Pageantry Evoking Churchill Greets Zelenskyy in Washington
At a time of grave consequence, a wartime leader crossed the Atlantic to arrive at a White House decked in holiday decor to consult with the American president about a war in Europe.
Jan. 6 Panel Unveils Full Report, Describes Trump 'Conspiracy'
The House Jan. 6 committee’s final report asserts that Donald Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol.
Jan. 6 Panel Prepares To Unveil Final Report On Insurrection
An 800-page report set to be released by House investigators will conclude that then-President Donald Trump criminally plotted to overturn his 2020 election defeat and "provoked his supporters to violence" at the Capitol with false claims of voter fraud. The resulting Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection threatened democracy and the lives of lawmakers and police.
Congress Moves To Ban TikTok From US Government Devices
TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday. It's the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.
LA Taps Hotel Rooms as Estimated 40,000 People Live Homeless
The new mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, said Sunday her administration will start moving homeless people from tent encampments into hotels and motels through a new program that launches Tuesday.
Supreme Court Temporarily Pauses Lifting Title 42 Border Restrictions
Suspense is mounting at the U.S. border with Mexico about the future of restrictions on asylum-seekers after the Supreme Court issued a temporary order to keep pandemic-era limits on migrants in place. Conservative-leaning states won a reprieve as they push to maintain a measure that allows officials to expel many asylum-seekers.
With The Clock Ticking, Still No Decision On CMS Interim Superintendent
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education held an emergency meeting Friday but still did not reach a conclusion on who will replace outgoing CMS superintendent Hugh Hattabaugh.
Senate Passes Stopgap Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown
The Senate voted 71-to-19 late Thursday to pass a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown.
Feds Order Review Of Power-grid Security After Moore County Attacks
Federal regulators on Thursday ordered a review of security standards at the nation's far-flung electricity transmission network, following shootings at two electric substations in North Carolina that damaged equipment and caused more than 45,000 customers to lose power.
Confusion Over Student Debt Relief
The future of the Biden administration's student debt relief program is still up in the air, and recently some incorrect emails caused even more confusion about the program.
NC Lawmakers To Review State's Power Grid Vulnerability Following Attack In Moore Co.
North Carolina's top legislative leaders said Tuesday that the General Assembly will review what can be done to protect the state's power transmission system following the Duke Energy substation shooting attacks this month that put Moore County in the dark for days.
NC Attorney General Josh Stein Brings Online Safety Program To CMS
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein introduced a new program to Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools on Tuesday. The program called "Family Technology Agreement."
Former VP Mike Pence Attends Dedication Of Billy Graham Library Expansion
Former Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Charlotte to attend the ribbon cutting of the Billy Kim Hall which will allow for training and events at the Billy Graham Library.
North Carolina Attorney General To Weigh Charges In Meadows Voter Fraud Case
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said it has submitted to state prosecutors the findings of its voter fraud probe into Mark Meadows.
Twitter Relaunching Subscriber Service After Debacle
Twitter is once again attempting to launch its premium service, a month after a previous attempt failed.
Confederate Monument Set to be Removed From Virginia Capital
Richmond is the onetime capital of the Confederacy that began removing its many other Confederate monuments in 2020 amid nationwide racial justice protests
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Switches to Independent
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Friday that she now has registered as an independent, but she does not plan to caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow voting majority in the Senate.
Democratic Sen. Warnock Wins Georgia Runoff Against Walker
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a runoff election in Georgia. The victory by the state's first Black senator ensures Democrats an outright majority in the chamber for the rest of President Joe Biden's current term.
Warnock Projected Winner In Georgia Runoff Election
The Georgia Senate runoff race between incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker has been a tight race from the start.
COVID's Lingering Impact Prompts Real ID Deadline Extension
The deadline for obtaining the Real ID needed to board a domestic flight has been pushed back again, with the Department of Homeland Security citing the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for the slower-than-expected rollout.
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