Politics

White House On Lockdown Due To Airspace Violation

The White House was placed on lockdown Tuesday and fighter jets were scrambled in Washington following an airspace violation, law enforcement reports.

Search For Man Possibly Involved In Kershaw County Homicide Leads To Seizure Of Over 800 Grams Of Meth, Other Drugs In Lancaster County

A search for a man who authorities believe may have been involved in a September homicide, led to a significant drug bust in Lancaster County, South Carolina, last week.

POLITICAL WRAP: New Candidates Enter Democratic Presidential Primary

Two last minute presidential candidates are entering the race for the Democratic nomination. Micheal Bloomberg announced his bid on Sunday. And earlier this month, former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick announced a run.

The Big Bash: Impeachment Inquiry

Brian asks people about the impeachment inquiry, but switches some of the names of key players and investigations to movie characters and plots.

Jeffrey Epstein Jail Guards Charged With Falsifying Records

Two jail guards responsible for monitoring Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself were charged Tuesday with falsifying prison records to conceal they were sleeping and browsing the internet during the hours they were supposed to be keeping a close watch on prisoners.

POLITICAL WRAP: North Carolina Congressional Redistricting; Louisiana Governor's Race

This week, the fight over North Carolina's congressional redistricting continues. There's a lawsuit challenging the replacement map approved by the Republican-controlled General Assembly. Meantime, John Bel Edwards will be Louisiana's Governor for four more years.

Roger Stone Guilty Of Witness Tampering, Lying To Congress

Roger Stone, a longtime friend and ally of President Donald Trump, was found guilty Friday of witness tampering and lying to Congress about his pursuit of Russian-hacked emails damaging to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 election bid.

Ousted Ambassador Felt Threat; Trump Assails Her Anew

Former U.S. Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch provided chilling detail Friday in Trump impeachment hearings of being suddenly ousted from her post and feeling threatened upon learning President Donald Trump had denounced her in a July phone call with Ukraine’s president. In that call, Trump assailed her as “bad news” and said she was “going to go through some things.”

Security Agencies Ready for RNC 2020

Nine months from the opening of the Republican National Convention in Charlotte, the security plan is being developed by more than a dozen agencies. On Thursday, representatives from local, state, and federal agencies met privately to go over initial plans.

Mary C. Curtis: What to Expect From House Impeachment Inquiry

Public hearings begin Wednesday in the house impeachment inquiry.

Organizers Say Plans for 2020 RNC in Charlotte are Ahead of Schedule

In less than 10 months, Charlotte hosts the 2020 Republican National Convention. Organizers say they're ahead of schedule.

Court's Conservatives Seem To Back Trump On Immigration

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority seems prepared to allow the Trump administration to end a program that allows some immigrants to work legally in the United States and protects them from deportation.

Former President Carter Out Of Surgery, No Complications

Former President Jimmy Carter was recovering Tuesday following surgery to relieve pressure from brain bleeding linked to recent falls.

Charlotte City Council To Discuss Dog Tethering Ordinance Tuesday

Tuesday night, Charlotte City council will discuss possible changes to the city's dog tethering ordinance. Animal advocates want to make it illegal to leave your dog tied up by itself.

POLITICAL WRAP: Public Hearings in Impeachment Inquiry Begin This Week

Public hearings in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump will begin on Wednesday. The televised hearings will feature public testimony from three key witnesses.

Governor Roy Cooper Vetoes Teacher Pay Bills

He's asking Republican legislators to work with him for higher salaries for teachers.

Trump Insists Impeachment Inquiry Hasn’t Hurt Him

President Donald Trump insisted Friday he has not been damaged by impeachment testimony detailing efforts by him and his administration to pressure Ukraine to publicly investigate his political rivals.

Greta Thunberg To Join Youth Climate Strikers In Uptown On Friday

Local climate activists will welcome Youth Climate Striker Greta Thunberg to Charlotte on Friday, November 6th.

House Dems Announce Public Impeachment Hearings Next Week

House Democrats will launch a major new phase of their impeachment inquiry next week with public hearings that will feature three State Department officials who have testified about their concerns about President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine.