Appeals court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from GA election case against Trump and others
A state appeals court has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
A GOP power grab in North Carolina becomes a referendum on democracy
Democrats in North Carolina were celebrating big wins after the November election. Now Republicans are stripping powers away from newly elected officials anticipating they'll lose their veto-proof majority next year.
Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China's power
The Senate has passed a defense bill that authorize significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members and boost overall military spending to $895 billion. It also strips coverage of transgender medical treatments for children of military members.
Federal Reserve expected to cut rates again
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates once more before the end of the year.
Event promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters toΒ disclose any feesΒ up front when they list prices.
Trump says he'll reconsider pending ban on Tiktok
After meeting with TikTok's CEO Monday, Trump now says he might reevaluate a law that's set to ban the platform in a few weeks. TikTok's also appealing to SCOTUS.
Governor-elect Josh Stein announces cabinet members
Governor-elect Josh Stein today announced seven members of his cabinet.Β
President Biden set to make more clemency and pardon announcements
President Joe Biden is using his presidential clemency power just weeks before the end of his term. Later today., he will commute the sentences for about 15-hundred individuals.
Saturday marks 12th anniversary of Sandy Hook deadly mass shooting
Saturday is the 12th anniversary of the Sandy Hook elementary shooting.
Mysterious drones over northeast alarm residents & lawmakers
Weeks of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey are prompting heightened security concerns, and mounting frustrations, from residents, the military, and multiple government officials.
FBI Director Christopher Wray says he intends to resign
FBI Director Christopher Wray says he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Bidenβs term in January. The announcement Wednesday comes a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the position.
Trump and Biden teams insist they're working together on foreign crises
The Biden and Trump national security teams have come to an understanding that they have no choice but to work together as conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine have left a significant swath of the world on a knife's edge.
Charlotte Housing Code allows tougher penalties for slumlords
Housing Advocates are asking city leaders to use tools in the existing minimum housing code to hold slumlords accountable.
Housing Advocates ask City Council to hold slumlords accountable
Housing advocates are calling on Charlotte City Council to hold slumlords accountable for what they say is an ongoing housing crisis.
Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible
Donald TrumpΒ on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect toΒ end the warΒ despite being weeks from taking office.
JD Vance and his wife tour western North Carolina to survey Helene damage
Vice President-elect JD Vance is surveying hurricane damage in western North Carolina in one of his first public appearances since the November election. Vance and his wife, Usha, visited the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department, which was flooded with 4 to 6 inches of water in the storm.
Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon
President-elect Donald Trump is offering a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Pentagon. Hegseth's ability to win confirmation by the Senate is in doubt as he faces questions over allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault and his views on women in combat.
Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S.
US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown
Americaβs job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employersβ payrolls.
NC House to vote on bill next week that would take power from gov. & AG
Change will likely come next week when the state house votes on Senate Bill 382. The bill takes away the governor's Board of Elections tiebreaker. Instead, it would go to the state auditor, the soon to be highest ranking republican in North Carolina.
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