Trump says U.S. in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean
President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in a βnon-international armed conflict."
How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Department
The government shutdown means further disruption for the U.S. Education Department, which has seen half of its employees laid off by the Republican Trump administration.
State auditor finds CATS spent $49M on security since 2022
A new state audit shows cats spent $49 million dollars on security since 2022. The most recent contract is with Professional Police Services for $18 million dollars a year with space for 219 officers, but some riders don't see the value.
Trump and Hegseth declare end to 'politically correct' leadership in U.S. military
Hegseth announced new directives for troops that include βgender-neutralβ or βmale-levelβ standards for physical fitness, while Trump bragged about U.S. nuclear capabilities and warned that βAmerica is under invasion from within.β
U.S. government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress
A partisan standoff over health care and spending could trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years and cause thousands of federal workers to be furloughed or laid off.
Safety spotlight shines on Charlotte with federal committee meeting
A government spotlight shined on Charlotte Monday. Lawmakers spent several hours hearing passionate pleas from family members of violent crime victims.
Governor Stein discusses deadly mass shooting and preps for Tropical Storm Imelda
Governor Josh Stein provides updates on the deadly mass shooting at a waterfront bar and discusses preps for Tropical Storm Imelda.
North Carolina Medicaid patients face care access threat as funding impasse continues
North Carolina Medicaid patients face a threat of reduced access to services due to a funding impasse.
Charlotte leaders say they won't ask for National Guard assistance for crime
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles says she does not plan to request the National Guard to assist with cracking down on crime in the city. This comes after Vice President JD Vance suggested the Mayor and Governor should ask the federal government for assistance with public safety and crime while visiting Concord.
Ukrainian refugee's train stabbing death becomes early flashpoint in 2026 North Carolina Senate race
Republicans are making a concerted effort to turn the stabbing death of a Ukrainian woman on a Charlotte commuter train into a political liability for former Gov. Roy Cooper.
Man found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump tries to stab himself in court
Chaos ensued in the courtroom shortly after the verdict when Ryan Routh tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen.
City Council votes to expand transit security jurisdiction
Charlotte City Council voted to expand the jurisdiction for the private security company that patrols the transit system. This is the first policy change from city council since Iryna Zarutska was murdered on the train back on August 22nd.
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return Tuesday
ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmelβs late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.
Democratic leaders in Congress demand a meeting with Trump as government shutdown looms
A possible federal shutdown is looming at month's end, and the Democratic leaders of Congress are demanding a meeting with President Donald Trump to negotiate.
Veteran paralayzed in CATS bus attack calling for increased security
James Godfrey feels forgotten by Charlotte city officials after he was attacked on a CATS bus six months ago. It left the homeless Navy veteran paralyzed.
What to know about TikTok, its algorithm, and the US-China deal to keep it running
China signaled it will let a divested TikTok keep its algorithm as U.S. and Chinese officials work on a deal to shift the app to American ownership and address security concerns.
New Lawsuit accuses City of Charlotte of negligence in fatal transit center shooting
The family of a man shot and killed at Charlotte's Transit Center says more should have been done to keep the area safe. A new lawsuit accuses the City of Charlotte and Professional Police [Security] Services of negligence leading to death.
Fox News' Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be executed
Fox News Channel host Brian KilmeadeΒ apologized on SundayΒ for advocating for the execution of mentally ill homeless people in a discussion on the network last week, saying his remark was βextremely callous.β
Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on China
President Donald Trump says he believes the Russian-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum.
Fired MCSO employee sues Sheriff Garry McFadden for wrongful termination
Dr Angelia Riggsbee was fired last November by Sheriff Garry McFadden. Ten months later, the former MCSO business operations director is fighting back.
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