Politics

President Trump Makes Pick For Next Ambassador To Canada

President Donald Trump has tapped a retired North Carolina physician to be the next U.S. ambassador to Canada.

Mary C. Curtis: New Hampshire Primary Results

Senator Bernie Sanders has won New Hampshire's presidential primary edging out rival Pete Buttigieg. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis looks at the winners and those who fell short.

Town of Matthews Decides Against Municipal Charter Schools; Huntersville now "Neutral" on Issue

Matthews town leaders have decided not to open a municipal charter school. In return, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board will put the town back on the priority list for new public school construction.

POLITICAL WRAP: Democrats Trying to Re-Group for New Hampshire After Chaotic Iowa Caucus

DNC Chair Tom Perez is urging patience, following a chaotic week for Democrats. His party's field of presidential candidates, are trying to re-group, as they prepare for Tuesday's primary in New Hampshire.

Bill Would Require Trash Clean Up Before Mowing By SC Roads

A South Carolina lawmaker who once had his passenger window shattered by a piece of metal thrown up by a roadside lawn mower is pushing a bill to require contractors to clean up trash before they mow near highways.

President Trump Touts 'Opportunity Now' Summit In Charlotte

President Donald Trump brought his message of hope and opportunity to the Queen City.

Full Coverage Of President Donald Trump's Visit To Charlotte

Watch for full coverage of President Donald Trump's visit to Charlotte.

North Carolina Republicans Quickly Seek New Executive Director

North Carolina Republicans now must hire someone else to run the state party’s daily operations because its recently hired executive director is taking a new job.

President Trump Expected to Tout "Opportunity Zones" During Charlotte Visit

President Trump will be in Charlotte on Friday to tout his administration's work creating "opportunity zones." They're meant to provide economic opportunities and jobs in low-income neighborhoods. But critics worry the program is leading to more gentrification.

Sen. Mitt Romney Says He'll Vote To Convict President Donald Trump

President Donald Trump is on the verge of acquittal by the Senate, bringing an end to only the third presidential impeachment trial in American history in a vote at the start of the tumultuous campaign for the White House.

Trump Uses State Of Union To Campaign, Pelosi Rips Up Speech

Standing before a Congress and a nation sharply divided by impeachment, President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to extol a “Great American Comeback” on his watch, just three years after he took office decrying a land of “American carnage” under his predecessor.

President Donald Trump To Speak At Opportunity Now Summit In Charlotte On Friday

President Donald Trump is planning to visit Charlotte later this week. He is supposed to speak at the Opportunity Now Summit.

Bad Start For Democrats: Big Delay For Leadoff Iowa Results

The Iowa Democratic Party said Monday night that results from the state’s first-in-the-nation caucus were greatly delayed due to “quality checks” and new reporting rules, an embarrassing complication that added a new layer of doubt to an already uncertain presidential primary season.