Politics

Trevor Noah To Headline White House Correspondents' Dinner

Trevor Noah, who hosts “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, will be the headliner at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 30.

South Carolina Push To Be 49th State With Hate Crime Law Stalls

South Carolina remains one of only two states without a hate-crimes law, and proponents worry that efforts in the Legislature are stalling to increase penalties for crimes committed against minorities and others victimized by prejudice.

Putin, Biden Begin High-Stakes Phone Call On Ukraine crisis

Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin have begun their closely watched call on Ukraine as the U.S. warns that a Russian invasion of its neighbor may be imminent.

Biden To Split Frozen Afghan Funds For 9/11 Victims, Relief

President Joe Biden is expected to use executive authority to move $7 billion of the Afghan central bank’s assets frozen in the American funding system to fund humanitarian relief in Afghanistan and compensate victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

SC Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Bill, House Up Next

South Carolina senators have approved medical marijuana legislation in South Carolina.

House OKs Bill Easing Budget Strains On Postal Service

The House has approved a bipartisan bill that would lift onerous budget requirements that have helped push the Postal Service deeply into debt.

Council Looking For Solutions To Trash Troubles Along Charlotte Area Roads

Troubles with trash along Charlotte area roads is getting worse, according to city officials.

Congress Moves To End Forced Arbitration For Sex Misconduct

The U.S. House has passed legislation barring contracts that force people to settle sexual assault or harassment cases through arbitration rather than in court, a process that often benefits employers and keeps misconduct allegations from becoming public.

Ukraine Crisis Talks Move To Moscow And Washington

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned Sunday that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day,” triggering a conflict that would come at an “enormous human cost.”

Millions In Tax Dollars Flow To Anti-Abortion Centers In US

Anti-abortion centers across the country are receiving tens of millions of tax dollars to talk women out of ending their pregnancies.

Charlotte Leaders Call For Investment In Equitable Public Transit Service

In observance of Transit Equity Day, Charlotte leaders spoke about the need for transit funding on Friday during a news conference.

NC Supreme Court Strikes Down Redistricting Maps

The N.C. Supreme Court struck down the state's legislation and Congressional voting maps on Friday.

U.S. Says New Intel Shows Russia Plotting False Flag Attack

The U.S. is accusing the Kremlin of an elaborate plot to fabricate an attack by Ukrainian forces that Russia could use as a pretext to take military action against its neighbor.

President Joe Biden Speaks During An Event To Celebrate Labor Unions In The East Room Of The White House Wednesday Sept 8 2021 In Washington Ap Photo Evan Vucci

Biden In NYC: Nation Must Come Together To End Gun Violence

President Joe Biden is pledging to New Yorkers and the nation that the federal government will step up its fight against gun violence by working more closely with police and communities to stop the surging bloodshed.

North Carolina Rep. Cawthorn Seeks To Block Candidacy Challenge

North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn has sued to block efforts seeking to prevent him from running for Congress this year.

Virginia Republicans Push For Changes In Marijuana Law

Newly empowered Republican lawmakers in Virginia who opposed legalizing simple possession of marijuana say they don’t want to scrap the 2021 law, but they do want to make significant changes.

Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse Brings Light To Infrastructure Concerns Across The Country

Four people were injured after a bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed and took a city bus down with it Friday morning. This collapse brings light to infrastructure concerns across the country including the WCCB viewing area.

North Carolina Governor Vetoes GOP Bill Pushing Primary To June

Gov. Roy Cooper has refused to delay North Carolina’s primaries by another three weeks to June.

Biden: 1st Black Woman Justice On High Court 'Long Overdue'

President Joe Biden on Thursday reiterated his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was “long overdue,” as he praised retiring Justice Stephen Breyer as a model public servant.