White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be 'beautiful'
The White House says it would be βbeautifulβ to name the new stadium for Washingtonβs NFL team after President Donald Trump.
US government shutdown forces some overseas bases to stop paying workers
Local workers at some American military bases in Europe are feeling the impact of the U.S. government shutdown.
Ground stop leads to delays and cancellations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
A ground stop was issued at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Saturday morning due to staffing issues related to the federal shutdown.
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administrationβs emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.
Hundreds of flights canceled nationwide due to government shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administrationβs unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide because of the record-long government shutdown has taken effect.
Experts say FAA flight cuts could cause major travel delays
Airlines are canceling flights while the FAA deals with a shortage of air traffic controllers during the longest government shutdown in history. Air traffic controllers are calling out of work because they haven't been paid in more than a month.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund November SNAP benefits
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money by Friday to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
Charlotte City Council upset part of blue wave trend
Catawba College political science professor, Michael Bitzer provides insight into what is being described as a blue wave after the municipal elections.
Appeals court gives Trump another shot at erasing his hush money conviction
A federal appeals court on Thursday gave new life to President Donald Trumpβs bid to erase hisΒ hush money conviction, ordering a lower courtΒ to reconsider its decisionΒ to keep the case inΒ state courtΒ instead of moving it to federal court.
Charlotte Douglas among the 40 airports targeted by shutdown-related flight cuts
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is among the 40 airports nationwide that are expected to reduce air traffic by 10% .
Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House
Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years, announced her decision Thursday.
Food banks and pantries squeezed as more people need help
Dozens of people lined up for a box of food from Faith CME Church in Northeast Charlotte Wednesday. The need grows as more people turn to food pantries to supplement lost and delayed SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.
Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever
President Donald Trump lashed out at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever at 36 days.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 major airports
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 βhigh-volumeβ markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026
California voters have approved a plan to overhaul the stateβs congressional district boundaries, giving Democrats a boost in their bid to win the U.S. House majority next year. The approval of Proposition 50 could allow Democrats to gain up to five additional seats in the 2026 midterms.
Voters decide to increase sales tax to fund transportation
Charlotte voters have decided to pay more taxes to fund transportation improvements on rails, roads and buses.
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor's race
Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the cityβs most liberal mayor in generations.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating opponent who aligned with Trump
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected as Virginia's first woman governor
Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governorβs race Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a key victory heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown
Staffing shortages have caused flight delays at a growing number of airports in recent weeks.
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