Politics

Mary C. Curtis: CMPD Chief Retirement Plan

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Chief Kerr Putney has announced he is retiring at the end of the year but returning in March for the Republican National Convention. The city cancelled a news conference…

NC Statute Calls Chief Putney's Retirement Plans Into Question

A Wednesday news conference to discuss Chief Putney's retirement and the related transition process has been cancelled.

Trump Declares It In Writing: He Won't Cooperate In Probe

The White House declared Tuesday it will not cooperate with what it termed an “illegitimate” impeachment probe by House Democrats, setting up a constitutional clash between President Donald Trump and Congress.

Trump Bars Envoy's Testimony, Escalating Impeachment Fight

President Donald Trump intensified his fight with Congress Tuesday over the Democrats’ impeachment investigation, as the administration blocked a U.S. diplomat from testifying behind closed doors about the president’s dealings with Ukraine. House committee chairmen said they would subpoena the envoy to force him to appear.

Trump Defends Syria Troop Plan From Criticism At Home, Abroad

President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pull back U.S. troops from northern Syria drew quick criticism Monday from some of his closest allies in Congress as well as Kurdish fighters who would essentially be abandoned to face a likely Turkish assault after fighting alongside American forces against the Islamic State.

Diplomats Pushed Ukraine To Investigate, Dangled Trump Visit

Top U.S. diplomats encouraged Ukraine’s newly elected president to conduct an investigation linked to Joe Biden’s family in return for a high-profile visit with President Donald Trump. It soon escalated into what one diplomat feared was a “crazy” swap that risked vital U.S. military aid.

Data Shows How Basic Universal Recipients Spent Free Money

The first data from an experiment in a California city where needy people get $500 a month from the government shows they spend most of it on things like food, clothing and utility bills.

Should Taxpayers Help Pay for the Arts in Charlotte? Debate Heats Up.

Should taxpayers help pay for the arts in Charlotte? The debate is heating up ahead of the November election. That's when voters will decide whether to approve a new quarter-cent sales tax increase.

President Donald Trump tours a section of the southern border wall, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Otay Mesa, Calif. President Trump is asking a federal judge to block an effort by New York prosecutors to obtain his tax returns. Trump’s attorneys filed a lawsuit Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in U.S.

Democrats To Subpoena White House For Ukraine Documents

House Democrats pursuing an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump say they will subpoena the White House on Friday for documents related to his dealings with Ukraine, citing “flagrant disregard” of their previous requests for information.

Bernie Sanders hosted a campaign rally at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, North Carolina

Bernie Sanders Has Heart Procedure, Cancels Campaign Events

Bernie Sanders’ campaign said Wednesday that the Democratic presidential candidate had a heart procedure for a blocked artery and was canceling events and appearances “until further notice.”

Ex-S. Carolina Congressman Sues State GOP For Nixing Primary

A Republican former South Carolina congressman is part of a lawsuit filed Tuesday over the state party’s decision to cancel its GOP primary ahead of the 2020 election, a move taken by several states in erecting hurdles for the longshot candidates challenging President Donald Trump.

Wage Garnishment will be used to Collect Unpaid MEDIC Ambulance Bills

MEDIC is cracking down on people who don't pay their ambulance bills. The tax collector can now pull the money owed... from patients' paychecks.

Uber Rides, Sex Abuse Are Subjects Of New NC Laws

New North Carolina laws taking effect in October are designed to keep Uber and Lyft passengers safe, protect girls from sexual abuse and help people enter state-regulated trades.

Former President Jimmy Carter Celebrates 95th Birthday

Jimmy Carter is celebrating his 95th birthday, becoming the first U.S. president to reach that milestone as he continues his humanitarian work and occasionally wades back into politics and policy debates almost four decades after leaving office.

Should Children Be Spotlighted In Politics?

Young people and politics. This week, a 16-year-old Swedish activist has been the center of the climate change debate.

Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire

Whistleblower Complaint Says Trump Abused Power

The 9-page whistleblower document was released Thursday ahead of testimony to House investigators from Joseph Maguire, the acting director of national intelligence.

White House Releases Summary Of Call With Ukraine Leader

President Donald Trump repeatedly prodded Ukraine’s new leader to work with Rudy Giuliani and the U.S. attorney general to investigate Democratic political rival Joe Biden, according to a rough transcript summarizing the call released Wednesday.

Pelosi Orders Impeachment Probe: 'No One Is Above The Law'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi launched a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, yielding to mounting pressure from fellow Democrats and plunging a deeply divided nation into an election year clash between Congress and the commander in chief.

Charlotte Property Owners Could Face Stiffer Penalties Under Possible Changes to Minimum Housing Code

Landlords in Charlotte could soon face stiffer penalties for not keeping their properties up to code. It's in response to anger over poor conditions at a West Charlotte apartment complex.