N.C. GOP Lawmakers Agree To Add A Health Exemption To A Bill That Limits Masking
North Carolina Republican lawmakers have reached a compromise on a bill that would have removed protections for people who wear masks in public for health reasons.
N.C. Republicans Seek Fall Referendum On Citizen-Only Voting In Constitution
North Carolina Republican legislators have advanced a proposed constitutional amendment to make it clear that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state.
Tim Scott Launches A $14 Million Outreach Effort To Minority Voters
A top ally and potential running mate of ex-President Donald Trump is launching an effort to win over Black and other nonwhite working class voters he argues could be the deciding factor in November’s elections.
Appeals Court Halts Trump's Georgia Case During Appeal Of Order Allowing Willis To Stay On Case
An appeals court has halted the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others while it reviews the lower court judge's ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case.
South Carolina Is Trading Its All-Male Supreme Court For An All-White One
South Carolina is about to trade its all-male state Supreme court for an all-white one.
Transportation Sales Tax Could Improve 125 Lancaster County Roads If Voters Approve
A smooth ride can be hard to come by on Lancaster County roads according to some drivers, but County leaders want to change that and believe a transportation sales tax could be the answer.
President Biden Says He's Restricting Asylum To Help 'Gain Control' Of The Border
President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as the White House tries to neutralize immigration as a political liability ahead of the November elections.
State Board Certifies 2024 Secondary Primary Election
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the 2024 Republican second primary in North Carolina.
Jury Is chosen In Hunter Biden's Federal Firearms Case And Opening Statements Are Set For Tuesday
A jury was seated Monday in the federal gun case against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter, after prospective panelists were questioned about their thoughts on gun rights and drug addiction while the first lady watched from the front row of the courtroom.
Charlotte Committee Designates $1 Million For Affordable 'Teacher Village' Proposal
Charlotte's housing committee voted to move ahead with the next part of a "teacher village" proposal.
Biden Prepares Executive Order That Would Shut Down U.S.-Mexico Border If 2,500 Migrants Arrive A Day
The White House is telling lawmakers that President Joe Biden is preparing to sign off on an executive order that would shut down entries to the U.S.-Mexico border once the number of migrants seeking asylum hits 2,500 at ports of entry. The executive order could go into immediate effect as that number has already been surpassed.
Rupert Murdoch Ties The Knot For The 5th Time In Ceremony At His California Vineyard
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch, 93, has married for the fifth time.
Federal Aid To North Carolina Child Care To End In June
Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal aid for child care centers across North Carolina will end in one month, leaving hundreds of those centers at the risk of closing.
President Joe Biden's Campaign Releases Statement Following Donald Trump's Conviction
"Donald Trump is sowing chaos, attacking the rule of law, and fighting for the only thing in the world he gives a damn about: Donald Trump,” says Biden-Harris 2024 Communications Director Michael Tyler.
Former President Donald Trump Releases Statement Following Historic Felony Conviction
Former President Donald Trump releases a statement saying hIs conviction was part of a "Rigged trial by a conflicted judge who was corrupt."
Former President Donald Trump Found Guilty In Criminal “Hush Money” Trial
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York hush money trial.
Governor Cooper Travels To Switzerland For Economic Development Trip
On Wednesday and Thursday, Governor Cooper met with 14 companies in Switzerland as part of an economic development trip, including Syngenta, ABB and Novartis.
Alito Rejects Calls To Quit Supreme Court Cases On Trump And Jan. 6
Former President Donald Trump is congratulating Justice Samuel Alito for rejecting calls to step aside from Supreme Court cases involving Trump and Jan. 6 defendants because of the controversy over flags that flew over Alito's homes.
Voter Outreach Groups Struggling To Do Their Work After New Laws Target Them
Laws passed in several Republican-controlled states after the 2020 presidential election have criminalized much of the work done by voter outreach groups.
A Woman Could Be Mexico's Next Leader. Millions Of Others Continue In Shadows As Domestic Workers
Concepción Alejo is used to being invisible. Now, as Mexico is on its way to elect its first female president, women like her who feel forgotten by their government hope that having a female leader might shift the balance in their favor.
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