Politics

Municipal Charter School Bill Filed By Representative Brawley

On Tuesday, Rep. Bill Brawley filed a bill that would give Matthews and Mint Hill the power to apply for and operate charter schools.

Trump Tosses Obama's 'Clean' Energy Plan, Embraces Coal

Declaring "the start of a new era" in energy production, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that he said would revive the coal industry and create jobs.

Visit To WH Grounds By Intel Chairman Clouds Investigation

House intelligence chairman Devin Nunes went to the White House grounds to review intelligence reports and meet the secret source behind his claim that communications involving associates of President Donald Trump were caught up in "incidental" surveillance, the Republican congressman said Monday.

Lawmakers Split on the Cost of HB2

The AP says House Bill Two will cost more than $3.76 billion in a dozen years

Maye's Shot Lifts UNC Over Kentucky 75-73

Luke Made hit the game winning shot with 0.3 seconds left to give North Carolina a 75-73 win against Kentucky in the South Region championship game.

McCain Calls For Tillerson To Be Given Team At U.S. State Deparment

U.S. Sen. John McCain is urging President Donald Trump to nominate a team of senior officials at the State Department to back up new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

House Republicans, Short of Votes, Withdraw Health Care Bill

In a humiliating setback, President Donald Trump and GOP leaders pulled their "Obamacare" repeal bill off the House floor Friday after it became clear the measure would fail badly.

Trump: I'm President, You're Not

"I'm president, you're not" inspires mockery and praise. Jeanne Moos reports on trucker Trump tooting his own horn.

Health Care Vote Pushed Back to Friday

Rifts within the GOP have put the legislation in limbo.

NCAA Set To Pick Title Sites, Could Leave North Carolina Out

The NCAA will start deciding on locations for its upcoming championships next week and has indicated it will leave North Carolina out of that process if the state hasn't changed a law that limits LGBT rights by that time.

Gov. Cooper Issues Statement, NCAA Issues Warning On Anniversary of HB2

It has been one year since the passage of House Bill 2 in North Carolina.

Novant Health House Call: Women in Healthcare Panel Meeting with President Trump

President Donald Trump is making waves in the healthcare world - and held a roundtable discussion involving two nurses from Novant Health Wednesday to talk about it.

Crucial Vote Could Determine Fate of GOP Healthcare Plan

A crucial vote in the U.S. House Thursday could determine the fate of the GOP's plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. More than 20 Republicans say they won't vote for the bill.

One year later, HB2 Still Having Impact in Charlotte

Ten repeal bills and millions of dollars lost. One year later House Bill 2 remains on the books in North Carolina. Thursday is the one year anniversary of House Bill 2 being signed in Raleigh.

Indian Trail Councilwoman Resigns

Indian Trail Councilwoman Amy Stanton says she is resigning to pursue other opportunities.

White House Plays Defense After Comey's Announcements

The FBI director confirmed an open, ongoing investigation into the Russian government's efforts to interfere in the 2016 Presidential election and he also swatted down President Donald Trump's tweet about President Obama wiretapping him.

Comey: FBI Probing Links Between Russia and Trump Associates

FBI Director James Comey confirmed Monday that the bureau is investigating possible links and coordination between Russia and associates of President Donald Trump as part of a broader probe of Russian interference in last year's presidential election.