Biden To Highlight Progress, Ask For Patience Over Setbacks
President Joe Biden is holding a rare news conference at the one-year mark in his presidency to try to talk anxious Americans through the challenges of delivering on his lengthy to-do list.
'Bold' Likely The Theme At South Carolina State Of The State
Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to say South Carolina needs to be bold and seize opportunities created by billions of additional dollars in the budget in his State of the State speech on Wednesday.
Already Delayed, North Carolina Primary Could Now Move To June
North Carolina Republican legislators want to delay the date for this year's primary, which has already been pushed back two months by the state Supreme Court.
South Carolina Governor Prepares For State Of The State Speech
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is set to brag about his accomplishments and lay out his goals for 2022 on Wednesday at his annual State of the State speech before the General Assembly.
Supreme Court Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Rule For Businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
Trump Slams Politicians Who Won't Say They Got Booster Shots
Former President Donald Trump says politicians who refuse to say whether they’ve received COVID-19 booster shots are “gutless.”
NC Governor Backs Beasley As Senate Primary Field Clears
Gov. Roy Cooper has given former North Carolina Chief Justice Cheri Beasley his endorsement for the U.S. Senate.
Judges Let North Carolina GOP Redistricting Plans Stand
A North Carolina judicial panel has refused to throw out redistricting maps drawn by the Republican-controlled General Assembly, rejecting arguments that the lines were illegal because they were politically stacked for the GOP.
'American Idol' Runner-Up Aiken Aims For Congress Again
Former “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken says he’s running for Congress again in North Carolina, this time seeking to succeed the retiring U.S. Rep. David Price.
Familiar Tax Cuts, New Bonuses In SC Governor's Budget
Gov. Henry McMaster’s suggestion for how South Carolina spends billions of extra dollars contains some familiar requests he hasn’t got in his five years in office — like cutting income taxes.
Watershed Moment In NYC: New Law Allows Noncitizens To Vote
More than 800,000 noncitizens and “Dreamers” in New York City will have access to the ballot box as soon as next year after Mayor Eric Adams allowed legislation approved by the City Council to automatically become law.
1st African American Woman Runs For Sheriff Of Mecklenburg County
Aujiena "Gina" Hicks, a 29-year law enforcement professional, has announced her intention to run for 46th Sheriff of Mecklenburg County. She is the first African American woman to seek election for this office.
Judge Dismisses Sole Criminal Charge Against Andrew Cuomo
A spokesperson for former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he “will not pay one penny in attempts at civil extortion" after a judge dismissed the only criminal charge against him in connection with sexual harassment allegations.
NC Redistricting Trial Concludes; Ruling Coming Within Days
A rapid trial over North Carolina’s new congressional and legislative districts has concluded with arguments over whether the boundaries contain unlawful gerrymanders that must be replaced.
One Year Later: President Biden Decries 'Big Lie' And Blames Donald Trump For Insurrection
President Joe Biden has marked the anniversary of the violent Capitol insurrection by forcefully condemning Donald Trump’s election “big lie” that sparked the deadly breaching of the building and continues to motivate deep national division.
Biden Marks Year Since Attack: 'I Will Stand In This Breach'
President Joe Biden and members of Congress are solemnly marking the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Twitter Bans Personal Greene Account For COVID-19 Misinformation
Twitter has banned the personal account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for multiple violations of its COVID-19 misinformation policy. That's according to a statement Sunday from the company.
Times Square Show Will Go On Despite Virus Surge, Mayor Says
Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will ring in 2022 in Times Square as planned despite record numbers of COVID-19 infections in the city and around the nation.
