Should Children Be Spotlighted In Politics?
Young people and politics. This week, a 16-year-old Swedish activist has been the center of the climate change debate.
Whistleblower Complaint Says Trump Abused Power
The 9-page whistleblower document was released Thursday ahead of testimony to House investigators from Joseph Maguire, the acting director of national intelligence.
White House Releases Summary Of Call With Ukraine Leader
President Donald Trump repeatedly prodded Ukraine’s new leader to work with Rudy Giuliani and the U.S. attorney general to investigate Democratic political rival Joe Biden, according to a rough transcript summarizing the call released Wednesday.
Pelosi Orders Impeachment Probe: 'No One Is Above The Law'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi launched a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, yielding to mounting pressure from fellow Democrats and plunging a deeply divided nation into an election year clash between Congress and the commander in chief.
Charlotte Property Owners Could Face Stiffer Penalties Under Possible Changes to Minimum Housing Code
Landlords in Charlotte could soon face stiffer penalties for not keeping their properties up to code. It's in response to anger over poor conditions at a West Charlotte apartment complex.
North Stanly High School Football Game Cancelled Due To Safety Concerns Surrounding Controversial Photo
Stanly County Schools says the North Stanly High School football game scheduled for Friday night has been cancelled due to safety concerns.
US To Send Troops To Saudi Arabia, Hold Off On Striking Iran
The Pentagon on Friday announced it will deploy additional U.S. troops and missile defense equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as President Donald Trump has at least for now put off any immediate military strike on Iran in response to the attack on the Saudi oil industry.
Saudi Arabia Says Iranian Missiles, Drone Hit Oil Facilities
Saudi Arabia alleged Wednesday that Iranian cruise missiles and drones attacked the heart of the kingdom’s oil industry, showing journalists the remains of the weapons while stopping short of directly accusing Iran of launching the assault.
Fed Likely To Cut Rates A 2nd Time As Economic Threats Loom
The Federal Reserve looks poised to cut interest rates for a second time Wednesday to help extend the economic expansion in the face of global weakness, President Donald Trump’s trade war with China and geopolitical risks such as the attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities.
Pelosi Swears In 2 North Carolina Congressmen
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has sworn in two Republicans who won special elections in North Carolina last week.
AP Source: New York Prosecutors Subpoena President Trump's Tax Returns
New York City prosecutors have subpoenaed President Donald Trump’s tax returns, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Monday.
North Carolina Senate Approves Redistricting Map
The North Carolina state Senate has agreed to a new map of nearly half of its electoral districts to comply with a state court order that declared current boundaries partisan gerrymanders.
Supreme Court Allows Broad Enforcement Of Trump Asylum Rule
The Supreme Court is allowing nationwide enforcement of a new Trump administration rule that prevents most Central American migrants from seeking asylum in the United States.
Republican Dan Bishop Wins NC 9th Congressional District Election
Conservative Republican Dan Bishop won a special election Tuesday for an open House seat in North Carolina, averting a Democratic capture of a GOP-leaning district.
Mary C. Curtis: What Does the Dan Bishop Win Mean for 2020?
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Republican Dan Bishop defeats Democrat Dan McCready in North Carolina's 9th congressional district race, giving Republicans a narrow victory in the GOP-leaning district where Donald Trump won by 12…
Trump Dismisses John Bolton, Says They 'Disagreed Strongly'
President Donald Trump on Tuesday forced out John Bolton, his hawkish national security adviser with whom he had significant disagreements on Iran, Afghanistan and a cascade of other global challenges.
Don't Forget To Vote In Mecklenburg County Today
The polls are open for primary voting in Mecklenburg County and will remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Trump’s North Carolina Rally To Be A Test For His Clout, GOP
President Donald Trump’s rally in North Carolina will serve as a measure of his clout in trying to elect a Republican to the House in a closely watched special election that’s seen as a tossup race.
Pence Campaigns For Bishop On Eve Of 9th District Vote
Vice President Mike Pence joined North Carolina 9th District Republican candidate Dan Bishop for a campaign rally one day before voters go to the polls.
Trump, Pence Set To Visit N.C. In Support Of Dan Bishop
President Donald Trump’s rally in North Carolina will serve as a measure of his clout in trying to elect a Republican to the House in a closely watched special election that’s seen as a tossup race.
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