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Local LGBT Community Condemns Transgender Military Ban

CHARLOTTE, NC -- President Trump announced, on Twitter, that he plans to bring back a ban on transgender people serving, "in any capacity", in the U.S. Armed Forces.…

GOP Senators Blink On A Big Chance To Repeal ‘Obamacare’

After seven years of emphatic campaign promises, Senate Republicans demonstrated Wednesday they don’t have the stomach to repeal “Obamacare” when it really counts, as the Senate voted 55-45 to reject legislation undoing major portions of Barack Obama’s law without replacing it.

Goodbye Coke Zero, Hello Coke Zero Sugar

Coke Zero is getting revamped as Coke Zero Sugar.

Trump Says He Will Ban Transgender People From Serving In The Military

President Donald Trump says he will bar transgender individuals from serving “in any capacity” in the U.S. armed forces.

Trump Talks ‘New Immigration System’ in Ohio

President Donald Trump says he is working with a pair of Republican senators to “create a new immigration system for America.”

Vote Shows GOP’s Problems in Replacing Obama Health Law

Where the Senate Republican effort to demolish the Obama health care law ends up is anyone’s guess, but early indications are the GOP will have a hard time replacing that statute with any sweeping changes.

Senate Judiciary Committee Withdraws Subpoena for Manafort

President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman will not be testifying Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee, as originally scheduled, after the committee rescinded its subpoena.

Trump Message Chief Willing To ‘Fire Everybody’ For Leaking

President Donald Trump’s new communications director says he’s prepared to clean house in order to stop the leaks plaguing the administration.

Snyder’s-Lance Begins Performance Transformation Plan

Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. announced Tuesday it has launched a broad-based performance transformation plan, intended to substantially streamline the Company’s processes and structure, drive out costs and complexity, and enhance long-term shareholder value.

President Trump Holds Joint News Conference With Prime Minister Saad Hariri Of Lebanon

President Trump held a news conference in the Rose Garden with Prime Minister Saad Hariri of Lebanon.

Penske Inks NASCAR’s Brad Keselowski To Multiyear Extension

Team Penske has locked up 2012 NASCAR Cup champion Brad Keselowski with a multiyear extension.

CTE Found In 110 Of 111 Former NFL Players Who Donated Brains To Research

Research on 202 former football players found evidence of a brain disease linked to repeated head blows in nearly all of them, from athletes in the National Football League, college and even high school.

GOP Sets Senate Health Care Vote Buoyed by McCain Return

Republican leaders are steering the Senate toward a crucial vote on their bill eviscerating much of President Barack Obama’s health care law, buoyed by the near theatrical return to the Capitol of the ailing Sen. John McCain.

Trump Speaks to Advisers About Firing Sessions

President Donald Trump has spoken with advisers about firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions, as he continues to rage against Sessions’ decision to recuse himself from all matters related to the Russia investigation.

McCain To Come Back To Senate Tuesday

The office of Sen. John McCain says the ailing Arizona Republican will return to the Senate on Tuesday, the day of the health care vote.

Michael Phelps Loses Race Vs. Great White Shark

Twenty-three time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps lost his made-for-television race against a great white shark to kick off the annual Shark Week on Discovery Channel.

White House Indicates Trump Would Sign New Sanctions Bill

The White House indicated Sunday President Donald Trump would sign a sweeping Russia sanctions measure, which the House could take up this week, that requires him to get Congress’ permission before lifting or easing the economic penalties against Moscow.