Politics

AP: Pelosi's Husband Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI In California

Police records show Paul Pelosi, the 82-year-old husband of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, has been arrested on suspicion of DUI in Northern California.

Justice Department Will Conduct Critical Incident Review Of Uvalde Law Enforcement Response

The U.S Department of Justice today released a statement regarding the response of The Uvalde Texas Enforcement on Sunday, May 29th.

Vermont Likely To Elect Its 1st Woman To Congress This Year

Vermont appears poised to lose its distinction of being the only state in the country that has never sent a woman to Congress.

As US Mourns Shootings, NRA In Turmoil But Influence Remains

Nearly 10 years ago, the mass shooting of children at Sandy Hook Elementary School looked like it might lead to a breakthrough in the political stalemate on guns in the United States. That hope was dashed.

BTS To Discuss Anti-Asian Hate Crimes And Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month With President Biden

Grammy-nominated superstars BTS are picking up their mics and raising their voices once again but this time to address anti-Asian hate crimes as well as Asian representation with President Joe Biden.

NC Attorney General Stein Out Of Hospital Following Stroke

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has left a Raleigh hospital after being treated earlier this week for what he called a “minor stroke.”

Gaston Co. Board Of Commissioners Approves Property Tax Cut

The Gaston County Board of Commissioners approved a two-cent decrease to the property tax rate in a 5 to 2 vote on Tuesday.

Beto O'Rourke Disrupts GOP News Conference On Shooting | VIDEO

Beto O’Rourke interrupted a press conference Wednesday about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, calling the shooting “totally predictable when you choose not to do anything.”

78,000 Pounds Of Infant Formula Arrives In US

A military plane carrying enough specialty infant formula for more than half a million baby bottles has arrived in Indianapolis, the first of several flights expected from Europe aimed at relieving a shortage that has sent parents scrambling to find enough to feed their children.

With Public Camping A Felony, Tennessee Homeless Seek Refuge

Tennessee is about to become the first U.S. state to make it a felony to camp on local public property such as parks.

Trump Pays $110K Fine, Must Submit Paperwork To End Contempt

Former President Donald Trump has paid the $110,000 in fines he racked up after being held in contempt of court for being slow to respond to a civil subpoena issued by New York’s attorney general.

Pat McCrory Tests Positive For COVID Two Days After Election

Former North Carolina Republican Governor Pat McCrory says he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Mecklenburg County Manager Recommends $2.1 Billion Operating Budget

Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio presented her recommended 2023 budget to the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners on Thursday.

South Carolina Tries Early Voting Even As Other States Restrict

South Carolina election officials are preparing for early voting for the first time in next month’s primaries.

Ex-Charlotte Mayor Cannon Doesn't Advance In Council Primary

Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon has come up short in his bid to return to municipal office, years after he was sent to prison for accepting bribes.

North Carolina Rep. Cawthorn Concedes GOP Primary To Edwards

First-term U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn has conceded to North Carolina state Sen. Chuck Edwards in the Republican congressional primary.

Election 2022: Budd, Beasley To Face Off For N.C. Senate

Republican U.S. Rep. Ted Budd will face Democrat Cheri Beasley in North Carolina’s Senate race after both easily clinched primary victories Tuesday night.

South Carolina Governor Signs Transgender Sports Ban Bill

South Carolina’s Republican governor has quietly signed into law a bill that would ban transgender students from playing girls’ or women’s sports in public schools and colleges.