Former President Donald Trump To Headline NCGOP Convention In Greenville
Former President Donald Trump is expected to speak in Greenville, North Carolina in June.
POLITICAL WRAP: COVID Restrictions Scaled Back
The CDC says vaccinated people can go out and about and leave their mask at home. But health officials strongly recommend unvaccinated people keep wearing their masks.
White House Officials Share Plans To Deliver Fuel Across The Southeast Amid Shortage
White House officials provide an update on plans to deliver fuel across the southeast, as gas stations face a shortage due to panic buying in response to a ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Issues State Of Emergency Due To Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Cyber-Attack
In response to the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in North Carolina and temporarily suspending motor vehicle fuel regulations to ensure adequate fuel supply supplies throughout the state.
POLITICAL WRAP: Liz Cheney Likely to be Ousted from GOP Leadership
Representative Liz Cheney is likely to lose her position as the number three House Republican. Cheney is among the few members of the GOP to vote for the second impeachment of then-President Donald Trump.
Election Officials Face Fines, Charges In GOP Voting Laws
In 2020, election officials tried to make voting easier and safer amid a global pandemic. Next time, they might get fined or face criminal charges.
Florida Gov. Signs GOP Voting Law Critics Call 'Un-American'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a wide-ranging list of new voting restrictions into law Thursday, staging a misleading, made-for-TV ceremony meant to tout his credentials on a top priority for the Republican Partyβs conservative base.
N.C. Lawmakers Advance Bill Barring Mandatory COVID-19 Shots
North Carolina lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a proposal to prevent state and local governments from firing or retaliating against employees who decide not to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Eyeing 2024, Pence Says He'll Push Back On 'Liberal Agenda'
Former Vice President Mike Pence, positioning himself for a possible return to elected office, told an audience in early-voting South Carolina that he will spend the coming months βpushing back on the liberal agendaβ he says is wrong for the country.
POLITICAL WRAP: Efforts at Police Reform
Police reform is back in the spotlight. It comes as protests continue in the fatal shooting of a Black man by deputies in Elizabeth City. Andrew Brown Jr. will be laid to rest on Monday.
Celebrity Politicians Test Voter Interest In Post-Trump Era
From Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger to Al Franken and Donald Trump, thereβs a rich history of celebrities trying out new careers in politics. The list could soon grow.
Formal Start Of Final Phase Of Afghan Pullout By U.S., NATO
The final phase of ending Americaβs βforever warβ in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began Saturday, with the withdrawal of the last U.S. and NATO troops by the end of summer.
U.S. To Restrict Travel From India Over COVID Starting Tuesday
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases in the country and the emergence of potentially dangerous variants of the coronavirus.
EXPLAINER: What To Know About The Giuliani Investigation
The long-running federal investigation into Rudy Giulianiβs dealings in Ukraine moved back into public view Wednesday when federal agents seized electronic devices from the former mayorβs home and office.
President Biden To The Nation: 'America Is Rising Anew'
President Joe Biden declared Wednesday night in his first address to a joint session of Congress that βAmerica is rising anewβ on the verge of overcoming the historic pandemic. Looking to the future, he urged a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform roles the government plays in American life.
In New Electoral College Map, Shifting Battleground Dynamics
The 2020 census is shifting statesβ clout in presidential politics. And while the changes wonβt upend Democratsβ or Republicansβ basic strategies for securing the votes needed to win the White House, they do hint at new paths emerging.
Biden Signs $15 Minimum Wage For Federal Contract Workers
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Tuesday to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, providing a pay bump to hundreds of thousands of workers.
Cooper Address Focuses On COVID, Finding Agreement With GOP
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper recalled the pain and courage stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic in his State of the State address Monday, while urging Republicans to cooperate with him this year on health care, education and infrastructure needs.
Ex-Justice Cheri Beasley Joins North Carolina Senate Race
The first Black woman to serve as chief justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court announced her entry Tuesday into the stateβs highly competitive U.S. Senate race.
Governor Cooper Delivers His Third State Of The State Address
Governor Roy Cooper gave his third State of the State address from the NC House Chamber Monday evening where he recognized the resilience of North Carolinians throughout the pandemic and provided a vision for economic recovery.
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