Politics

Fraternal Order Of Police Asks City Council For More Money For Officers

The Fraternal Order of Police are pleading with the Charlotte City Council to provide more money for officers.

Obama Warned Trump About Flynn, Former Officals Say

President Barack Obama warned Donald Trump against hiring Michael Flynn as national security adviser during an Oval Office meeting after the 2016 election, according to three former Obama administration officials.

After Being Fired by Trump, Sally Yates to Testify on Russia

An Obama administration official who warned the Trump White House about contacts between one of its key advisers and Russia is set to speak publicly Monday for the first time about the concerns she raised.

Governor John Kasich Gives Insight On GOP Health Bill

Governor John Kasich (R-OH) says the GOP health care bill has very few resources for Americans and that states will not opt for "ridiculous" high-risk pools that are "unfunded."

Projections: Macron Wins French Presidency By A Large Margin

Political newcomer Emmanuel Macron will be France’s next president, pollsters projected Sunday night, delivering a resounding victory to an unabashedly pro-European former investment banker and strengthening France’s place as a central pillar of the European Union.

House Passes Bill To Replace Obamacare

House OKs GOP bill erasing much of Obama's health care law, answering campaign pledge and sending measure to Senate.

House To Vote On Health Care Bill Thursday

The House will vote Thursday on GOP legislation to repeal and replace Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, as Republicans finally aim to deliver on seven years of campaign promises that helped them gain control of Congress and the White House.

North Korea Confirms Latest Detention of American Citizen

North Korea on Wednesday confirmed the detention of another American citizen for alleged acts of hostility aimed at overthrowing the country.

Government Ends Investigation Into Congressman Pittenger

Officials announced Wednesday that the investigation into Congressman Robert Pittenger has been closed.

FBI Chief Says He Had to Tell Congress of Clinton Email News

Under fire from Democrats, FBI Director James Comey said Wednesday it would have been "catastrophic" to keep Congress in the dark about developments in the Hillary Clinton email investigation that emerged close to Election Day.

SC 5th District Primary Race: Pope, Norman Head To Republican Runoff

Two colleagues in the South Carolina House will face off to be the Republican nominee in the race to replace former congressman Mick Mulvaney.

Clinton Blames Misogyny, FBI, Russia, Herself For 2016 Loss

Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that she's taking responsibility for her 2016 election loss but believes misogyny, Russian interference and questionable decisions by the FBI also influenced the outcome.

Public Safety Top Priority in Proposed Charlotte FY18 Budget

Public safety is the top priority in a budget proposal presented to Charlotte City Council Monday night. The $2.4 Billion budget plan adds police officers and affordable housing but does not raise property taxes.

White House Promotes Latest Health Care Bill

The White House is promoting a new health care proposal that the president insists will lower premiums and guarantee people with pre-existing conditions will get insurance coverage, even though some medical groups said they aren't so sure.

Lawmakers Settle on $1T Plan to Avoid U.S. Government Shutdown

Lawmakers on Monday unveiled a huge $1 trillion-plus spending bill that would fund most government operations through September but would deny President Donald Trump money for a border wall and rejects his proposed cuts to popular domestic programs.

Activists Plan Another "Day Without Immigrants" Rally Monday

Activists are calling for another "Day Without Immigrants" rally Monday. Organizers say Charlotte city and county leaders have not done enough to show support for a community they say is under attack.

Protesters Rally in Charlotte Against Climate Change Policy

People at the march against climate change say they object to the President's rollback of restrictions on things like mining, oil drilling, and greenhouse gas emissions at power plants.

Trump Says He's Brought "Profound Change" To Washington

President Donald Trump on Saturday marked his 100th day in office by saying he had brought "profound change" to Washington and reaffirming that "my only allegiance" is to those he governs.