BBB warns of the latest job scams
With corporate and government layoffs in the headlines, scammers target job hunters. Karin Caifa looks at the red flags.
Feds and Local Sheriff clash over holding undocumented immigrants
Immigration Customs Enforcement has announced it has arrested 24 people between March 1st and 8th here in the Charlotte area. Federal officials say the number could be higher, but they claim Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden refuses to keep undocumented immigrants who have been flagged by the feds in jail.
UPDATE: Trump and Putin spoke for more than an hour about plan to end Ukraine war
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a lengthy phone conversation on Tuesday as the White House pushes for Russia to sign off on its 30-day ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Semisonic objects to White House using their song 'Closing Time': 'You missed the point'
The band Semisonic is pushing back at the White House for using their hit song “Closing Time” over a social media post that shows a shackled deportee.
Trump says his administration is set to release JFK files with no redactions
President Donald Trump says files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy will be released without any redactions, making good on a promise he made during his campaign.
Putin and Trump will speak on Tuesday about the war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as efforts continue to end the war in Ukraine, a move that could represent a possible pivot point in the conflict and an opportunity for Trump to continue reorienting American foreign policy.
Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post
Pope Francis has signaled his intentions to remain the head of the Catholic church even though he remains hospitalized.
Duke is among universities facing federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign
More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs his officials say exclude white and Asian American students.
Senate has just hours to avoid a partial government shutdown
The Senate has just hours left to avoid a partial government shutdown. Minority leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats have two painful choices: Vote yes and give President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending, or vote no and give him free rein.
North Carolina lawmakers introduce bill targeting parking lots
The bipartisan-supported bill aims to remove parking minimum requirements and toxic pavement sealants while updating guidance on how to manage run-off and floodplains.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.
EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles.
Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax
American retailers say President Donald Trump's threatened 200% tariff on European wine would harm consumers.
Judge orders Trump to reinstate some probationary workers let go in mass firings
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies. The judge found the firings didn’t follow federal law and required immediate offers of reinstatement be sent.
Senate Dems refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears
A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led spending bill that already passed the House.
VA cuts office of equity assurance
An office that helps minority veterans has been cut by the Department of Veteran Affairs. The VA says the Office of Equity Assurance is "No longer needed."
Charlotte restaurant owner worries tariffs could mean higher prices for customers
Charlotte restaurants are paying close attention to moves made by President Donald Trump. Imposed tariffs could raise costs for local eateries.
EU retaliates against Trump's trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs
The European Union has announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products. The bloc responded on Wednesday within hours to the Trump administration’s increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%.
Ukraine says it's open to 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia, US agrees to resume military aid
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it would immediately lift its suspension of military aid to Ukraine and its intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
Wall Street drops nearly 10% below its record as Trump's latest tariff threat worsens its sell-off
The U.S. stock market is falling further following President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war.
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