Politics

Trump Fires Watchdog Who Handled Ukraine Complaint

President Donald Trump has fired Michael Atkinson, the inspector general for the intelligence community who handled the whistleblower complaint that triggered Trump’s impeachment.

Face Masks Recommended, Though Trump Says He Won’t Wear One

President Donald Trump says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and is conceding that he will not be complying with it.

Democrats Delay Nominating Convention Until Week Of Aug. 17

The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17 after prospective nominee Joe Biden said he didn’t think it would be possible to hold a normal convention in mid-July because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Future Of Democratic Debates, Is The Stimulus Package Enough?

WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis Weighs-In

FAQs For North Carolina's 'Stay At Home' Order Issued By Gov. Roy Cooper

See frequently asked questions for North Carolina's 'Stay At Home' order.

Q&A: How Can The Huge Congressional Aid Package Help You?

Congress is poised to approve an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package that will provide one-time checks for most Americans and significant enhancements to unemployment benefits.

Mary C. Curtis: White House, Senate Pass $2 Trillion Stimulus Deal

The white house and senate leaders reach a $2 trillion dollar stimulus deal to help Americans strained by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Overnight The White House And Senate Reach A Deal To Revive Us Economy

Overnight the White House and Senate Reach an Historic Deal to Revive US Economy

Breaking overnight the White House and Senate leaders reached an historic deal to revive the U.S. economy that is struggling from the coronavirus pandemic.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Announces All Schools Will Remain Closed Through April

Students will not return to South Carolina classrooms until at least the end of April.

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North Carolina GOP Chair: Convention Still On For Charlotte

The Republican National Convention in Charlotte and the North Carolina GOP convention are on as scheduled later this year for now despite uncertainty over the new coronavirus, the state party’s top leader says.

POLITICAL WRAP: Trump Coronavirus Briefings; Burr Ethics Controversy

President Trump went off on a reporter last week. Are his daily briefings on coronavirus reassuring the public? And Richard Burr sold up to $1.7 million in stock just before the market started crashing.

Rand Paul Is First Senator To Report A Positive Test For Coronavirus

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. The Republican is the first member of the Senate to report testing positive.

Income Tax Filing Deadline Moved To July 15th From April 15th

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the Trump administration has decided to push the income tax filing date to July 15 from April 15.

Senators Sold Stock Before Coronavirus Fears Caused Steep Market Losses

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., sold as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the market dropped in February amid fears about the coronavirus pandemic.

Gabbard Ends Long-Shot 2020 Bid, Throws Support To Biden

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard suspended her presidential campaign on Thursday, ending a long-shot effort that saw her feuding with Hillary Clinton and raising fears among Democrats that she would mount a third-party 2020 bid.

Q&A: What Does 90-Day Tax Payment Delay Mean For Filers?

The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Mary C. Curtis: Biggest Takeaways from Tuesday's Primaries

Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis gives her analysis on Tuesday's primaries.

White House Seeks $850 Billion Economic Stimulus For Virus Response

President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic cost of the coronavirus outbreak, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday.

US Moves Nearer To Shutdown Amid Coronavirus Fears

Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more don’t get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.