North Carolina Senate Approves Redistricting Map
The North Carolina state Senate has agreed to a new map of nearly half of its electoral districts to comply with a state court order that declared current boundaries partisan gerrymanders.
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Supreme Court Allows Broad Enforcement Of Trump Asylum Rule
The Supreme Court is allowing nationwide enforcement of a new Trump administration rule that prevents most Central American migrants from seeking asylum in the United States.
Republican Dan Bishop Wins NC 9th Congressional District Election
Conservative Republican Dan Bishop won a special election Tuesday for an open House seat in North Carolina, averting a Democratic capture of a GOP-leaning district.
Mary C. Curtis: What Does the Dan Bishop Win Mean for 2020?
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Republican Dan Bishop defeats Democrat Dan McCready in North Carolina's 9th congressional district race, giving Republicans a narrow victory in the GOP-leaning district where Donald Trump won by 12…
Trump Dismisses John Bolton, Says They 'Disagreed Strongly'
President Donald Trump on Tuesday forced out John Bolton, his hawkish national security adviser with whom he had significant disagreements on Iran, Afghanistan and a cascade of other global challenges.
Don't Forget To Vote In Mecklenburg County Today
The polls are open for primary voting in Mecklenburg County and will remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Trump’s North Carolina Rally To Be A Test For His Clout, GOP
President Donald Trump’s rally in North Carolina will serve as a measure of his clout in trying to elect a Republican to the House in a closely watched special election that’s seen as a tossup race.
Pence Campaigns For Bishop On Eve Of 9th District Vote
Vice President Mike Pence joined North Carolina 9th District Republican candidate Dan Bishop for a campaign rally one day before voters go to the polls.
Trump, Pence Set To Visit N.C. In Support Of Dan Bishop
President Donald Trump’s rally in North Carolina will serve as a measure of his clout in trying to elect a Republican to the House in a closely watched special election that’s seen as a tossup race.
Ex South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford To Challenge Donald Trump In Primary
Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, has decided to launch a longshot Republican challenge to President Donald Trump, saying Sunday that he aims to put his Appalachian trail travails behind him for good as he tries to navigate a path to the presidency.
Order Issued To Extend Early Voting In Counties Impacted By Hurricane Dorian
Exercising her statutory emergency powers, State Board Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell on Friday issued an order mandating additional early voting hours in 9th Congressional District counties affected by Hurricane Dorian.
Michigan Moves To Be 1st State To Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer moved Wednesday to make her state the first to ban flavored electronic cigarettes, accusing companies of using candy flavors and deceptive advertising to “hook children on nicotine.”
Mary C. Curtis: New Talks On Gun Control Policy in America
CHARLOTTE, NC --- The push for new gun legislation is growing in the United States following numerous mass shootings over the past month. Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in on the…
Governor Cooper Orders Mandatory Evacuations Ahead Of Hurricane Dorian
Governor Cooper has ordered a mandatory state evacuation for coastal areas of North Carolina, beginning at 8 a.m., Wednesday morning, in anticipation of Hurricane #Dorian.
Trump Says He'll Work With Congress To Stop Mass Shootings
President Donald Trump expressed a commitment Sunday, hours after the latest deadly mass shooting, to work with a divided Congress to “stop the menace of mass attacks.”
Sanders Urges Coastal SC To Act 'Boldly' On Climate Change
Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders returned to South Carolina Thursday for a conversation on climate change in a popular tourist destination along the coast of the critical early-voting state.
WATCHDOG: Comey Violated FBI Policies In Handling Of Memos
Former FBI Director James Comey violated FBI policies in his handling of memos documenting private conversations with President Donald Trump, the Justice Department’s inspector general said Thursday.
Mary Curtis: Democrats Face Debate Cut-off Deadline
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Wednesday will determine who takes the stage in the chase to be the Democratic candidate for 2020. The DNC no doubt hopes the number stays at 10, which…
