Politics

Democrats Block Trump Court Pick as GOP Readies 'Nuclear Option'

Democrats blocked President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee with a historic filibuster on the Senate floor Thursday, but their victory was short-lived.

House Intel Committee Chair Steps Away From Russia Probe

The chairman of the House intelligence committee announced Thursday he is temporarily stepping aside from the panel's probe into Russian meddling in last year's presidential election.

Several CMS Schools in Desperate Need

The district has requested $798 million in funding to tackle its highest need projects.

Border Turns Quiet Under Trump Amid Steep Drop In Arrests

Immigrants who are still coming say many people in their home countries are staying home amid fears about President Donald Trump's immigration rhetoric, putting off coming to the U.S. until they see how his policies play out.

Trump Removes Bannon from National Security Council

President Donald Trump has removed chief strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council, reversing a controversial early decision to give Bannon access to the high-level meetings.

Democrat Ends All-Night Speech as Supreme Court Clash Nears

A Democratic senator yielded the Senate floor Wednesday morning after talking through the night to highlight his party's opposition to President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch.

N. Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

North Korea fired a ballistic missile into its eastern waters Wednesday, U.S. and South Korean officials said, amid worries the North might conduct banned nuclear or rocket tests ahead of the first summit between President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping this week.

NCAA: North Carolina Back In The Running To Host Championship Games

In a release issued by the NCAA on Tuesday, officials say NCAA Board of Governors reluctantly voted to allow consideration of championship bids in North Carolina following the repeal of HB2.

HB2 Replacement No Deal for Some

Members of the LGBT community expect to plan protests

Governor Cooper Signs Compromise HB2 Repeal Bill

Over a year after being signed into law Governor Roy Cooper signed a new bill repealing House Bill Two, but not without some compromise. Many say the new bill still doesn't offer equal protections.

Michael Flynn In Talks With Congress, Wary Of Prosecution

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is in discussions with the House and Senate intelligence committees on receiving immunity from "unfair prosecution" in exchange for agreeing to be questioned as part of ongoing probes into possible contacts between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia, his attorney said Thursday.

North Carolina Hopes 'Bathroom Bill' Deal Saves NCAA Events

Basketball-mad North Carolina is hoping its move to roll back its "bathroom bill" will help it avoid another costly hit when the NCAA selects four years of championship sites for a variety of sports.

North Carolina Rolls Back 'Bathroom Bill' Despite Criticism

North Carolina rolled back its "bathroom bill" Thursday in a bid to end the yearlong backlash over transgender rights that has cost the state dearly in business projects, conventions and basketball tournaments.

Lawmakers Say Agreement Reached To Repeal HB2

House and Senate leaders announced Wednesday night that a deal has been reached with Governor Cooper to repeal House Bill 2.

Ex-South Carolina Governor To Head UN Food Agency

Former South Carolina Gov. David Beasley was appointed Wednesday to head the U.N. World Food Program, the largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide as it assists some 80 million people in around 80 countries every year.

HB 2 Repeal Efforts Ahead of NCAA Deadline

Thursday is the deadline set by the NCAA before it pulls North Carolina's bid for college championship games. House members in Raleigh will be back in session Thursday morning, but negotiations continue behind the scenes.

First lady Helps Present Courage Awards to 13 Women

Melania Trump helped present State Department awards Wednesday to 13 women from around the globe who were recognized for demonstrating courage and leadership in the face of adversity, a group she praised a "true heroes."

Woman In Custody After Police Say She Tried To Run Over Officers Near The U.S. Capitol

A woman described as "erratic and aggressive" drove a vehicle into a U.S. Capitol Police cruiser and was taken into custody Wednesday morning, a disruption that closed down streets near the Capitol for nearly three hours.

Leaders Respond to HB2 Proposals

Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) announced Tuesday evening they’ve agreed in principle to a proposal Gov. Roy Cooper made last Thursday that would repeal House Bill 2, while protecting bathroom safety and privacy.