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Education First Alliance CEO: 'Clearly saving children from being sexualized, sterilized, and mutilated has triggered the pedophiles at SPLC'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 15, 2023

The president of the Raleigh, N.C.-based Education First Alliance (EFA) criticized The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) after the latter listed EFA in its “Year In Hate and Extremism 2022” report.

Former White House official: 'Inflation, the economy, crime, border security, Mr. Biden’s approval rating' are 'midterm’s gravitational forces'

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 3, 2022

In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, Karl Rove claims the GOP is likely to win many races because of inflation, the economy, crime, the border and President Joe Biden’s approval rating.

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BLS inflation report: CPI in south region, North Carolina at 8.7%

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 13, 2022

The most recent data report on inflation has been released and the numbers were greater than expected. Some economists see the economy heading toward a recession and claim inflation stems from government spending. The report did not bode well for President Joe Biden and Democrats looking toward the election in November. The consumer price index for the south region, which includes North Carolina, was reported at 8.7%.

Barrasso: 'American families need relief from Democrat policies' as prices soar; NC candidate Beasley supports green energy agenda

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 3, 2022

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, is frustrated with Democrats for voting against policies that would lower energy costs for families while pushing more spending that heightens inflation.

U.S. Senate candidate Beasley continues to support Biden's open border policies while ‘encounters have increased over 92% from last year’

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 30, 2022

Acting Chief Patrol Agent Keith Hoops of the Swanton Sector says that the continuing border crisis has resulted in a 92% increase in encounters for the current fiscal year compared to last year.

DHS Secretary Mayorkas says 'the border is secure' as arrests near 2 million, North Carolina sees 26% increase in opioid-related overdoses

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 22, 2022

In July, Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, insisted the border is "secure" during an interview with NBC at the Aspen Security Forum in Aspen, Colorado.

Latest CPI shows continuing increases in North Carolina food, housing costs

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 11, 2022

The latest Consumer Price Index numbers are out for the month of July; and although the reported inflation number is marginally lower than last month, the indexes for some crucial categories increased.

IER: Declining US gasoline prices are the result of 'inflation and demand destruction,' not Biden

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 11, 2022

The Biden administration has blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia's war with Ukraine for American price hikes, especially the price of gasoline.

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'Gas prices rose 11.2% in June alone, and are up nearly 60% from a year earlier': North Carolina's current Gas Misery Index: $826

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 15, 2022

Gas prices across the country continued to decline again in the last week, but Americans are still paying a premium at the pump. During the month of June, gas prices jumped 11.2% North Carolina's gas price average remains high and so does the state's Gasoline Misery Index.

WSJ on Biden's misunderstanding of gas prices: 'It’s embarrassing for the leader of the free world to sound like he’s channeling Hugo Chávez'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 6, 2022

Over the holiday weekend, President Joe Biden wrote a controversial tweet blaming oil companies for high pump prices. Many have pointed out that this message displays a deep misunderstanding of the nation's private economy and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Editorial Board points out that large refineries own only a very small portion of gas stations in the country.

'This is a major win for democracy and fair elections': Groups hail SCOTUS decision allowing North Carolina legislatures to defend election "integrity measures"

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 28, 2022

The Supreme Court's recently ruled in Berger v. North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, deciding that state legislators had a right to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a voter ID measure passed by the North Carolina legislature.

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Disapproval of Biden's economic performance extends to North Carolina

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 17, 2022

In North Carolina and across the nation, sky-high gas prices and an 8.6% inflation report are leading to overwhelming levels of disapproval for the Biden administration.

North Carolina electricity prices surge, power blackouts expected this summer due to Biden's energy policies

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 9, 2022

As North Carolina faces surging energy prices, industry experts are warning that many parts of the U.S. could face increased electricity blackouts due to sweltering temperatures this summer.

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De Haan: 'We're less than 25 cents away from a national average of $5 per gallon'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 3, 2022

North Carolina drivers are feeling the heat as the latest Gasoline Misery Index shows that they will spend an average of $969 more on gasoline this year than they did last year. Patrick De Haan, oil and refined products analyst of GasBuddy, said he expects the national average to reach $5 per gallon around June 17.

Groh: 'Our federal government is out of control, and we are in danger of losing our federal republican form of government'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 3, 2022

The Convention of States (COS) resolution is gaining traction in North Carolina and volunteers are playing a big part of that.

'Soaring inflation has led to uncertainty over rising costs': North Carolina's Gas Misery Index ahead of Memorial Day: $907

By Andy Nghiem | May 30, 2022

As nation heads into peak driving season with Memorial Day, the latest Gasoline Misery Index shows the average North Carolina resident will spend an average of $907 more this year than they did last year.

Biden pushes for open border while drug-related deaths, crime rise in North Carolina: 'Deaths from fentanyl coming across the border hit record levels'

By Andy Nghiem | May 24, 2022

Crime and drug abuse has been on the rise in North Carolina and across the nation, and a Washington Post opinion writer recently attributed the surge in U.S. crime to President Joe Biden's open border policy, citing the major drug problem the country has seen in the last year. It's predicted these problems will worsen if the Biden administration is successful in lifting Title 42.

Biden's approval ratings at 'all-time low' as gas prices continue to climb in North Carolina

By Andy Nghiem | May 21, 2022

A recent poll indicated that less than half of Americans approve of Pres. Joe Biden's job performance, especially his handling of the nation's economy.

North Carolina's 'Gas Misery Index' hit $832: Americans have spent 'over half a billion dollars more on gasoline compared to a year ago'

By Andy Nghiem | May 13, 2022

Peak driving is approaching and drivers in in North Carolina and across the nation are feeling the pressure as the price of gasoline is on the rise again.

North Carolina State University researchers test pine needles for local PFAS pollution

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 10, 2022

North Carolina State University researchers are testing the soil, air and water in Cumberland County after discovering that the Chemours facility was releasing toxic chemicals into the environment.

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