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.
Charlotte City Council Decides Against Ban on Unattended Dog Tethering; Will Consider Circus “Bullhook” Ban
City Council will not place any new restrictions on dog tethering in Charlotte. The decison coming as council members discussed animal welfare issues during a strategy session.
President Trump Mistakingly Congratulates Kansas, Instead Of Missouri, For Super Bowl Win
President Donald Trump deleted a tweet congratulating the "Great State of Kansas" for their Super Bowl win. The Kansas City Chiefs are based in Missouri.
POLITICAL WRAP: Iowa Caucuses, State of the Union, Impeachment Trial Vote
Another busy week in politics is ahead. Monday is the Iowa Caucuses. Tuesday, President Trump delivers the State of the Union address. And Wednesday, Senators will vote whether to acquit President Trump in the impeachment trial.
Mecklenburg County's Sheriff Weighs-In On 'Second Amendment Sanctuary' Trend
At least 8 counties across North Carolina are now labeled as 'Second Amendment Sanctuary' Communities
Trump Signs Order Creating Post Focused On Human Trafficking
President Donald Trump marked the 20th anniversary Friday of federal legislation to help combat human trafficking by dedicating a new White House position to the issue.
More Concerns About Transparency And The City Of Charlotte
This time it involves rezoning for the old Eastland Mall site.
Mary C. Curtis: The Importance of North Carolina in the 2020 Race
Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about the importance of North Carolina in the 2020 race.
Who Has To Go? Student Reassignment Plan Pits Elizabeth Lane Parents Against One Another
Who has to go? A CMS student reassignment plan is pitting parents from the same school against one another. Parents don’t want their kids to leave Elizabeth Lane Elementary in Matthews.
Bolton Book Pressures GOP To Allow Senate Witnesses
Pressure is increasing on senators to call John Bolton to testify at President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial after the revelation that a draft of a book by the former national security adviser undercuts a key defense argument — that Trump never tied withholding military aid to Ukraine to his demand the country help investigate political rival Joe Biden.
POLITICAL WRAP: Defense Continues Opening Statements in Impeachment Trial
The next phase of the impeachment trial is underway. President Trump's defense team will resume their opening arguments Monday at 1:00pm. The president's legal team intends to dismantle charges the president abused his power and obstructed Congress.
Trump, A Late Convert To Cause, Attends Anti-Abortion Rally
President Donald Trump vowed to stand with anti-abortion activists Friday as he became the first sitting president to speak at the March for Life, an annual gathering that is one of the movement’s highest profile and most symbolic events.
NC State Board Of Elections Reminds Voters That Photo ID Is Not Required For 2020 Primary Election
The North Carolina State Board of elections is reminding residents that photo identification is not required to vote in the 2020 primary election.
Alma Adams Previews State of the District
Congresswoman Alma Adams gives her State of District Address January 23 at 6 p.m. at the Palmer Building.
Trump Says He's Open To Witnesses As Trial Rules Are Set
The U.S. Senate plunged into President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial with Republicans abruptly abandoning plans to cram opening arguments into two days but solidly rejecting for now Democratic demands for more witnesses to expose what they deem Trump’s “trifecta” of offenses.
Feds Allow Use Of Opioid Funds To Stem Meth, Cocaine Surge
Alarmed by a deadly new twist in the nation’s drug addiction crisis, the government will allow states to use federal money earmarked for the opioid epidemic to help growing numbers of people struggling with meth and cocaine.
Trump Impeachment Trial To Begin With Rules Fight, Long Delays
President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is set to unfold at the Capitol, a contentious proceeding over whether to remove him from office for pressuring Ukraine to investigate his Democratic rivals and obstructing Congress’ ensuing investigation.
Martin Luther King Holiday: Faith, Politics Mix This Holiday
The nation is marking the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with tributes Monday recalling his past struggles for racial equality, observing the federal holiday named for him against the backdrop of a presidential election year.
Prince Harry: 'Powerful Media' Is Why He's Stepping Away
Prince Harry took aim at the journalists who have dissected his life since the day he was born as he expressed regret for the way he has had to step down from royal duties.
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