Politics

Trump And Cruz Take Spotlight In Tonight's Debate

The nine leading Republican candidates for president are meeting for their first debate in more than a month in the shadow of terrorist attacks that refocused the race on keeping the country safe.

Obama: ISIS Strategy 'Moving Forward With Great Urgency'

The U.S.-led military coalition is hitting ISIS "harder than ever," President Barack Obama said at the Pentagon on Monday, sharpening his rhetoric on the war as he comes under criticism for his strategy after a pair of ISIS-linked attacks.

See How The Candidates Are Approaching Tuesday Night's Debate

Nine Republicans hopefuls meet Tuesday in the next prime-time presidential debate, with a familiar slate of candidates looking to wrangle over what to do about the threat of extremist groups and who has the right temperament and judgment to lead the nation.

Obama To Make Rare Visit To Pentagon

Working to ease public jitters ahead of the holidays, President Barack Obama will use visits to the Pentagon and the National Counterterrorism Center this week to try to explain his strategy for stopping the Islamic State group abroad and its sympathizers at home.

Local Muslims Hold Candlelight Vigil

The group joined together to show solidarity as a Muslim community, but also denounce the attacks that claimed 14 lives in San Bernardino last week.

Trump's Support Grows in SC after Comments

Republican support for Donald Trump continues to grow in South Carolina. Even after he said he wants to ban Muslims from entering the U.S. The latest Winthrop poll has Trump with 30% of the Republican vote in the Palmetto State.

Lawsuit filed against Magistrate Refusal Law

Lawyers filed a lawsuit challenging a law allowing magistrates to opt out of performing same-sex marriage, citing religious beliefs. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday, calling Senate Bill 2 unconstitutional.

Local Muslims Denounce Trump's Call for Ban

Despite a lot of political backlash, Donald Trump is refusing to back down from his latest controversial comments.

Mayor Roberts Address LGBT Chamber

Jennifer Roberts' first day on the job as the Mayor of Charlotte was a busy one. It wrapped up Tuesday night with a speech to the LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

Trump Rejects Criticism Of His Proposal To Ban Muslims

Donald Trump is rejecting criticism that his proposal to ban Muslims from entering the U.S. is un-American and has critics comparing him to Adolf Hitler.

Trump Calls For 'Complete Shutdown' On Muslims Entering U.S.

Donald Trump has called for a "total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States," a dramatic escalation of his rhetoric on Islam and an idea widely condemned by his rival GOP candidates for president and others in the Republican Party.