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Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

May 19, 2025 John Boak

RALEIGH— Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. The finding came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to discover a nodule on his prostate. He was […]

Biden Title IX rule change vacated nationwide in federal ruling

January 17, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The Biden administration’s Title IX rule change that redefined sex to include “gender identity” was dealt a final blow by a federal judge on Jan. 9. The rule change, which took effect Aug. 1, 2024, was […]

Tillis and Budd push Biden again on housing for Helene victims

January 14, 2025 A.P. Dillon

By A.P. Dillon, North State Journal RALEIGH — North Carolina Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd have issued another letter to President Joe Biden demanding he order the expedited deployment of direct temporary housing for […]

MOORE: Why America is in so much trouble

January 11, 2025 Stephen Moore

Shortly before Milton Friedman’s death in 2006, I had the privilege of interviewing him over dinner in San Francisco. The last question I asked him was: What are the three things we have to do […]

Fallen NC soldier among Medal of Honor recipients

January 9, 2025 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — An Army captain from North Carolina who died in Vietnam aiding two fellow soldiers was one of seven honored Medal of Honor recipients recognized Friday by President Joe Biden in one of […]

MATTHEWS: Joe Biden’s disastrous political and personal legacies

January 9, 2025 Stacey Matthews

There is not a person elected president who, at least once a day, does not think of the type of political legacy they will leave once they are no longer in office. President Joe Biden […]

Stein names legislative advisory staff

January 7, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has announced several hires for his staff, many of which served under him when he was attorney general. Newly named staff include mainly legislative advisory roles that include individuals who […]

Biden administration withdraws Title IX rule change

January 3, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Just before the Christmas holiday, the Biden administration withdrew its Title IX rule change that changed the definition of sex to include “gender identity.” In its Federal Register withdrawal notice, the Biden Department […]

GINGRICH: President-elect Trump: The de facto president

December 20, 2024 Newt Gingrich

It is clear Donald J. Trump will be a remarkable second-term president. His courage and endurance over the last nine years have already made him a historic figure — even before he made the greatest […]

HILL: The government we need

December 12, 2024 Frank Hill

The whole debate over whether the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is needed can be summed up in three words: Yes, it does. Ask yourself the following questions and then see if the answers below […]