North Carolina adopts new Trump-backed US House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seat
North Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump.
Democrats look to long term as North Carolina GOP redistricting plan seeks another seat for Trump
Democrats have rallied against a proposed U.S. House map by North Carolina Republicans in Raleigh. The new map received final Senate approval and cleared a House redistricting committee on Tuesday along party lines, and could result in Republicans winning 11 of the state's 14 seats.
The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build ballroom
The White House has started tearing down part of the East Wing to build the ballroom President Donald Trump wants added to the building. Photos showed construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade with parts of the building in rubble on the ground.
AP: US has seized survivors after strike on suspected drug-carrying vessel in Caribbean
The United States took survivors into custody after its military struck a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean β the first attack that anyone escaped alive since President Donald Trump began launching the deadly strikes.
Bolton pleads not guilty in Justice Department case accusing him of sharing government secrets
John Bolton has pleaded not guilty in the Justice Department case accusing him of sharing classified information.
North Carolina GOP's proposed map seeks to thwart Democratic incumbent's reelection
Republican leaders in North Carolina have proposed a new U.S. House district map that could thwart reelection prospects of a Democratic incumbent in the state's only swing seat.
Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged in probe of mishandling of classified information
Ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton has been charged with illegally storing and transmitting classified information.
CMPD released new numbers showing citywide decrease in crime, but Uptown sees violent crime increase
New data from CMPD says overall crime in the Queen City is down 8% in the first nine months of the year including a 20% decline in violent crimes, however Uptown has seen an increase in violent crimes.
Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trumpβs administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the human cost "cannot be tolerated.β
North Carolina court: GOP can narrow governor's appointment powers on some boards
A North Carolina appeals court has ruled that the Republican-controlled General Assembly can reduce the governor's appointments to certain commissions.
Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on
Federal workers furloughed or working without pay are feeling the financial squeeze and fear being swept up in the Trump administration's layoffs.
Charlotte airport won't show DHS video blaming Dems for gov't shutdown
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is among at least a dozen airports in the country that wonβt air a controversial video from the Department of Homeland Security.
North Carolina GOP announce plans to vote on new House map amid nationwide redistricting battle
North Carolina Republican legislative leaders say they will vote next week on redrawing the stateβs U.S. House district map, with the likely aim of securing another GOP seat within already right-leaning boundaries.
Trump urges leaders to put 'old feuds' aside as he calls for a new era of harmony in the Middle East
President Donald Trump is calling for a new era of harmony in the Middle East. Trump spoke Monday during a global summit in Egypt on Gazaβs future, trying to advance broader peace in the region after visiting Israel to celebrate a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hamas.
Living Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are freed as part of Gaza ceasefire
All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and scores of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel have walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war.
More than $6.5 billion in medical debt erased in NC
Through North Carolinaβs Medical Debt Relief Program, more than $6.5 billion in medical debt has been relieved for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians over the past year.
Israel and Hamas exchange hostages and prisoners and Trump visits the Middle East
Israel says it has received 20 hostages released by Hamas while Israel has released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as the ceasefire in Gaza held amid a critical day for all sides and the region.
Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner
President Donald Trump said Friday that heβs placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a steep recession and financial market chaos.
Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown
The White House budget office says that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.
Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks
A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a βdanger of rebellionβ is brewing in Illinois.
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