Texas Billionaire H. Ross Perot Dies At 89
H. Ross Perot, the colorful, self-made Texas billionaire who rose from a childhood of Depression-era poverty and twice ran for president as a third-party candidate, has died. He was 89.
Gov. Cooper Signs "Death By Distribution" Bill Into Law
On July 8, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law "Death by Distribution" (H474). Representative Arp, a primary sponsor, said, "This new law will ensure that anyone who is working against us by selling opioids and lethal drugs that kill vulnerable people will be held accountable for their actions."
Trump Vows July 4 βShow Of A Lifetimeβ As Protests Gather
A reality TV host at heart, President Donald Trump is promising the βshow of a lifetimeβ for the hundreds of thousands of revelers who flock to the National Mall every year on the Fourth of July.
Mary C. Curtis: A Controversial Fourth of July Celebration
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Even an all-American holiday doesnβt mean a break from political polarization. The annual Washington, D.C., party and fireworks celebration this year will also feature an exhibit of military might, with…
Ride-Sharing Rule Changes Promoting Safety OK'd By NC House
New rules for drivers of ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft operating in North Carolina have cleared the state House.
Cooper Vetoes GOP Budget, Calls It An 'Astonishing Failure'
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed the Republican state budget bill that he calls an "astonishing failure of common sense and common decency."
Jimmy Carter: Donald Trump Is President Because Of Russian Meddling
Jimmy Carter is taking a swipe at the legitimacy of Donald Trumpβs presidency, saying Russian interference in the 2016 election was responsible for putting Trump in the White House.
Rivals Target Biden As Democratsβ Rifts Emerge On Age, Race
Democratic divisions over race, age and ideology burst into public view in Thursday nightβs presidential debate, punctuated by a heated exchange between former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris.
Supreme Court Wonβt Block Districts Drawn For Partisan Gain
The Supreme Court says federal courts have no role to play in policing political districts drawn for partisan gain. The decision could embolden political line-drawing for partisan gain when state lawmakers undertake the next round of redistricting following the 2020 census.
Health Care, Immigration Top Issues At Democratsβ 1st Debate
Ten Democrats railed against a national economy and a Republican administration they argued exist only for the rich as presidential candidates debated onstage for the first time in the young 2020 season, embracing inequality as a defining theme in their fight to deny President Donald Trump a second term in office.
Democrats Clash In 2020's Opening Debate, Aiming At Trump
Democrats face off in a prime-time fight Wednesday night in the first debate of the 2020 presidential campaign, the unofficial starting line for the partyβs quest to wrest the White House from Donald Trump and deny him a second term.
Gov. Cooper Signs Bill Allowing Alcohol Sales At College Sporting Events
Governor Cooper signed House Bill 389 into law on Wednesday, which will allow public universities to sell alcohol during school sporting events.
Mary Curtis Previews 2020 Democratic Debates
The first debates of the 2020 presidential election are here. 20 Democrats will face off in a two-night debate Wednesday and Thursday in Miami.
Robert Mueller To Testify Publicly Before Two House Committees
Former special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly before Congress on July 17 after Democrats issued subpoenas to compel him to appear, the chairmen of two House committees announced.
Tribe's Push To Build Casino Spurs Carolinas Political Fight
Two of the Carolinasβ most prominent American Indian tribes are battling over geography and lucrative gambling turf.
Bill Would Force Big Tech Companies to Reveal How Much They Make Selling User Data
How much is your data worth? A new bill would force top tech companies like Facebook and Google to reveal how much money they make selling the information you share.
First Lady's Spokeswoman To Be White House Press Secretary
Melania Trump announced Tuesday that Stephanie Grisham, her longtime spokeswoman and confidante, will succeed Sarah Sanders as White House press secretary.
NC Senate Passes HB 370
It will now head back to the State House Tuesday, before being sent to Governor Roy Cooper.
Trump Calls Off Iranian Strikes, Citing Likely Deaths
President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. was βcocked and loadedβ to retaliate against Iran for downing an unmanned American surveillance drone, but he canceled the strikes 10 minutes before they were to be launched after being told 150 people could die.
Trump Kicks Off 2020 Campaign At Orlando Rally
Jabbing at the press and poking the eye of the political establishment he ran against in 2016, President Donald Trump officially kicked off his reelection campaign Tuesday with a grievance-filled Florida rally that focused more on settling scores than laying out his agenda for a second term.
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