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Because of President Trump's energy policies the U.S. has achieved virtual energy independence – no more beholden to the Middle East
Because of President Trump's energy policies the U.S. has achieved virtual energy independence – no more beholden to the Middle East
 
On Sunday, an Islamic terror attack by Al-Shabaab on a military base in Kenya where U.S. troops were stationed resulted in the deaths of three Americans.
On Sunday, an Islamic terror attack by Al-Shabaab on a military base in Kenya where U.S. troops were stationed resulted in the deaths of three Americans.
 
The N.C. State Board of Education is starting the new year with a discussion on Read to Achieve standards and the annual charter school report.
The N.C. State Board of Education is starting the new year with a discussion on Read to Achieve standards and the annual charter school report.
 
Prosecutors in New Mexico are calling for a Democratic State Senator to receive the maximum sentence after he was convicted of aggravated drunken driving and reckless driving last month.
Prosecutors in New Mexico are calling for a Democratic State Senator to receive the maximum sentence after he was convicted of aggravated drunken driving and reckless driving last month.
 
On Dec. 14, 2018, Karrie Dixon was named chancellor of Elizabeth City State University after serving eight months in the interim role.
On Dec. 14, 2018, Karrie Dixon was named chancellor of Elizabeth City State University after serving eight months in the interim role.
 
Steven Brint, distinguished professor of sociology and public policy at the University of California, Riverside, has given the public a reminder of why so many students value a college degree.
Steven Brint, distinguished professor of sociology and public policy at the University of California, Riverside, has given the public a reminder of why so many students value a college degree.
 
Omari Faulker, a former U.S. diplomat and lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserves, announced late last year that he was launching a bid for U.S Senate as a Republican out of Virginia.
Omari Faulker, a former U.S. diplomat and lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserves, announced late last year that he was launching a bid for U.S Senate as a Republican out of Virginia.
 
State legislators in Virginia might not have been prepared for this kind of backlash to their proposed gun legislation.
State legislators in Virginia might not have been prepared for this kind of backlash to their proposed gun legislation.
 
Thousands of elderly patients lost their health care provider, and nurse practitioner Michelle Schmerge had to watch them go.
Thousands of elderly patients lost their health care provider, and nurse practitioner Michelle Schmerge had to watch them go.
 
On Monday, Iranian general Esmail Ghani, who was chosen to replace General Qassem Soleimani by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday, appeared on Iranian TV to threaten the United States.
On Monday, Iranian general Esmail Ghani, who was chosen to replace General Qassem Soleimani by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday, appeared on Iranian TV to threaten the United States.
 
Thus, we should say to the Iraqi parliament, “good riddance to bad rubbish” and leave them to their mess.
Thus, we should say to the Iraqi parliament, “good riddance to bad rubbish” and leave them to their mess.
 
Top officials from the Islamic Republic of Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, threatened the U.S. late on Thursday for killing Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.
Top officials from the Islamic Republic of Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, threatened the U.S. late on Thursday for killing Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.
 
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. Here’s a week in review
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. Here’s a week in review
 
The U.S. State Department instructed U.S. citizens in Iraq to evacuate the country “immediately” as tensions in the region dramatically escalated on Thursday after U.S. forces killed two top military officials that were involved in terrorism.
The U.S. State Department instructed U.S. citizens in Iraq to evacuate the country “immediately” as tensions in the region dramatically escalated on Thursday after U.S. forces killed two top military officials that were involved in terrorism.
 
On Monday,the White House announced that President Trump had signed S. 151, the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act, which will prevent criminal robocalls.
On Monday,the White House announced that President Trump had signed S. 151, the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act, which will prevent criminal robocalls.
 
Each year, thousands of young people leave college with significant student debt.
 
Even as Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, shows some strength, scores of people say their minds are far from made up
Even as Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, shows some strength, scores of people say their minds are far from made up
 
On Tuesday, one of the GOP’s leaders in the Senate, Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) said he thinks President Trump’s impeachment trial will be over by the time Trump delivers the State of the Union speech on February 4.
On Tuesday, one of the GOP’s leaders in the Senate, Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) said he thinks President Trump’s impeachment trial will be over by the time Trump delivers the State of the Union speech on February 4.
 
Nationally syndicated radio host, best-selling author and founder of PragerU talks about his new film, 'No Safe Spaces'
Nationally syndicated radio host, best-selling author and founder of PragerU talks about his new film, 'No Safe Spaces'
 
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, North Carolina taxpayers will receive another bit of relief.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, North Carolina taxpayers will receive another bit of relief.
 
Pompeo stated that the airstrike came after the U.S. discovered there would be an imminent attack
Pompeo stated that the airstrike came after the U.S. discovered there would be an imminent attack
 
Gen. Qassim Soleimani died in the Trump-approved strike amid rising tensions after our embassy in Baghdad was attacked last week
Gen. Qassim Soleimani died in the Trump-approved strike amid rising tensions after our embassy in Baghdad was attacked last week
 
On Thursday morning, the lone Latino Democratic presidential candidate, Julián Castro, announced with a “heavy heart” that he is dropping out of the 2020 race.
On Thursday morning, the lone Latino Democratic presidential candidate, Julián Castro, announced with a “heavy heart” that he is dropping out of the 2020 race.
 
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein will not seek to restore North Carolina’s voter identification requirement for the 2020 primary election.
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein will not seek to restore North Carolina’s voter identification requirement for the 2020 primary election.
 
American-directed force in Baghdad stopped this week's attack before protesters could breach a security entrance — unlike what went down in Benghazi
American-directed force in Baghdad stopped this week's attack before protesters could breach a security entrance — unlike what went down in Benghazi
 
Though Alex Trebek will remain on “Jeopardy!” as he continues his fight against pancreatic cancer, the famed game show host admits to recently struggling with depression.
Though Alex Trebek will remain on “Jeopardy!” as he continues his fight against pancreatic cancer, the famed game show host admits to recently struggling with depression.
 
Republican leaders in the General Assembly want another chance to jump into North Carolina’s voter ID deadlock.
Republican leaders in the General Assembly want another chance to jump into North Carolina’s voter ID deadlock.
 
Ivanka Trump, the eldest daughter of President Donald Trump, touted the administration’s recent success in securing a new federal employee paid leave policy during an interview on Sunday and discussed the path forward for Americans who work in the private sector.
Ivanka Trump, the eldest daughter of President Donald Trump, touted the administration’s recent success in securing a new federal employee paid leave policy during an interview on Sunday and discussed the path forward for Americans who work in the private sector.
 
The commander-in-chief has reinforced the embassy in Baghdad with U.S. Marines and has called in other assets, including highly trained paratroopers
The commander-in-chief has reinforced the embassy in Baghdad with U.S. Marines and has called in other assets, including highly trained paratroopers
 
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.
 
'I've determined that it simply isn't our time,' the former San Antonio mayor declared in a video he posted on Thursday
'I've determined that it simply isn't our time,' the former San Antonio mayor declared in a video he posted on Thursday
 
The Peterson Air Force base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is being attacked by an activist group offended that “Jesus candy” is sold at the base
The Peterson Air Force base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is being attacked by an activist group offended that “Jesus candy” is sold at the base
 
Barring a successful and rapid appeal, North Carolina’s voter ID requirement for the March 2020 primary looks dead.
Barring a successful and rapid appeal, North Carolina’s voter ID requirement for the March 2020 primary looks dead.
 
So you're just about to start making some changes — here's how to avoid the mistakes that keep most people from success
So you're just about to start making some changes — here's how to avoid the mistakes that keep most people from success
 
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