Politics

Trump Says Not Happy With Backers 'Send Her Back' Chant

President Donald Trump said Thursday he was unhappy with his supporters chanting “send her back” after he assailed a young Democratic congresswoman who he’s suggested should leave the U.S.

House Set To Approve Phased-In $15 Fed Minimum Wage

For the first time in a decade, the House is set to approve an increase in the federal minimum wage — to $15 an hour, including for tipped workers.

Former SC Governor Mark Sanford Mulls 2020 Bid, But Observers Question His Motives

Former South Carolina governor and congressman Mark Sanford is floating the possibility that he will mount an uphill challenge to President Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination.

Trump Headlines Administration's Visits To North Carolina

President Donald Trump is returning to North Carolina for a campaign rally in a likely presidential battleground state that he won in 2016.

Mary Curtis: What's Next After CMS Board Suspends Superintendent

Before the school year, there's more drama as the CMS superintendent gets suspended. The board will meet Friday to consider Dr. Wilcox's contract.

McCready Adds to Financial Lead Over Bishop in 9th District Re-Do

With less than two months until the NC 9th Congressional District special election, Dan Bishop Finds himself in a huge financial hole. New numbers from the Federal Elections Commission show the republican candidate is trailing democrat Dan McCready nearly 5 to 1 in fundraising, but experts say the financial edge doesn't always ensure victory.

President Trump Digs In Amid Censure Of Racist Tweets About Lawmakers

Injecting race into his criticism of liberal Democrats, President Donald Trump said four congresswomen of color should go back to the “broken and crime infested” countries they came from, ignoring the fact that all of the women are American citizens and three were born in the U.S.

Labor Secretary Acosta Resigning Amid Epstein Deal Scrutiny

Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said Friday he is resigning following renewed scrutiny of his handling of a 2008 secret plea deal with wealthy financier Jeffrey Esptein , who is accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls.

President Trump Plans News Move To Force Citizenship Question On Census

President Donald Trump is expected to announce new executive action Thursday to try to force the inclusion of a citizenship question on the 2020 census, even after the Supreme Court temporarily blocked the effort.

Mary Curtis: What Does the Jeffrey Epstein Case Say About Justice and Privilege?

Top democratic leaders are calling for Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta to resign over handling of 2008 Epstein plea deal.

Texas Billionaire H. Ross Perot Dies At 89

H. Ross Perot, the colorful, self-made Texas billionaire who rose from a childhood of Depression-era poverty and twice ran for president as a third-party candidate, has died. He was 89.

Gov. Cooper Signs "Death By Distribution" Bill Into Law

On July 8, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law "Death by Distribution" (H474). Representative Arp, a primary sponsor, said, "This new law will ensure that anyone who is working against us by selling opioids and lethal drugs that kill vulnerable people will be held accountable for their actions."