the closure of bars and restaurants.
 
A Senate bill to ensure visitation rights for hospital patients passed the House unanimously Thursday, June 25.
A Senate bill to ensure visitation rights for hospital patients passed the House unanimously Thursday, June 25.
 
On Thursday morning, the Supreme Court decided a vital immigration case for the Trump administration, saying that a federal law limiting an immigration asylum applicant’s ability to appeal a determination was constitutional.
On Thursday morning, the Supreme Court decided a vital immigration case for the Trump administration, saying that a federal law limiting an immigration asylum applicant’s ability to appeal a determination was constitutional.
 
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.
 
Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic include the importance of keeping money in savings to cushion an economic shutdown.
Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic include the importance of keeping money in savings to cushion an economic shutdown.
 
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